Human Resources Management

DEBORAH E. SCANISH, MBA, SPHR

**** ******** ****** ****, ***. 14201, Lexington, KY 40513

Cell: 859-***-**** ********@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile, high-energy professional with keen leadership abilities experienced in guiding corporations through change and challenge. Proven self-starter with passion, energy, and enthusiasm to drive results and affect meaningful change. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels of the organization. Possesses a keen ability to organize and prioritize work in a high pressured environment. Skilled in negotiating partnerships, alliances, and other business transactions. Employee advocate who champions staff confidence and designs strategies to attract and retain critical talent in highly competitive markets. Proven track record as a change agent and business partner on the senior executive leadership team. Ability to design and develop strategy and at the same time, work in the details.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategy Architect ~ Culture and Change Steward ~ Business Ally ~ Credible Activist

HR Management & Development ~ Liaison ~ Recruitment & Retention ~ Contract Negotiations ~ Technology

Organization & Communication ~ Risk Management ~ Logistics ~ Staff Leadership ~ Consultant ~ Strategic Planning

Team Development & Leadership ~ Accounting ~ Benefits Administration ~ Productivity & Performance Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMR MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Lexington, KY 2011

An organization dedicated to serving non-profit associations, changing vision into action

Director, Human Resources

Business partner responsible for leading and coordinating the company’s overall human resources function to maximize organizational effectiveness through the development, implementation and evaluation of human resource strategies, processes and systems. Established and implemented short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures while creating infrastructure and process for the organization.

• Member of team to successfully acquire a sister association management company and on-board 24 employees into the new organization.

• Lead the organization in the development, implementation and management of highly effective processes, policies and programs covering employment, placement, orientation, on-boarding and training, employee relations, compensation, benefits and organization development.

• Continuously assess the company culture and provide recommendations for strategies that drive and facilitate change and continuous improvement.

• Initiate and implement processes, programs and services aligned with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.

• Provide a leadership role in promoting a positive employer-employee relationship and a high level of employee morale and advise management on the appropriate resolution of employee relations’ issues.

• Provide guidance and recommendations regarding pay or job changes.

• Lead employee task forces to build morale, employee recognition and workplace flexibility while increasing productivity levels.

GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKIANA, INC., Louisville, KY 2002 – 2011

An organization designed to build girls of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place.

Director, Human Resources

Productively served as a member of the senior management team overseeing human resource management and development, including training and executive coaching, recruitment and retention, benefits administration consisting of contract negotiations and risk management, organizational effectiveness and performance improvement, and successful supervision of staff. Provided key operational and strategic input on all major decisions impacting the organization.

• Facilitated national recognition of agency by receiving the ‘Alfred P. Sloan Award’ for workplace flexibility in 2008 and 2009, signifying a highly desirable place to work to present and prospective employees. The award is an indication of the organization’s effectiveness in responding to employee needs, improving retention, and boosting morale.

• Singlehandedly designed and implemented performance management systems designed to incorporate goal setting, performance monitoring, performance-based rewards, and employee recognition resulting in overall performance and bottom line.

• Consistently restructured the organization in an effort to achieve targeted reductions in staff and optimum resource utilization while improving efficiency and effectiveness consistent with corporate goals and objectives.

• Served as consultant on the design and planning process and advised on the layout of corporate offices and training areas for the construction of $5M central facility by gathering input from employees, volunteers, and the organization’s young clients designed to enhance communications, facilitate decision-making, and foster teamwork.

RYDER INTEGRATED LOGISTICS, Jeffersonville, IN 2000 - 2001

Provides commercial third-party logistics and freight transportation services.

Human Resources Manager

Expert in strategically handling and resolving complex problems while consistently meeting and exceeding operating goals and performance objectives of premier logistics provider devoted to General Electric parts. Developed and managed employment programs, salary compensation and job evaluations, benefits, promotions, equal opportunity initiatives, and education and training programs.

• Brought on board by management to develop first full-time Human Resources department.

• Strategically negotiated agreements with 3 staffing agencies.

• Served as liaison for 275 union and management employees.

• Responsible for recruitment and retention process including hiring, training, coaching, and firing while remaining consistent with company policies, labor agreements, and regulatory statutes.

• Provided strategic input as key member of safety team.

GREENEBAUM, DOLL & MCDONALD, PLLC, Louisville, KY 1997 - 2000

A forward-thinking business law firm committed to the practice of Breakthrough Law.

Human Resource Manager

Earned fast-track promotion from Executive Assistant to Human Resource Manager almost immediately within initial employment with company, offering strategic input designed to ensure continual growth throughout the organization. Oversaw the benefits program, independently administered 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing program, as well as negotiated plan agreements with providers while maintaining close relationships with vendors in an effort to ensure optimum levels of service.

• Key contributor in the development of a 10-week summer internship program for law school students designed to enhance the company’s competitive position in the labor market by proactively recruiting the best and brightest candidates. The program included structured learning experiences and in-field meetings with Kentucky State Supreme Court Justices and the Governor’s Office.

• Surveyed opinions and collaborated with management and more than 400 employees on complex HR issues to prioritize and address needs in the areas of training, compensation, benefits, and employee attraction and retention.

• Effectively integrated HR administrative services with payroll software to advance the sophistication of the infrastructure resulting in enhanced level of responsiveness, efficiency, and accuracy.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

FREEBORN & PETERS/GREITZER & LOCKS, Chicago, IL/Cherry Hill, NJ

Legal Assistant/Law Office Administrator

• Effectively drafted routine and non-routine pleadings while increasing billing income through diligent pursuit of accounts receivable.

• Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing a staff designed to deliver key performance objectives.

PAUL’S RUN LUTHERAN RETIREMENT HOME/VIBRATION SPECIALTY CORP., Philadelphia, PA

Secretary to the President/Office Manager

• Oversaw all office administration, supervision of office personnel, and financial accounting, including accounts payable/receivable and payroll.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Masters of Business Administration, GPA 4.0, Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky

Bachelors of Music Education, GPA 3.62, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois

FRANKLIN-MORRIS ACADEMY, Business School Instructor, 1987 -1988

SCHOOL DISTRICT #271, Music Instructor, 1985 - 1986

SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), 2003 - present

Mediator, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2010

Notary Public, State at Large, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 1997 - present

SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, Member, 1998 - present

LOUISVILLE SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, Member, 1998 – present

BLUEGRASS SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, Membership Director, 2011 - present

COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE, Chair, Human Resources Committee, 2003 - 2009

Board Secretary, 2008 - 2009

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM CHINA, Board of Directors/Fund Development Chair, 2005 - 2008

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