Leigh Kennedy
Bogata,TX
Summary
Reliable Human Resources Generalist with 29 years of experience in daily activities within HR department. Effectively supported recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration and other human resources functions. Special Event Planner with strong knowledge of event planning and outstanding customer service skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Regional Human Resources Specialist
Creative Solutions In Healthcare
Greenville, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Partnered with senior HR team to communicate company standards and policies.
- Identified opportunities to improve HR programs and proposed solutions to increase efficiencies.
- Provide assistance to Human Resources Coordinators by giving policy and procedure guidance.
- Conduct Human Resources investigations and provide reports to upper management.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Generated various reports to verify HR compliance.
- Safeguarded human resource information, maintaining employee confidence and protecting operations.
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
Wedding/Event Planner
Self Employed Services
Paris, TX
01.2009 - Current
- Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
- Developed detailed timelines for each wedding event to ensure tasks were completed on schedule.
- Planned menus, decorations, music, photography, videography, and other details.
- Assisted couples in selecting invitations, favors, dresses, tuxedos, flowers, cakes.
- Facilitated communication between couples and their families regarding wedding plans.
- Oversaw set-up of reception sites prior to events to make sure everything was ready.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Identified potential risks associated with certain types of events in advance and took steps to mitigate them.
Human Resources Coordinator
Brentwood Terrace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Paris, Texas
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions.
- Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations.
- Managed employee onboarding with enriching internal and external training development of both online and traditional environments.
- Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.
- Assessed employee performance and issued disciplinary notices.
- Managed payroll for temporary, hourly and salaried employees.
- Organized applicant drug tests and obtained results.
- Tracked personal and financial information of employees.
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
Insurance Account Representative
Dane McLamore State Farm
Paris , TX
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Explained coverage options to potential policyholders, answering questions or concerns.
- Reviewed insurance inquiries, working effectively to accommodate various requests to build agency's reputation as service provider.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Developed event plans, timelines and budgets for non-profit organizations.
- Assisted in creating promotional materials for events.
- Resolved any issues that may arise before or during an event.
Human Resources Generalist
Texas Department of Transportation
Paris, TX
07.1998 - 05.2020
- Conducted benefits administration for 300 benefit-eligible employees.
- Maintained records of personnel documents, including payroll forms, leave notifications, employee files, benefits information and workers' compensation files.
- Managed employee onboarding, training and development, including enriching internal and external training development of both online and traditional environments.
- Onboarded new staff and facilitated new hire orientation.
- Processed salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, and pay adjustments.
- Assessed personnel performance and provided guidance for continuous improvement.
- Posted well-written vacancy announcements using available recruitment tools to attract talented, highly skilled job applicants.
- Developed detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events.
- Maintained accurate records related to attendance, budgeting, contracts.
- Created floor plans, seating arrangements, and other visuals as needed for each event.
- Organized catering services by selecting menu items, negotiating prices, ordering food and beverages, setting up buffet areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Wade College
DallasSkills
- HRIS applications proficient
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- Customer service
- Planning and coordination
- Administrative support
- Team building
- Payroll
- Trainer
- Special events planning
- Event Setup and Breakdown
Timeline
Corporate Regional Human Resources Specialist
Creative Solutions In Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Brentwood Terrace Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 08.2023
Insurance Account Representative
Dane McLamore State Farm
10.2020 - 02.2022
Wedding/Event Planner
Self Employed Services
01.2009 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
Texas Department of Transportation
07.1998 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising
Wade College
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