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JESSICA GARDNER
PO Box 18; 741 MacGyver Way ♦ Jones Mills, PA 15646 ♦ 412–508–1869 ♦ [email protected]
SUMMARY
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Results–driven leader with valuable blend of HR, administrative skills and business development in corporate and non–profit industries. Proven record of building strong and sustainable business relationships and quickly gaining trust and confidence of superiors and staff. Exemplary communicator with experience presenting in classroom, seminar, and small group environments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Compensation Administration ♦ New Hire Orientation ♦ Benefits Administration ♦ Employee Relations Training / Curriculum Development ♦ Recruitment ♦ Salary Negotiations ♦ Workers Compensation
Efficiency & Productivity Improvement ♦ Motivational Team Leader ♦ Administrative Support Payroll Preparation ♦ Workforce Safety ♦ OSHA ♦ Background & Drug Screening
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TARGET DRILLING, INC., Smithton PA; 2005 – Present Contract directional drilling company providing surface and mine drilling services.
Human Resources Manager Accountable for full scope of HR functions, business growth, administrative activities, and ensuring adherence to government standards, including DOL regulations.
• Optimized job boards / Internet search and career fairs resulting in acquiring qualified staff with up to 95% retention rate.
• Conducted interviews, negotiated salaries and raises, administered healthcare benefits, processed workers compensation claims, and prepared payroll for processing.
• Performed background investigations and coordinated drug screens, including random drug testing to ensure maximum levels of job safety.
• Composed content for company manual and collaborated with managers in development of employee / technical training curriculum.
• Delivered personnel training in classroom environments, and presented company policies, procedures, and change initiatives across the organization.
• Manage day–to–day administrative activities comprised of travel arrangements, correspondence, and problem solving.
• Managed overall personnel development and effective organization CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, Sullivan's Island, SC; 2003 – 2005 Non–profit organization.
Director, Middle School Responsibilities included, program development, volunteer recruitment, and establishing weekend events.
• Conceived and managed student leadership program and mentored youths between the ages of 11 and 18 years old.
• Devised student confidence and morale–building activities, and facilitated summer Intern program. • Chosen to speak at the Youth Tract Conference and event programs. • Grew weekly attendance through networking, relationship building, and program development.
EDUCATION
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange, NJ Masters Degree, Strategic Communications & Leadership
(Thesis Focus: Leadership Development: Creating Effective Leaders)
GENEVA COLLEGE, Beaver Falls, PA Bachelor of Arts Degree