Vantara Burney
Kings Mountain,NC
Summary
A results-driven Human Resources professional with deep knowledge of recruitment, payroll compliance, and employee retention strategies looking to leverage my expertise to create effective HR strategies that positively impact the organization's growth and development. Proactive Problem Solver, Flexible Team Player and a System based thinker.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Agent
Liberty Mutual Insurance
01.2020 - Current
- Contributes to meeting and exceeding monthly, quarterly and yearly sales goals by emphasizing performance accountability, customer service excellence, problem solving, and cross-selling/upselling existing accounts
- Prospects for business by leveraging door-to-door networking, referrals pipelines, cold-calling, and lead databases
- Engages in a streamlined account lifecycle of deploying targeted needs assessments, developing custom insurance quotes, delivering sales presentations, closing sales, and providing friendly long term support.
Human Resources Assistant
Abm Industries
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Facilitated onboarding for new hires, including verifying identification, conducting background checks, and educating applicants on their expected job responsibilities, compensation, and benefits
- Complied with internal hiring protocols and regulatory standards, diligently staying up-to-date on state and federal laws/policies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), provided leave of absence to employees
- Scheduled, coordinated resources for, and helped execute corporate events, conventions, meetings, and gatherings
- Compiled and submitted weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress/status reports to senior management
- Updated internal databases and files such as new employee packages, training materials, benefits, announcements, etc
- Performed accounting and payroll administration using QuickBooks; ensured employee time sheets were accurate.
Administrative Assistant
ABM Industries
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Served as a primary point of contact and internal liaison between departments, employees and plant managers
- Directly supported the CEO in managing operational workflow; managed a daily calendar for the senior project manager
- Identified, logged, and followed up on deadlines for responding to daily inquiries.
Recruiting Specialist
ABM Industries
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Recruited, screened, interviewed, hired, onboarded, and developed high quality applicants to fill vacant positions
- Regulated the appropriate storage and the release of proprietary and confidential information to general client lists
- Streamlined communication and feedback between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting policies, administering contracts, and resolving work-related problems with effective conflict resolution.
Human Resources Assistant
General Motors
05.2013 - 08.2017
Variable Operator
General Motors
01.2007 - 05.2013
- Followed manufacturer instructions to carefully and safely operate welding tools and other heavy equipment
- Picked, packed, received, and restocked products, frequently operating forklifts, lift trucks, and stock pickers
- Performed routine part inspections using a diverse set of measuring instruments.
Education
Associate of Science in Dental Assistant -
Western School of Health and Business
Western School of Health and Business
Community College of Allegheny
Skills
- Proactive Problem Solver and Analyst that advocates for innovative solutions to complex issues
- Flexible Team Player committed to the mutual success of colleagues, departments, and a companywide vision
- System-Based Thinker that efficiently compiles and organizes data to optimize workflow and reporting needs
- Customer Service Champion capable of building rapport and consistently creating a positive customer experience
Timeline
Insurance Agent
Liberty Mutual Insurance
01.2020 - Current
Human Resources Assistant
Abm Industries
09.2018 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
ABM Industries
09.2017 - 09.2018
Recruiting Specialist
ABM Industries
08.2017 - 09.2017
Human Resources Assistant
General Motors
05.2013 - 08.2017
Variable Operator
General Motors
01.2007 - 05.2013
Associate of Science in Dental Assistant -
Western School of Health and Business
Western School of Health and Business
Community College of Allegheny
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