SHARON LIEBOWITZ
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
***************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE A professional position where my skills/experience can be applied and enhanced.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Orlando, Florida
M.S., Human Resources, GPA 3.7
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Tampa, Florida
B.A., Psychology, GPA 4.0, Cum Laude
WORK
EXPERIENCE International HR Generalist/Manager
4/02 – Present MAJESTIC DESTINY – US/Brazil
Created an HR organizational structure for an international non-profit organization
Developed HR policies and procedures, scope & methods of operation
Assessed & Selected board members
Identified staff vacancies, conducted full cycle recruitment activities including advertising,
testing methods, interviewing, negotiating hires & new employee orientation.
Trained & Supervised office staff & over 40 Volunteers on a continual basis
Conducted Job Audits, Classification & Compensation Studies, & Reports
Administered compensation, benefits and performance/disciplinary management systems
Advised managers on HR organizational policy maters including Brazilian Labor Laws,
Union matters, EEOC, Safety & other US State & Federal employment regulations
Analyzed training needs for employee development, health & safety programs
Maintain records, compile statistical reports, and make recommendations concerning
personnel-related data such as ROI of new hires, transfers, performance appraisals,
absenteeism, and turnover rates.
Negotiate bargaining agreements & help interpret labor contracts
Conducted needs analysis, Prepared and followed budgets for personnel operations
Identified, Planned & Implemented various fundraising techniques & special events
Represented organization & promoted its services at speaking engagements, conferences, etc.
Identified new monthly supporters & Published monthly newsletter
6/98 – 4/02 Human Resources Contractor
Company Name Major Accomplishment
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT …….Staffed Nuclear Plant Engineers
CRC PRESS, LLC …………………Staffed 70% of workforce
L.J. CRAIG & ASSOCIATES……...Generated 50% of new clients
CITY OF TAMARAC ……………..Staffed 33% of workforce
Duties Performed for Companies Listed Above
Proactively recruited for all levels in company via Internet Sourcing, Cold Calling,
Trade/professional conferences, developing marketing brochures, etc.
Developed performance measures for recruiting
Researched & Developed streamlined recruitment processes & procedures
Administered company HRIS Systems; Generated & Analyzed recruitment status
reports via:: TRAC, FLX, HTML, & RESUMIX
Conducted & Prepared for OFCCP audits
Researched, Recommended & Conducted training courses
Researched, Surveyed, & Presented recommendations on classification & compensation
issues – Job descriptions, Desk Audits, Pay Grades, etc.
Assisted in employee relations issues, contract & policy interpretation/implementation
Developed , Administered, & Analyzed selection examinations - oral & written
Responded to challenges – EEOC, VET, ADA claims & Union grievances.
2/7/94 – 5/22/98 Human Resources Generalist - 540 employees in 150 job classes
CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Performed all recruitment functions listed in consultant positions above, +
Classification & Comp. of exempt, non-exempt, & bargaining employees
Determined pay ranges for new & revised EQUI-COMP job classifications
Assisted consultants in conducting pay studies for 1,100 City employees
Interpreted & followed union contract guidelines & Federal employment laws regarding
testing, selection, discipline, layoff & recall
8/92 –1/94 Test Development Specialist – (Psychometrician)
DEPT. OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS - Florida
Performed task analyses & item selects; Reviewed changes; Conducted QC studies
Interpreted & followed State licensure & testing laws
Developed examinations for the licensure of professions in Florida
Trained consultants in item writing, standardization, and candidate evaluation
Supervised administration of licensure examinations
Prepared budget plans for exam development; Evaluated National Exams; Presented
recommendations to Professional Boards
SKILLS Trilingual (English/Portuguese/Spanish). Proficient in Word, Excel, Power point, Corel, Internet Sourcing, and various statistical and analytical HR software packages listed above. Possess excellent leadership, analysis, judgment, communication, planning & organizing skills.
REFERENCES References available upon request