SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Human Resource and Office Management: Work with management to develop and implement HR strategies which align with business goals and objectives; manage the recruitment/training of associates; mobilize HR organizational strategies/procedures; and ensure compliance with labor laws and with utilization of HR best practices.
- Project Coordination and Implementation: Effectively coordinate events from conception to completion; consistently meet budgets/timelines; and successfully achieve stated corporate and client goals to improve productivity and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
- Client and Stakeholder Relationship Development: Focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with project team and stakeholders through effective communication.
- Event and Meeting Management: Oversee meeting logistics; maintain meeting and project files; report and communicate with all stakeholders. Manage workflow of strategic meeting teams; conduct and negotiate venue sourcing. Manage event registration and platforms; oversee; and maintain budgets from creation through post-event reconciliation.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
LOCKE GENERAL CONTRACTORS; Birmingham, AL 02/2024 to Present HR /Payroll / Office Manager: Oversee the daily functions of the HR Department, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leaves, as well as enforcing company policies and practices.
- Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, CE, and work assessments, including safety training, professional licensures, aptitude exams, and certifications.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
- Administer and execute HR programs; oversee occupational health and safety; and develop appropriate HR training and development programs.
- Benefits administrator, renewal of contracts, updating increased rates in ADP
- 401K administrator
- Managed Conference room and shared calendars, celebrated monthly birthdays and work anniversaries
GERMAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE SOUTHERN US, INC.; Atlanta, GA
2022 to 02/2024 Human Resource and Office Manager: Based on exceptional performance, given HR Manager responsibilities, supporting current/future needs with development, engagement and preservation of HR capital.
HR Manager: Oversaw recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff, and developed and implemented HR strategies and initiatives to support organizational goals.
- Bridged relationship between management and employees by addressing demands, grievances, and other HR issues in a timely and satisfactory manner.
- Managed performance appraisal system, maintained pay plan and benefits program, assessed and addressed training needs, and ensured legal compliance throughout HR management.
Office Manager: Managed corporate office, reporting directly to the CFO.
- Planned, organized and collaborated with Marketing/Membership Director on office events, and planned gatherings for the German Parliament, German Ambassador, and Board of Directors.
- Attended Town Hall meetings, and building management meetings for fire warden/active shooter training.
- Establish and maintain all corporate accounts, managed and updated records regarding leases, liability insurance, company cars, and other contracts.
WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued):
In 2017 BelFlex position was eliminated, based on limited Tuscaloosa job market, worked in hospitality industry with City Café (Trainer/Server), while closing out family RE holdings until 2022.
BELFLEX STAFFING NETWORK; Tuscaloosa AL & Cincinnati, OH 2013 to 2017 Community Outreach Manager (2016 – 2017) Due to corporate restructuring, position was eliminated.
- Promoted to develop, initiate and manage BelFlex Junior Mentoring Program (BJMP) in six cities nationwide involving a 7-week mentoring program for high school students, conducting mock interviews in the community, and professional coaching on job readiness and professionalism in the workplace.
- Managed travel arrangements using Concur Travel Software.
- Developed, led, and implemented strategies aligned with media and marketing teams; drafted briefing letters, and speaking points for teams; and made press release recommendations to Clear Edge Marketing.
- Tracked expenses, community involvement, media exposure, and volunteer hours for each staffing office.
- Communicated with 26 offices to set up community engagement activities and develop volunteer avenues. ✓ Honorable Mention 2017 CARE Award (Best Social Responsibility Programs from ASA, Washington, DC)
Branch Manager & Staffing Supervisor & Administrative Assistant(2013 – 2016) Promoted 3 times
- Initially hired as Administrative Assistant, then promoted to Branch Manager with responsibility for maintaining a pipeline of current, qualified candidates available for immediate placement.
- Focused on client engagement, forecasting future needs, and securing new opportunities to broaden BelFlex’s exposure and relationships across client organizations, while improving and enhancing services.
- Effectively coordinated and participated in up to ten job fairs each year.
- Screened candidates for core competencies and provided coaching to encourage long-term employment.
- Filed Worker’s Comp; handled unemployment claims, payroll, A/P, A/R, tax forms; and attended Hearings. ✓ Created “Wall of WOW” to honor temporary employees with Excellent Work Award certificates
PANGEATWO STAFFING AGENCY; Birmingham, AL
Administrative Assistant / Office Manager 2010 to 2013
SUPERIOR WELL SERVICES; Cottondale, AL 2007 to 2010
Human Resources Clerk / Office Manager / Payroll Manager (Held position until company closed in 2010)
- Supported five managers and seven supervisors, coordinating all aspects of nationwide travel arrangements, managing, and monitoring $25 MM annual budget; handling payroll, A/P & A/R; and answering high-volume of calls, tracked DOT hours, coordinated Annual Christmas party, negotiated entertainment, venue, food & beverage contracts.
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Reduced company’s office expenses by over $110,000 within the first two months
CATHERINE HOLLINGSWORTH, REALTOR (Danny Smith Realty); Tuscaloosa, AL 2002 to 2007 Real Estate Assistant / Event Planner
- Assisted Realtor, developing media programs/brochures, and planning special events until her retirement.
- Prepared listing contracts, input data into FMLS and MLS via Voyager, and coordinated meetings with city officials, clients, property owners, and other agents.
RARE HOSPITALITY, INC.; Cumming, GA
1998 to 2002
Lead Corporate Trainer / Events Coordinator
▪ Developed and implemented proven six-week training program for Area VP's, Regional Managers, District and Store Managers; and created highly effective training booklets to impact stores’ revenues and costs. ✓
Instrumental in one location recognized as Top Training/Top Producing store out of 177 for 3 years
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Degree - UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
- Associates Degree in Liberal Arts- SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- Public Relations Specialist Certificate
- OSHA Safety and Substance Abuse Certificate
- FCC Radio License – Dee Jay WVUA 90.7 FM while in college
- Architecture Construction & Engineering (ACE) Mentor for high school students
COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Microsoft Office
- HR Systems
- Database Management
- ADP (6 yrs) & ADP RUN (1 yr)
- HR Metrics
- Concur Travel Software
- Asure / Web Payroll Services (1 yr)
- QuickBooks
- Voyager Real Estate Listing Software
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
- Participated in ten job fairs annually with BelFlex Staffing 2013 – 2017
Set up and break down of booth, tablecloth, retractable banner sign, promotional items to hand out, eye catching marketing around area
- Volunteer with highest volunteer hours for BelFlex Staffing companywide, 2013 - 2017
- Event Coordinator for Northpoint Community Church Singles Ministry (Alpharetta, GA), 2001 - 2002 Planned progressive dinners, retreats, and Christmas party for 2,000+ singles.
- Event Coordinator for “Welcome to Atlanta” Parties, 1998 - 1999
Hosted events coordinated wine tastings for the company and planned corporate holiday parties.
- Coordinated with and established Preliminary Pageant to Miss America (Shelton State Community College), 1989
- Participated in 4 wedding trade shows annually with Jammin’ DJ’s (Atlanta, GA), 2001 - 2003
Secured vendor trade show booths, reserved the best spot for traffic flow, set up and broke down of TV stand to showcase crowd pleasing turn-out of Jammin’ DJ’s entertainment.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RECOGNITIONS:
- Gamma Phi Beta: Member & Alumnae President
- Shelton State Ambassadors: Charter Member, Vice President, the following year, President
- Registered with the Events Industry Council (EIC), Washington, DC.
- UA Criminal Justice Newsletter Reporter
- Tuscaloosa JOBS Task Force
- Fatherhood Council – Tuscaloosa ONE Place
- Tuscaloosa Commissions Committee
- Member of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce
- Previous Member of West Alabama Chamber of Commerce
- Previous Member of German – American Chamber of Commerce South
- Member of the Alabama Order of Eastern Star
- Worthy Matron of the Alabama Order of Eastern Star
- Took 2 years of Speed Reading
