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OBJECTIVE
I am actively seeking a challenging, full-time position which will allow me to utilize my 27 years of experience and skills in human resources to facilitate a growing organization. I have a diverse background in all areas of management and human resources, and I look forward to infusing the skills I have learned from these experiences into a new and thriving environment.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Positive Attitude with a Strong Sense of Commitment...Proven Ability in Time Management...Solid managerial and administrative experience...Exceptional versatility and adaptability...Dedication and drive as a hard working individual...exceptional communication and team building skills...Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a pressured environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
November, 2004 — Present
Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment, Marketing, and Community Outreach, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
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Single-handedly redeveloped the entire Graduate Program at the University of Maryland. Publicized and marketed these programs throughout the metro area by developing and initiating speaking engagements and information sessions with corporations, community organization, and the local Military installations.
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Handled all make-up, and changes in organizational structure. Managed a staff of 43 employees (10 in-house, 32 freelancers)
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Responsible for managing and providing guidance for all graduate students enrolled in our programs, as well as students seeking enrollment in our programs.
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Built strong relationships with many universities, colleges, educational and training organizations to ensure effective exchange of information, and to create opportunities to co-sponsor Job Fairs and Educational Fairs.
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Built relationships with corporate clients to assist in creating educational opportunities for their employees.
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Worked closely with our Academic Services/Registrar’s office to ensure graduate application and registration Information get processed timely and accurately.
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Assisted this department with student orientation, and provided counseling, support, and good customer service to the adult learners returning to school.
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Received numerous awards for leadership in corporate recruitment and for invigorating new interest in Maryland University’s Graduate Business Programs. Also received the local “UMD Biscuit” award for excellence in customer service.
June 1998-September 2004
Human Resources Manager, Department of Education, Lagos, Nigeria
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Recruited, trained and managed a staff of 87 employees.
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Developed and organized the use of outside contractors, reducing internal work costs by ten percent.
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Effectively analyzed and improved the purchasing process by successfully implementing a direct purchasing program, which resulted in increased profit margins, and cost savings of one million dollars to the organization.
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Team leader in coordinating the delivery and installation of thousands of personal computers and mainframes.
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Played crucial role in the presentation of all proposals and purchasing strategies.
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Recruited, trained and managed a small sales staff for an information technology firm.
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Planned, developed and executed a complete range of marketing and business development initiatives to assist staff in growing and building business opportunities.
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Responsible for training all new employees and providing career counseling coaching and development for staff members.
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Developed and managed workload activity reports highlighting accomplishments; significant milestones; potential problems, and proposed solutions.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Management Organizational Leadership, University of Maryland, November 2005
Courses completed include: Managing High Performance Organizations, Critical Thinking Skills for Managers. Assessment of Leadership In Organizations, Organizational Communication.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Fairfield University, 2000
johndoe@aol.com
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