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MURIEL SIMS

MURIEL SIMS

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Highly-focused and effective Human Resources professional

(retired) bringing 30+ years of educational management experience with extensive customer service, public relations and systems-based background. Astute and proactive problem-solver possessing elevated business and operations acumen honed through progressive career history, diverse industries knowledge and accomplished education. Talented in key HR functions, spanning employee hiring, training, performance management and retention-promoting relationship building.

Work History

Human Resources Coordinator of Staffing (Retired)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, NC
  • Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Performed staff actions utilizing the LINQ system.
  • Posted job positions in the Frontline database.
  • Reviewed applicant resumes and conducted initial phone screenings with potential candidates.
  • Advised managers on best practices in areas such as disciplinary action or rewards programs.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal employment laws.
  • Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
  • Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive a transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates based on merit and relevance to the job.
  • Developed and implemented hiring criteria and employment selection assessments to improve staffing quality.
  • Worked closely with the senior leadership team on long-term strategies for improving morale within the organization.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from employees regarding benefits or other matters related to employment.
  • Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts, and helping resolve work-related problems.
  • Supported new hire orientations, processed transfers, and managed employee separations.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
  • Analyzed employment-related data and prepared reports.
  • Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, or regulations.
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new employees.
  • Coordinated payroll processing, working closely with finance to ensure accuracy.
  • Initialized background checks for potential new hires.

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Vance County Schools
Henderson, NC
  • Created Employment Contracts.
  • Facilitated Verification of Employment.
  • Made salary determinations for all employees.
  • Created offer letters for all employees.
  • Created all Staff Actions in the LINQ HR platform.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions.
  • Facilitated and supported employee recognitions.
  • Provided oversight of the educator licensure process and monitored audit exceptions.
  • Maintained records of all employee relations cases, including outcomes, resolutions, and follow-up actions taken.
  • Advised management on disciplinary procedures, terminations, and grievances.
  • Facilitated communication between employees and management to ensure effective flow of information across departments.
  • Investigated complaints from employees about unfair treatment or discrimination in the workplace.
  • Created reports summarizing key findings related to employee satisfaction levels.
  • Provided oversight and guidance to subordinate staff members in the Human Resources Department.
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored policies and procedures related to employee relations and human resources management.
  • Conducted job analysis for all positions within the organization to ensure accurate job descriptions.

Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations

Weldon City Schools
Weldon, NC
  • Responsible for the direct supervision of the human resources staff, transportation, maintenance, and technology staff.
  • District Administrator for Staff UID and NCEES.
  • Managed the employee recognition process for Teacher of the Year, Beginning Teacher of the Year, and Principal of the Year.
  • Provided oversight for the educator licensure process.
  • Provided oversight for contracts and employee personnel files.
  • Led recruitment and retention efforts for the district.
  • Provided oversight for beginning teachers and onboarding of new employees.
  • Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues, such as hiring practices, wages and hours laws, workers' compensation claims, and leave requests.
  • Reviewed job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties performed by each position within the organization.
  • Established policies and procedures related to all aspects of Human Resources, including staffing, performance evaluation, and employee benefits.
  • Provided advice, guidance, and support to managers on employee relations issues.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members through mediation or other methods of dispute resolution.
  • Advised management on disciplinary procedures, terminations, and grievances.
  • Monitored performance reviews and feedback sessions for fairness and accuracy.

Coordinator Talent Development and Recruitment

Edgecombe County Public Schools
Tarboro, NC
  • Managed the Beginning Teacher Support Program.
  • Managed the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System and Staff UID
  • Provided support for teacher licensure and contracts
  • Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
  • Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior leadership management meetings.
  • Provided technical support to staff members regarding software applications and hardware systems.
  • Researched new technologies to enhance productivity levels across all departments.
  • Drafted reports summarizing progress on various projects for upper-level management review.
  • Conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
  • Developed policies and procedures related to departmental operations ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Managed the Substitute Teacher process
  • Managed the School Volunteer process
  • Managed the Principal of the Year, Teacher of the Year and Beginning Teacher of the Year selection process
  • Managed the National Board certification process
  • Led all recruitment efforts
  • Supervised and managed Student Teachers and Student Interns
  • Supervised Human Resources staff
  • Organized professional development workshops and seminars for staff members.

Human Resources-Staff Development Specialist

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
  • Managed and supported 1,000+ employees in all aspects of professional development to include designing and delivering training sessions and programs
  • Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify training and development opportunities for staff.
  • Created online learning resources such as webinars, podcasts, e-books, and videos.
  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated professional development programs and initiatives.
  • Partnered and consulted with operational experts and corporate entities to conduct needs/root cause/gap analyses to design and deliver appropriate learning and custom designed solutions
  • Facilitated the New Hire Orientation
  • Created and implemented initiatives to improve employee engagement
  • Created job fairs for permanent and temporary positions
  • Facilitated orientation sessions to introduce new hires to the company culture and policies.
  • Coordinated workshops and seminars on topics such as communication skills, customer service, and team building.
  • Provided guidance on career planning and development strategies for staff members.
  • Provided advice, guidance and support to managers on employee relations issues.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members through mediation or other methods of dispute resolution.
  • Advised management on disciplinary procedures, terminations and grievances.
  • Assisted in developing performance management systems that measure employee progress towards goals.
  • Monitored the effectiveness of existing training programs through surveys and interviews with participants.
  • Maintained records of all training activities including attendance logs and evaluations.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing processes or procedures based on employee feedback.
  • Managed budgets related to staff development activities while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Participated in conferences related to human resource management topics.
  • Coordinated recruitment and placement of training program participants.
  • Supervised, evaluated or referred instructors to skill development classes.

Human Resources-Beginning Teacher Coordinator

Durham Public Schools
Durham, NC
  • Supported the Office of Human Resources in the areas of Licensure, Compensation and Classification, Benefits, Recruitment and Retention, Orientation of New Employees, and Career Fairs
  • Designed and delivered e-learning, in-class and asynchronous professional development for teachers, administrators and pre-service teachers
  • Managed and established quality professional, and confidential relationships with beginning teachers to support their knowledge-base of ethical standards and instructional best practices
  • Managed the professional development learning management system
  • Collaborated with multiple departments in the facilitation of The New Teacher Summit
  • Served on and chaired a selection-committee for Durham Public Schools' Teacher of the Year
  • Served as a liaison and advocate for beginning teachers in school and district-level interactions
  • Provided on-going, daily support in classrooms through modeling of lessons, co- teaching and instructional walk-throughs with timely feedback
  • Supported individual teachers, professional learning communities, and administrators with data analysis of student assessments in order to create and facilitate data-driven instructional delivery

Human Resources-Beginning Teacher Coordinator

Wayne County Public Schools
Goldsboro, NC
  • Responsible for the induction process of beginning teachers on the elementary, middle and high school levels
  • Provided high-quality, research-based professional development in areas perceived by data as needed by teachers, mentors, and/or principals
  • Planned, scheduled, and assisted with the recruitment of teachers by attending teacher job fairs, tracking recruitment data, planned and escorted possible recruits on school visits, and met with scholarship recipients to promote the school district
  • Modeled research-based instructional lessons/strategies in classrooms
  • Observed teachers in classrooms to suggest strategies for students with academic/behavioral difficulties
  • Assisted principals with conducting informal observations
  • Provided professional development on the North Carolina Educator Evaluation System

Curriculum and Instructional Specialist

Wilson County Schools
, NC
  • Progress Monitored Online Instructional Programs
  • Provided in-class and asynchronous professional development
  • Created e-learning course materials
  • Modeled research-based design instructional strategies
  • Provided instructional resources to classroom teachers

Literacy Specialist

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, NC
  • Assessed the literacy needs of the school by reviewing student data and the current curriculum
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated the results to teachers and administrators
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.

New Teacher Support Coach

The UNC System Office
Chapel Hill, NC
  • Managed the support of new and beginning teachers in Title I schools in Northeastern North Carolina
  • Designed and delivered e-learning, in-class and asynchronous professional development for administrators and beginning teachers
  • Administered the CLASS Observation tool in order to support beginning teachers in effective instructional delivery and best practices
  • Supported cross-functional efforts with UNC-Chape Hill staff and school district-level staff to maintain compliance with policies and procedures related to the issuance of a North Carolina Educator Professional Continuing License

Literacy Coach

North Carolina Teacher Academy
Morrisville, NC
  • Researched and provided information and guidance regarding an extensive range of effective and innovative literacy practices
  • Assessed the literacy needs of the school by reviewing student data and the current curriculum
  • Managed and evaluated the implementation of intervention courses and school- wide literacy initiatives
  • Actively participated in three-years of training provided by the former North Carolina Teacher Academy, and received certification from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as a certified Literacy Specialist
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.

Library Media Specialist

Vance County Schools
Henderson, NC
  • Partnered with district level administration, building administrators, faculty and students, utilizing knowledge of the Common Core curriculum to integrate information literacy strands into authentic and interdisciplinary lesson plans
  • Utilized an understanding of technology integration, copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property, support the school community in fostering safe and ethical student use of information
  • Provided the expertise necessary to ensure the library, its print collection, its online resources and recommended resources were aligned with the mission of the school, culturally diverse, and remained an integral component of the instructional program
  • Created and maintained a vibrant library culture that inspires a lifelong love of reading, independent/self-directed learning, and critical thinking
  • Established and managed daily procedures for the library including circulation of all resources
  • Supervised student and parent volunteers in the library.

Library Media Coordinator

Wayne County Public Schools
Goldsboro, NC
  • Managed the day-to-day operation of school media centers on the elementary and middle school levels
  • Administered the library media budget to provide for the acquisition of materials- print and non-print, all technology equipment, as well as education-related resources for teachers
  • Supervised and assigned the work of the media assistants and volunteers
  • Partnered with local libraries to host annual National Library Card Sign-up Month activities, as well as Family Literacy Night events
  • Provided professional development for teachers and administrators on new software, copyright, etc
  • Collaborated with teachers in preparing and delivering lessons in the library media center, and in the classrooms.

Licensed Classroom Teacher

Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, VA
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
  • Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
  • Communicated and conferred with parents/ guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence
  • Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.

Adjunct Instructor

Wayne Community College, Fayetteville Technical Community
Goldsboro, NC
  • Created syllabi for each course to ensure that all topics were covered in accordance with the curriculum.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations.
  • Provided feedback to students on their progress throughout the semester.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for each student enrolled in the course.
  • Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems.

Licensed Adult Education Instructor

Turner Job Corps
Albany, GA
  • Taught standard High School curriculum skills in accordance with approved state/Job Corps curriculum.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of corps members in compliance with federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Assisted in safety searches of dormitories, cafeterias, classrooms, etc.
  • Attended hearings regarding the transition of corps members.
  • Conducted needs assessments with adult learners to identify learning goals and objectives.
  • Developed lesson plans for adult education classes based on the assessed needs of the students.
  • Instructed adults in small groups and one-on-one settings to ensure individualized attention.

Education

Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
07.2011

Master of Library Science - Library Science

North Carolina Central University
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - English/media-journalism

North Carolina Central University
05.1986

Associate of Science - Accounting

Wayne Community College
05.1983

Public Library Certification - Library And Information Science

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC

Skills

  • Human Resources Management
  • Employee Recruitment and Retention
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Professional Development
  • Payroll Coordination
  • Human Resources Audits
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Workforce Succession Planning
  • Curriculum Design
  • Leadership
  • Team-building
  • Project Management
  • Mentoring/Coaching
  • Conference/Event Planning
  • Data Analysis

Affiliations

African-American Faculty and Staff Organization - (former) Chair - North Carolina State University

Professional Educators of North Carolina- (former) Executive Board Member

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Democratic Women of Wake County

Mount Olive Historical Society

References

REFERENCES: Available upon request

Timeline

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Vance County Schools

Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations

Weldon City Schools

Coordinator Talent Development and Recruitment

Edgecombe County Public Schools

Human Resources-Staff Development Specialist

North Carolina State University

Human Resources-Beginning Teacher Coordinator

Durham Public Schools

Human Resources-Beginning Teacher Coordinator

Wayne County Public Schools

Curriculum and Instructional Specialist

Wilson County Schools

Literacy Specialist

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

New Teacher Support Coach

The UNC System Office

Literacy Coach

North Carolina Teacher Academy

Library Media Specialist

Vance County Schools

Library Media Coordinator

Wayne County Public Schools

Licensed Classroom Teacher

Prince William County Public Schools

Adjunct Instructor

Wayne Community College, Fayetteville Technical Community

Licensed Adult Education Instructor

Turner Job Corps

Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Liberty University

Master of Library Science - Library Science

North Carolina Central University

Bachelor of Arts - English/media-journalism

North Carolina Central University

Associate of Science - Accounting

Wayne Community College

Public Library Certification - Library And Information Science

North Carolina Central University

Human Resources Coordinator of Staffing (Retired)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
MURIEL SIMS