Kerry L. O'Neill, PHR 7721 Tremayne Place, Apt. 202, McLean, VA 22102 (703) 229-2907 ko1293034@westpos t.

net Human Resources Generalist * Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) offering a 15+ year HR career distinguished by commended performance and proven results. * Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in employe e recruiting and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, b enefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development, employ ee training and compliance. * Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing teambuildi ng programs, writing employee handbooks, corporate policies, job descriptions an d management reports. HR Skills * * * * * HR Department Startup * Recruitment & Retention * Orientation & On-Boarding Employment Law * Employee Relations * Training & Development FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC * Dispute Resolution * Performance Mgt Mediation & Advocacy * Benefits Administration * HR Policies & Procedures HRIS * HR Program/Project Management * ISO & OFCCP Compliance

Professional Experience Evolver, Inc. - Reston, VA Agents For Progressive Change HR Manager, June 2010 to Present (contract position) Provided HR services to government contractor and their employees. The Engle Group - McLean, VA Go Beyond. HR Manager, August 2009 to March 2010 (contract position) Provided HR services to government contractor and their employees. Key Results: * Design and conduct new employee orientation * Re-wrote and rolled out employee handbook to all employees * Design and conduct Open Enrollment meetings * Implemented EAP Program * Administer and explain benefits to employees, service as liaison between emplo yees and insurance carriers * Recommend, develop and schedule training and development courses * Develop and recommend operating policy and procedural improvements * Maintain human resource data bases and manual filing systems * Recommend and implement team building activities to encourage communication an d collaboration amongst employees * Maintain compliance to regulatory and legislative requirements * Attrition tracking and reporting Paychex - Fairfax, VA Provides payroll, benefits and HR outsourcing for more companies than any other in the US.

HR Generalist, October 2006 to April 2009 Provided ongoing HR consultation to a diverse client base in all type of industr ies - over 1300 employee lives. Key Results: * Recommend, coordinate, and deliver training seminars for clients and their emp loyees. * Act as liaison to branch, region, and corporate offices to facilitate resoluti on of client issues regarding benefits, payroll, human resources, and safety. * Inform and educate clients about Human Resources policies, procedures, perform ance management, recruitment, and employee relations issues. * Convey local, state, and federal laws to clients to maintain compliance. * Conduct initial HR needs assessment to determine priorities. * Advise the client on issues regarding Section 125, healthcare, and retirement plans with assistance from other areas within the HRS division. * Conduct on-site enrollment meetings, including Annual Enrollment meetings for clients. * Maintain knowledge of trends and changes in Human Resources legislation. * Assist clients with resolution of employee issues pertaining to leaves of abse nce, workers compensation, and disability accommodations. * Develop appropriate strategies for clients regarding employee relations, disci plinary action, operations, and performance issues. * Work closely with Business Owners and Human Resources contacts to understand t heir human resource related challenges and work with them to develop and impleme nt solutions that better meet their business needs and remain in compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws. * Assist clients in implementing retention strategies to assist Business Owners in improving turnover statistics. * Proactively work with Business Owners and Human Resources contacts to resolve human resources, benefit, and payroll issues in a positive manner while ensuring compliance with employment laws. * Deliver presentations that meet high quality standards. * Follow through on requests from clients, corporate, and HRM. * Promote Premier products and services to fulfill ongoing client requests. * Perform client visits to introduce new products, services, and technologies. * Partner with Sales and Operations to ensure client satisfaction. * Gather and maintain client service data in the Premier database. * Develop and maintain working knowledge of all Premier HR components. * Build strong client relationships and provides quality service in an effort to retain client base.

The Bernstein Companies - Washington, DC One of Washington, DC's oldest real estate development, investment, and manageme nt organizations. HR/Office Manager, August 2004 to October 2006 Key Results: * Directed all HR functions for the corporate office, four hotel properties and several commercial real estate locations throughout the city. * Implemented personnel and I-9 filing systems. * Resource for management regarding employee relations, staffing, performance is sues, employee recognition and retention.

* Counsel to administrative staff with regard to performance, conduct, growth an d development. * Responsible for updating, distributing and ensuring the understanding of polic y and procedures across entities including union locations. * Maintained job descriptions for all positions. Wrote and updated descriptions as necessary. * Lead recruitment effort for all locations working with executives, department heads and hotel general managers. Sourced and screened applicants. Negotiated co ntracts with placement agencies as needed. * Conducted reference and background checks on all new hires. Prepared adverse a ction paperwork when necessary. * Conducted corporate orientations for new hires to ensure all were well informe d of policy and procedures. Ensured necessary equipment, furniture and supplies for all new hires were in place on their start date. * Benefits administrator for all entities and levels of benefits, including coor dination of COBRA benefits for terminating staff. * Conducted meetings with benefits brokers annually to ensure the best coverage for staff while keeping costs in line. * Conducted annual open enrollment meetings at all locations, providing interpre ters for our Non-English speaking staff members to ensure their complete underst anding of the benefits available to them. * 401k plan administrator, coordinated open enrollment meetings, plan audit and 5500 filings. * Processed enrollments for all benefits to providers. * Conducted annual audits of personnel functions at remote locations. * Managed EEO1 annual reporting. * Managed and maintained all office supplies for all locations, bringing costs i n line and coming in under budget. * Planned summer and holiday outings.

Nextel Communications - Reston, VA Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wire line communicati ons services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and gover nment users. Administrative Assistant, November 2001 to May 2004 Key Results: * Supported two senior directors, three directors, seven managers and their dire ct reports. * High level administrative support to include daily calendar management for sen ior directors. * Planned and attended in-house and offsite meetings. * Planned and attended local and offsite team building events. * Liaison with Facilities and IT Departments. * Ordered office supplies, business cards, etc. * Made travel and hotel arrangements. * Processed expense reports. * Provided back up support to other administrative staff as needed. The Irving Group - Fairfax, VA Leader in the Washington metropolitan area commercial real estate arena. HR/Office Manager, April 2000 to October 2001

Key Results: * Produced company's first employee handbook. * Recruited, interviewed, tested and presented applicant pool to hiring managers . * Planned and conducted new hire orientation. * Benefits coordinator for all level of benefits. Conducted open enrollment meet ings. * Maintained personnel records and related transactions. * Administered performance review program. * Employee relations. * Supervised front desk and temporary staff. * Analyzed and organized office operations and procedures (personnel, informatio n management, filing systems, supplies and other administrative services). * Researched and developed resources that created timely and efficient workflow. * Formulated procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfe r and disposal of records. * Maintained service contracts and maintenance of office equipment. * Facilities liaison with building management. The Tyree Organization and Nextel Communications - Sterling & Reston, VA Contract Employee, June 1999 to April 2000

Hewitt Associates, LLC - McLean, VA Making the world a better place to work. Support Services Manager, July 1998 to April 1999 Key Results: * * * * * * * * Hired administrative personnel and filled temporary staffing needs. Conducted new hire orientation. Fielded benefits questions - worked with corporate on benefits as needed. Maintained personnel files. Liaison between administrative and management staff. Managed two direct reports. Responsible for balancing the workload of five administrative assistants. Facilities liaison with building management.

Independent contractor October 1996 through July 1998: * * * * SAIC - Meeting Planner Barnes, Morris, Pardoe & Foster - HR Generalist American Society for Clinical Oncology - Meeting Planner Piper & Marbury, LLP - HR Manager

Education & Certifications Kaplan University - Online Studies Bachelor of Arts in Business with Concentration in Human Resources, targeting co mpletion in 2011 HR Designations: * PHR (Professional in Human Resources) - Certified in January 2009 Of Note

Professional Development: * Ongoing training in all areas of human resources - non harassment, FMLA, FLSA, benefits, employee and labor relations, strategic planning, conflict resolution and diversity. Affiliations: * Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Computer Skills: * HRIS Applications (PeopleSoft, Paychex & ADP) MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoi nt, Outlook), Deltek