Human Resources Representative

Posted on: 2007-07-24

Amy Lester 500 Linden Ave. Apt. 5306 Newport News, VA 23606 Phone: 757.325.7155 [email protected] EDUCATION West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Masters of Science in Industrial Relations, GPA 3.92 August 2005 College of Business and Economics Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2004 Major: Organizational Leadership, Minor: Communication Studies Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.91 EXPERIENCE Titan America, LLC, Norfolk, VA Oct. 2006-Present ¬-Human Resources Representative/Intern- •Streamlined Performance Appraisal form with corporate initiatives to emphasize employee and supervisor ownership and developed a step-by-step instruction manual. •HR responsibilities included: recruiting, staffing, performance management, talent management, and salary planning. •Scheduled Spring college recruiting events at targeted schools, while discovering ways to strengthen campus presence. Increased student response rate by 250%. •Analyzed employment data to comply with federal regulations and generated an Affirmative Action plan for Separation Technologies, LLC (division of Titan America, LLC). •Facilitated meetings, and presented information concerning various HR issues. Tradesmen International, Inc., Chesapeake, VA Jan. 2006-July 2006 -Project Coordinator/Recruiter- •HR responsibilities included, staffing, recruiting, retention, and employee relations supporting 150+ employees. •Recruited, interviewed, and hired qualified field employee applicants in a high-volume setting, ensuring workforce optimization, while building a stable, productive skilled labor workforce. •Strategically developed recruitment programs to align with business objectives and anticipated client needs. •Ensured proactive cooperation with clients by matching highest qualified applicants to meet their labor demands. •Through recruitment efforts, increased weekly sales by 44% to $100,000. Cummins Inc., Columbus, IN July 2005-Dec. 2005 -Human Resources/Corporate Recruiting Intern- •Lead development, creation, and implementation of an improved on-boarding system for new employees. •Utilized 6 Sigma data analysis tools to enrich the Leadership Development process. Served as a member on a 6 Sigma project team conducting research and providing feedback. •Coordinated behavioral based interview training for multiple U.S. locations. •Gained exposure to the corporation’s organizational development process by acting as an intermediary between business units. •Participated in strategic discussions and helped develop baseline salary matrix for the college hiring process. WVU President’s Office for Social Justice, Morgantown, WV May 2004-June 2005 -Graduate Assistant/Intern- •Coordinated ADA/EEO conference for Higher Education employees on legal operations and provisions. •Monitored employment (EEO) and selection practices to ensure legal compliance in an academic setting. •Planned and organized volunteers and activities for a multicultural event in Charleston, WV. •Process owner for the implementation of a new communication system for disabled students from research phase, through budgetary allocation, on to completion. HONORS/ACTIVITIES/AWARDS •Dean’s List, 8 semesters 2000-2004 •President’s List,(4.0) 4 semesters 2000-2004 •Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity 2002-2004 ○ Pledge Board○ Rush Co-chair ○ Big/Little Co-chair ○ Academic Team •AmeriCorps (Energy Express), Governor’s Internship Program 2002 •Beta Gamma Sigma-Business Honorary 2003-2005 •General Motors Outstanding Student Award 2005 SKILLS OSHA 10-Hour Training Certification, Coaching Workshop, Negotiation and Arbitration Simulation, MS Office