PATTI B.

RUSSELL
22359 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
Home (301) 475-8689
Cell (301) 904-1767
pr5baa88@westpost.net

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL - ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT & HUMAN RESOURCES

Offering Operational Strengths in Working in a Fast-Paced Business Environment.
Core Competencies:
- Business Administration
- Executive Assistance
- Project Management
- Financial Management
- Recruiting & Staffing
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resources
- Training & Coaching
* Accomplished business professional with solid and progressive experience in di
verse areas of business administration, office management, financial management,
and financial reporting. Instrumental in streamlining business activities and i
ntroducing process improvements.
* Significant experience in various aspects of recruiting and staffing. Adept in
creating highly qualified candidate pools, conducting interviews, and performin
g background screenings. Skilled in human resources, new hire orientation, train
ing, on-boarding, and employee relations.
* Worked effectively and efficiently in demanding environments requiring a keen
attention to detail and superior organization skills. Regarded for the ability t
o learn and excel in new concepts quickly.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SCIENCE APPLICATION INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Lexington Park, MD (2009 - Presen
t)
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500(r) scientific, engineering, and technology applications co
mpany that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance
to the nation and the world in national security, energy and the environment, cr
itical infrastructure, and health.
Staffing Representative
Participated in various areas of recruiting and staffing responsibilities for th
e entire life cycle from inception through completion. Created highly qualified
candidate pools and managed screening functions. Processed personnel data while
managing clerical functions associated with human resources.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Spearheaded efforts to facilitate redeployment initiatives within the business
unit.
* Led efforts to evaluate employment factors involving experience, education/tra
ining, KSAs, and vital data for classification, selection, and referral.
EAGAN, MCALLISTER ASSOCIATES, INC., Lexington Park, MD (1996 - 2009)
Eagan, McAllister Associates Inc. is a well known and respected DoD contractor s
upporting the military since 1984.
Staffing Representative (2009)
Maintained sole responsibility for the full recruitment and staffing lifecycle.
Participated in the screening and sourcing of a culturally diverse candidate bas
e. Cultivated enduring relationships with hiring managers. Devised strategies fo
r consistently complying with employment laws. Utilized sourcing tools to enhanc
e the recruiting process during all phases. Coordinated interviews and completed
personnel administration tasks.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Supported all areas of recruitment strategy development and implementation.
* Offered specialized expertise relating to compensation structures, salary nego
tiation, and offer presentation.
* Piloted efforts to track candidates and requisitions within the applicant trac
king system, which streamlined the entire recruiting and staffing process.
Human Resources Administrator I (1999 - 2009)
Provided top-notch support to all areas of business administration and human res
ources. Assisted in the performance of diverse recruiting initiatives, which inc
luded sourcing candidates, conducting database searches, and circulating resumes
based on job openings. Pre-screened potential applicants and scheduled intervie
ws. Conducted reference checks and determined the validity of employment histori
es. Prepared job announcements for internal distribution and posting on Internet
. Formatted applicant resumes from the website and processed resumes into the in
ternal database.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Drafted offer and acceptance letters for candidates that fit search criteria f
or open positions.
* Educated new hires on the benefits programs and performed new hire orientation
activities.
* Utilized DT Search and the SAIC Recruitmax system to effectively track applica
nts.
Administrative Assistant / Receptionist (1996 - 1999)
Championed all aspects of administrative management and clerical support initiat
ives within the human resources department. Executed spreadsheet development, re
porting, and information processing tasks. Updated employee files with current d
ata. Compiled new employee packages, interview packages, and benefit packages. A
ssisted in tracking employee benefits information. Designed advertisements for v
arious job openings. Conducted reference checks and verified employment. Address
ed employee concerns associated with pay notices, policies, and benefits. Fielde
d inbound calls from a multi-line switchboard for approximately 50 employees.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Executed project management functions from inception through completion.
* Handled database management, personnel administration, and correspondence deve
lopment within a fast-paced administrative environment.
* Ensured compliance with Federal and State employment laws using exceptional bu
siness skills.
* Attended job fairs and college recruiting functions to facilitate the recruiti
ng and hiring process.
Early Career: Sales Assistant - Internet Long Distance Service, Atlanta, GA; Off
ice Assistant/Bookkeeper - Primerica Financial Services, Waldorf, MD; Assistant
Manager - Super Fresh, California, MD
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Compensation Approval Delegation Matrix Training (CADM), Ethics Briefing Web-bas
ed Training, Preventing Workplace Harassment (Supervisor Addition), Equal Employ
ment Opportunity, Hiring Former Government Employees, Security Awareness Course,
Diversity at Work, Avoiding Workplace Violence, Recognizing Conflicts of Intere
st, Certified Employee Owner (CEO) Training, OFCCP Training, Recruitmax Training
, Resumix Training, Finding Diamonds in the Rough, Technology, The Competitive A
dvantage for Recruiters Seminar, ABRA Training, Recruiting Update, Hiring Indivi
duals With Disabilities, Employment and Labor Law Update, Affirmative Action Pla
ns, Conducting a Utilization Analysis, Protecting Your Business From Disloyal Em
ployees, CPR Training, First Aid Training, Stress/Change Management, Service Con
tract Act Workshop, Executives Program in Labor Law: Employer Record Keeping-Min
ding the Store, Legal Aspects of Human Resources, Workplace Investigations
VOLUNTEER WORK
Habitat for Humanity
Christmas in April
Toys for Tots
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Deltek, FileNet, ABRA, Resumix, DTSearch, Recruitmax