Barstow, CA *****
Phone 760-***-****
E-mail **********@*****.***
Laura McConnell
Objective
Seeking a Human Resources position where a motivated and skilled individual can improve the operations of a company.
Summary of qualifications
I have fine tuned my management skills. I have public speaking skills, budgeting skills and the ability to develop Human Resource materials, training materials and policies and procedures. I have a proven ability to build relationships and influence a diverse range of audiences, including senior management. I have a broad knowledge of Human Resources and a passion for the field. With a solid base in customer service, ability to multi task and a strong work ethic I feel I would be a great asset to any organization.
Professional experience
2006-2/2008 Pala Casino Spa and Resort Pala, CA
Human Resources Training Manager
Maintain and thorough working knowledge of employment laws.
Analyze needs and implement Human Resources and Management training curriculum for Directors and below.
Assess current service training program and create Elite Service training program for the company.
Rolling out, securing buy-in and training of company initiatives such as performance management, HR policies and procedures and management skills.
Create new presentations as needed.
Hold new hire orientations and new hire processing.
Manage employee recognition program.
Determine areas in need of improvement and plan and execute team member events.
Manage company newsletter.
Manage complex department budget.
Annual reviews.
3/2002 - 10/2003 Strike Holdings LLC New York, NY
Manager of Human Resources and Training
Coordinate new store opening for company.
Develop job descriptions, create hiring matrix, interview, hire, train and develop staff.
Handle all employee relations for 3 properties and corporate office.
Assist and advise management during organizational change.
Record keeping for personnel files.
Create HR policies, forms and procedures for company.
Daily HR and Training functions for 3 store company.
Ensuring legal compliance with mandated federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
Conduct store audits
Created; review system for the company, training program for all departments, mystery shoppers program for the company.
Assist in the implementation of bonus plan
2/2000–3/2002 ESPN Zone- Disney Reg. Entertainment, Washington DC.
Operations Manager
Assist in training for new store opening.
Responsible for daily operations for two departments including scheduling, hiring, firing, training and development of staff.
Budgeting and labor control.
Employee reviews.
Inventories.
Education
5/2004 – 7/2005 American InterContinental University
Chicago, IL
Bachelors degree -Human Resource Management Magna Cum Laude
9/2003 – 5/2004 American InterContinental University
Chicago, IL
Associates degree – Business Administration- Honors
Computer Skills
MS Office, Excel, Windows, Works, Publisher, PowerPoint, Micros, POS, Caterease, CaterMate, HRIS, PhotoShop
I will provide references upon request