Brenda Garrison
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Specialist Recruitment
City of Miami Beach
11.2016 - Current
- Process public records request
- Processes and prepares New Hire, Promotions, and demotions from selection to hire/action
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Administered employee leave requests in accordance with FMLA guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
Support Specialist
Miami-Dade County Elections
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Supervised and assisted hundreds of voters with voting and other customer service issues.
Department Head Secretary
JFK Library, Hialeah City of Hialeah
01.1994 - 08.2016
- Manage employee time & attendance, payroll, and other personnel activities for over 25 employees
- Provide management assistance to Library Director and support entire Library Management Staff
- Manage communication services and resolve customer concerns
- Negotiate vendor contracts for library procurement and manage library expenditures.
Administrative Assistant
Water & Sewer
01.1992 - 12.1994
- Provided administrative support services including answering and resolving customer concerns, daily data entry, verified and processed monthly bill payments.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
American Intercontinental University
Hoffman Estates, IL01.2013
BA - Organizational Leadership
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL01.2010
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Skilled in the use of personal computers and associated programs and applications necessary for successful job performance; advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
- Skilled at multitasking, prioritizing, exercising good judgment and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Skilled at staying current in changing policies, technologies, services, and state and federal regulations
Computertechnology
Proficient in Microsoft applications, social media and other applications. Typing: 45 WPM. Experience with SirsiDynix Symphony Workflows ILS, Internet and database research. Troubleshooting hardware and software.
Summary Of Experience
Versatile professional with excellent problem-solving skills as well as extensive knowledge and experience in human resources. Areas of expertise include management support, personnel management, contract negotiations and customer service.
Publications
Article featured in the American Intercontinental University student blog, The Marketing Scene, http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/site/topic/boomer_allure
Certification
IPMA-SCP
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist Recruitment
City of Miami Beach
11.2016 - Current
Support Specialist
Miami-Dade County Elections
01.2012 - 01.2017
Department Head Secretary
JFK Library, Hialeah City of Hialeah
01.1994 - 08.2016
Administrative Assistant
Water & Sewer
01.1992 - 12.1994
BA - Organizational Leadership
St. Thomas University
IPMA-SCP
MBA - Human Resource Management
American Intercontinental University
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