Lara Mooney, Ms, Phr, Shrm-Cp Email and Phone Number

• Human Resources Project Lead for Talent Management System RFP and implementation.• Lead revitalization efforts of the training and development program for the County.• Acted as main HR contact for multiple Elected Offices and Board Departments.• Responsible for employee relations activities and performance management documentation.• Worked with a consultant to develop and train our Leadership Academy for County management.• Designed and instructed training for County employees on HR related topics.• Obtained Emergenetics Certification and facilitated team building workshops.• Revamped New Employee Orientation and onboarding processes.• Conducted workplace investigations and partnered with management to implement resolutions.• Developed and maintained HR SharePoint team site and training portal on the County’s intranet site.• Standardized best practices and managed recruitment efforts for the County.• Instituted automated web based screening of minimum qualifications for all applicants.• Represented Douglas County on the Volunteer Connect Advisory Board.

• Fulfilled duties of the Director of Human Resources during leaves of absence.• Redesigned and automated HR processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.• Managed recruitment and retention, instituted use of a web based applicant tracking system, and reduced time-to-hire by 25%. Technical, sales, engineering, professional, and production positions.• Mentored and developed indirect reports.• Designed and instructed multiple training classes for employees and management.• Conducted Performance Management activities, including talent development, performance appraisals, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.• Compensation committee member that determined pay grades and equitable pay ranges, and wrote policy.• Investigated complaints of sexual harassment and discrimination, and took appropriate action.• Conducted employee coaching to encourage conflict resolution.• Created and maintained HR intranet site.• Planned company events within budget.• Compiled data for and assisted in creation of Affirmative Action Plans. Monitored progress on diversity goals.• Created queries, ran reports, and updated all employee information and benefits in the HRIS system to aid in making data driven decisions.• Computed sales force commissions.• Organized career fairs and other recruiting events.• Implemented use of E-Verify.• Instituted new web-based training tracking and delivery system to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and other international regulations.• Executed job description / training syllabus review.• Coordinated relocation program, including vendor selection process.• Resurveyed the workforce and completed the EEO-1 and VETS-100 reports.• Revamped and conducted New Hire Orientation.• Assisted employees with benefits inquiries.• Developed and promoted positive community relations through participation in outreach events.• Safety Committee Chairperson for manufacturing and office facility.

I worked at the now sold Distribution Division, at the Western Sales Center in Denver.• Designed and instructed Excel training classes to facilitate knowledge management.• Taught session of the division’s Leaders Developing Leaders workshop for 60 employees.• Instructed sales representatives on the proper processing of return-to-stock credit memos.• Created and maintained Risk Management Training Manual to standardize business practices.• Conducted financial analysis for new/existing customers and assigned credit limits.• Credit Line Authority: $200,000• Ran profitability analysis for individual customers to support the decision making matrix.• 1998 Dynamite Achiever of the Year, May 2000 Employee of the Month, Achieved Diversity Education Level II, Service Committee Member.• Prior Positions held: Assistant Operations Manager and Credit Administrator.

Cincinnati, Toledo, and Denver stores• Management Training Program Graduate• Administered performance appraisals for part-time and full-time employees.• Trained staff on operating procedures and product knowledge to achieve corporate certification.• Identified Retail/Wholesale customer needs and presented appropriate products and services.• Operating Profit increased 64.2% on sales volume over $1.1 million.• Managed receivables and completed credit collection activities.• Total dollars past due 18.24% improved. Interest on receivables decreased 35.6%.