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HUMAN
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Accomplished
Human Resources Generalist with a diverse background in the Manufacturing,
High-Tech and Service industries. Recent MBA, with outstanding interpersonal,
communication and computer skills.
Solid qualifications and management skills to motivate, manage, and
achieve optimum performance. Specific
expertise in the areas of:
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Benefits
Administration |
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Compensation |
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Training
& Development |
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Employee
Relations |
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Recruiting |
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Workers'
Compensation |
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·
Policies
& Procedures |
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HRIS |
EXPERIENCE
MEMEC, San
Diego, CA 2000
- 2001
Worldwide
distributor of integrated circuits and systems.
Senior
Compensation Analyst
KWIKSET
CORPORATION, Anaheim, CA 1993
– 2000
Division
of Black & Decker Corporation
Worldwide
manufacturer of lock mechanisms and door accessories.(1000 employees in
combined Anaheim plant / corporate office)
Senior
Human Resources Representative
Function
as Assistant Human Resources Manager in all aspects of department management.
Supervise two employees. Responsible
for maintaining effective employee relations, coaching management on employee
performance/development, and facilitating focus groups and supervisory training
during dramatic growth and restructuring. Analyzed compensation plans,
researched and interpreted company policies. Responsible for $1 million
budget.
HRIS:
Key member of cross-functional team analyzed and implemented PeopleSoft within
a six-month period. Implementation saved time within benefits administration,
money, and reduced legal liability. Trained on PS/Benefits and PS/Query.
Broadbanding:
Working with managers and employee focus groups, developed 25 – 30 competencies
by group, determined verification and training standards and developed training
plans for each employee. Restructured job titles from 150 to 6, improving morale and work quality.
Vendor
Relations: Analyzed temporary employment agency
resources
(average usage 400 employees per month).
Negotiated
significantly
better reporting and the addition of an
on-site
manager. Results of improved candidate screening-
substantial
savings through lower turnover rates, better
candidates,
quicker response time and friendlier relations.
Recruiting: Experienced in staffing at hourly, technical
and
management levels. In one 6-month
period averaged 10
new
hires per month.
MICRO
TECHNOLOGY INC., Anaheim, CA
1992
Worldwide
manufacturer of personal computers.
Benefits
Administrator
Responsible
for administering all employee benefits for 425
employee,
multi-state corporation. Administered
self-insured
medical, dental, disability, service, suggestion, safety,
worker's
compensation and COBRA.
Implemented
worker's compensation review procedures,
reducing
OSHA and experience modification exposure. Negotiated
fees
for non-PPO facilities, resulting in substantial billing
reductions.
APPALACIAN
COMPUTER SERVICES, Laguna Niguel, CA
1989 –
1992
International
provider of clerical and data entry computer
services.
Human
Resources Manager
Established
company policies for 300+ employees in five
states. Supervised two employees with dotted-line
supervision
of five
administrators. Advised and trained
managers on
employee
relations, performance standards, employment laws,
etc.
Recruited technical and management employees in all
states,
maintained compensation programs. Functioned as EEO
Coordinator,
updating all AA plans.
Introduced
and administered FLEX Benefits (health, life,
dental,
vision, 401K, tax-free spending accounts).
Implemented
safety training programs, reducing worker's compensation
claims
and reserves by 25%.
CENTON
ELECTRONICS, INC. , Irvine, CA
1988 –
1989
International
distributor of computer peripherals.
Personnel
Manager
Researched
and administered compensation program for sales,
administrative
and management. Recruited technical sales
and
administrative employees. Wrote policies and job
descriptions.
Developed employee handbook.
EDUCATION
MBA,
The George L. Graziadio School of Business, Pepperdine
University,
August 1999
B.S.B.A.,
California State University, Long Beach
Personnel
Management and Employee Relations Certificate,
University
of California, Irvine
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Member,
The Association of Human Resources Professionals
(PIHRA)
Member,
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
TECHNICAL
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Computer literate (MS Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint)
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Kronos Timekeeper
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PeopleSoft (Implementation and Report Writing)
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Outlook 98
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