Human Resource Manager

Posted on: 2007-03-12

JILL BRANDON BENNETT 1316 BARGE VIEW DRIVE (315) 510-3274 CHITTENANGO, NY 13037 [email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY__________________________________________________________  Over 20 year’s progressive experience in the fields of Personnel Administration and Program Management.  Familiar with performance management, compensation, organizational effectiveness and employee relations.  Ability to interpret directives, regulations and policies of higher echelons as well as local polices and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance at all levels.  High energy level and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management.  Loyal, dependable and maintains confidentiality. EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS _________________________________________________________ 2003-2006 Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command. Newport News, VA.. Military Personnel Technician  Directed the day to day implementation of polices and practices in the areas of employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, employee recognition, training, payroll management and organizational development.  Provided staff support, advice and guidance to all management/supervisory levels on human resource management principles, techniques, regulatory and procedural requirements.  Conducted new employee orientation and other necessary training/employee programs.  Capacity to assess issues and develop solutions which incorporate all relevant facts and variable.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations.  Responsible for headcount tracking and reporting to executive leadership. 2003 Virginia Department of Education. Richmond, VA. Veterans Education Specialist  Evaluated and approved new and revised application packets for institutional approval and approval of educational programs of study for Veteran’s education benefits.  Conducted on-site reviews to ensure institutions complied with Federal and State approval guidelines.  Interpreted Federal Statutes and regulations.  Investigated Veteran’s complaints and conducted outreach activities to Veterans. 2000-2003 U.S. Department of Defense. Syracuse, NY. Education Services Specialist  Managed Department of Defense career exploration program serving 20 counties and 78,000 students in Central New York.  Collected, compiled and analyzed data to measure progress and generate statistical reports based on program performance.  Established customer alliances, anticipated and fulfilled customer needs, and translated these needs to program/projects.  Identified and optimized resources to accomplish goals with in established guidelines.  Facilitated meetings, seminars and sessions as required.  Prepared written communications for mass distribution and delivered presentations to various audiences. 1995-2000 Burton Ramer Career and Technical Career Center. Mexico, NY. Coordinator, Oswego County Workforce Preparation Partnership  Provided leadership and direction to 10 school districts in the area of career preparation, exploration and planning.  Managed program budget, conducted fund raising activities and wrote grants to secure funding for continuation of program activities.  Worked effectively in a collaborative team environment where results were achieved through influence and the incorporation of many points of view.  Excellent organization, analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to work independently.  Anticipated prioritized and managed multiple projects in the most efficient, timely manner. Worked effectively in an environment of shifting issues and priorities.  Created an on going evaluation and assessment system to continuously fine-tune the program and make strategic recommendations.  Worked collaboratively with business leaders to develop workplace experiences and integrate workplace skills in the class room and curriculum. 1982-2006 U.S. Army. Military Personnel Technician (Human Resources)  Rank: CW3, Retired  Experience: Served 24 years as both an Active Duty Officer and as an Officer in the Army National Guard at various duty locations.  Served in positions of increasing responsibility managing and performing functions supporting the Army’s Human Resource and Personnel Management system.  Recommended resolutions and implemented solutions to benefit soldiers. Made decisions based on available information, personnel, and command requirements. EDUCATION________________________________________________________________________  Bachelor Degree, 1986, Psychology, Oswego State University, Oswego, NY.  Distinguish Military Graduate (DMG), 1984, Army ROTC, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY.  Associate Degree, 1984, Business Administration, State University of New York @ Canton, Canton, NY.