BRENDA KENT Westlake Village, CA 91361

805.405.5158 bjkam@roadrunner.com www.linkedin.com/in/brendajkent/

PROFILE A dynamic manager with broad-based experience and high level of accountability in all realms of human resources management. Proven ability to communicate effectively and build relationships throughout an organization and enhance employee relations. Strategic business partner with practical skills to handle day-to-day operations and the talent to drive the HR process in support of business growth. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Employee Relations

Compensation & Benefits Design

Training & Development

Talent Acquisition

HR Policy Design & Execution

Employee/Employer State and Federal Labor Law

Compliance

Cal/OSHA, COBRA, PDL, & HIPAA Compliance

401(k) Administration

Leaves of Absence Administration

HRIS (ADP)

Acquisition/Due Diligence Processes

Benefits Administration

Performance Management

Payroll

Workers Compensation Administration

Coaching, Counseling, & Progressive Discipline

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)

Planning & implementing of Employee Events &

Recognition Programs PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Implant Direct Sybron International LLC, (affiliate of Danaher Corp.) Calabasas, CA 2006 2014 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Dental implant manufacturer and distributor with 350 employees located throughout the US and Canada. Supervised 4 Human Resources Generalists, a Payroll Clerk, and a Receptionist Increased overall headcount by 400% in four and a half years without the assistance of staffing

agencies Modified employee policies and procedures handbook to comply with all state and federal requirements Increased employee morale by means of improved communication, comprehensive employee

orientations and benefits education, and service recognitions Established and implemented compensation strategy Provided guidance to management group for employee performance issues, disciplinary actions,

coaching and other employee relations matters Represented company for UI hearings Conducted employee investigations for discrimination and harassment issues Successfully converted 401(k) plan to a new investment provider Managed bi-weekly payroll for 350 employees (exempt and nonexempt) throughout 20 states, and

Canada Reported directly to company President and given authority to make final decisions regarding employee

terminations, new hires and disciplinary actions Held two full time positions from January 2010 to January 2011; acted as interim HR Director for

Presidents 2nd business Acromil Corporation, an aerospace manufacturing company located in the City of Industry

Managed the HR/Payroll portions of a due diligence process as part of the formation of a joint venture entity between Implant Direct LLC and Sybron Implant Systems; Implant Direct Sybron International (a division of Danaher Corporation)

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Nordman, Cormany, Hair & Compton LLP, Oxnard, CA 2003 2006 HUMAN RESOURCES / PAYROLL MANAGER Law firm with 70 employees that provided individuals and corporate clients representation on matters related to employment law, estate planning, bankruptcy, intellectual property, family law and litigation issues. Supervised 14 paralegals, and 22 legal secretaries Reduced UI rate by .5% by implementing a process for proper documentation of employee discipline

and termination records Produced and distributed employee benefit statements to illustrate the added value of employer paid

benefits to base compensation (i.e., FSA, Section 125 & 401(k) pretax benefits, profit sharing, vacation and sick pay, paid holidays)

Modified employee policies and procedures handbook to comply with all state and federal requirements Processed bi-weekly payroll Increased employee morale by means of improved communication, introduced FSA plan,

comprehensive employee orientations and benefits education, service recognitions, and established employee volunteer committees to allow input on company events (picnic, holiday party, and birthdays)

Converted the 401(k) plan to a new investment provider and third party administrator Avery Dennison (formerly RVL Packaging, Inc.), Westlake Village, CA 1999 2003 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (2001 2003) HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (1999 2000) Sales and distribution of hang-tags, woven labels other types of apparel identification with 160 employees in 23 sales offices throughout the U.S. Hired as HR Generalist, promoted to HR Manager after 19 months, supervised staff of 2 Managed HR functions at all sales offices Implemented benefits programs to increase value to employees and reduce cost to employer Developed a centralized recruiting process to fulfill staffing needs throughout the companys 23

locations Negotiated highly competitive fees with local and nationwide temporary employment agencies Participated in acquisition/due diligence activities including comprehensive side-by-side benefit and

cost analysis of each companies benefits (including health and welfare, vacation, paid holidays, retirement, and 401(k)), recommend integration time frame for payroll and benefits programs, regular employee communications, train management on new policies and procedures, compensation analysis, and initiate severance agreements in areas of work force duplication caused by integration

Prior employment to 2003 includes: government contracts, legal and additional manufacturing industry experience.

AFFILIATIONS PIHRA (Professionals in Human Resources Association) NHRA (National Human Resources Association) SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

EDUCATION Attended California Lutheran University, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management Attended classes at LA Valley College Frequently attend comprehensive HR continuing education courses