Sonia Gibson
Wesley Chapel
Summary
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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Chadwell Supply
06.2023 - Current
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
- Provided regular updates to hiring managers and HR staff on recruitment activities and progress.
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
- Compiled reports on recruiting activity to illustrate time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and source of hire.
Human Resource Specialist
Blackstone Medical Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems and safety and recreation programs.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Prepared monthly, weekly and daily logs using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Assigned work activities for staff related to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.
- Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
- Processed documentation for employee actions such as new hires, grievance resolutions and terminations.
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Claims Auto Adjuster III
USAA
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Documented all findings in concise reports.
- Examined photographs and surveillance and any other documents relating to claims.
- Negotiated with claimants to settle claims.
- Evaluated original investigation reports and documents to resolve secondary concerns.
- Identified insurance coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
- Testified on behalf of agency as part of criminal and civic proceedings.
- Reviewed and analyzed suspicious and potentially fraudulent insurance claims.
Project Management Intern
City Of Winter Haven Parks And Recreations
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed a 10-page plan for the development phase of the AARP Age-Friendly Project
- Developed a summary for the after-school program and created a 16-page Health Process Plan to help kick start the project
- Developed a deep understanding of project objectives; converted ideas, wants, and needs of personnel into each separate project
- Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
- Assisted project managers by tracking, organizing and analyzing project financial information.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
Logistics Specialist
United States Air Force
11.2009 - 10.2012
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Supervised compliance measures regarding domestic and international tariffs and customs regulations.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
- Managed logistics operations to meet customer expectations and financial standards and policies.
- Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
San Diego, CA01.2022
Associate of Science - Business Management
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL07.2017
Skills
- Stakeholder relations
- Risk mitigation planning
- Reporting template development
- Computer knowledge
- Advanced Keyboarding skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Evaluating proposals
- Account managing
- Database management
- Team management
- Project management
- Complaint resolution
- Labor relations
- Employee programs
- Workforce improvements
- Training and mentoring
- Performance improvement strategies
- Procedures implementation
- Staff education and training
- Scheduling
- Business administration
- Effective Planning
- Talent management
- HR policies
- Recruitment
- Maintaining Files
- Conflict management
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Chadwell Supply
06.2023 - Current
Human Resource Specialist
Blackstone Medical Services
10.2021 - 03.2022
Claims Auto Adjuster III
USAA
11.2017 - 08.2018
Project Management Intern
City Of Winter Haven Parks And Recreations
04.2017 - 08.2017
Logistics Specialist
United States Air Force
11.2009 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Science - Business Management
Polk State College
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