Lori Carter
Ruther Glen
Summary
Experience in hiring, processing and management of employees. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
HRC
Value City Furniture
11266 Enterprise Pkwy, Ruther Glen VA 22546
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
- Compiled and monitored data for employee records and personnel documents to support accurate recordkeeping.
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Ladysmith Realty Inc.
18020 U.S. Route 1, Ruther Glen VA 22546
04.2010 - Current
- Negotiate purchase contracts and lease agreements to establish maximum value for clients.
- Arrange for inspections and surveys of sold properties.
- Utilize online marketing platforms to promote real estate services and generate leads.
- Negotiate real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
- Provide guidance and consultation to clients to make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.
- Analyze local real estate market conditions and trends to identify profitable investment opportunities.
- Conduct competitive market analysis to determine optimal pricing for properties.
- Liaise between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
- Cultivate strong relationships with agents, lenders and title companies.
- Bought, renovated and flipped houses using real estate and construction knowledge.
- Monitor contract execution to verify complete fulfillment of terms.
- Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
- Train and assist new and existing Realtors with real estate transactions.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records to include monthly and quarterly filings for the business.
- Manage rental properties for owners to include maintaining financial records.
HR Scheduling and Staffing Associate
Lowe's
13661 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg VA 22401
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with manager to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs.
- Assisted with personnel records management to support recordkeeping accuracy.
- Facilitated new-hire orientations.
- Conducted reference checks and screening of potential candidates to support onboarding process.
- Interviewed, hired, new personnel and oversaw all staffing operations.
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Managed applicant tracking system (ATS) database by entering, updating and maintaining candidate contact details, resumes, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinated job postings and advertisements for maximum exposure and response rate.
Service Center Manager/Systems Analyst
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
12580 West Creek Pkwy, Richmond VA 23238
01.1980 - 08.2004
- Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
- Handled customer issues with confidence, using complex problem solving to provide effective resolution.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caroline High School
Milford, VABBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Henrico VAReal Estate
Moseley Flint School of Real Estate
Richmond VASkills
- Providing Feedback
- Wages and Salary
- Customer Relations
- Time Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- New hire recruiting, onboarding and training
- Employee Empowerment
- Team Leadership
- Employee Training
- Managing Files and Records
- Sales and Marketing
- Staff Management
- Customer Relationship Management
Timeline
HRC
Value City Furniture
01.2020 - Current
HR Scheduling and Staffing Associate
Lowe's
02.2018 - 01.2020
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Ladysmith Realty Inc.
04.2010 - Current
Service Center Manager/Systems Analyst
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
01.1980 - 08.2004
High School Diploma -
Caroline High School
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Real Estate
Moseley Flint School of Real Estate