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Tameka Lawson

Human Resources
Dallas,GA

Summary

Professional leader in various industries with 13 years of experience in counseling individuals and groups to drive practical solutions to conflicts. Innovative in developing unique solutions targeted to precise needs of each individual case. Attentive in hearing all viewpoints and working closely with disputants to deliver mediation and solutions based on communication and cooperation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

HR Resolution Specialist

Wellstar Health System
03.2023 - Current
  • Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.
  • Formulated focused and individualized resolutions aimed to peacefully settle disputes.
  • Collaborated with HR team to establish useful implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives.
  • Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships and peace and order.
  • Promoted employee welfare by maintaining proper protocols throughout investigations and disciplinary procedures.

Mental Health Associate

Wellstar Health System
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.

Program Manager

Continuum Of Care
03.2018 - 07.2021
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.

Overnight Support Counselor

Adelbrook
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Assistant Manager

Arc of Westchester
12.2016 - 11.2018
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.

Lead Staff/Assistant Residential Manager

Beacon Specialized Living Services
08.2009 - 12.2016
  • Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
  • Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
  • Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

University of Arizona
Tuscan, AZ
06.2022

Skills

  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Equal Opportunities Facilitation
  • Labor Negotiations
  • Workforce Improvements
  • Talent Management
  • Company Organization
  • Employee Support
  • Customer Relations
  • Exit Interviews
  • Technique Optimization
  • Wages and Salary
  • Providing Feedback

Timeline

HR Resolution Specialist

Wellstar Health System
03.2023 - Current

Mental Health Associate

Wellstar Health System
01.2022 - 03.2023

Overnight Support Counselor

Adelbrook
11.2018 - 12.2020

Program Manager

Continuum Of Care
03.2018 - 07.2021

Assistant Manager

Arc of Westchester
12.2016 - 11.2018

Lead Staff/Assistant Residential Manager

Beacon Specialized Living Services
08.2009 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

University of Arizona

Certification

  • SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional

Personal Information

Adaptable, dependable, focused on quality service, excellent team-building skills, four years in Radio Broadcasting Detail-oriented, reliable and versatile, able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Professional, goal-oriented, problem-solver, analytical, advocate, five years in the Health industry.
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