Gina R Klewin, PHR

20002 N 77th Drive

Glendale, AZ 85308
gkb56bd6@westpost.net
623-566-4637
623-512-8858 Cell
Summary
Human Resources professional with 18 years of generalist experience in leadershi
p roles with strong emphasis in employee relations, recruiting and hiring, trai
ning and development, communications and managing HR services. Excellent oral an
d written communication skills. Self motivated, detail oriented, and precise.
Conduct business with high degree of ethics and integrity.
Professional Skills
Employee Relations a" managed and investigated employee complaints/grievances, a
nd worked with managers to resolve. Counseled, coached, advised and trained emp
loyees about how to improve difficult work situations and relationships with co-
workers. Maintained integrity of HR policies by providing executives and line m
anagers with guidance and interpretation of corporate policies, practices and pr
ocedures.
Management Consultant a" consulted and advised managers regarding employee relat
ions, staffing needs, job descriptions, corrective/disciplinary action, terminat
ions, performance management, training and development, policy interpretation an
d enforcement and employment law.
Recruiting and Hiring a" prepared job postings and recruiting strategies for loc
ating and securing top talent from entry to executive level positions within the
organization. Process included creation of job postings, applicant screening, t
racking, interviewing, conducting reference and background checks, extending job
offers and providing orientation.
Training and Development a" surveyed training needs, provided opportunities for
employee training and development, conducted HR related management training, ide
ntified future talent and managed growth plans through succession planning.
Benefits Administration a" organized and conducted annual open enrollment and ed
ucation sessions for health insurance, tuition grants and reimbursements, 401k a
nd wellness plan. Processed workersa compensation and unemployment claims. Resp
onsible for all employee communications. Trained employees on electronic access
and use of Employee Self Service and recording time and attendance. Managed ben
efit enrollments, changes, terminations and COBRA.
Management Skills a" managed HR department and staff, payroll process, and strea
mlined operations in all branch locations. Member of the Executive Committee ov
erseeing all operations of the college, including revenue, budget and new studen
t growth.
Employee Awards & Recognition a" developed and implemented recognition and award
s program.
Crisis Management & Safety a" formed Crisis Team, drafted safety manual and buil
ding evacuation procedures. Trained staff.
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Experience
Feb. 2010 - Left Arizona to provide assistance and support to parents during fa
theras
illness, death, settlement of estate and relocation of mother.
1998 a" 2010 Director of Human Resources, The Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix
, AZ
HR Generalist & member of schoolas Executive Committee
1988 a" 1998 Human Resources Manager, Walter W. Cribbins Co., Inc., Seattle, WA
HR Generalist 1992-1998
Office Manager & Assistant to President 1990-1992
Account Coordinator 1988-1990
1985 a" 1988 Office Manager, Columbia Specialty Company, Seattle, WA
Office Manager & Assistant to President 1987-1988
Sales Coordinator 1985-1987
1986 a" 1989 Coach, Evergreen High School, Seattle, WA
Freshmen Basketball & Varsity Softball
1985 a" 1986 Substitute Teacher, Highline Public Schools, Seattle, WA
1984 a" 1985 Teacher & Coach, Shoshone School District, Mullan, ID
Taught multiple subjects grades K-12
Coached Junior Varsity Basketball
Professional Certification
Professional Human Resources (PHR), since 1996
Human Resource Management Institute, Alexandria Virginia
Professional Affiliation
Society for Human Resource Management, since 1992
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Education
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA
Computer Proficiencies
Microsoft Office, Outlook, E-Verify, Applicant Tracking System and Lawson HRIS S
ystem
References
Available upon request