SaVaughn Gordon
Jackson,GA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and multi-state compliance. Skilled in screening, onboarding, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, with a proven track record of supporting team growth and organizational success. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, combined with entrepreneurial experience, allowing for creative solutions and data-driven decision-making. Seeking a full-time HR role where I can contribute to building high-performing teams and optimizing HR processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Assistant (Remote)
Quality Surgical Management
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct full-cycle candidate screening and evaluation, leveraging behavioral interviewing techniques to identify top talent; contributed to hiring 30+ high-quality employees aligned with organizational needs.
- Manage end-to-end onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with multi-state employment laws, hiring regulations, and company policies across all operating locations.
- Serve as a primary HR point of contact for employees, providing guidance on FMLA, employment verification, benefits inquiries, and employee relations matters.
- Develop and maintain HR reports and dashboards, presenting data in a clear, actionable format to support data-driven decision-making.
Auto Finance Representative
CarMax Auto Fianace
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated cross-functionally with finance and operations teams to improve workflows, demonstrating strong interdepartmental communication and process improvement skills.
- Utilized negotiation and conflict resolution techniques to support customers through financial hardship, achieving 48%+ account recovery monthly while strengthening employee relations and client communication capabilities.
- Investigated and resolved account and billing discrepancies by partnering with multiple departments, reinforcing skills in problem-solving, compliance, and case management.
- Maintained accurate and confidential financial records in alignment with regulatory requirements and data privacy standards, supporting compliance and audit readiness.
- Excelled in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing competing priorities while delivering consistent results—demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
Human Resources Intern (Remote)
McKinney
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Chosen for 1 of 13 internship positions out of over 1,800 applicants to work under ranked top 10 advertising agency
- Reduced Director's day-to-day workload by over 37% so assignments of higher importance can be prioritized
- Organized and managed accurate candidate funnels by utilizing HRMS to maintain internal alignment
- Learned to lead interviews and optimize questions that would allow candidates to display their relevant competencies (Filled 12 positions during tenure)
- Represented McKinney in multiple event/ workshops and was trusted to re-present pertinent information that could improve current systems and processes
- Went through resumes and scheduled interviews while collaborating with different departments to ensure accurate candidate fit
Entrepreneur
Mogul Mindset
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Founded and led an apparel startup, leveraging market research and strategic planning to launch and grow a brand from concept to execution—demonstrating strong initiative and business acumen.
- Built and maintained partnerships with local entrepreneurs to coordinate pop-up shop events, strengthening skills in relationship management, collaboration, and community engagement.
- Evaluated financial performance and identified operational gaps, implementing process improvements and budget strategies that increased revenue margins by 24% in year two.
- Drove 170% growth in profit margins by developing and executing targeted social media campaigns, enhancing skills in communication, branding, and audience engagement.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Marketing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA11-2020
Skills
- Talent Acquisition & Candidate Screening
- Employee Relations & Support
- Multi-State Compliance & Employment Law Basics
- Data Analysis & Reporting (HR Metrics)
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
- HRIS & CRM Systems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Certification
Google analytics
Google Ads Display
Timeline
HR Assistant (Remote)
Quality Surgical Management
06.2024 - Current
Auto Finance Representative
CarMax Auto Fianace
02.2022 - 05.2024
Human Resources Intern (Remote)
McKinney
07.2021 - 12.2021
Entrepreneur
Mogul Mindset
08.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Marketing
Columbus State University