MAXINE KENT
maxinekent@email.com

*** QUALIFICATIONS

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.

* Effective leader and 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 (2005-2010)
Directed and managed staffing for 22 facilities. Recruited, hired, and trained staff. Supervised five staffing coordinators and handled all HR management functions.
* Contributed to improvements in company profits through effective management of human resources.
* Conducted interviews, screened applicants, and provided new hire orientations.

ADVO STAFFING – West Hanson, Mississippi
Onsite Coordinator / Partnership Manager (1999-2005)
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 (1992-1999)
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; utilized state-of-the-art training and testing methods.

Human Resource Generalist / Intern (1988-1992)
Organized personnel records for Affirmative Action tracking.

*** EDUCATION

WEST CREEK STATE UNIVERSITY – West Creek, Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (1988)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

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

*** AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resources Management