career objective                              

results-driven human resources manager eager to contribute superior leadership, team building, and communication skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational and financial performance

profile                                                

ø  offer strong experience in all facets of human resource operations including recruitment and staffing, staff development, and benefits administration

ø  author corporate policies, implement new procedures, and lead strategic change initiatives; experienced in conducting training and orientation programs

ø  facilitate internal communications regarding career opportunities, benefits, and employee relations issues

ø  coordinate calendars and travel arrangements, approve expense reports, oversee payroll, and handle claims

ø  dynamic presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  continually maintain highest ethical standards and confidentiality; ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws as well as corporate policies

~ technical proficiencies ~

ms office (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook) ~ oracle ~ peoplesoft ~as/400

professional experience                

us security associates, inc., north richland hills, tx                                                                             3/08 c present
human resources manager

• actively direct all staffing activity including recruiting candidates, interviewing and selecting personnel, processing background checks and applications, and salary and benefits negotiation
• conduct formal annual performance reviews as well as deliver ongoing guidance; determine salary increases and internal promotions, administer disciplinary action as necessary, oversee the employee termination process, and maintain detailed, confidential personnel files
• oversee staff development efforts, provide training for security licenses, coordinate on-boarding and fingerprinting, deliver new hire orientation
• work closely with all levels of personnel to ensure they understand benefits, follow company policies and procedures, and are aware of opportunities for internal growth; investigate and resolve employee relations issues
• execute administrative functions including entering payroll and vacation time, managing unemployment and worker s compensation claims, and maintaining a/p and a/r

us air force                                                                                                                                         12/01 c 12/07

human resources manager / unit relocation expert / administrative assistant / executive assistant

• in recognition of superior performance, steadily progressed within the usaf to attain position entrusted with a range of hr, training, and administrative duties, as well as oversight of two staff members
• successfully served as primary contact for all personnel needs at the largest pacific air force (pacaf) installation; provided knowledgeable assistance with all arrivals, departures, training programs, employee benefits, medical and health concerns, emergency leaves, transfers, relocations, separations, discharges, and spouse and family matters
• accurately maintained more than 7,200 confidential personnel records and an extensive library of official documents; ensured accessibility of information to appropriate parties
• prepared and reviewed a high volume of administrative records, training materials, personnel transfers,  pay adjustments, internal memoranda, procedural documentation, correspondence, and other paperwork
• supported family members with relocation process issues, including base preference, medical and dental clearances, education, and housing
• pioneered cost-effective process improvements, including a payroll system responsible for reducing rejects by more than 75% and a mail-out procedure that cut per-package costs by 50%

education                                           

touro university                                                                                                                                    2008 c present

tarrant county college                                                                                                                          insert dates  
university of phoenix                                                                                                                            2006 c 2007
keesler afb personnel school                                                                                                             2002