Human Resource Manager/Director Resume

Desired Industry: Human Resources	SpiderID: 20475
Desired Job Location: Orlando, Florida	Date Posted: 3/31/2008
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: immediately
Desired Wage: $65,000+
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: No

Objective:
Solid, hands-on senior professional with more than 14 years of progressive Human Resource experience and a proven track record of successfully accomplishing goals and company objectives. Extremely effective in initiating cost savings, encouraging employee development and streamlining procedures. Professional and sound decision maker.

Experience:
Director of Human Resources
8/2002 – 1/2008 Direct Wireless, Inc. and Repair Resource, Inc. Sanford/Debary, FL
·Identified and forecasted needs, recruited and hired retail sales, service, management, and executive positions for Direct Wireless (26 locations in Southeast US) and technicians, supervisors, and management positions for Repair Resource.
·Established recruitment tools including various Internet sites, educational facilities, community sites, and career fairs.
·Developed applicant testing and Internet-based application process.
·Established metric reports including applicant tracking, headcount, turnover, separation, etc.
·Developed structured job descriptions, policies/procedures and employee handbook.
·Developed and administered performance appraisal program enabling increased communication and feedback.
·Developed and maintained a comprehensive monthly newsletter and several employee recognition programs.
·Researched and recommended benefit programs to offer flexibility while balancing cost-effectiveness.

Director of Human Resources
8/1999 – 8/2002 Medware, Inc., Maitland, FL
·Recruited for and hired 30 new positions in approximately 45 days.
·Increased recruitment tools including various Internet sites, educational facilities, and community sites.
·Attended several career fairs and conferences for recruiting and marketing purposes.
·Updated applicant testing materials and established minimum requirements, which aided in the reduction of company's turnover rate to 1.5%.
·Established several measurement tools including applicant tracking, as well as headcount, new hire, and separation reports.
·Identified weaknesses in corporate culture and developed a corrective action plan. Worked with management to identify and forecast staffing needs as business grew.
·Reviewed job descriptions against actual jobs performed and made the necessary changes.
·Reviewed and revised policies and procedures, as well as employee handbook.
·Developed and administered performance appraisal program enabling increased communication and feedback.
·Created a more comprehensive monthly newsletter to aid in the professional and personal development of employees and increase communication.
·Researched and recommended benefit programs to offer flexibility while balancing cost-effectiveness.

HR Secretary/HR Coordinator/HR Representative
1/1994 - 6/1999 American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., Detroit, MI
·Established and maintained applicant tracking system.
·Developed and maintained monthly organization charts for Headquarters and top-level plant personnel.
·Served as liaison to five plants, facilitating all recruitment efforts.
·Negotiated and monitored contracts for temporary help.
·Assisted in the development of policies and procedures as well as employee handbook.
·Provided guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures, as well as Union Memorandum of Agreement, to management and employees.
·Assisted in the analysis, installation and management of systems migration project.
·Recruited for various positions including secretarial, engineering, and management positions.
·Enhanced disability job placement program reducing number of lost days due to injuries.
·Established college co-op program for Corporate Headquarters as well as its five facilities.

Education:
5/1999 Walsh College, Troy, Michigan Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration/Management

Affiliations:
7/2000 - Present Central Florida Human Resources Association
7/2000 - Present Society of Human Resources Management

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Deborah Sampson
Street: -	Phone: 407-349-2999
City: Geneva	Fax: -
State: Florida
Zip: 32732
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