Quisha Ray
HR Professional
Lexington,KY
Summary
Well-qualified HR Manager with proven success in improving operations and solving problems. Highly proficient in building lasting relationships with key decision makers, customers and team members to further company goals. Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Georgetown, KY
08.2008 - Current
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Coordinated with senior leadership and handled managerial needs by implementing fresh solutions into business strategies.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and management to keep parties informed.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Coordinated activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs.
HR Adjunct Professor
Midway College
Midway, KY
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Human Resources Specialist
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Georgetown, KY
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Midway College
Midway, KY 01.2002 - 05.2004
MBA - Management
University of Kentucky Gatton College
Lexington, KY 08.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
Labor negotiations
Succession planning
Company organization
Compensation and benefits
Labor relations
Team Building
Recruitment
Training and mentoring
File and records management
Risk management
Talent management
Organizational Development
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- American Marketing Association
- Toastmasters
Certification
SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
Hobbies
Avid Photographer and enjoy photographing events and families.
www.linkedin.com/in/quisha-ray-shrm-scp-5b314415b
Timeline
SHRM-SCP - SHRM Senior Certified Professional
05-2022
HR Adjunct Professor
Midway College
01.2011 - 05.2012
Human Resource Manager
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
08.2008 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
08.2004 - 08.2008
MBA - Management
University of Kentucky Gatton College
08.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Midway College
01.2002 - 05.2004