Business Associate Resume
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Resume:
LINDA J. CRUZ
th Ave., San Francisco, CA
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OBJECTIVE: HR Communications Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Cruz Design Associates and The Peace Company, San Francisco, / – present
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE
· Provide editing, proofreading, product packaging and business strategy assistance for family-owned graphic design businesses.
The Hamel Group/TMP, Oakland/San Francisco, CA, / – /
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS
· Oversaw the strategic direction and tactical execution of clients’ advertising and internal HR/employee programs and projects. Maintained excellent client retention.
· Wrote and managed projects that included recognition programs, employee referral programs, press releases, external website content, radio scripts, print and website ads, fliers, brochures, direct mail pieces, airport signage and cinema ads. Positioned a major, multi-site client to be the envy of competitors.
· Researched and developed multi-media plans and created image development and positioning campaigns.
· Liaised with Creative Services (graphic designers, project managers, etc.) to ensure successful creation and completion of print and interactive projects.
· Served as part-time Proofreader/Editor (at The Hamel Group) for the company’s high tech, biotech and healthcare clients.
· Managed employee focus groups for client, developing executive summary that provided insight on employee perception and marketplace competitiveness, as well as information on fine-tuning their entire recruitment process.
· Managed trade shows and conferences, overseeing exhibitor details, booth design and collateral materials.
National Semiconductor, Santa Clara, CA, / – /
HR BUSINESS PARTNER & EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
· Developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic communication plan that increased management’s involvement in reaching business objectives and fostered two-way communication between managers and their employees.
· Wrote organizational announcements, HR content on divisional website, and material for corporate communication vehicles.
· Co-developed and led compensation and benefits rollout, including management training.
· Consulted with management, wrote presentations, and led employee meetings to communicate corporate restructuring, management changes and goal realignment.
· Orchestrated senior executive’s worldwide communication meetings. Sites included Israel, the UK, Germany, Singapore and throughout the U.S.
· Influenced senior management on effectively evaluating employee performance, retaining talent, strengthening employee skills base (training), and managing a host of employee relations and workplace issues. Work heightened employee morale and workplace conditions.
· Additional activities: Member of the Corporate Recognition Team, HR New Hire Integration Team, and Health and Wellness Taskforce; Mentor in Community Relations’ “Right Start” Program for at-risk youth; and participant in external image/recruiting events (technology conventions, job fairs, marketing booths, etc.).
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE includes:
HR PROJECT MANAGEMENT, Informix Software, Menlo Park, CA
RECRUITING, Qualcomm, San Diego, CA
ENGLISH and FRENCH TEACHING, IN
COMPUTER SKILLS: Mac and PC proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer, FileMaker Pro, various database management programs, and Internet applications.
EDUCATION: B.A. in English & Education, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Held teacher’s license in Secondary Education for English and beginning French.
International studies: London Center program
Additional advanced coursework, Indiana-Purdue University at Ft. Wayne
Continued English and French studies.
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