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KEISHA  HINDS

KEISHA HINDS

HR Professional
Coles Cave,St. Lucy

Summary

Responsible HR Assistant with strong knowledge of office administration and common human resources operations. In-depth understanding of customer service, data entry and file management. Highly skilled in reviewing policies and suggesting actionable improvements aligned with industry best practices.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Assistant

World Food Program
Hastings, Christ Church
07.2022 - Current
  • Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
  • Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
  • Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
  • Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.

Human Resources Officer (Volunteer)

Bright Life Family Centre
08.2020 - Current
  • Employs talent acquisition skills to source and recommend viable candidates to Management
  • Conducts orientation for new hires, utilizing modern digital software
  • Maintains a system for storing and analyzing candidate’s application documents
  • Manage human resource documentation, including new hire letters, employee contracts and corporate policies and procedures
  • Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits and other details
  • Built and developed lasting relationships with employees, peers, upper management and outside vendors
  • Facilitates full life-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, pre- screening, interviewing, extending offers, and referring qualified candidates
  • Developed and maintains a database to manage applications received
  • Coordinates pro-active market research to develop and maintain a strong network of potential talent

Key Achievements:

  • Contributed to an approximate 5% increase in productivity as a result of recruiting the right talent.
  • Innovatively co-developed the orientation process.
  • Co-developed the performance management system .
  • Co-created and implemented HR policies and procedures.
  • Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations to each employee.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Assisted in developing employee training and onboarding manuals for new hires.

Optometric Assistant

Harcourt Carter Optical
09.2008 - 07.2022
  • Drove performance of staff by motivating employees and positive work atmosphere and administering special gifts and rewards
  • Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence and decreasing escalations to manager's office.
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development.
  • Collaborated with front office team to offer exceptional customer service.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Attracted potential customers by answering optometric questions and suggesting information about other products and services.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Delivered excellent customer service, resulting in consistent 95% customer satisfaction rating.
  • Branded the focal point to address all customers needs.
  • Built rapport with over 100 customers

Office Supervisor

Hincks Street Dental Office, T/A Grace Family Dental
06.2003 - 08.2008
  • Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
  • Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
  • Assisted HR manager with interviewing potential employees by asking appropriate questions and providing feedback after interviews.
  • Communicated the company's objectives to employers to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance.
  • Answered guest inquiries and provided information regarding hotel services and amenities.
  • Investigated guest challenges and sources of dissatisfaction to offer timely resolution.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Understood and implemented safety and emergency procedures.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing training and professional growth of employees.

Education

Diploma - Business Administration

Nuyew Tech Academy
Via Alison.com
12.2022

Certificate - HR Analytics

University of California
Via Coursera
11.2022

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

University Of The West Indies
Cave Hill
10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

University of The West Indies
Cave Hill
09.2016

Skills

  • Recruitment
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Development
  • Talent management
  • File and records management
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Meeting coordination
  • MS Office
  • Inbound Phone Call Handling
  • Time management
  • Managing Office Supply Inventory
  • Scheduling
  • SAP expertise
  • Office administration
  • Business administration

Timeline

Human Resource Assistant

World Food Program
07.2022 - Current

Human Resources Officer (Volunteer)

Bright Life Family Centre
08.2020 - Current

Optometric Assistant

Harcourt Carter Optical
09.2008 - 07.2022

Office Supervisor

Hincks Street Dental Office, T/A Grace Family Dental
06.2003 - 08.2008

Diploma - Business Administration

Nuyew Tech Academy

Certificate - HR Analytics

University of California

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

University Of The West Indies

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

University of The West Indies
KEISHA HINDSHR Professional