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Janice Appen Smith-Menor

Kailua,HI
Janice Appen Smith-Menor

Summary

Experienced administrative and human resources professional with 25+ years of expertise supporting executives, managing recruiting operations, and overseeing office and budget functions. Known for building strong cross-functional relationships, streamlining processes, and ensuring accuracy in high-volume, deadline-driven environments. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering results that support organizational growth.

Overview

37
years of professional experience

Work History

Oracle Corporation

Project Coordinator / Senior Administrative Assistant
01.1999 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide high-level administrative and project support to Senior Vice President and global developer teams across the U.S. and India.
  • Manage full hiring lifecycle including job postings, offers, transfers, and confidential employee files.
  • Create and track purchase orders; oversee asset and equipment inventory.
  • Coordinate meeting logistics ranging from weekly update calls to corporate events.
  • Maintain budget accuracy and reporting for project accounting functions.
  • Support quarterly Operations Review and other executive-level initiatives.

American Institutes for Research

Human Resources Associate
01.1998 - 01.1998

Job overview

  • Prepared job descriptions and managed candidate pipeline.
  • Conducted benefits orientations for new hires and maintained employee records.
  • Handled workers’ compensation claims and provided administrative support to accounting and research staff.

Oracle Corporation

Recruiting Coordinator
01.1997 - 01.1998

Job overview

  • Supported recruiting managers; maintained database of 1,500+ student applicants.
  • Coordinated campus recruiting events, interviews, and candidate travel.
  • Handled highly confidential compensation and candidate documents.

Pacific Bell (via Merit Resource Group)

Staffing Specialist
01.1997 - 01.1997

Job overview

  • Matched candidates to open positions, determined wage levels, and extended offers.
  • Initiated background checks and reviewed substance testing and medical exams.

Child Development Center

Director
01.1993 - 01.1997

Job overview

  • Recruited, hired, and supervised staff for a K–5 program.
  • Managed $100K annual budget and all bookkeeping functions.
  • Designed seasonal programs and maintained strong parent/staff communication.

Teacher, Primary Plus/Action Day
01.1991 - 01.1993

Job overview

University of the Pacific

Tutor
01.1991 - 01.1992

Job overview

Teacher Aide, Kids on Kampus
01.1989 - 01.1991

Job overview

Education

UC Berkeley Extension

Human Resource Management Certification

University Overview

University of the Pacific

B.A. from Liberal Studies / Elementary Education, Minor in Child Psychology
01.1992

University Overview

Skills

  • Executive Administrative Support & Project Coordination
  • Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding
  • HR Compliance & Employee Relations
  • Budgeting & Purchase Order Management
  • Event & Meeting Planning (domestic/international)
  • Database & Records Management
  • Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Oracle systems, HRIS

Timeline

Project Coordinator / Senior Administrative Assistant
Oracle Corporation
01.1999 - Current
Human Resources Associate
American Institutes for Research
01.1998 - 01.1998
Recruiting Coordinator
Oracle Corporation
01.1997 - 01.1998
Staffing Specialist
Pacific Bell (via Merit Resource Group)
01.1997 - 01.1997
Director
Child Development Center
01.1993 - 01.1997
Teacher, Primary Plus/Action Day
01.1991 - 01.1993
Tutor
University of the Pacific
01.1991 - 01.1992
Teacher Aide, Kids on Kampus
01.1989 - 01.1991
University of the Pacific
B.A. from Liberal Studies / Elementary Education, Minor in Child Psychology
UC Berkeley Extension
Human Resource Management Certification
Janice Appen Smith-Menor