LaManda Fox
Analyst
Illiopolis,IL
Summary
Goal-oriented Woman with 10 years of experience analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives. Versatile, offering extensive background in retention and recruitment, and project management. Organized and hardworking with outstanding multitasking and problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Fuyao Glass America
Decatur, IL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by effectively training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Developed and posted vacancy announcements by leveraging online and print recruitment tools to attract highly-qualified candidates through Work Force.
- Oversaw all HR needs for 290-employees.
- Liaised between management and Union employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Performed timely project management within budget constraints for issues regarding executive leadership.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Acted as staff member advocate, encouraging and supporting Superintendents to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Handled all issue resolution tasks and delivered technical assistance in use of ADP system.
- Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.
Field Application Specialist
Perten Instruments
Springfield, IL
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Responsible for the software and hardware of torque alignment project headed by Bay State Milling and Perten Instruments.
- Collected and Managed database of instrument performance.
- Installed and Maintained Equipment both at customer sites and internally.
- Created and maintained SOP and MSCR's for the torque alignment project
- Excelled as a field-based employee requiring 25-50% traveling, including coordinating my own traveling that span the entire United States.
- Identified early product failure trends and communicated information to customers to help select more suitable parts.
- Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
- Investigated and resolved accounting, service and delivery concerns.
- Quickly and accurately answered customer questions, suggested effective solutions and resolved issues to increase customer satisfaction 80%.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
Procurement Specialist
Blue Signal (ADM ChemicalsTeam)
Decatur, IL
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Lead and manage Procurement Planning and Sourcing pipeline to drive cost reduction Direct and execute strategic sourcing strategies Prepared and Analyzed data driven recommendations Develop negotiation strategies for Waste Management Project.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on chemicals.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
Research Assistant
University of Illinois, USDA Davis Research Group
Champaign, IL
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented field, greenhouse and laboratory research protocols in agricultural ecology, including studies of management impacts on weed population dynamics, cropping system adaptation to global change Monitoring bioenergy crop invasions of natural areas.
- Collected and entered data and managed databases to ensure data quality and security.
- Pursued independent projects, including data aggregation for a meta-analysis of change in crop diversity over time in the Midwest field crop agriculture system from a diverse cropping system to a corn-soy rotation.
- Communicated with and trained new members of a diverse research team in the proper use of equipment and protocols.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Art Gallery Attendant
Richland Community College, David Erlanson Art Gallery
Decatur, IL
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Attending events on and off campus Obtaining and disseminating knowledge needed to educate the visitors about the exhibits Monitoring and managing day to day task
- Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
- Managed office and gallery supplies inventories and placed reorders to maintain predetermined stock levels.
- Assisted marketing team with creation and posting of website and social media content to promote gallery to current and potential customers.
Assistant Store Manager
Finish Line
Forsyth, IL
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Trained and managed associates in customer service and sales techniques.
- Managed scheduling for store shifts to accomplish proper staffing at all times.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
Marketing Director
Firewater Cafe
Decatur, IL
05.2006 - 10.2008
- Identifying key markets to drive catering business and customer relations Catering services that were banquet style to local businesses, eventually exceeding capacity for lunch and dinner Scheduling events and personal appointments Creating a birthday club and Anniversary club similar to customer reward systems many use today.
- Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain loyal customer base.
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
Photographer Assistant/Sales/Admin
D. R. Robert’s Photography
Decatur, IL
04.2004 - 11.2006
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using MS Office suite.
- Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Earth Society and Environmental Sustainability
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 06.2016 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Science
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL 06.2012 - 01.2014
Skills
Training development
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Field Application Specialist
Perten Instruments
01.2021 - 02.2021
Human Resources Specialist
Fuyao Glass America
01.2020 - 01.2021
Procurement Specialist
Blue Signal (ADM ChemicalsTeam)
10.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Earth Society and Environmental Sustainability
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
06.2016 - 05.2019
Research Assistant
University of Illinois, USDA Davis Research Group
03.2016 - 01.2018
Art Gallery Attendant
Richland Community College, David Erlanson Art Gallery
08.2013 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Science
Richland Community College
06.2012 - 01.2014
Assistant Store Manager
Finish Line
10.2008 - 05.2010
Marketing Director
Firewater Cafe
05.2006 - 10.2008
Photographer Assistant/Sales/Admin
D. R. Robert’s Photography
04.2004 - 11.2006
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