ANDREA CANNON RICHARDSON
Tallassee,Alabama
Summary
Higher Education and Human Resources Professional experienced in human resources administration, employee relations, and recruitment. Delivered impactful support to executive leadership while managing confidential personnel matters and enhancing workplace performance. Specialized in diversity recruiting and operational management, fostering positive employee relationships and driving engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator
INGRAM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Deatsville, Alabama
12.2019 - Current
- Manage recruitment and advertising processes for full-time and part-time positions throughout the College.
- Coordinated recruitment and selection committee activities, providing guidance to ensure adherence to established procedures.
- Review and verify applicant education credentials and employment histories and recommend salary schedule placement in accordance with applicable guidelines.
- Process and communicate personnel actions, including appointments, non-reappointments, transfers, promotions, reassignments, and terminations.
- Serve as a resource to employees, supervisors, and administrators regarding College policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.
- Managed employee personnel records, ensuring accurate preparation, secure maintenance, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable standards and policies.
- Provided human resources correspondence and administrative support to President and College administrators on routine and situation-specific employment matters.
- Prepare employment-related documents, including letters of appointment, individual contractual services agreements, and other personnel documentation.
- Plan, coordinate, conduct, and facilitate administrator, faculty, and staff development activities and required employee training, including Ethics Training through the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
- Serve on College committees and contribute to institutional initiatives and administrative processes.
- Verify salary rates and salary changes and communicate applicable information to the Payroll Office.
- Maintain and archive personnel records for former employees in accordance with established procedures.
Administrative Assistant to Human Resources
INGRAM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Deatsville, Alabama
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported recruitment and selection processes for College positions.
- Supported Business Office functions and streamlined administrative operations.
- Managed and maintained personnel files and administrative records.
- Coordinated calendars and scheduled meetings and events to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Prepared employment contracts and related personnel documentation.
- Communicated personnel actions, including appointments, transfers, reassignments, and terminations, to appropriate supervisors.
- Coordinated calendars, meetings, and administrative events.
- Assisted with Business Office functions and general administrative operations.
- Facilitated communication of personnel actions, including appointments and terminations, to ensure timely updates for supervisors.
Store Manager
JAN BEALE'S YOU NAME IT
Montgomery, Alabama
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Managed daily store operations, including employee scheduling, work assignments, customer service, merchandising, and operational standards.
- Supervised staff and coordinated employee schedules to align with business objectives and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Managed merchandise availability and service delivery.
- Managed merchandise availability and optimized service delivery to ensure consistent customer access to products.
- Coordinated advertising and merchandising activities to promote sales and improve product visibility.
- Coordinated advertising and merchandising activities to drive sales and enhance product visibility in-store.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and customer-focused work environment.
- Assisted with annual budgeting and planned expenditures based on operational needs.
Sales Professional
JAN BEALE'S YOU NAME IT
Montgomery, Alabama
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Delivered knowledgeable, responsive customer service tailored to customer needs and market conditions.
- Provided knowledgeable and responsive customer service based on customer needs and market conditions.
- Adapted to changing business needs, showcasing flexibility in service delivery.
- Collaborated within the team while independently managing responsibilities to meet objectives.
- Worked effectively as part of a team while independently managing assigned responsibilities.
Preschool Teacher
FIRST BAPTIST PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
Tallassee, Alabama
07.2006 - 05.2013
- Planned and facilitated age-appropriate activities that enhanced children's physical, mental, and social development.
- Provided diverse educational materials and resources to foster exploration and independent learning.
- Provided educational materials and resources that encouraged exploration and learning.
- Established classroom expectations and maintained an organized learning environment.
- Observed and evaluated student performance to inform tailored instructional strategies and maintained accurate student records.
Office Manager
TALLASSEE FAMILY DENTISTRY
Tallassee, Alabama
08.1999 - 07.2004
- Managed daily administrative and operational functions of the dental office.
- Coordinated patient scheduling to enhance appointment flow and addressed needs of patients and physicians.
- Oversaw collections and other office financial activities.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and addressed patient and physician needs.
- Managed financial and administrative functions, ensuring accurate bank deposits, timely revenue posting, and efficient invoice processing.
- Developed staff schedules and maintained operational standards.
- Coordinated specialist referrals and maintained communication with outside providers.
- Oversaw collections and financial activities to maintain office cash flow and financial health.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, Alabama01-1996
High School Diploma - undefined
Reeltown High School
Notasulga, Alabama01-1994
Skills
- Recruitment & Selection
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources Administration
- Compliance & Documentation
- Policy administration
- Benefits Administration
- Compensation & Salary Administration
- Performance Management
- Employee Training & Development
- Workforce Planning
- Record management
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Campus HR Practices
- Campus HR Practices
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator
INGRAM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
12.2019 - Current
Administrative Assistant to Human Resources
INGRAM STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
02.2019 - 12.2019
Store Manager
JAN BEALE'S YOU NAME IT
02.2016 - 02.2019
Sales Professional
JAN BEALE'S YOU NAME IT
08.2013 - 02.2016
Preschool Teacher
FIRST BAPTIST PRESCHOOL ACADEMY
07.2006 - 05.2013
Office Manager
TALLASSEE FAMILY DENTISTRY
08.1999 - 07.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Reeltown High School
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Central Alabama Community College