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.
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TOMARA BLIZZARD
North Dinwiddie,VA
Summary
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Unity Family Services Inc
Human Resources Manager
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained payroll and benefits for 50 + employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability and decreased turnover rate to less than 5%.
Beacon Hill Staffing
Lead Eligibility Specialist
08.2020 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Reviewed applications for different aid programs and determined which qualification criteria for individuals.
- Documented all communication with applicants and inputted information into database system.
- Selected qualified applicants to refer to employers for possible job placement purposes.
- Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
- Scheduled appointments with 60 - 80 applicants daily to gather information and explain benefits processes.
- Trained new staff to include shadow sessions and PowerPoint presentations.
Advance America
Assistant Store Manager
05.2017 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance the efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with the manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Supervised and evaluated 8- 10 staff, enabling them to improve their skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement
- Increased revenue by 40% to have the store listed as a top performer
Education
University of PhoenixTempe, AZ
Certification from Human Resources Management
12.2022
University Overview
University of PhoenixPhoenix, AZ
Associate of Arts from Business Management
11.2022
University Overview
Skills
- Human Resources Operations
- Talent Management
- Benefits Programs
- Compensation and Benefits
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Unity Family Services Inc
02.2022 - Current
Lead Eligibility Specialist
Beacon Hill Staffing
08.2020 - 02.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Advance America
05.2017 - 07.2020
University of Phoenix
Certification from Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts from Business Management
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