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BRENDA KENT

Westlake Village, CA 91361


805.405.5158 bjkam@roadrunner.com www.linkedin.com/in/brendajkent/

PROFILE
A dynamic manager with broad-based experience and high level of accountability in all realms of human
resources management. Proven ability to communicate effectively and build relationships throughout an
organization and enhance employee relations. Strategic business partner with practical skills to handle day-
to-day operations and the talent to drive the HR process in support of business growth.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Employee Relations
Compensation & Benefits Design
Training & Development
Talent Acquisition
HR Policy Design & Execution
Employee/Employer State and Federal Labor Law
Compliance
Cal/OSHA, COBRA, PDL, & HIPAA Compliance
401(k) Administration
Leaves of Absence Administration
HRIS (ADP)
Acquisition/Due Diligence Processes
Benefits Administration
Performance Management
Payroll
Workers Compensation Administration
Coaching, Counseling, & Progressive Discipline
Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)
Planning & implementing of Employee Events &
Recognition Programs


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Implant Direct Sybron International LLC, (affiliate of Danaher Corp.) Calabasas, CA 2006 2014
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Dental implant manufacturer and distributor with 350 employees located throughout the US and Canada.
Supervised 4 Human Resources Generalists, a Payroll Clerk, and a Receptionist
Increased overall headcount by 400% in four and a half years without the assistance of staffing
agencies
Modified employee policies and procedures handbook to comply with all state and federal requirements
Increased employee morale by means of improved communication, comprehensive employee
orientations and benefits education, and service recognitions
Established and implemented compensation strategy
Provided guidance to management group for employee performance issues, disciplinary actions,
coaching and other employee relations matters
Represented company for UI hearings
Conducted employee investigations for discrimination and harassment issues
Successfully converted 401(k) plan to a new investment provider
Managed bi-weekly payroll for 350 employees (exempt and nonexempt) throughout 20 states, and
Canada
Reported directly to company President and given authority to make final decisions regarding employee
terminations, new hires and disciplinary actions
Held two full time positions from January 2010 to January 2011; acted as interim HR Director for
Presidents 2nd business Acromil Corporation, an aerospace manufacturing company located in the
City of Industry
Managed the HR/Payroll portions of a due diligence process as part of the formation of a joint venture
entity between Implant Direct LLC and Sybron Implant Systems; Implant Direct Sybron International (a
division of Danaher Corporation)
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Kent, Brenda

Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton LLP, Oxnard, CA 2003 2006
HUMAN RESOURCES / PAYROLL MANAGER
Law firm with 70 employees that provided individuals and corporate clients representation on matters
related to employment law, estate planning, bankruptcy, intellectual property, family law and litigation
issues.
Supervised 14 paralegals, and 22 legal secretaries
Reduced UI rate by .5% by implementing a process for proper documentation of employee discipline
and termination records
Produced and distributed employee benefit statements to illustrate the added value of employer paid
benefits to base compensation (i.e., FSA, Section 125 & 401(k) pretax benefits, profit sharing, vacation
and sick pay, paid holidays)
Modified employee policies and procedures handbook to comply with all state and federal requirements
Processed bi-weekly payroll
Increased employee morale by means of improved communication, introduced FSA plan,
comprehensive employee orientations and benefits education, service recognitions, and established
employee volunteer committees to allow input on company events (picnic, holiday party, and birthdays)
Converted the 401(k) plan to a new investment provider and third party administrator

Avery Dennison (formerly RVL Packaging, Inc.), Westlake Village, CA 1999 2003
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (2001 2003)
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (1999 2000)
Sales and distribution of hang-tags, woven labels other types of apparel identification with 160 employees in
23 sales offices throughout the U.S.
Hired as HR Generalist, promoted to HR Manager after 19 months, supervised staff of 2
Managed HR functions at all sales offices
Implemented benefits programs to increase value to employees and reduce cost to employer
Developed a centralized recruiting process to fulfill staffing needs throughout the companys 23
locations
Negotiated highly competitive fees with local and nationwide temporary employment agencies
Participated in acquisition/due diligence activities including comprehensive side-by-side benefit and
cost analysis of each companies benefits (including health and welfare, vacation, paid holidays,
retirement, and 401(k)), recommend integration time frame for payroll and benefits programs, regular
employee communications, train management on new policies and procedures, compensation analysis,
and initiate severance agreements in areas of work force duplication caused by integration

Prior employment to 2003 includes: government contracts, legal and additional manufacturing industry
experience.

AFFILIATIONS
PIHRA (Professionals in Human Resources Association)
NHRA (National Human Resources Association)
SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

EDUCATION
Attended California Lutheran University, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Attended classes at LA Valley College
Frequently attend comprehensive HR continuing education courses

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