Human Resources

Position: Senior Level - Human Resources Position

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Long-Term Substitute Teacher 9/••••• - Present
District ••••• Public Schools, Peoria Il
Certified to teach Elementary, Middle School & High School Social Studies, Science, Health, Special Education, Math and Life Skills

Director of Human Resources 3/••••• - 9/•••••
Peoria Housing Authority , Peoria, IL
Member of the Executive Management Team. Handle all Personnel issues. Compensation, Benefits, Policy Development, Training & Development, Conflict Resolution, Employee Relations, Benefits Administrator for Self-Insured Programs, Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Death Disability & Retirement Benefits Administration, Discipline, Hiring, Wellness Programming, Interviewing, Performance Appraisals, New Hire Orientations, Policy Implementation, Terminations, & Supervision of Departmental Personnel, Contract Negotiations, Coordinate Internship Program. Freedom of Information Officer. Authorized Agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Coordinate Benefits package. Lead HR Team comprising of HR Assistant, Finance Assistant, and Receptionist.

Director of Human Resources 7/••••• 3/•••••
the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District, Peoria, IL
Member of the Executive Management Team. Handle all Personnel issues. Compensation, Benefits, Policy Development, Training & Development, Conflict Resolution, Employee Relations, Benefits Administrator for Self-Insured Programs, Health Dental Vision Life Insurance Death Disability & Retirement Benefits Administration, Discipline, Hiring, Wellness Programming, Interviewing, Performance Appraisals, New Hire Orientations, Policy Implementation, Terminations, & Supervision of Departmental Personnel, Contract Negotiations, Coordinate Internship Program. Freedom of Information Officer. Authorized Agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Coordinate Benefits package. Lead HR Team comprising of HR Assistant, Finance Assistant, and Receptionist.

Corporate Recruiter/Hiring Manager 1/••••• 7/••••• (expanded opportunity)
Advanced CAD/CAM Service, Corporation/•••••, Peoria, IL
Negotiate compensation and Benefits packages. Recruit and evaluating job candidates. . Responsible for Corporate Development and Strategic Planning. Developed flow chart of department processes using 6Sigma. Manage relocations and internship program. Answering technical and procedural questions. Supervise Administrative Assistant. Mentoring team members. Research and contact community services. Improve organization attractiveness by recommending new policies and practices, monitoring job offers and compensation practices, and emphasizing benefits and perks.

Human Resources Development Specialist 4/••••• - •••••/••••• (downsized)
Multi-Ad Services, Inc. Peoria, IL
Developed strategies to recruit, reward, and retain employees. Networked with managers and supervisors to determine hiring needs. Designed, coordinated, and instructed internal training programs. Maintained database of HR policies and procedures. Advised staff on benefit and compensation issues. Managed internal investigations. Monitored participants in the Sales & Marketing and Career Development Programs.

Assistant to the Human Resources Manager 1/••••• - 4/•••••
SecurityLink/Ameritech, Peoria, IL
Managed payroll. Interviewed applicants. Assisted Director with HR issues. Assisted Finance Manager/Controller. Oriented new and existing employees on company benefits, insurance issues, •••••K, and FSA.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Psychology
Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Master of Science in Management
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL

INVOLVEMENT:
Adoptive/Foster Parent
Alumni Coach Bradley University Speech Team
Employers Association of Illinois
Member Society of Human Resources Management

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Proficient in: MS Word, Internet, Excel, and PowerPoint & HRIS Systems:
HR Business and Legal Reports
After Shock Helping People through Change
"Legal & Effective Interviewing Skills"
"Motivating & Rewarding Employees"
"Effective Ways to Recruit & Retain Employees"