Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across multi-franchise company environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Servpro Of Carbondale/Marion, IL/ Bloomington, IN
07.2023 - Current
Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
Provided expert guidance on labor laws and regulations, mitigating legal risks for the organization.
Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
Coordinated company-wide training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
Championed employee wellness initiatives resulting in improved job satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.
Introduced competitive compensation packages to attract high-caliber professionals while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
Oversaw annual performance review process, providing guidance to managers on setting goals and measuring employee progress.
Optimized HRIS systems for better data accuracy and ease of use by both HR professionals and employees.
Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company.
Championed change management projects, effectively communicating new policies or processes throughout the organization.
Conducted investigations and assisted with handling employee complaints involving Affirmative Action and EEOC to promote equitable workplace.
Designed and implemented region-wide recruitment, behavior-based interviewing and skill matching procedure, decreasing employee turnover.
Associate Dean of Correctional Programs
Lake Land College
01.2020 - Current
Manage and supervise a team of 8 while planning and scheduling course offering at the correctional facility
Request, Review and monitor purchase orders as well as serve on such committees for the betterment of the College
Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations
Assist with Union and Bargaining Unit negotiations
Ensure EGGC forms, task lists and attendance reports are prepared as required
Lead, Direct and Oversee all Program/Curriculum areas at Correctional Center
Assist in Strategic Planning, Data Collection, and execution of Evidence Based Improvement Recommendations by the College
Ensure time keeping regulations are followed and time reports are filed accurately and in a timely manner
Act as liaison between LLC staff and DOC staff at assigned site
Provide advice, guidance and supervision to assigned staff
Ensure contract requirements are maintained as well as make sure compliance with Tuition Reimbursement System.
Instructor
Lake Land College
01.2017 - 01.2020
Taught Introduction to Psychology to inmates currently incarcerated at Shawnee Correctional
Taught Career Technologies to inmates currently incarcerated at Shawnee Correctional
Assumed responsibility for all ESPC Contracts and tracking from start to end
Utilized a wide variety of teaching methods to create differentiated opportunities for deep understanding for all learners.
Corporate Compliance Clinical Auditor
Southern Illinois Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2017
Performed medical audits on provider charts in multiple specialties
Inspected medical charts for accuracy of coding and billing
Provided education to providers regarding errors found in documentation
Reported to Board of Directors monthly error rates and current action plans
Monitored Contracts of Providers and reported any Non-Compliance.
Government Audit Specialist
Southern Illinois Healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2016
Provided training on the Veracity software to staff and prepped physicians for ALJ hearings with OIG
Received and scanned all correspondences from CGI, NGS, Maximus, and Coventry into database
Worked directly with Coordinator of Government Audits and Director of Corporate Compliance on government appeals
Researched new CMS rule changes
Conducted Data and price analysis
Tracked all payments related to government audits
Prepared all financial reports for Board of Directors
Responded to ROI- Request of Information.
Corporate Compliance Assistant
Southern Illinois Healthcare
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assisted with the management of all compliance-related activities
Assisted with risk assessments, audit reviews, monitoring & managing compliance within the organization
Provided advice, guidance and support to the organization with regards to compliance.
Education
Master’s Business Psychology -
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
05.2013
Medical Transcription Certificate -
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL
05.2010
Associate of Science - Associate of Arts/ Dual Major
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
05.2009
High School Diploma -
Baldwin High School
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2006
Skills
HR policies and procedures
Employee Relations
Microsoft Office proficiency
Training and mentoring
Benefits and compensation management
Records Management
Corrective Action Planning
Recruitment and hiring
Payroll Administration
Compliance
Onboarding and Orientation
Legal Compliance
Employee Retention
Workforce Planning
Employee Handbook Development
Policy Enforcement
Certification
Emergency Manager Certification
National Incident Management System Certification
National Response Framework Certification
Forklift Trainer Certified
Scaffolding Trainer Certified
Diversity and Inclusion Certification
Membershipsassociations
Member- SHRM
Member – Sigma Beta Delta
Member – Scienta Pietas Veritas (ScPi)
Member – National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Healthcare Honor Society
Service Excellence Advisor
Skillshighlights
Educational Leadership
Instructional Design
Program Management
Healthcare Management
Report & Document Preparation
Customer Service Excellence
Business Development
Process & Standards Improvements
Strategic Planning & Management
Project/Program Management
Relationship Management
Compliance Management
Recruitment & Retention
Training & Development
Team Building
References
Christina Roach, Government Audit Coordinator, Southern Illinois Healthcare, 618-457-5200 Ext: 67036
Kristen Burroughs, Sr. Principal Subcontract Specialist, Raytheon Missile Defense, 520-237-9882
Richard Brooks, Cyber Security Engineer, Lockheed Martin, 256-200-2656
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