Kesia Brown
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Accomplished and highly responsive leader with exceptional track record directing regional human resources activities. Specialized expertise developing and executing a comprehensive recruiting strategy to attract and retain top talent. Nationally recognized for developing and implementing large-scale training initiatives with an extensive background in facilitation. Strong skills in developing and leading teams to produce results in a highly competitive environment. Adept at providing administrative and operational oversight for multi-site locations. Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with 10 years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PTO SECRETARY /VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Brookside Elementary School
02.2021 - Current
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently amidst competing deadlines while successfully supporting multiple ongoing projects simultaneously.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Fostered strong relationships between staff and parents by acting as liaison during meetings and events.
- Supported fundraising efforts for school events by organizing volunteers and ensuring adequate resources were available.
- Enhanced PTO meeting efficiency by accurately recording and distributing minutes in timely manner.
- Organized successful fundraisers that directly benefited student enrichment programs within school community.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
United States Navy
03.1994 - 10.2016
- Directed operations, training, and management for 15-member team charged with achieving recruiting goals
- Cultivated strong relationships with administrators and partners in 56 high schools, colleges, and universities to source and recruit candidates
- Promoted to fulfill broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, transitioning assistance, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records
- Charged with turning around underperforming area, quickly addressing employee relations and performance issues; resulted in surpassing quotas by 150%
- Emerged as senior instructor and sales subject matter expert, facilitating 500+ hours of classroom instruction to prepare 140 recruiters to surpass recruiting quotas
- Facilitated continuous professional development for high-potential recruiters and provided additional support and coaching to struggling employees.
RECRUITING SPECIALIST
United States Navy
02.2008 - 09.2011
- Provided team leadership and recruiting expertise to drive personnel growth and retention strategy
- Assumed additional responsibilities overseeing highly qualified recruiting 5-member team
- Developed staff capacity in sales strategy and recruiting techniques to achieve performance and production goals
- Coached, mentored, and instructed team members.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops, staying current on recruitment methodologies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Broward College
Hollywood, FL01.2019
Business Management & PHR Coursework -
Broward College
Hollywood, FL01.2003
Skills
- Skilled in word processing and data entry using any word processor (40 WPM)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Development of presentations and proficient in public speaking
- Obtained and maintained Secret Security Clearance
- Talent Acquisition & Development
- Full Cycle Recruiting
- Performance Management Initiatives
- Team Building & Leadership
- Training Program Design & Development
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Transition and Retention Management
- Marketing Design & Delivery
- Operations Oversight
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Information Protection
- Retention Program Development
- Record preparation
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Performance Evaluation
- Work Complaint Handling
Certification
- Certified Training the Trainer – Achieve Global
- Certified Master Training Specialist – United States Navy
State
NC
Zip
28054
City
Gastonia
Personal Information
Title: Senior Human Resources Professional
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PTO SECRETARY /VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Brookside Elementary School
02.2021 - Current
RECRUITING SPECIALIST
United States Navy
02.2008 - 09.2011
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
United States Navy
03.1994 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Broward College
Business Management & PHR Coursework -
Broward College
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