Christina Karl

Sperry, OK 74073
TKARL1959@gmail.com

SUMMARY: Loyal and accomplished certified Human Resource advocate comfortable with multi-tasking,
equitable conflict resolution, and benefits management. Employee recruitment, retention and legal
compliance are second nature. Self-starter seeks a stable environment to enhance employee development,
growth, and strategic planning for the organization.
EXPERIENCE
LUZERNE BANK
Luzerne, PA
November 1993 December 2014
VP, Director of Human Resources (2004-2014)
Investigate and resolve employee relations issues
Advised and counseled management regarding HR practices, policy and employment laws
Responsible for payroll, benefits administration and compensation
Actively recruit, interview, screen, select candidates, and conduct on-boarding
Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) Coordinator
Update and monitor employee (records on) SharePoint
Coordinate employee review program and salary administration
Conduct exit interviews
Provide support to the President & CEO regarding complex issues and confidential information
AVP, Director of Human Resources (2002-2004)
Guided the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and

programs
Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures, recruit employees,
develop orientation, training and incentive programs
Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment
and programs and handle HR generalist workplace issues

Director of Human Resource & Executive Assistant to President & CEO (1999-2002)
Implemented Human Resource Policies and Procedures, Salary Administration, and Payroll
Procedures
Provide assistance with marketing campaigns and act as liaison to advertising agencies
Chairperson of the Employee Wellness Committee
Executive Assistant to President & CEO (1993-1995)
Provided executive support to President & CEO
Manage meetings, schedule, appointments and coordinate extensive travel for CEO
Prepare all presentations for monthly officer meetings
Secretary to the Board of Directors: develop agenda, organize board packets, prepare minutes.
Responsible for all Human Resource functions

WELLS FARGO BANK OF TEXAS, N.A.

Houston, TX
February 1982 April 1993
Administrative Assistant to Senior Vice President
Prepare and distribute all applicable communications to management team
Perform special projects including due diligence regarding bank market opportunities
Act as assistant/support for five Executive Vice Presidents, including the banks in-house General
Council
Scheduled meetings and made travel arrangements
Administrative Assistant to Executive Vice President
Assisted SVP of National Diversified Asset Group (DAG) which was comprised of problem loans in
excess of $500,000
Preparation of personal loan documents for commercial and real estate loans
Expedited loan closings
Managed and monitored various lines of credit, primarily high limit lines in excess of $1,000,000.00
Acted as liaison between SVP, clients, attorneys and operational personnel
Assistant Cashier for Loan Administration
Trained in credit, collateral and loan closing documents
Preparation of loan documents, credit authorizations, memos and letters
Administer collection procedures for past due loans and reporting status to upper management
Participate in business development board meetings
Weekly revenue projects and forecasts
Assistant Cashier / Personal Banking Officer Achieved officer status within two years of employment
Supervise all department employees and perform applicable evaluation and performance reviews
Conduct weekly training programs to insure accurate understanding and marketing of bank products
Cross-train all department staff
Research and resolve all customer problems/issues
Responsible for the approval of all transactions in excess of $50,000.00
Participated in business development board meetings and assisted loan officers on new business calls
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
o Certificate in Human Resources Management
o Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree
Consulting Group Inc. Human Resources School
American Institute of Banking (AIB)
Job Related Seminars
Continued education credits for computer applications, including Microsoft Office
PROFESSIONAL AFFILITATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Tulsa Area Human Resource Association (TAHRA)
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES
United Way Campaigns
Boy Scouts of America
Toys for Tots
Captain for Kings College Fund Raising Committee
Volunteer work for Therapy Dogs of America
Past President of Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Wilkes-Barre
REFERENCES
Available upon request