Maxine Kent
(555) 555-5555
maxine-kent@job.seek.er

*** Professional Profile

Human resources manager with solid skills in HR administration, policy and procedure development, traditional and electronic recruiting, hiring, training, employee relations, corporate communications, contract management, and affirmative action. 

Capable leader / motivator with record of success managing personnel and projects in fast-paced, high pressure environments. 

Solid knowledge of state and federal employment / unemployment laws, EEOC, ADA, and OSHA regulations. 

Proactive manager with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. 
Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and HRIS systems. 

*** Experience

WEST REHAB – West Creek, Mississippi 
Human Resources Manager (1998-2006)
Directed and managed staffing for 22 facilities. Recruited, hired, and trained staff. Supervised five staffing coordinators and handled all HR management functions.
* Successfully improved company profits through effective management of human resources.
* Conducted interviews, screened applicants, and provided new hire orientations. 
* Authored employee handbooks for three companies. 
* Implemented custom HRIS system to coordinate resource allocation and staff scheduling.
* Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and initiatives that improved customer relations and dramatically reduced staff turnover. 

ADVO STAFFING – West Hanson, Mississippi
Onsite Coordinator / Partnership Manager (1994-1998) 
Managed operations and supervised staff at three locations. Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated 24 on-site coordinators. Functioned as primary liaison between client companies and upper management. Assisted with contract negotiation and recruiting.
* Managed contract staff programs at individual client sites. 
* Sourced and placed personnel through in-house recruiters, advertisements, traditional / Internet recruiting, and job fairs. 
* Oversaw benefits enrollment, payroll, performance appraisals, employee relations, contractor terminations, exit interviewing, recognition programs, co-employment issues, and safety audits. 
* Managed personnel records (225+ employees).

RTF SECURITY SERVICES – Seattle, Washington 
Site Supervisor (1983-1990)
Coordinated onsite personnel functions. Screened applicants, conducted initial interviews, and made hiring recommendations. 
* Prepared performance appraisals and maintained employee records.
* Led on-the-job training sessions, utilizing state-of-the-art testing methods.

Human Resource Generalist / Intern (1980-1983) 
Organized personnel records for Affirmative Action tracking.

*** Education 

WEST CREEK STATE UNIVERSITY – West Creek, Mississippi 
Bachelor of Arts (1979)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

* Equal Opportunity Law 
* Sexual Harassment 
* Internet Hiring 
* Applicant Tracking Systems 
* Dealing with Difficult People
* Dale Carnegie
* Leadership Skills
* HR Strategic Planning

*** Affiliations

Society of Human Resources Management 

Boys and Girls Society

Association of Women in Human Resources