SONYA MANNING

11808 188th Ave SE, Issaquah WA. 98027 Home (425.271-3845) mnnsonya@gmail.com Cell (425.351-3221)

QUALIFICATIONS

-Thorough understanding of HR laws and policies for over 20 years

-20 years experience working in the staffing industry with recruiters and hiring managers

-15 years full cycle recruiting experience interacting with recruiters, applicants and client development staff

- Ability to monitor and support legal and ethical business practices.

-Talent management expectations including the process and procedures to select, hire, train, and /or retain

-Assessment and measurement skills to identify address and monitor HR programs and activities.

-Knowledge and ability as an employee advocate.

-Manage task that take a companywide focus as well as individual

-Critical thinking skills and in-depth knowledge of strategic plans, staff and employees roles to set and monitor goals that achieve company objectives.

-Communication networking skills to promote teamwork and inspire and create open channels of communications.

- 15 years Business Management Consultant

- 20 years Project Management

- 15 years conflict resolution skills

- 20 years program development and ability to implement

-Lead strategic planning teams

-EEO trainer and employee development

-Diversity hiring and affirmative action policy expert

-Trainer to 30 EEO officers in Western Europe on TIPOSH (The prevention of Sexual Harassment)

- Analyze data and problem solve with management team urban issues

-Progressive discipline, terminations/layoffs, contract administration, grievance administration, mediation,

-Arbitration, performance management, downsizing discrimination, harassment and exit interviews

Experience

Project Management Coordinator January 2008-Present

The EDH, LLC Business, Computers and Technology Corporation

3350 River Wood Dr. Suite #1900, Atlanta GA 30339

-Responsible for the planning and leadership of major, cross-functional, strategic projects and assisting with the development, rollout and enforcement of projects-related to business goals, productivity and profitability. Consultant to business owners and senior leaders throughout the organization and client base. Provide process and decision making guidance. Help to determine the criteria, schedules and strategy for each project.

-Prepare and define the project scope of work, financial plan, goals and deliverables.

-Lead the operational, financial and technological aspects of projects based on timelines and work plans.

-Coordinate directly and indirectly with project staff to ensure successful completion of the project.

-Directing, supervising, supporting and coordinating the project team/staff.

-Track project deliveries using project management tools.

-Resolve, tracing and escalating critical issues to minimize project risk factors.

-Prepare the QA for the project.

-Communicating intensively with clients, sub-contractors and vendors to establish cordial effective working relationships.

-Reporting on project progress and communicate relevant information to company management.

Human Resource Consultant / Recruiter August 2000 –December 2007

Hit 1 Staffing Corporation, 1108 188th Ave SE, Issaquah WA. 98027

-Secure hiring contracts with multi-national corporations

-Recruit senior technical, executive, finance, warehouse, retail, legal, medical, and admin employees

-Responsible for business development, marketing strategies and operations

-Administered the performance evaluation system for professional, union and non-union employees

-Partner with company recruiters for their staffing needs

-Facilitate classes and training

-Supervise pre-employment background investigations, exits interviews, classification program maintenance, and salary and benefit administration plan

Responsible for maintaining and reviewing employment practices in conformity and federal and state regulations and monitor on-going personnel related matters as they pertain to operation and company policy

-Conduct recruitment, develop employment center database, contact employment sources, pre-screen applicants, maintain applicant flow records, post and monitor applicant pool from all sources

-Maintain systems level recruitment sources. (Train staff about HRIS, BOOLEAN RECRIUTMENT)

-Responsible for advertising networking and job fairs

-Participate in Northwest Strategic Alliance

-Successful certified grant writer

-Guest speaker to Seattle Rotary, Tacoma and Seattle Toast Masters, Bellevue Community College, South Seattle Community College, Seattle University, Western Washington State.

Education Training

Portland State University US Army- 31M/Office Admin. Honorable discharge

Political Science Depart. Of Defense USAREUR EEO Training

Blair College

(2 yrs Computer Science/ Bus.Admin) National Grant Writer Academy, Certified Grant Writer

City Colleges of Bellevue Senior Employment Specialist Training (SPHR)

Records Management Training

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) SPHR training

My name is Sonya Manning; I would like to submit my resume and cover letter to you for the Project Management Position.

A friend of mine Karen Tate, called let me know that there was a project management position at the Northwest African American Heritage Museum. Karen thought I would be highly interested in it. She was right; I am very interested in a position that I can use my skills and passion.

I’ve been working on a project for a company and was not sure if I would be able to apply for your position. The project has ended and I am available to commit to a full time position.

I have worked corporate and government positions for over 20 years. It required a lot of travel and extreme work hours. I would like to get a job in the greater Seattle area where I can use my Project management experience.

Leading, initiate/manage cross functional teams and multi- projects is one of my strengths. I possess critical thinking, decision-making and problem solving skills. Expert experience as a facilitator/trainer about conflict resolution, planning, organizing, and communication skills.

I can offer you my leadership, influencing, negotiating and delegating abilities.

I served as an Art Docent with Issaquah School District for two years. I attended training with Bellevue Art Museum. I love African American History and Arts. Each day I post articles or pictures about African American History.

I have travelled to museums around the world observing African influences in art. Going to Museums in Washington D.C and New York over the years has provided me with useful knowledge I would like to share.

I make regular trips to the Seattle Museum with young people and children. I want every generation to have an appreciation of the arts. I like to demonstrate to them how art and history are link together.

I am a professional people person. I can find something in common with anyone. I have a great sense of humor and have the respect of people who are around me. I believe in holding everyone accountable for their job duties including mine. I take a team approach in my management style. I am able to initiate, develop and cultivate strategic business partners and sponsors.

I have strong finance experience and have supervise budgets up to 20 million dollars.

I have worked as a Director and Manager with Seattle Community Organizations, Non-Profits, Schools, and Businesses for over 24 years.

I am available to interview with you starting May 29th, 2015.

Sincerely, Sonya Manning 425.3511-3221 mnnsonya@gmail.com