Elizabeth Byrd
Warsaw,VA
Summary
Driven and highly qualified professional specializing in diversity recruiting, operational management and employee engagement. Experienced in recruiting suitable candidates and maintaining employee information. Adept at building positive relationships with employees and staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Board Clerk
Colonial Beach Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Serves as the liaison to the School Board, Superintendent, school community, and town residents.
- Provided support for meetings by scheduling appointments, preparing materials, and taking detailed minutes.
- Booked and prepared meeting rooms, making arrangements for availability of refreshments.
- Processed documents and materials to disseminate information to appropriate parties.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Supported with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members.
Coordinator of Human Resources
Colonial Beach Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all staff and administrative members
- Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management, resolving conflicts swiftly when needed.
- Supported employee relations, cultivating retention with welcoming and inclusive work culture.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee appreciation program.
- Contributed to development and maintenance of personnel policies to streamline and standardize procedures.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Managed benefits administration (medical insurance and retirement), ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Complied with labor laws and regulations while managing payroll functions efficiently.
- Processed timesheet entries, accrued leave, monthly payroll for all employees (total 140) and payments for benefit vendors and taxes.
- Processed end-of-year employee W2s and 1095s.
- Adhered to workplace rights such as Workers Compensation and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and provided guidance when necessary.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Compiled and inputted data for employee records and personnel documents to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Led recruitment efforts to attract top talent in a competitive job market.
- Led recruitment processes by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Oversee the administration of annual performance evaluations for probationary and continuing staff members.
- Provide administrative oversight and resources for evaluations needing improvement.
- Established solid relationships between departments by providing well-rounded support across various teams.
Office Manager
SYNERGY HomeCare
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
- Implemented new software tools for streamlined project management, increasing efficiency in task completion across teams.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Facilitated smooth communication between employees and administrators, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Improved employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing growth opportunities through training programs.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Assisted with timesheet entries and payroll preparation
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Personal Care Assistant
Care Advantage, Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Fostered open communication between all parties involved in a client''s care plan, resulting in cohesive team efforts and improved client outcomes.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Restaurant General Manager
NN Burger
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting strategies accordingly for continued growth in sales figures.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Negotiated with vendors to secure the best pricing on quality ingredients and supplies while maintaining cost control measures.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
Education
Certificate - Health Science Career Study Certificate
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VAHigh School Diploma -
Rappahannock High School
Warsaw, VA06.2015
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Performance Management Systems
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Personnel Recruitment
- Payroll and Benefits Management
- Policy Development and Enforcement
Timeline
School Board Clerk
Colonial Beach Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Coordinator of Human Resources
Colonial Beach Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Office Manager
SYNERGY HomeCare
12.2017 - 01.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Care Advantage, Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2017
Restaurant General Manager
NN Burger
11.2015 - 08.2017
Certificate - Health Science Career Study Certificate
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
High School Diploma -
Rappahannock High School
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