MONICA MEJIA ECHEVERRI
Stratford,CT
Summary
Insightful Human Resources Coordinator assists HR team with staffing, record-keeping, employee benefits and other HR-related duties. Plans and organizes work to achieve goals and targeted results with minimal supervision. Continually develops knowledge and gains subject matter expertise in assigned HR discipline related to work activities and projects assigned.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Worker
Self Employed
Greenwich, CT USA
07.2020 - Current
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Paint jobs
Family Nanny
Self Employed
Connecticut USA
07.2010 - 06.2020
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Driving children to school and different activities.
Human Resources Manager
INDUSTRIAS MEDICAS SAMPEDRO S.A.
Sabaneta, Antioquia Colombia
04.2008 - 12.2009
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
- Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
- Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Utilized compliance tools, corrective actions and identification of deficiencies to mitigate audit risks.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 120 employee company.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Human Resources Coordinator
Celulares Y Tecnologia S.A.
Medellin, Colombia
02.2003 - 11.2004
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
Community Social Worker
MUNICIPIO DE ANDES
Andes, Antioquia - Colombia
04.2001 - 01.2002
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Lead individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant
INDUSTRIAS CADI S.A.
Sabaneta Antioquia - Colombia
01.1998 - 04.2001
- Developed or executed strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation and building design.
- Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of sustainability programs.
- Established clear targets and motivated team members to buy into sustainability principles at all levels.
- Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans.
- Developed core sustainability principles into strategic approaches to short- and long-range capital and operations areas.
- Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to assess current practices and strengthen diverse areas to maximize sustainability.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant
AVERY DENNISON COLOMBIA S.A.S.
Sabaneta, Antioquia - Colombia
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Established clear targets and motivated team members to buy into sustainability principles at all levels.
- Optimized waste management programs, improved recycling and implemented composting plans.
- Consulted with clients, building owners and managers to assess current practices and strengthen diverse areas to maximize sustainability.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Social Security Expert - Social Security
Universidad ESUMER
Medellin, Colombia11.1999
Doctor of Social Work - Social Sciences
UNIVERSIDAD PONTIFICIA BOLIVARIANA
Medellin - Colombia12.1997
High School Diploma -
COLEGIO TERESIANO MONTEBLANCO
Envigado - Colombia11.1991
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Labor Negotiations
- Staff Management
- Microsoft Office and Docusign
- Recordkeeping
- Workforce Improvements
- Negotiation
- Exit Interviews
- Superb Interpersonal Skills
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Payroll Processing
- Maintains Confidentiality
- Payroll Coordination
- Online Position Posting
- Recruitment
- Recruitment Strategies
- Confidential Document Control
- Benefits and Payroll Coordination
- Staff Recruiting and Retention
- Family Communication
- Client and Family Interviews
- Data Confidentiality
- Document Management
- Client Home Visits
- Group and Individual Counseling
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Construction Worker
Self Employed
07.2020 - Current
Family Nanny
Self Employed
07.2010 - 06.2020
Human Resources Manager
INDUSTRIAS MEDICAS SAMPEDRO S.A.
04.2008 - 12.2009
Human Resources Coordinator
Celulares Y Tecnologia S.A.
02.2003 - 11.2004
Community Social Worker
MUNICIPIO DE ANDES
04.2001 - 01.2002
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant
INDUSTRIAS CADI S.A.
01.1998 - 04.2001
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant
AVERY DENNISON COLOMBIA S.A.S.
01.1997 - 12.1997
Social Security Expert - Social Security
Universidad ESUMER
Doctor of Social Work - Social Sciences
UNIVERSIDAD PONTIFICIA BOLIVARIANA
High School Diploma -
COLEGIO TERESIANO MONTEBLANCO