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objective

 

~ accomplished human resources management professional with 15 years of experience eager to contribute exceptional forecasting, planning, and leadership talents toward supporting a progressive company in optimizing organizational effectiveness. ~

areas of strength

 

         proficiency in hr administration, workforce planning, change management, compensation and benefits, and budget administration.

         resourceful and versatile self-starter; sets goals and develops action plans for attainment.

         adept at seamlessly executing large-scale international and domestic processes that foster, nurture and maintain effective business partner relationships.

         highly skilled in employee relations; facilitates smooth communication between staff and senior management, and generates strategies to elevate employee morale.

         superior strengths in coordinating job fairs, delivering diversity and inclusion training to managers, and overseeing recruiting, training, motivation, and retention. steers stringent compliance with eeo, ofccp, and dfeh criteria.

         skillfully administers programs and procedures for new hire orientation, disciplinary action/termination, counseling, performance evaluations, and training and development.

professional experience

 

anixter inc., ca, 2007 to present

regional hr director

         apply significant hr expertise to support four senior vps of sales and approximately 500 sales personnel in 31 locations spanning wire & cable, enterprise cable system sales, and aerospace organizations.

         tasked with establishing a world-class hr support group to facilitate international/domestic workforce planning leading to human capital maximization and recognition of entrepreneurial spirit.

 

jackson alternative dispute resolution group, american canyon, ca, 2006 to 2007

hr business partner (consultant assignment)

         selected based on exceptional problem solving abilities to assist managing partner in administering employment dispute resolution services.  

         conducted extensive research to investigate and scrutinize compliance with eeo, dfeh, and ofccp regulations for assigned cases. 

         enhanced workforce planning and talent recruiting for clients by designing innovative products, tools and strategies.

         analyzed, formulated and presented solutions in efforts to avoid litigation. 

 

gap, inc. san francisco, ca; gallatin, tn, 2003 to 2006

international hr strategy         (2005 to 2006)

         championed development of change management plan in alignment with global workforce review initiative for management teams in asia and europe.

         simplified and expedited assessment of potential impacts to stakeholders, organizations, and business processes of affected areas and departments. 

 

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professional experience continued

 

continued from gap, inc.

 

         leveraged outstanding interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills to collaborate with management in defining for formalizing l&d training, stakeholder engagement, transition management, and adoption assessment deliverables within change management plan.   

 

human resources director       (2003 to 2005)

         demonstrated exemplary leadership talents in managing five hr generalists and three hr coordinators in proficiently supporting 800+ associates and 50 managers at distribution center. 

         participated in creating local workforce review program to optimize employee diversity and maintain adequate staffing during peak seasons. 

         examined findings of employee opinion survey at gallatin facility and implemented improvements in areas such as community relations, staffing, policies, procedures, and associate discounts/benefits. 

         diligently drove compliance with all governmental regulations including eeo, dfeh, osha, etc.   

 

office depot, inc., fremont, ca, 1999 to 2003

regional hr director

         spearheaded employee morale-boosting initiative and directed seven hr professionals in strategically promoting positive associate relations through management training, education, coaching, and problem resolution. 

         successfully maintained union-free environment while persistently orchestrating morale improvement efforts for 3000 associates. 

         constantly monitored and ensured compliance with eeo, dfeh, osha, and ofccp criteria. 

         administered diversity training for exempt and non-exempt positions within logistics and sales departments.

         teamed with vice president of human resources in implementing programs that earned company recognition as one of fortune s top 100 companies to work for in america.

 

earlier experience:

 

senior human resources manager, the good guys!, hayward, ca, 1998 to 1999

 

staffing manager, pepsico/pizza hut inc., san ramon, ca, 1995 to 1998

 

education

 

san francisco state university:

ma degree, organizational communication, 1997

ba degree, communication studies, 1994

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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date

 

 

hiring agent name

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company name

address

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a human resources management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as indicated in the accompanying resume, i offer a seasoned background as a human resources director, proficiency in employee relations, and advanced knowledge of employment laws and hr policies and procedures. to complement these qualifications, i offer strong experience in recruiting, diversity management, training and development, change management, and administering budgets.

 

as a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, experience, and leadership. i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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date

 

 

interviewer s name

title

company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

 

it was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. i would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. i am still very interested in the [insert name of position] position, and i am convinced that it is the right job for me. i feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the responsibilities we discussed.

 

the position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  this would allow me to make the same valuable contribution to your organization as i ve made to my past employers a win-win proposition for both of us.

 

(choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(i am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. please feel free to contact me at the above phone numbers so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(again, thank you for considering my qualifications. i enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. i look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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