Human Resources Specialist10/2012 to 11/2015Federal Bureau of PrisonsDublin, CAActed during the absence of
Human Resources Manager. Coordinated meetings with other department managers
and staff. Explained human resources policies and procedures to all employees.
Answered employee questions during the entrance and exit interview processes.
Interviewed candidates for available positions. Assessed employee
performance and issued disciplinary notices. Conducted or assisted with all aspects of
training coordination. Completed payroll processing from start to finish for
more than 100 employees. Managed communication regarding employee orientation
and open enrollment for benefits. Assisted with inbound and
outbound calls regarding all HR inquiries. Resolved personnel issues regarding
human resources matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.
Effectively trained instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing
employees. Monitored training costs to maintain the training budget. Created
effective training course objectives, course content and all materials. Managed
training for new hires. Monitored over 40 instructors training to ensure proper
certification. Organized and supervised Firearms and Annual Refresher Training
for 264 staff. Conducted quarterly training committee meetings to discuss
budget and training proposals with upper management. Administered and monitored
exams to staff on a variety of subject matters. Identified staff
vacancies and recruited, interviewed applicants. Served as a link
between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and
administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Advised
management on appropriate employee corrective actions.
Recruitment Specialist08/2010 to 10/2012Federal Bureau of PrisonsStockton, CAPlanned and attended recruitment trips and job fairs.
Developed recruitment initiatives for positions to include the hard-to-fill
positions. Established relationships and maintained contact with colleges, job
placement offices, other agencies, etc. Provided staffing needs to Affirmative
Employment Administrator to ensure recruitment efforts are met. Created and
disturbed flyers for recruiting. Maintained staffing report for 12
institutions. Created and maintained vacancy log. Answered questions pertaining
to recruitment and personnel issues. Attended Affirmative Employment Committee
meetings. Other duties included processing vacancy announcement information
form and personnel actions, to include typing, correcting and routing. Prepared
minimum area consideration, non-selection justification and retirement letters.
Keyed payroll and provided training.
Human Resources Specialist04/2010 to 08/2010Federal Bureau of PrisonsDublin, CAActed during absence of Human
Resources Manager; Interacted with staff, supervisors, executive staff and the
public to assist with questions, problems or concerns; prepared
meeting minutes, awards & suggestion letters, recall
agenda and maintained budget for Incentive Awards Programs; conducted
pre-employment & panel interview; performed and audit payroll; developed
lesson plan for payroll training and provided training for 13 staff; planned
and supervised firearms and annual refresher training; managed quarterly
training committee meetings to discuss budget and training proposals with
executive staff; distributed all local training opportunity announcements
ensuring policy requirements are met; administered and monitored numerous exams
to staff; composed and routed training authorizations for appropriate
signatures; provided counseling to staff concerning furthering their careers;
utilized Employee Development policy to determine mandatory training for staff.
Human Resources Assistant07/2007 to 04/2010Federal Bureau of PrisonsDublin, CAInteracted with staff,
supervisors, executive staff and the public to assist with questions, problems
or concerns; prepared meeting minutes, awards & suggestion letters, recall
agenda and maintained budget for Incentive Awards Programs; conducted
pre-employment & panel interview; performed and audit payroll; developed
lesson plan for payroll training and provided training for 13 staff; planned
and supervised firearms and annual refresher training; managed quarterly
training committee meetings to discuss budget and training proposals with executive
staff; distributed all local training opportunity announcements ensuring policy
requirements are met; administered and monitored numerous exams to staff;
composed and routed training authorizations for appropriate signatures;
provided counseling to staff concerning furthering their careers; utilized
Employee Development policy to determine mandatory training for staff and
request training for new employees by submitting appropriate information to
Glynco.
Human Resources Specialist11/2006 to 07/2007Federal Bureau of PrisonsTalladega, ALActed during absence of Human Resource Manager (HRM);
scheduled and conducted interviews, which included pulling credit report and
NCIC checks; request vacancy announcements and rate applicants for jobs;
researched Human Resources and Office of Personnel Management guidelines to
assist staff with issues; maintained files for certificates and job
announcements; during the absence of HRM acted as Chief Negotiator for Labor
Management Relations issues; researched master agreement and program statements
to prepare responses for grievances and render decision letters on disciplinary
actions; assisted or prepared proposal letters; conducted training for new
staff, firearms and annual training for staff; keyed payroll and performed
audit of staff payroll files.
Human Resources Assistant10/2000 to 07/2007Federal Bureau of PrisonsTalladega, ALInteracted with staff,
supervisors, executive staff and the public to assist with questions, problems
or concerns; prepared meeting minutes, awards & suggestion letters, recall
agenda and maintained budget for Incentive Awards Programs; conducted
pre-employment & panel interview; performed and audit payroll; developed
lesson plan for payroll training and provided training for 13 staff; planned
and supervised firearms and annual refresher training; managed quarterly
training committee meetings to discuss budget and training proposals with executive
staff; distributed all local training opportunity announcements ensuring policy
requirements are met; administered and monitored numerous exams to staff;
composed and routed training authorizations for appropriate signatures;
provided counseling to staff concerning furthering their careers; utilized
Employee Development policy to determine mandatory training for staff and
request training for new employees by submitting appropriate information to
Glynco; completed death benefits packages; organized health fairs; also held
position of Volunteer Coordinator which included providing orientation and
annual training for volunteers/contractors; preparing their fingerprints and
badges; maintaining their files; organizing and conducting annual volunteer
banquet and managed the budget; held positions of Employees' Club Secretary
(2002 - 2007) and Affirmative Action Recruiter (1998 - 2005); participated in
job fairs.
Education Technician01/1999 to 10/2000Federal Bureau of PrisonsTalladega, ALAttend team meeting with unit
management to provide educational and recreational goals for inmates;
coordinate and taught Parenting classes for 15 inmates, which promoted skills
to build and continue family relationships while incarcerated; hired and monitored
7 inmate orderlies; prepared payroll for 2 contract teachers, 7 inmate
orderlies and 21 staff members; organized and prepared monthly department
minutes; ordered supplies; monitored inmate testing; assisted with job fairs
and inmate graduation programs.
Affirmative Action Recruiter02/1998 to 06/2004Federal Bureau of PrisonsTalladega, ALConduct a lesson plan and taught recruitment training to 10 committee members. Developed a information booklet, which contained samples letters, checklist for recruitment, calendar of events, and recruitment flyers. Independently researched and gathered information to develop the FEOR Plan. Trained committee members on how to gather information for FEOR Plan. Addressed Affirmative Action goals and purpose to several IF classes. Participated in two Operational Reviews and three Program Reviews for Affirmative Action by interviewing staff and program manager regarding their knowledge of the program. I monitored the program statement and guidelines to ensure all policies are being followed. I have organized recruitment trips to universities, military bases, high schools and coordinated a job fair held by the institution. Contacted college placement program advisors, military installations, Chamber of Commerce, school guidance counselors, other institution concerning job fairs or recruitment information. Developed a Affirmative Action brochure for new employees and recruitment trips. Maintained a calendar of recruitment training for committee members to ensure training guidelines are met. During monthly meetings provide budget information. Researched information and assisted with the development of the DVAAP Plan. Planned, organized, gathered, arranged, assisted and participated in several of the programs' activities. Independently organized and arranged two Juneteeth and Black Music Month programs for staff recall. Provided outside training for committee members. Attended LULAC and several NABCJ conferences, obtaining knowledge in the area of recruitment, which was discussed during monthly meetings. Provided Region with all strategic plans.
Various11/1993 to 01/1999Federal Bureau of PrisonsTalladega, ALVoucher Examiner (Nov 1993 - May 1995) - Responsible for selling furniture to military installations and collecting payments for services rendered. In addition, I handled discrepancies and replacement orders with furniture.
Unit Secretary (May 1995 - Jan 1999) - Assisted with the orderly running of the inmates' unit by monitoring inmate movement. Answered phones, maintained Unit Manager's daily schedule, prepared payroll for 6 employees, prepared inmate release packages, made transportation arrangements for inmates, maintained inmate and payroll files, notarized documents for inmates/staff, counseled inmates, performed Correctional Officer duties, typed all office documents, maintained relationship with unit team members and Community Corrections Center.
