SANDRA VEGA 2551 Emerald Court Clarksville, TN 37042 Cell: 931-217-6470 sandra.vega@us.army.mil OBJECTIVE Seeking a position as Human Resources Manager. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Have over 25 years of Human Resources and employee relations experience. Proven ability to communicate orally and in writing. Excellence customer service and analytical experience. Knowledgeable in MS Office, to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Management Analyst SRA International, Inc., Fort Campbell, KY September 2008 - September 2011 Gather and organize information on problems or procedures. Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding. Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures. Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program. Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, and to identify problems and improvements. Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes. Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy. Program Manager Title VI State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN January 2008 - August 2008 Investigated employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors. Interpreted civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers. Studied equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues. Met with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints in order to verify case information, and to arbitrate and settle disputes. Coordinated, monitored, or revised complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints. Prepared reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action. Conducted surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists. Substitute Teacher Kelly Services, Clarksville, TN August 2007 - December 2007 Tutored and assist children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Enforced administration policies and rules governing students. Observed students’ performance, and record relevant data to assess progress. Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised roleplaying methods. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress. Human Resources Manager U. S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY October 2004 - January 2007 Maintain regular communication with hiring managers regarding employee issues and open positions to ensure the best possible candidates are selected. Analyzed and modify compensation benefits to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures. Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude. Welcome Center Manager U.S. Army, Fort Bliss, TX August 2002 - September 20024 Study the objectives, promotional policies and needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products and services. Planned and directed development and communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public perceptions of an organization's accomplishments and agenda. Established and maintained cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, and public interest groups. Coached client representatives in effective communication with the public and with employees. Arranged public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product and service awareness and to promote goodwill. Reserve Component Advisor U.S. Army, Bamberg Germany July 1999-June 2002 Trained personnel to assume entry-level management responsibilities. Substantially increased number of juniors managers with personnel backgrounds. Managed 10 staff members and serve as liaison between branch offices and corporate headquarters. Recognized for technical expertise and ability to work well in stressful situations. Prepared and conducted training programs, compiled and generated administrative, technical and personnel reports. Interviewed personnel for duty assignments. Responsible for receiving, performing, monitoring, distributing, and balancing the workload among employees and establishes priorities. Provided counseling, administrated discipline, and evaluations on performance of personnel. 2 EDUCATION MBA, Conflict and Negotiation Management, Trident University, Cypress, CA, 2011 MBA Certificate, Six Sigma Financial Services, Villanovau University, Villanova, PA, 2010 MBA, Human Resources, TUI University, Cypress, CA, 2008 Bachelor, Human Resources Management-Corporate Track, Baker College, Flint, MI 2006