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TAWANNA DEVINE

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

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accounting Associate

22nd Century Technologies
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed various ad-hoc projects as assigned while maintaining high-quality work output under tight deadlines.
  • Conducted detailed account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate records.
  • Trained new hires on company-specific accounting procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment for professional development.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress and Lock box procedures

HR Director

Singleton Education Academy Inc.
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintain a current coach assignment list.
  • Optimized HR budget allocation by strategically reallocating resources based on department needs and priorities.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities.
  • Established strong relationships with both employees and management teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Assistant HR Manager

DT, Inc.
12.2017 - 03.2023
  • Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
  • Used technologically relevant digital systems to manage payroll and benefits programs.
  • Assisted in conducting internal investigations related to harassment or discrimination claims, ensuring proper resolution according to established guidelines.
  • Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.


HR GENERALIST- EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

SAHARA COAL COMPANY
10.2015 - 11.2017
  • Developed customized training programs to enhance employee skills and boost productivity levels.
  • Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate employees for service rendered.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
  • Prepared detailed reports on key HR metrics for senior leadership''s review, facilitating informed decision-making related to human resources operations strategy adjustments.
  • Conducted workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.

HR Manager-Executive Assistant

Westwood College/Alta
06.2009 - 09.2015
  • Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Managed employee relations, investigating and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Reduced recruitment costs by establishing strong relationships with job agencies and universities.
  • Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
  • Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
  • Evaluated employee onboarding programs and presented strategic improvement recommendations to upper management.

Key Account Specialist

Fashion Bed Group International Bedding Co.
08.2006 - 10.2009
  • Maintained accounts in other states
  • Conduct safety meetings monthly for Customer Service Representatives
  • Reconciled customer accounts and identified discrepancies for further investigation.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, resulting in cost savings that were passed onto customers as added value offerings.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Set up new customer accounts and updated existing profiles with latest information.


Education

General Education Studies -

RICHARD DALEY COLLEGE
Chicago, IL
04.2001

Skills

  • Payment Processing
  • Relationship Building
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial records and reporting
  • Data Entry
  • Purchase Orders
  • Professional Risk Manager (PRM)
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Employee Relations Oversight
  • Employment law
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Personnel Documentation Verification
  • Exit Interviews
  • Online position posting
  • Open enrollment coordination
  • Termination Procedures
  • File Management
  • Arbitration
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Monitoring

Timeline

Financial Accounting Associate

22nd Century Technologies
12.2023 - Current

HR Director

Singleton Education Academy Inc.
04.2023 - 12.2023

Assistant HR Manager

DT, Inc.
12.2017 - 03.2023

HR GENERALIST- EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

SAHARA COAL COMPANY
10.2015 - 11.2017

HR Manager-Executive Assistant

Westwood College/Alta
06.2009 - 09.2015

Key Account Specialist

Fashion Bed Group International Bedding Co.
08.2006 - 10.2009

General Education Studies -

RICHARD DALEY COLLEGE

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