Dedicated, self-motivated, detail-oriented and results-driven Human Resource professional with strong organizational and communication skills. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions and improving operations while providing policy interpretation and implementation. Diligent, dependable, resourceful, HR Analyst demonstrating integrity, responsibility, fostering a positive workplace culture.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Virginia Dept. Of Wildlife Resources
09.2022 - Current
Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and open-door policies.
Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
Reduced employee turnover by creating a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires.
Managed agency-wide benefits program
Maintained accurate personnel data and processed HR transactions
Internal Administrative Investigator
State and Federal Law Compliance
Consulted with employees and supervisors regarding HR, Benefits, Retirement, Payroll
Benefits Coordinator
Virginia State Police
07.2021 - 09.2022
Enhanced employee satisfaction by efficiently administering and managing benefits programs and providing excellent customer service
Managed open enrollment process, explaining program information
Process transactions and maintain benefits information
Respond, consult and resolve benefits issues consistently & in a timely manner
Provided retirement consultation and processed retirements
Human Resources Analyst
Virginia Department Of Motor Vehicles
10.2020 - 07.2021
Leave Program Manager for short-term disability, FMLA, Parental Leave, ADA, Workers' Compensation
Process employment transactions and maintain accurate employee records
Administer state benefits program
Human Resources Consultant
Library Of Virginia
10.2015 - 10.2020
Enhanced employee satisfaction by implementing effective HR policies and procedures.
Reduced employee turnover through implementing comprehensive onboarding programs and ongoing training initiatives to include training development
Used knowledge of state and federal employment law and policies to interpret and explain policies
Provide excellent customer service in all facets of HR through the employment life cycle.
Benefits Administration
Retirement Counseling
Member of Cardinal Conversion Team, serving as subject matter expert, completing conversion tasks, and planning for internal process changes
Revised operations procedures and created checklists for efficiency and consistency
Time & Attendance system management
Adhered to schedules and deadlines for payroll processing, reporting, reconciliations and transaction keying.
Learning system management for required training
Recruitment functions to include job descriptions, posting, screening, interviewing, reference checks, employment offer
Administered employee recognition, service awards, and conflict of interest programs
Developed and maintained extensive agency policies & guidelines
Report generation
Prepared agency newsletter
Human Resources Executive Assistant
Virginia Department Of Labor & Industry
06.2012 - 10.2015
Accurately process transactions and maintain employee records
Managed internal HR tracking spreadsheets, which led to creating an Access Database to increase efficiency by creating queries, reports and form population
Time & Attendance system management and employee assistance
Learning Center Administrator
Recruitment functions to include screening, scheduling and participating in interviews, reference checks, employment offers, orientation
Agency Physical Examination program for mandatory annual health screenings
Lead member of agency's Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign for fundraising
Assisted with Employee Recognition and Service Awards programs
Planned and coordinated Public Service Week activities and other special events
Agency Travel & Training Coordinator
Agency V3 Program Coordinator
Participated in Compensation & Classification reviews
Prepared agency newsletter
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Business Management
Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA
Executive Administrative Assistant Certificate - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
In-depth knowledge of HR Compliance & employment laws
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Virginia Dept. Of Wildlife Resources
09.2022 - Current
Benefits Coordinator
Virginia State Police
07.2021 - 09.2022
Human Resources Analyst
Virginia Department Of Motor Vehicles
10.2020 - 07.2021
Human Resources Consultant
Library Of Virginia
10.2015 - 10.2020
Human Resources Executive Assistant
Virginia Department Of Labor & Industry
06.2012 - 10.2015
No Degree - Accounting And Business Management
Reynolds Community College
Executive Administrative Assistant Certificate - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Braxton School of Business
High School Diploma -
Lee-Davis High School
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