YAMILEE DUBOIS LIVINGSTON

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Miami, FL 33190

Mobile: 786-***-****

E Mail: yqdn5n@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic resulted oriented Human Resource Professional with 20 years of progressive responsibility. Strong knowledge of employment law, recruitment and selection.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Recruitment and Selection • Employee Relations • Conflict Resolution

• Employee Coaching • Performance Management • HRIS

• New Hire Orientation • Union/Non Union • Policies and Procedures

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Chosen to create the Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP) for the City of Miami Gardens which resulted in the City receiving grant funding

Created the New Hire Orientation Standard Operating Procedure for the City of Coral Gables which improved the quality of new hires

Chosen to be a trainer for the new City of Coral Gables’ HRIS System

Selected to represent the City of Palm on the Union Bargaining Team

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

City of Miami Gardens, Miami Gardens, Florida 2008 - 2012

The City of Miami Gardens has approximately 108,500 residents. The City employs 525 employees.

Human Resources Manager

Main responsibilities were to effectively manage all employee relations issues and oversee an effective recruitment program. Reported directly to the Director of Human Resources. Supervised a team of 3 Recruiters, 1 HR Assistant and 1 Risk Manager.

• Selected to review all salary and compensation levels and conducted comprehensive surveys which resulted in the redesign of existing job descriptions and classifications along with the creation of more competitive pay and benefit packages.

• Created a uniform disciplinary process which was rolled out throughout the organization in order to effectuate a fair and consistent system which was understood by all employees.

• Attended all disciplinary meetings in order to ensure 100% consistency with company policies.

• Coordinated the development and/or administration of employee orientation, tuition reimbursement and recognition programs.

• Assisted with needs assessments, planning and presentation of various training activities and Human Resources topics to diverse employee groups.

• Created a performance management system.

• Reviewed the existing recruitment strategies and created a cohesive plan resulting in the delivery of a consistent message for new hire orientation.

City of Coral Gables, Coral Gables, Florida 1996 - 2008

Known as “The City Beautiful” the City of Coral Gables has approximately 47,000 residents. The City employs 825 employees between City Hall, the Police and Fire Departments.

Personnel Specialist II

Responsible for all human resources activities to include recruitment, employment compensation, labor relations and benefits review. Reported to the Director of Human Resources. Directly supervised and trained 1 Recruiter.

• Interviewed job applicants, reviewed applications/resumes, evaluated applicant skills and made recommendations to departments.

• Developed and maintained relationship with employment agencies, universities and other sources.

• Completed salary surveys and questionnaires.

• Prepared and processed payroll.

• Designed and conducted new employee orientation.

• Administered and explained benefits.

• Recommended and developed scheduled in house training and development courses.

• Coordinated the resolution of specific policy-related procedure and documentation.

• Recommended and developed Human Resources data computer software.

• Developed and recommended human resources Standard Operating Procedures.

• Established relationships with external community organizations and staffing agencies to build resources for recruitment efforts.

City of Palm Bay, Palm Bay, Florida 1990 - 1996

The City of Palm Bay has approximately 104,300 residents. The City employs 435 employees.

Human Resources Administrator

Reported to Director of Human Resources and directly supervised 3 HR employees.

• Identified staff vacancies and recruitment, interviewed and selected candidates for various vacancies.

• Provided specialized administrative and technical support in labor management and negotiations.

• Coordinated work activities of personnel in relation to recruitment and employee relations.

• Wrote and implemented the Affirmative Action Plan.

• Assist with the administration of the benefit program for the City including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, retirement plan and salary increases and leave benefits.

EDUCATION

B.Sc. - Management, University of Phoenix

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Eden HRIS System, MAC

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