Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Linda Severson Ford

Headland,AL

Summary

A highly professional, multi-tasking and organized specialist, seeking long-term full time career change. Strong problem solving and decision makes skills, including being objective and assertive when needed, yet friendly. Exemplary customer service skills and very detailed oriented. Commitment to detail in doing the job right the first time in completing all projects. A team leader, providing motivation and training by example. Not afraid to jump in and help in any situation, in any environment. I am interested in working for a family oriented company that I can see succeed with all my help until retirement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Coordinator

DSI Security Services
Dothan, AL
03.2023 - Current

Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.

Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions.

Resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.

Assisted customer service with inbound and outbound calls regarding HR inquiries.

Worked with HR department to devise and update policies as needed for corporate accountability and workplace health.

Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.

Organized employee directories and updated individual contact information.

Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.

Post all job postings on Kwantek and Indeed

Handle entering of a benefits selections from employees

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Vehicle Compliance Clerk

Coleman World-Wide Moving, LLC
Midland City, AL
05.2021 - Current

Adhered to deadlines in optimizing regulatory and operational performance.

Established working relationships with regulatory agencies.

Carefully maintained and circulated filing documents and records to department heads.

Enforced regulations by reviewing federal and state laws to confirm compliance.

Produced weekly and monthly reports detailing compliance findings and recommendations for improvements.

Closely monitored infraction tracking system for accuracy and effectiveness.

Analyzed securities and insurance program registration documents.

Established strict culture of safety, which improved overall performance.

Ensure that all the Fleets of trucks, trailers are registered and tagged yearly.

Pay IFTA/IRP taxes.

Pay weight distance taxes for Oregon, Kentucky, and New Mexico

Rural Mail Carrier

United States Postal Service
Dothan, AL
08.2020 - 05.2021

RCAs are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery and collection of the U.S.

Mail, working part time when regular carriers have scheduled days off or take vacation days.

RCAs also sell stamps, supplies, and money orders.

Sorted mail, arranging in delivery sequence for distribution.

Obtained signatures for registered, certified and insured mail.

Administrative Coordinator

Rural King
Dothan, AL
06.2018 - 10.2020

Worked as Administrative Assistant to the Store Manager and Operations Manager. Worked very closely with Management Team. Responsibilities include but not limited to Recruitment background checks, ONBOARDING and Orientation process. Also responsible for continuing education for associates and management staff in RK Windmill. Process benefit enrollment, weekly payroll, manage attendance program and all supply orders. Responsible for reporting to the District Manager, Store Manager, Management Team daily and weekly reports regarding the business sales, payroll used, staffing and turnover rate. Also works as the Safety Team Lead and keep track of safety board, complaints, accidents and OSHA log information. Responsible for Cash Office (ie: Cash balancing, deposits and Front End Supervisor.) Excellent communication with Mgt. team team members and customers, Also responsible for scheduling and data entry for loaders and mechanic bonus.

Administrative Assistant

ACADEMY Sports and Outdoors
Dothan, AL
11.2012 - 09.2017

Work as an Administrative assistant to the Store Director and Operations Manager. Work very closely with the Management TEAM. Responsibility includes but not limited to Recruitment, OnBoarding process and Orientation process. Also monitor continuing education for all associates and Management Staff. Process weekly payroll, attendance program and all supply orders. Responsible for Reporting to District Manager, Store Director and Management TEAM daily and weekly reports regarding the business sales, payroll used and turnover rate. Provide excellent customer service to customers, vendors, team members and management.

Legal Assistant

Personnel Resources
Dothan, AL
05.2012 - 11.2012

Worked as a Legal Assistant at Brock and Stout Attorney’s office. Processed Bankruptcy paperwork for clients. Gathered all information necessary to file with the court system. Ran credit reports, check for lawsuits, prior bankruptcy inquiries and data entry. Excellent customer service skills.

HR Specialist

GOLDCO, LLC, A Franchisee of Burger King
Dothan, AL
05.2011 - 05.2012

Assistant to the HR Director. Responsible for all new hire paperwork for crew members and Management. Processes all unemployment claims and verifications of employment. Assist with employee self service website for all employees. Administer and track all FMLA. Assist RM’s and DM’s with recruitment of crew members. Responsible for Job Fairs at all 63 BK locations covering AL, GA and FL areas. Handle and maintain all personnel records for company including crew and management files. Responsible for OnBoard Orientation for all new managers. All general clerical duties as well.

Staffing Supervisor

ADDUS Healthcare
Dothan, AL
08.2010 - 05.2011

Responsible for recruiting of all new staff members.

Handle all set up of staff employee files.

Administer all HR functions and maintain all records according to Medicaid guidelines.

Handle all staffing of workers with clients.

Supervise 35+ workers on a daily basis.

Process all background checks and verification of employment.

Communicate with agencies to ensure that compliance issues are resolved.

Human Resources/Compliance and Marketing Director

Southeast Alabama Counseling and Behavioral Specialist, LLC
Cottonwood, AL
08.2009 - 08.2010

Responsible for recruiting of professional staff.

Handle all set up of associates files.

Administer all HR functions and maintain all records according to Medicaid guidelines.

Process all background checks and verification of employment.

Communicate with agencies to ensure that compliance issues are resolved.

Provide marketing strategies and implement ways to accomplish our marketing goals to generate new business for the company.

Human Resources Specialist

PEMCO World Air Services
Dothan, AL
05.2007 - 07.2009

Handle all per diem processing for contract employees.

Handle all data entry for new hire employees.

Handle all terminations and exemplary customer service skills.

Communicates with all contract companies regarding employing contractors.

Handle all attendance infractions for 650+ employees and contractors.

I worked as a temporary employee from May.

Assistant

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
Dothan, AL
12.2000 - 04.2007

Responsible for all new hire paperwork for crew members and Management.

Processes all unemployment claims and verifications of employment.

Assist with employee self service website for all employees.

Administer and track all FMLA.

Assist RM’s and DM’s with recruitment of crew members.

Responsible for Job Fairs at all 63 BK locations covering AL, GA and FL areas.

Handle and maintain all personnel records for company including crew and management files.

Responsible for OnBoard Orientation for all new managers.

All general clerical duties as well., Handle all set up of new employee files.

Maintains personnel files.

Responsible for all new-hire paperwork, background checks and verifications of employment.

Recruiter of new employees.

Supervise 8 staff members.

Handle all incoming and outgoing mail.

Update all HR bulletin boards.

Handle all payroll issues using basic accounting skills.

Report all workers compensation claims.

Verify w/c claims with outside vendors.

Administer and track all FMLA files.

Files and maintains insurance: medical, dental, life, disability.

Post all open positions and run ads for positions available.

Communicates with agencies for temporary employment searches.

Process new and terminated employees.

Update OSHA log.

Assist in JHACO, DMH and DYS accreditation surveys.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northview High School, Dothan, Alabama
05.1985

Skills

  • Timeline Planning and Management
  • AS/400
  • 10-key proficiency
  • Document retrieval
  • Meeting planning
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Accounting skills
  • Cash deposit preparation
  • Data entry documentation
  • PC proficient
  • Memo preparation
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Project management
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Recruiting
  • Labor relations
  • Training and coaching
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Expense reporting

Timeline

HR Coordinator - DSI Security Services
03.2023 - Current
Vehicle Compliance Clerk - Coleman World-Wide Moving, LLC
05.2021 - Current
Rural Mail Carrier - United States Postal Service
08.2020 - 05.2021
Administrative Coordinator - Rural King
06.2018 - 10.2020
Administrative Assistant - ACADEMY Sports and Outdoors
11.2012 - 09.2017
Legal Assistant - Personnel Resources
05.2012 - 11.2012
HR Specialist - GOLDCO, LLC, A Franchisee of Burger King
05.2011 - 05.2012
Staffing Supervisor - ADDUS Healthcare
08.2010 - 05.2011
Human Resources/Compliance and Marketing Director - Southeast Alabama Counseling and Behavioral Specialist, LLC
08.2009 - 08.2010
Human Resources Specialist - PEMCO World Air Services
05.2007 - 07.2009
Assistant - Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center
12.2000 - 04.2007
Northview High School - High School Diploma,
Linda Severson Ford