Elizabeth Gail Kirk
PO Box 1251, Knightdale, NC 27545 s  [Send email to request phone number] 40.8083 s 

Objective

Interested in Human Resources management positions utilizing my background and
experience to recruit and hire the best talent for a company, enhance employee
relations, and partner with a company in growth and development of company and
people. Planning to certify as SPHR in Fall 2010.

Skills

Human Resources and administrative professional with experience in a variety of
industries. Employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration,
training/career development, and payroll. Excellent organization skills, planning
and scheduling skills. Organized and arranged Board meetings and other senior
management meetings or events. Coordinated office moves, cubicle
reconfigurations, equipment leasing, corporate vehicle leasing and maintenance.
Managed administrative team of 3-6 personnel at different times. Excellent PC
skills utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), MS Outlook, MS Publisher
and other software.

Software: Windows XP (soon to be on Windows 7), MS Office 2007 (Outlook, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Time and Labor Online, Preview (payroll system),
Windows NT; MS Office XP/2002 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); MS Outlook 2003; MS
Publisher 2002; Internet; RightFax; Bull dog (badge system); eTime (time
tracking); MS Access; WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows; Lotus 1-2-3; Lotus Organizer;
Lotus cc:Mail; Databasics (time tracking); ORION (time tracking); CalendarMaker;
MacDraw Pro; FastTrack Scheduler; FileMaker Pro; Professional File (document
control); MacProject II (some knowledge); Freelance & CorelDraw (some knowledge)

Hardware: Windows 7 and XP networked systems, NT networked system, Novell
system, Pentium PCs; Dial-in remote user; Dell laptops; Compaq ProLinea 4/50;
Macintosh IIci & LCII; Macintosh Plus; LCD projectors, Smart Board, WANG Alliance
Word Processors; XEROX 860 Word Processor; various printers, copiers, FAX
machines and overhead machines

Professional Experience

Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. (MANA), Raleigh, NC 2009-Present
Human Resources Manager
HR Generalist responsible for employee relations, benefits administration, 401k
Plan Administrator, payroll issues, job description updates and development, job
ads, recruitment, interviews and/or phone screens, hiring, new employee
orientations, performance feedback, performance issues, compensation data
analysis - market review, terminations, and any other matters related to human
resources. Support approximately 100 employees in HR matters. Utilize Eservices
or HR Online system through Paychex and utilize Preview system for payroll. Work
directly with a benefits company in Canada for our small MANA Canada group
supporting them as stated above. Utilize SelectPath and Industrial Alliance
websites for Canada benefits and RRSP (401k equivalent). Direct supervision of
office manager and executive assistant. Manage summer interns since 2005 -
determine needs, hire, and schedule out their time between the various
departments; currently have 7 interns on board.

Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. (MANA), Raleigh, NC Feb 2005-2009
 Agricultural Chemical Generic Crop Protection products
Administrative Services Manager assisting the President & CEO with
responsibilities encompassing the following: assisted with relocation of
corporate office from New York to Raleigh, NC; involved in termination of non-Key
personnel in New York and administered severance packages; followed through on
severance packages - payment, health coverage, employee relations; Office
Management - handled furniture, equipment and files moved from NY to NC in April
2005 and handled equipment and files moved from Arizona Operations office to NC
office in September 2005. Oversee smooth operations in new corporate office;
coordinating office moves, ordering of office furniture to standardize offices
and cubicles, and facility space coordination. Assumed responsibilities to
relieve CEO to focus on the business, strategy and growth of the organization.
Worked closely with HR consultant, learning HR functions from start date.
Recruitment, hiring and some relocation of approximately 30 people in 2005.
Functioned as HR Manager partnering with ADP Total Source from 2006-2007 to
administrate benefits and payroll, then partnered with Paychex Agency thereafter.
In-house HR liaison handling all HR matters - developing job descriptions, job
ads, recruitment, interview scheduling, phone screening, relocation, hiring,
employee relations, benefits administration, payroll issues, performance issues,
terminations, etc. Fleet Manager - Managed company leased vehicles from 2005-2007
- fleet of approximately 22-25 vehicles; established program, established
relationships with some auto makers and negotiated incentives with Ford and
Chrysler; leased vehicles through Emkay leasing company, worked with employees to
spec out vehicles, ordered vehicles, and worked with Emkay on logistics to get
vehicles delivered to employees around the country. Direct supervision of
receptionist and temps.

Nomaco Inc., Zebulon, North Carolina 1999-Nov 2004
 Manufacturer of engineered polymer foam products
Office Manager assisting the President with responsibilities encompassing the
following: coordinating office moves, ordering of office furniture to standardize
offices and cubicles, and facility space coordination. Scheduling of Core Team
Calendar events, Leadership coaching and Development Programs, and planning
meetings using Outlook 2003; arrange catering, acquisition of company vehicles,
budget input and tracking; handling and tracking of charitable contributions
ensuring we stay within budget; scheduling appointments; arranging travel; review
and proof documents, attend meetings and take minutes/action items as required.
Reconcile American Express corporate account and Petty Cash monies for submission
to AP. Create monthly calendar for coverage at front desk for breaks, lunches and
other, and ensure smooth operations at front desk. Manage staff of four
administrative personnel and ensure cross training of team members. Provide
support to Noël Group, LLC CEO, CFO and VP of Corporate Development. Noël Group
is parent company of Nomaco Inc. Arrange and coordinate Noël Group Advisory Board
meetings to include preparation of presentations, airport pick ups, hotel
reservations for European board members, dinners, etc. Transmit electronically or
send in hardcopy form the shareholder packages, minutes from any shareholder
meetings and any other correspondence required. Office equipment review and
acquisition - copiers, faxes, postage machine, printers, etc. Liaison to Chambers
of Commerce (Zebulon and Raleigh), East Wake Academy charter school, and other
community organizations. Compose letters, presentations, spreadsheets and other
in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
Senior Executive Administrator assisting President, CFO, VP of Operations, CEO
and other executive management personnel. Provided support to Owner -
transcribing letters, all arrangements for board meetings and any other
requirements. Responsibilities included many of the duties listed above. Created
Manual for position and continually update. United Way Campaign manager for four
years raising over $25,000 in one year's campaign.
ClinTrials Research Inc., Cary, North Carolina 1998-1999
Administrative Assistant in the Product Development department supporting
assigned project managers, coordinators and other department personnel as
needed.
Utility Electrical Consultants, PC, Raleigh, North Carolina 1995-1998
Administrative Assistant to President of UEC (same manager at Booth &
Associates), a new consulting engineering firm whose client base is rural
electric cooperatives and municipalities. Responsibilities included office
administration and typing support for 11 people, e.g., proposals, specifications
and contracts, reports, etc., answering phones, and all front desk/reception
duties. Created a company database of clients, contractors and vendors, and a UEC
Projects database in MS Access. Created an Administrative Procedures manual for
company. Set up personnel experience lists to incorporate into proposal
submittals. Set up and maintained company filing system and forms. Maintain a
calendar of employees' travel, meetings, vacation schedules and for tracking
proposal due dates, bid openings, seminars and conferences. Make travel
arrangements, handle UPS account, order supplies for office and responsible for
copier and fax machine. At start-up of firm, prepared manual invoices, performed
accounts payable/receivable duties, payroll and took care of checkbook ledger
until Accounting personnel were hired.
Booth & Associates, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina 1993-1995
Executive Secretary to the Vice President of the Special Projects, Planning and
Financial Services division of this consulting engineering firm. Responsibilities
included typing of specifications and contracts, reports, correspondence, etc.
Made travel arrangements for VP and other personnel.
The Analytic Sciences Corporation (TASC) [also know as Norhrop Grumman], Reston,
VA 1983-1993
Program Secretary / Department Secretary / Division Secretary
Last position held was Division Secretary from 1989-1993. Responsibilities
included maintaining manager's calendar, scheduling meetings, arranging travel
and supporting a division of 40 people including offsite personnel.
Defense Intelligence Agency, Arlington, Virginia 1976-1983
Positions held: GS-3/Clerk Typist to GS-8/Executive Secretary (Steno)

Part-Time Experience
Retail Sales; Investment Tracking

Education

Gar-Field Senior High School, Woodbridge, Virginia
Diploma

Professional Development

SHRM 2010 Annual Conference
Leadership Conference
LittlerMendelson 2009 Employment & Labor Law Conference
How to be a Team Leader
Member of SHRM (Society of HR Mgmt) & local chapter - RWHRMA
Coaching & Teamb