LJ Burgess, JM, MBA, SHRM-CP
Marietta,GA
Summary
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HR Consultant
Artifex HR Intel LLC
Atlanta, GA
11.2020 - Current
- Founded a successful consulting firm delivering HR services to clients across various industries
- Implemented a client-centric approach leading to high client satisfaction and repeat business.
Litigation Consultant/Corporate Representative
Talented Tenth Imperium Contracting LLC
Atlanta, GA
10.2020 - Current
- Managed a caseload of litigated first-party property damage claims, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements
- Recruited and trained new hires on the use of litigation and claims software, enhancing team efficiency and effectiveness
- Developed and implemented litigation strategies, reducing potential legal exposure by identifying key issues during discovery
- Presented investigation findings and recommended strategies to stakeholders, contributing to informed decision-making
- Acted as the corporate representative at depositions and mediations.
Volunteer Human Resources Intern
Project Fallen Angel
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted a research project analyzing barriers to employment for former offenders and identifying solutions that incorporate inclusive hiring practices
- Developed a comprehensive policies and procedures handbook for volunteers, ensuring alignment with organizational values and legal compliance.
EEO Investigator
Copieux Inc
Suwannee, GA
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Conducted Equal Employment Opportunity Discrimination investigations for Federal Agency employees, adhering to EEOC timelines and regulations
- Developed Investigative Plans, interviewed witnesses, and compiled evidence for Reports of Investigation to support Final Agency Decisions
- Maintained expertise in Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and effective communication with agency contacts.
Senior Claims Adjuster
Omni Insurance
Atlanta, CA
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Reviewed and confirmed insurance coverage based on contracts and state regulations
- Conducted recorded statements to assess liability in claims
- Presented complex claims to company management for review and decision-making.
Benefits Consultant
KIT & KABOODLE FINANCIAL LLC
Atlanta, GA
12.2002 - 01.2015
- Secured contracts with employee benefit firms and developed benefits packages, ensuring alignment with employer projects and individual needs
- Conducted face-to-face and telephone meetings to explain and enroll employees in medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits programs using the company's HRIS software.
Store Manager
GOWIRELESS/WIRELESS CITY
Athens, GA
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Recruited, interviewed and trained employees, handled weekly schedules and payroll, managed inventory, projected sales targets and developed and managed store's monthly budget
Recruiting Consultant
Various
Atlanta, GA
10.1998 - 10.2002
- Recruited and interviewed professionals across various fields, including engineering, IT, and retail management, ensuring a strategic fit for organizational needs.
Education
Juris Master (JM): Employment Law & HR Risk Management -
Florida State University College of Law
05.2023
Master of Business Administration: Global Management and Marketing -
University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree: Mass Communication -
Louisiana State University and A&M College
Skills
- Employment Law Expertise
- Conflict Resolution
- Talent Acquisition
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Training and Development
- Policy Development
- Compliance Management
- Benefits Administration
Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), 02/2024, Received Ace Award as the top student in SHRM Certification Prep Course Cohort
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, 12/2021, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate, 12/2021, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Activities
- The Society for Human Resource Management
- National Black MBA Association
- Junior Achievement Volunteer
Timeline
Volunteer Human Resources Intern
Project Fallen Angel
05.2022 - 08.2022
HR Consultant
Artifex HR Intel LLC
11.2020 - Current
Litigation Consultant/Corporate Representative
Talented Tenth Imperium Contracting LLC
10.2020 - Current
EEO Investigator
Copieux Inc
10.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Claims Adjuster
Omni Insurance
03.2017 - 10.2020
Store Manager
GOWIRELESS/WIRELESS CITY
02.2011 - 05.2012
Benefits Consultant
KIT & KABOODLE FINANCIAL LLC
12.2002 - 01.2015
Recruiting Consultant
Various
10.1998 - 10.2002
Juris Master (JM): Employment Law & HR Risk Management -
Florida State University College of Law
Master of Business Administration: Global Management and Marketing -
University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree: Mass Communication -
Louisiana State University and A&M College
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), 02/2024, Received Ace Award as the top student in SHRM Certification Prep Course Cohort
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, 12/2021, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate, 12/2021, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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