Kim Davis

KIM DAVIS 23 Bonaventure Drive, London, ON N5V 4B5 -,- Highlights of Qualifications Goal-oriented and self-motivated human resources professional with over 20 years of progressive experience and responsibility with documented success in the areas of Career Consulting / Human Resource Administration / Staffing, 15 years in both private and global career management firms. Articulate and creative, offering innovative and practical solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with individuals of all levels. Bilingual in French and English. Demonstrated expertise in: Career Consulting Recruitment Employee Relations Compensation Key Skills and Areas of Expertise CAREER CONSULTING Facilitated effective workshops on such topics as résumé writing, interview / negotiating skills, job search strategies, LinkedIn, Job Search Correspondence, developing well-informed clients Created, implemented and facilitated an 8 week Power Networking webinar series that increased clients networking skills leading to quicker transitions Reviewed career management assessments such as the Birkman, Myers Briggs, JVIS with clients and provided input and advice for future career goals ensuring happiness and fit Provided on-site support to downsized employees during termination meetings at organizational clients Conducted intake interviews to assess client needs and goals in order to assist with job readiness Supported Human Resources and functional Managers to assist with termination meetings Developed, implemented and monitored individualized plans to ensure client satisfaction Maintained adequate documentation and confidentiality to ensure client’s positive progress Tailored resources to best meet the needs of the individual Defined realistic goals and supporting action plans with clients Delivered up to date employment trend information Provided direction to research realistic opportunities and appropriate personnel agencies Coached and counseled clients to work with personnel agency representatives Introduced to, and trained for use of the internet for career advancement Prepared adequate résumés and job search correspondence exceeding client expectations Assisted with networking, telephone techniques, interviewing skills, and salary negotiation through effective coaching and guidance Networked with community resources and employer contacts to identify potential opportunities for clients INTERVIEWING AND STAFFING Pre-screened all incoming résumés sourced from the web, newsprint, and recruiters, forwarding selected résumés to appropriate departmental Managers Verified schedules with the management team to arrange interviews for selected candidates Effectively conducted interviews with appropriate departmental Managers for all temporary, contract and full time positions to ensure candidates fit with company culture Checked references for past performance issues or cultural fit determinations Composed company job offers listing information pertaining to position title, start date, benefits, holidays, and pensions to begin salary negotiations Notified all appropriate staff of new hire(s) and start date(s) KIM DAVISPage 2 Key Skills and Areas of Expertise, continued EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Released and laid off employees with performance issues Counseled, advised and motivated employees to assist with or move towards greater job satisfaction Scheduled employee orientations for new hires to ensure a smooth transition Set up employee files for accurate documentation Quickly and efficiently placed employees to ensure production numbers were maintained Tracked all performance evaluations for hourly personnel providing the management team with appropriate documentation and recommendations RECORDS MANAGEMENT Maintained, issued and updated confidential employee documents, such as staff salary updates, change in status forms, offers of employment, headcount reports, lawyers' letters, termination letters, and performance reviews Completed accurate weekly status reports regarding orders filled, released and laid off employees Updated the Royal Bank HRIS system or company Network Developed a detailed spreadsheet for yearly staff succession planning Employment History Career Management Consultant, Right Management, London, ON 2013-Present Talent Management Consultant, Carswell Partners Inc., London, ON - Suppléante, Conseil scolaire des écoles catholiques du Sud Ouest, Windsor, ON- Recruitment Administrator (Contract), Siemens Automotive Limited, London, ON2001 Personnel Supervisor (Contract), Express Personnel Services, London, ON- Prior to 1998 Human Resources Professional, Davis Management, London, ON Recruitment Administrator, Ford Motor Company Of Canada, St. Thomas, ON Human Resources Administrator, Siemens Canada Limited, London, ON Education Fanshawe College Of Applied Arts And Technology, London, ON Human Resources Management Certificate University Of Guelph, Guelph, ON Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Psychology Major Professional Development Member, PARWCC (Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches) Certified Birkman Career Management Report (Right Management) Certified Career Consultant (Career Partners International) CPRW, (Certified Professional Résumé Writer)