Sandra Hardesty, PHR

1900 Broad Ave NW

Canton, OH 44708
Phone 330.454.6891
Cell 330.418.1258
Email: shf03d88@westpost.net
CAREER SUMMARY:
A true generalist well rounded in human resources administration and planning pr
epared to make valuable contributions in all aspects of this very diverse field.
I am very adept at working in a variety of situations and environments and I
am effectively able to build teams and interact with employees and management.
I possess strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
EDUCATION:
Malone University, Canton, Ohio B.A. Organizational Management
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Human Resources Support
Employee and Labor Relations
Compensation & Benefits V Administration & Enrollment
Safety & Workers Compensation
--Policy & procedure development, implementation and administration
Employment
Legal Compliance - AAP, EEO, FMLA, ADA, OSHA and WAGE-HOUR
Communication - Newsletters, announcements and organizational charts
H.R. Services - Employee recognition, awards and relocation programs
IT/Telecommunications Administration and Planning
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES:
09/97 - Present Clearwater Systems, Inc. Akron, OH
Human Resources/IT Manager
I am responsible for the Human Resources, Payroll and Benefit administration and
planning function and budget for a water conditioning equipment, sales and serv
icing company with 140 employees.
Process payroll for 140 employees in Ohio, Florida and Michigan and supervise pa
yroll clerk.
Manage Telecom and IT
Right-hand to V.P. Finance/CFO
--Assist in supervising A/R & CS departments: (7) A.R. clerks, 13 C.S. repr
esentatives.
Design rough-draft of human resources employment and recruiting procedural manua
ls.

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Currently reviewing, re-designing and updating for legal compliance the Company
handbook to encompass the Ohio, Florida and Michigan operations.
Successfully completed a D.O.L audit resulting in a no penalty- no fine assessme
nt and a 75% savings on pay out.
Effectively and cost efficiently manage and reduce the health, life, std, ltd an
d dental insurance renewals and rates for the last 11 years with the highest inc
rease being 15% and the lowest being a 0% increase through program offering, co-
pay and/or deductible changes, as well as awareness and communication meetings
for a 140 employee group in three states.
Effectively and cost efficiently resolve several litigious actions through media
tion with employees, supervisors and/or legal counsel.
Serve as sounding board and resource person to the President, VPs of Operations,
Sales and Finance, as well as the various other department and division heads.
Effectively and cost efficiently reduce workers compensation claims by 35% throu
gh claims administration, program & policy development and awareness programs.
Effectively and cost efficiently manage the Telecommunications requirements of t
he company; voice and data. Negotiate national contracts earning a 66% savings
on equipment, services and agreements. Conduct audit on telecom bills earning o
utstanding savings, credits and discounts. First year savings alone showed a 75
% savings on long distance bills and saved my first years salary through credits
and savings, signing bonus and 3 free months of usage. I am responsible for the
entire Telecom budget.
02/90 V 11/96 Wayne-Dalton Corp. Mt. Hope, OH
Manager, Human Resources and Telecom
I worked the entire spectrum of Human Resources administrative and planning func
tions of a 2700 employee manufacturer of overhead doors.
Developed roll-out schedule and implemented the regional Human Resources support
function that supported 60 locations throughout the US and Canada.
Designed the Human Resources policy manual for the regional operations centers,
five manufacturing plants and the international headquarters.
Designed, developed and published handbooks for five manufacturing plants, the r
egional operations centers and the international headquarters employees: hourly
and salaried editions.
Successfully completed a D.O.L. audit that resulted in a no penalty- no fine ass
essment and a negotiated a 45% savings on payout.

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Effectively and cost efficiently resolved several litigious actions through medi
ation with employees, supervisors and/or legal counsel. Most notable case repre
sentation resulted in a 72% lesser payout than originally proposed.
Designed, developed and published company newsletter consisting of a corporate a
nd manufacturing publication with circulation to over 80 locations and customers
.
Designed and published organizational charts.
Designed and implemented employee recognition program and awards and negotiated
contract with a 25% savings on award pricing.
Developed relocation program and negotiated a national contract with a 47% savin
gs.
Conducted effective and cost efficient recruiting.
Initiated new-hire clerical testing and introduced temporary usage.
I served as sounding board and resource person to the Sr. V.P. - HR, as well as
various other department and division heads.
Effectively and cost efficiently reduced workers compensation claims by 30% thro
ugh training and awareness programs, as well as visualization techniques.
Effectively and cost efficiently managed the Telecommunications requirements of
the company; voice and data, negotiated national contracts with a 60 % savings o
n equipment, services, and agreements and conducted audits on bills and usage wi
th outstanding savings, credits and discounts. First year showed a 37% savings o
n long distance. In addition, received contract signing bonuses of $200,000, fre
e months of usage and showed a second year savings of over $650,000. I was respo
nsible for the entire Telecom budget.
MISCELLANEOUS EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS
Compensation Administration Training SHRM: National Member & Akron Chapter
Business and Management Training NOHRPS: Northeast Ohio Human Resources
BWC - OSHA/Safety Certified Planning Society
Interviewing Techniques Training KNOW: Knowledgeable Network of Women
Desk-top publishing Akron Area Chamber of Commerce
Newsletter writing Notary Public

July 15, 2010