Patrina Thomas
Winchester,VA
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented Procurement professional with a proven track record of implementing strategic procurement initiatives that drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with 1+ years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as a resource on policy interpretation and implementation. I'm a thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
Winchester, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
- Collaborated with payroll to complete and upload pay data and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Explained and administered medical insurance, disability and flexible spending accounts.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Improved operational processes resulting in productivity increase in HR department.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Customer Support Specialist
Melnor Inc
Winchester, United States
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Lawn irrigation equipment supplier
- Subject matter expert in SAP and AS400LX MRP Systems
- Create, maintain, and review purchase orders to ensure accurate delivery
- Managed multiple premier customer portals
- Analyze computerized requirements planning (MRP) to schedule all parts under my control
- Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing cost savings initiatives
- Develop and manage positive relationships with large US and international vendors
- Lawn irrigation equipment supplier
- Contact: Wendy Polston WPolston@melnor.com
Material Purchasing Planner
Axalta Coating Systems
Front Royal, VA
03.2013 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Paint and Manufacturing Company
- Create, maintain, and issue POs to meet production needs for 7000+ materials
- Collaborate with sourcing to improve vendor performance
- Support Operations in annual inventory and reconciliation process
- Paint and Manufacturing Company
- Contact: Joann Rinker 540-336-8930
Court Reporter
County Court Reporters
Stephenson , VA
03.2010 - 10.2018
- Conducted transcription, court reporting, closed captioning, and Communications Access Realtime Reporting (CART).
- Called upon witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Utilized audio, and visual devices and specialty equipment to record legal transcripts.
- Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistance
ECPI University
Manassas, VA05.2012
Skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Background checks
- Talent acquisition
- Team building & bonding
- Employee programs and personnel relations
- Employee onboarding & off-boarding
- Staffing and recruiting professional
- Report generation
- Benefits administration & Workers' compensation
- HRIS applications proficient
- Termination procedures
- Record preparation
- Benefits administrator
- Personnel engagement
- Retention strategies
- Records management
- Employee surveys
- Team collaboration
- Change implementation
- Human resources
- Policies implementation
- Payroll processing
- Employee file management
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing
- Supporting Children's Events
- Crafts
Honorawards
Phi Theta Kappa, 05/01/02, ECPI University
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
8th Avenue Food & Provisions
10.2023 - Current
Customer Support Specialist
Melnor Inc
03.2018 - 10.2023
Material Purchasing Planner
Axalta Coating Systems
03.2013 - 02.2018
Court Reporter
County Court Reporters
03.2010 - 10.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistance
ECPI University