Career Summary

Broadly experienced human resource professional with solid skills in HR administration, policy and procedure development, traditional and electronic recruiting, hiring, training, employee relations, corporate communications, contract management, and affirmative action.

Experience

WOODCREEK REHABILITATION SERVICES - Woodcreek Valley, Mississippi

Director of Staffing Services (1998-2001)
Directed and managed staffing functions for 22 separate facilities. Recruited, hired, and trained staffing personnel. Supervised five staffing coordinators and handled all HR management functions.

ADVO STAFFING - Hanson, Mississippi

Onsite Coordinator / Partnership Manager (3/90-2/95)
Managed operations at three on-site locations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated 24 on-site coordinators. Functioned as primary liaison between client companies and upper management. Assisted with contract negotiation and coordinated recruiting functions.

• Managed temporary/contract staff programs at individual client sites. Sourced and placed personnel through in-house recruiters, advertisements, traditional and Internet-based databases, and job fairs.
• Oversaw benefits enrollment, payroll management, performance appraisals, employee relations, conflict resolution, problem-solving, contractor terminations, exit interviewing, recognition programs, co-employment issues, and safety audits.
• Administered personnel records for 225+ employees.

RTF SECURITY SERVICES - Seattle, Washington

Site Supervisor (4/83-8/90)
Managed personnel functions. Screened applicants, conducted initial interviews, and made hiring recommendations. Prepared performance appraisals and maintained employee records. Conducted on-the-job training utilizing various visual aids and testing methods.

Human Resource Generalist / Intern (4/71-4/83)
Organized personnel records for Affirmative Action tracking. Compiled information and performed complex data entry.

Special Projects

• Authored employee handbooks for three companies.
• Implemented custom HRIS system designed to coordinate scheduling, track / allocate resources, and profitably schedule staff time.
• Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and initiatives that improved customer relations and dramatically reduced staff turnover.

WOODCREEK STATE UNIVERSITY - Woodcreek, Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (1971)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Equal Opportunity Law
• Sexual Harassment
• Internet Hiring
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Dale Carnegie
• Leadership Skills
• HR Strategic Planning

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