Human Resources Manager

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Mona Edwards. Attached please find my resume’ for your review. My prior experience has enabled me to develop a diverse employment background as well as many talents. I have worn many hats throughout my career. My main objective “at the end of the day” has been to make sure that the day-to-day operations run smoothly and the clients remain satisfied. I have worked closely with upper/C-level management to ensure that all needs were met - including making judgment calls when needed.

The combination of working closely with top-level executives and being a “team player” throughout my previous employment experiences, has also allowed me to develop outstanding management and organizational skills, including but not limited to hiring and terminations, creating employee incentive programs and marketing materials, developing and working with consultants to create a 401k and benefits package geared towards certain employee needs and being the voice for the company and the employees.

I have expert knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Publisher. PowerPoint presentations are “second nature” to me and my typing speed is approximately 70 wpm+. I also have experience with Adobe Photoshop, Aldus Pagemaker, Corel Draw, Internet research and Visio – just to name a few. I am also experienced in troubleshooting computer problems and most software being used, event planning and employee morale incentives.

Should you have any questions, you can reach me on my cell phone during the day. I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future.

Regards,

Mona E. Edwards

EDUCATION

1983 – 1987 Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College Fashion Merchandising/Business

1994 – 1997 Catapult Computer Training Center Completed training in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect

1990 Triton College Security and Personal Safety Certification

EXPERIENCE

2008 - Present WTAS LLC

Assistant to the Office Managing Director, General Counsel &

Human Resources Manager

WTAS is one of the largest independent firms (unaffiliated with an auditing firm) focused on providing a wide range of tax, valuation, financial advisory and related consulting services. Our practice consists of approximately 500 personnel located in 14 major cities throughout the United States.

• Responsible for the management of the Managing Director, General Counsel and Human Resources Manager including their calendars and personal scheduling

• In charge of personal special event planning for all as well as the office including creating invitations and other activities

• Weekly and monthly Elite time processing for Managing Director

• Proctor for bi-weekly in-office trainings for CPE credit as well as all documentation for the Board of Directors including Board reports, minutes and Unit and Non-Unit Member allocations for MD Management and MD Investment

• Maintain all office equipment and ordering supplies for the office, electronic file management and travel arrangements

• Work on special projects and create PowerPoint presentations with the Managing Director of Marketing in an effort to bring in new clients

• Create marketing brochures and informational packets for new clients

• Provide assistance to the General Counsel on all Board related matters including transcribing meeting minutes, updating Board books and maintaining contact with all Board members relative to upcoming meetings and other arrangements

• Maintain and update all Board books for auditing purposes

• Travel arrangements for Board members including hotel and other accommodations both business and personal

2007 – 2008 FPL ADVISORY GROUP

Search & Marketing Coordinator

• Responsible for creating the search status report for all offices worldwide

• Coordinated and conducted conference calls between four satellite offices regarding executive searches and assignments

• Provided assistance to the Chief Executive Officer in the form of dictation and production of presentations

• Created a reporting and recording system for the assignments being conducted by all offices

• Maintained records for a book Chief Executive Officer has which was published including all editing, drafting and collection of release information.

• Assisted with event planning for companywide events

• Assisted other corporate staff with production on an as needed basis

2002 - 2007 LASALLE BANK CORPORATION

(Formerly a division of ABN AMRO now Bank of America)

Assistant to the Chief Legal Counsel

• Assisted Chief Legal Counsel, Vice President /Senior Counsel of the Leasing Division and the Senior Vice President of Real Estate

• Maintained legal billing database and invoicing system personally created for use within the Leasing Division and for CT Corporation billing purposes

• Collected approximately $900k+ in past due lease payments uncollected by outside credit collection agency

• Created monthly dividend and stock reports for the Board of Directors, assisted with Board monthly meetings, special event coordination and set up for the members

• Preparation of documentation for all department events, including but not limited to brochures, invitations, flyers and other

• PowerPoint presentations for the department and Board of Directors

• Provided computer software/hardware troubleshooting and any other services on an as needed basis relating to computer usage

• Mentor for the Executive Assistants and legal department employees

• Creator and Chairperson for an employee morale and incentive initiative known as the W.I.L.L.I.E. Committee

• Coordinated and provided activities for the department including holiday parties

• Designed committee logo and layout for quarterly department newsletter

• Responsible for creating employee incentives and events to help develop the core values of the department and company

• Chairperson and coordinator for the March of Dimes Walk America 2002 – 2004 and raised more money than previous years

• Chairperson for Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization on behalf of LaSalle Bank

• Chairperson and Coordinator for LaSalle Bank’s Legal Department Bring Your Kids to Work Day

• Co-Chairperson for the LaSalle Bank HeartWalk

2001 SPRING GROUP USA, INC. Office Manager & Assistant to the President

• Assisted CEO, COO, CFO, Vice President of Administration and Management Team.

• Responsible for building relationships with contractors, vendors and architects.

• In charge of ordering office and vending supplies including the selection of all office equipment and maintaining vendor relationships

• Managed the day to day operations of an office of (40) employees

• Scheduled meetings and conference calls, domestic and international travel arrangements, set up special events for the promotions and personal events

• PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets

• Human Resources specialist responsible for maintaining employee files, hiring and

terminations, new employee orientation and training

• Created and implemented the employee incentive program

• Extensive typing of memos and letters for all executives and office staff

• Assisted Controller with accounts receivables/payables

• In charge of gathering data and statistical information for special projects for Vice President of Global Accounts

• Created and implemented fire evacuation plan and the Employee Manual, Employee Appraisal form and other Human Resources documents

• Assisted Director of Recruiting, Vice President of Finance and international executives on an as needed basis

• Provided computer “troubleshooting” assistance when needed

• Office closed due to September 11 disaster and investors pulled funding

1996 - 2001 ABN AMRO, INCORPORATED (now known as Bank of America)

(LASALLE NATIONAL LEASING DIVISION)

Assistant to Vice President, General Counsel

• “Right-arm” to the Vice President/General Counsel of Leasing

• Assisted the President and Vice Presidents of Marketing, Public Relations, Finance and Paralegals on an as needed basis

• Edited and prepared contracts for major clients

• Created and maintained a database of all legal contracts and the status of each

• Responsible for all legal billing

• Prepared PowerPoint presentations for Marketing and Public Relations

• In charge of job related/personal hotel and travel arrangements for the department

1989 – 1996 PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES, INC.

Assistant to Vice President of Administrative Services Assistant to Director of Corporate Security

• Maintained the reception area as well as greeted clients

• Created and maintained security log of miscellaneous phone calls and unauthorized mail delivered

• Received specialized security, firearms and CPR training at Triton College

• Played a vital role as private security for Chief Executive Officer, her father and personal entourage, the company, personal parties and well-known clients visiting the Chicago area

• Ordered office supplies and maintained equipment for the security office

• Assisted with party planning and preparation including creating invitations, both personal and company related, mass mailings, guest list confirmation, venue preparation including contact with caterers, decorating service, marketing and public relations as well as entertainment

• Provided background checks on all personnel working at venue and provided report to Director of Security and Human Resources

• Created a working file of all phone call relating to imposters in other states

• Maintained contact with authorities in surrounding states with reference to imposters who posted illegal ads with respect to usage of Playboy logo and model searches

• Acted as personal assistant for CEO and accepted deliveries and assisted with party preparation in private home

• Responsible for the arrest of two imposters in Alaska and California; both were charged and served sentences

COMPUTER EXPERTISE

PROGRAM LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Word Expert

Microsoft PowerPoint Expert

Microsoft Excel Advanced

Microsoft Publisher Expert

Microsoft Access Intermediate

Microsoft Outlook Advanced

Microsoft Visio Advanced

Adobe Acrobat Advanced

Adobe Photoshop Advanced

Aldus PageMaker Advanced

CompaRite Document Comparison Advanced

Computer Troubleshooting Advanced/Expert

Concur Time & Expense Management Advanced

Corel Draw Advanced

Dictaphone Advanced

Domino Document Manager Expert

Elite Beginner

Internet Research Expert

Lotus Notes Expert

Secretariat Corporate Database System by Bridgeway Expert

Sound Forge Music Editing Program Expert

3-D Album Presentation Software Expert

File Finder (Dillistone) Intermediate

OTHER

Taylor Business Institute, Level Playing Field Foundation

Member of the Board of Directors

St. Columbanus School

Youth Choir Director

DeLaSalle High School

Secretary to the Board

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Volunteer

March of Dimes

Volunteer

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