ALEXANDRIA BOONE
Emporia,VA
Summary
I am a results-driven HR Professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Human Resources. Proven expertise in various branches of Human Resources, demonstrated by recurrent excellent ratings in annual performance evaluations. Strong understanding of industry trends and a commitment to innovation, with a focus on encouraging collaboration and managing cross-functional teams. Led by experience, training, and education, I strive to contribute to the success of organizations by providing strategic insights, adaptability, and a hands-on outcome-oriented attitude.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Upright Authority LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Serve as CEO and Founder of organization (flexible self-employment)
- Provide Bookkeeping, Human Resource Consultation, Leadership Workshops, and Notary Services to clientele.
- Audit organization’s financial and historical records for accuracy.
- Ensure that all org requirements are completed timely.
- Hold consultations and meetings with clientele as needed.
- Create promotions and provide marketing/advertisement for organization.
- Update by-laws, regulations, and procedures as needed.
Human Resources Manager
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Serve as Department Head of Human Resources; supervise HR Staff (including the Benefits Coordinator and HR Assistant-Recruitment) to support a team-based approach to managing the workload.
- Implement knowledge of practices and principles of human resource management across all functional areas.
- Utilize knowledge of theories, principles and practices of related federal and state policies and laws that impact human resources management.
- Discreetly manage delicate/confidential situations.
- Conduct research, analyze data and reach sound/legally defensible conclusions.
- Effectively counsel/advise managers and employees in resolution of complex issues.
- Develop, interpret and implement policies, procedures and programs.
- Interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations.
- Work independently and as a team member
- Analyze customer needs and provide accurate and efficient services.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Perform tasks in a variety of software application systems; particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and web-based systems such as learning management, recruitment management, claims processing (Workers Comp), various meeting and social media platforms (LinkedIn).
- Provide strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and manage multiple projects.
- Meet tight deadlines in a high-volume workplace setting.
- Complete additional assignments and other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the work unit and agency.
Senior Human Resource Generalist
Virginia Dept. of Medical Assistance Services
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Member of the Benefits and Transactions Unit within the Human Capital & Development Division
- Utilize working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and processes.
- Utilize excellent and effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication and training skills.
- Utilize progressive knowledge performing responsible human resource generalist functions (senior role experience)
- Interpret and apply policies and procedures to advise (counsel) managers and organizational unit heads.
- Perform the complete onboarding/offboarding cycle and assist with recruitment process post candidate selection.
- Provide education and assistance to staff regarding benefits and wellness.
- Perform completion of policy review, modification, and implementation.
- Enforce compliance and complete reports with excellence/efficiency of record-keeping.
- Provide insight and collaboration for special HR projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned and performed similar and/or same tasks as the most current position (minus managerial authority) and the previous position.
Human Resources Generalist
Virginia Dept. of Medical Assistance Services
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Member of the Benefits and Transactions Unit within the Human Capital & Development Division
- Oversee the weekly exit clearance (separations) report to ensure completion & compliance from hiring managers and departing employees.
- Oversee two (2) discrepancy reports for the Talent Acquisition Team and the Classification/Compensation Team by auditing reports to ensure that salaries, role changes, role titles, working titles, in-band adjustments, bonuses, temporary pay, role codes, SOC codes, and department codes are accurate for fiscal/budgeting/federal reporting purposes.
- Prepare payroll transaction notices for semi-monthly processing deadlines.
- Oversee the complete process for employee transfers within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Review/certify payroll documentation for submission to Payroll Services Bureau.
- Attend/facilitate New Employee Orientation semi-monthly.
- Oversee employee participation for our Parking Program by submitting parking applications/deductions to payroll.
- Review/respond to emails timely from three (3) separate email addresses.
- Complete mandatory training (in-person and remote) by given deadlines and attend weekly unit meetings, semi-monthly division meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Cum Laude - Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Chesterfield, VA12.2013
Associate in Arts Degree, Summa Cum Laude - Business Administration
Strayer University
Chesterfield, VA09.2010
Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Conflict Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Customer Service
- Change Management
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Negotiation Skills
- Communication
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Outlook
- MS Access
- Google GSuite
- Google Drive
- Google Calendar
- Adobe
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars | Strayer University | 2009, Alpha Chi Honors Society | Strayer University | 2010, Employee Recognition Award | Sussex II State Prison | 2018, Commonwealth of Virginia 5 Year Service Award | Commonwealth of Virginia | 2020, Employee Recognition Award | Dept. of Medical Assistance Services | 2021, Talent Acquisition Award | Dept. of Medical Assistance Services | 2023, Employee Recognition Award | Dept. of Medical Assistance Services | 2024, Commonwealth of Virginia 10 Year Service Award | 2025
Certification
Virginia Notary Public, 2025
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Virginia Correctional Enterprises
03.2025 - 08.2025
Chief Executive Officer
Upright Authority LLC
10.2023 - Current
Senior Human Resource Generalist
Virginia Dept. of Medical Assistance Services
08.2022 - 03.2025
Human Resources Generalist
Virginia Dept. of Medical Assistance Services
09.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Cum Laude - Business Administration/Human Resource Management
Strayer University
Associate in Arts Degree, Summa Cum Laude - Business Administration
Strayer University