career profile

 

professional in human resources (phr) certified by the human resources certification institute. seeking to acquire senior professional of human resources certification on may 1, 2009. eager to contribute comprehensive background in law, human resource management, and driving personnel initiatives toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing performance. leadership abilities necessary to supervise 5 offices, 11 agents, and 7 support staff. highly knowledgeable in benefits administration, workers compensation, payroll, training and development programs, safety programs, new-hire orientations, and payroll support. skillfully contribute to the accomplishment of human resources practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. skilled in microsoft office and hris usage. fluent in english and fluent spanish.

 

human resource information systems / performance management / recruiting & staffing

employee relations / benefits administration / hiring & termination / safety committee/compliance

significant accomplishments

 

• partnered with the hr coordinator and with the hr team to provide excellent customer support to more than 400 employees and 30 managers.
• recruited international candidates from europe and asia through h1-b visas and l1 visas.
• traveled to the united states and mexico for international real estate seminars to educate u.s. and mexican buyers on investing in puerto vallarta.
• founded real estate company in mexico targeting second vacation home buyers in the us, mexican, and canadian markets.

career history

 

human resources analyst ii, 08/2008 c present ~ ucsf tep department, xxxxxx, ca

hr generalist, 04/2008 c 07/2008 ~ certified employment group, xxxxxx, ca

human resources manager/owner, 10/2003 c 01/2008 ~ venegas realty, puerto vallarta, mexico

human resources generalist, 01/2000 c 07/2003 ~ certified employment group, xxxxxx, ca

assistant human resources director, 02/1991 c 11/2000 ~ hotel nikko, xxxxxx, ca

• address benefits policies (workers compensation, fmla, pdl, cfra, leaves of absences) to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and opportunities, for promotion and employee benefits.
• advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
• perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, terminating employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
• allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.
• served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, and providing templates and handbooks including hiring, termination, and employee changes.
• identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed, and selected applicants based on review of background and verification of previous employment; engaged in several training, new hire orientation, exit interviews, job fairs, and workers compensation programs.
• analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.

 

mark venegas, phr ~ page 2 of 2

 

• maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
• oversaw benefits administration and incorporated hris into the maintenance of hr issues.
• engaged in contract management and administration in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
• reviewed and administered contracts and modifications; prepared contract review records and obtained necessary management approvals.
• assisted in preparation of presentations for program and customer reviews.

 

additional experience

 

benefits manager and employment manager for hotel nikko c beverley hills, ca

food server-la biltmore hotel & la fonda hotel, santa fe, new mexico

food server-twenty century fox in los angeles, xxxxxx

front desk agent and front desk manager with la midtown hilton hotel

manager on duty with la midtown hilton hotel

education

 

masters of human resources

keller graduate school of management-night online program, xxxxxx, ca

 

bachelor of science degree in organizational behavior

university of xxxxxx, xxxxxx, ca

 

doctor of jurisprudence, emphasis on employment law (did not finish law school program)

john f. kennedy school of law

law school intern, xxxxxx district attorney s office by the xxxxxx bar association. 

 

hotel & restaurant management school, el paso, texas

professional development

 

• various hr courses with nchra & shrm, 2008
• shrm-essentials of human resource management certificate program, 04/2008
• various human resources courses with xxxxxx extension program, 2008
• americorp vista, 2002 c 2003
• phr certified by the society of human resources management

 

professional affiliations

 

• member of nchra and shrm
• member of the real estate association in mexico (ampi)

 

 

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dear staffing manager:

 

 

my years of experience as a human resource professional lead me to believe that i should become a successful addition with your team. as you review my strong career history as demonstrated in the attached r sum , you are sure to see my familiarity with all aspects of human resources management, benefits administration, safety programs, workers compensation, training & development, and employee relations. professionalism and tact effectively combine with my education and expertise to produce a strong professional that delivers undeniable results.

 

my ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing within a business office environment is strengthened by my computer use, applications, and systems. as an hr professional, i correctly compile and maintain comprehensive information and records. i exercise initiative and work independently, applying sound judgment, discretion and establish priorities accordingly. my success derives from the consistency of creating lasting relationships with people from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds. past projects under my management exemplify a high degree of character, integrity alongside shrewd business acumen. even when training other professionals my goal is always to achieve maximum motivation, teamwork, and efficacy.

 

my aptitude for evaluating complex human resources issues and reviewing related information to develop viable solutions would be of great use to your organization. let s discuss how my skills can help in meeting the goals and objective of your organization. until then, should you have any additional questions feel free to contact me at your convenience.

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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