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Shenesia Jenkins

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Lincoln,NE
14
years of professional experience

Knowledgeable Human Resources Specialist with solid background in human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, and policy implementation. Known for supporting organizational goals through effective talent management and conflict resolution. Demonstrated expertise in communication and problem-solving. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in performance management.

Work History

Human Resources Specialist IV

1 Year 10 Months
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice | 06.2024 - 04.2026
  • Facilitated recruitment processes, enhancing candidate experience and engagement.
  • Supported onboarding initiatives, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Assisted in employee relations investigations, maintaining confidentiality and thorough documentation.
  • Ran background checks, TCIC, TLETs and NCIC
  • Coordinated training programs to promote professional development and workplace efficiency.
  • Collaborated with department heads to address staff performance issues and improve workforce productivity.
  • Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
  • Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
  • Payroll/time keying
  • Screening applications, interview set up, conditional offers/onboarding new employees.
  • Set up drug testing, clearances, conduct direct hire which includes explaining policies and procedures, signing of documents, training academy and insurance.
  • Work and train in new Taleo system, travel for private facilities.
  • Audit during direct hire, ensure all documents are correctly filled out.
  • Customer service, answer phones, respond to emails, reports, data entry and assist with training of new employees.

Owner/Cook

5 Years 11 Months
Mrs. Neeci's Sweets, Treats and Eats LLC | 02.2020 - 01.2026
  • Plan, schedule and supervise bakery production
  • Shipping, handling, inventory
  • Cleaning, sanitation standards up to par
  • Evaluate, train and schedule work for bakery staff
  • Marketing
  • Maintain and schedule orders
  • Track/maintain funds
  • Developed and implemented innovative dessert recipes to enhance menu offerings.

Human Resources Specialist III

5 Months
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice | 01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate screening.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees, ensuring compliance with departmental policies.
  • Maintained employee records and updated HR databases for accuracy.
  • Developed training materials to enhance staff understanding of HR policies.
  • Screening applications, interview set up, conditional offers/onboarding new employees, set up drug testing.
  • Clearances, conduct direct hire which includes explaining policies and procedures, signing of documents, training academy and insurance.
  • Audit during direct hire, ensure all documents are correctly filled out.
  • Customer service, answer phones, respond to emails, reports, data entry and assist with training of new employees.

Human Resources Specialist II

3 Months
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice | 10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Facilitated onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
  • Managed employee records and maintained database accuracy to support HR initiatives.
  • Assisted in recruitment efforts by screening resumes and coordinating interviews with hiring managers.
  • Set up drug testing, clearances, direct hire and training academy.
  • Customer service, answer phones and respond to emails.

Administrative Assistant III

1 Year 1 Month
TDCJ | 08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Relay information to the public concerning agency programs and services
  • Responds to inquires regarding rules, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Data entry
  • Heavy telephone customer service
  • Public mail regarding concerns, grievances and complaints
  • Oversee incoming emails and disbursal of emails
  • Case load
  • Answers phones, scanner, responds to fax,
  • Attend unit visits concerning complaints and life endangerment.

Family Advocate

1 Year 11 Months
BVCAA Early Head Start | 08.2017 - 07.2019
  • Made schedules
  • Assisted in classroom
  • Maintain caseload of families
  • Data entry
  • Case notes
  • Advocate for families
  • Community Liaison for agency
  • Organize and plan events for agency
  • Filing
  • Telephone operator
  • Administer medications
  • Attend meetings such as ARD
  • Inventory

Family Services Worker

2 Years 6 Months
GETCAP Head Start | 01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Maintain caseload of families
  • Data entry
  • Case notes
  • Advocate for families
  • Community liaison
  • Organize and plan events for agency
  • Telephone operator
  • Filing
  • Assist with screenings such as vision and hearing
  • Inventory
  • Attend doctor visits with families

Correctional Officer

3 Months
TDCJ | 09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Ensured the safety of offenders as well as the public
  • Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.

Instructional Assistant

2 Years
Huntsville High School | 08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Assisted with classroom management
  • Helped manage the emotional and behavioral needs of students
  • Made sure all needs were met with the students such as hygiene and feeding
  • Assisted teacher with planning
  • Made copies

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

Lon Morris College | Jacksonville, TX | 12-2008

High School Diploma

Shepherd High School | Shepherd, TX | 05-2003

Skills

Information Security
Data Entry
Clerical Support
Office Administration
Administrative Support
Workflow Optimization
Scheduling
Microsoft Office
HR policies and procedures
Training and mentoring
Customer relations
Compensation and benefits

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist IV

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.2024 - 04.2026Read More

Human Resources Specialist III

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2024 - 06.2024Read More

Human Resources Specialist II

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2023 - 01.2024Read More

Administrative Assistant III

TDCJ
08.2022 - 09.2023Read More

Owner/Cook

Mrs. Neeci's Sweets, Treats and Eats LLC
02.2020 - 01.2026Read More

Family Advocate

BVCAA Early Head Start
08.2017 - 07.2019Read More

Family Services Worker

GETCAP Head Start
01.2015 - 07.2017Read More

Correctional Officer

TDCJ
09.2014 - 12.2014Read More

Instructional Assistant

Huntsville High School
08.2012 - 08.2014Read More

Shepherd High School

High School Diploma
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Lon Morris College

Associate of Arts from Education
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Education and Training

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Shenesia Jenkins