Nicole Dent
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Specialist with a proven track record at the Department of Defense, excelling in recruitment and employee engagement. Skilled in HR policies and training development, I fostered a collaborative culture and enhanced workplace harmony, contributing to a 20% increase in employee satisfaction through strategic initiatives and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Department of Defense
Washington, DC
03.2019 - 06.2026
- Assisted in recruitment processes, coordinating interviews and maintaining applicant tracking systems.
- Facilitated onboarding orientations to ensure new hires acquired essential training and documentation such as form I-9, direct deposit paperwork, and benefit and retirement packages.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to devise and execute strategies enhancing employee engagement and workplace culture.
- Managed employee records, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and organizational policies.
Human Resources Assistant
Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC
07.2013 - 03.2019
- Managed employee records in HRIS, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for authorized personnel.
- Participated in employee engagement surveys, providing valuable feedback for improving workplace culture.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Coordinated scheduling for training sessions, enhancing staff development and engagement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained internal documentation for HR processes, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with federal and state labor laws by conducting regular audits of HR practices and documentation.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Played a key role in conflict resolution efforts, resulting in improved workplace harmony.
Education
Master of Science - Developmental Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2017
Skills
Customer relations
HR policies and procedures
Training development
Diversity and inclusion
Recruiting
Employee relations
Project management
Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Department of Defense
03.2019 - 06.2026
Human Resources Assistant
Department of Agriculture
07.2013 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Developmental Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus