How do you make your resume 2MB so you can upload it?

Shirley L. Fenner

10006 Broadleaf Street

Bowie, MD 20721

(240)667-2933 (h) (703) 585-5302 (c)

s.fenner@comcast.net

Masters Degree in Human Resources Management and over ten years of professional human resources management experience in private sector, for-profit and higher education organizations. A comprehensive understanding of HR policy, best practices and current trends in the industry. In-depth knowledge of all pertinent federal and local employment laws, regulations, filings and compliance requirements. Strong research and analytical skills. Skilled in organizing and prioritizing competing time demands. Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to handle personnel information confidentially.

Operations and Core Competencies

Benefits Administration

Payroll Administration (ADP/HRIS)

Terminations & Unemployment

HRM / HRIS Reporting

Performance Management

Recruitment/Staffing

Awards/Recognition

Retention / Attrition

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

Paul Public Charter School

Human Resources Manager

August 2011 - Present

· Source, screen, interview and hire educators and other professionals for union and non-union positions.

· Develop relationships with colleges, universities and state job services in the Washington DC Region.

· Attend weekly staff meeting with managers regarding staffing needs.

· Conduct daily tours and information sessions to inform interested students about the school and employment opportunities.

· Facilitate orientation of all new hires.

Develop orientation materials, retention activities for 150 employees.

· Process employee data in HRIS System (PeopleSoft 8.0).

· Prepare offer letters and packages.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Macfadden and Associates, Silver Spring, MD

Human Resources Generalist/Benefits Coordinator

November 2010 - April 2011

· Managed full range of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental, vision, group life/AD+D, LTD, COBRA, 401(k) plan, and voluntary benefit programs.

· Fostered strong relationships with vendors, interceded to facilitate quick equitable, courteous resolution of benefit inquiries and complaints.

· Conducted new hire orientation.

· Prepared offer letters and packages.

· Prepared employee exit notices, and related documentation.

· Supervised maintenance of enrollment, application and claims records for all benefit plans.

Alion Science and Technology, Washington DC

Human Resources Manager

April 2005 - July 2010

· Created group strategic training and organizational development plan to meet personal, professional, and organizational needs of employees.

· Worked with executive management team to develop business plans.

· Planned, developed, organized, implemented, directed and evaluated the organization's human resource function and performance.

· Participated in the development of the company's plans and programs as a strategic partner but particularly from the perspective of the impact on the stakeholders.

· Evaluated and advised on the impact of long range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as those items impact the attraction, motivation, development and retention of employees.

· Managed compensation programs to ensure regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels.

· Trained management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions that contributed to sound hiring decisions.

· Developed standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulate company from legal risk to ensure consistent and fair discipline procedures.

· Recommended and establish policies and procedures.

· Established and implement d short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

· Administered compliance with all Federal, State and local employment laws including DCFMLA, FLSA, HIPPA, OSHA, and ADA.

· Managed three direct reports.

NAACP National Voter Fund, Washington, DC

Human Resources Generalist

March 2003 - April 2005

• Tracked and reported data for HR projects.
• Processed employee data in HRIS System.
• Organized and maintained employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
• Conducted new hire orientation.
• Prepared offer letters and packages.
• Prepared employee exit notices, and related documentation.

Gannett Company Inc., McLean, VA

Administrative Coordinator

October 2000 - October 2002

• Provided administrative support for News Executives to ensure efficient workflow management.
• Collaborated with News Executives in Diversity Initiative preparation, analysis, and execution, including the development and implementation of standardized management reporting.
• Assembled and reviewed appropriate information and prepared results to ensure accuracy and compliancy.
• Provided council and recommendations for mediation and resolution of grievances.

EDUCATION

The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC

Master of Arts - Human Resource Management

Trinity-Washington University, Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

The Association of Training and Development (ASTD)