Penny L.

Valentine
6925 St. Mary Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70811 (225) 571-6224 plvalentine@cox.net

Objective
Seeking a position within a company, where professional experience, education and abilities stand as an
advantage for personal growth. I possess strong organizational skills and I have a strong work ethic with an
unwavering commitment to excellence. I am confident; interact well with other office personnel, vendors
and clients exercising professionalism, discretion and problem resolution capabilities. I am very detail-
oriented and resourceful with proven abilities to complete independent projects on time and in accordance
with any companys goals and needs.

Education
University of Phoenix Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, April 18, 2012
Baker Senior High Baker, LA
Diploma, May 1987

Experience
Professional Experience
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, March 2014 - Present
Human Resources Coordinator

Perform general office duties for the HRM department

Responsible for position creation, position advertising, applicant tracking, closing out posted positions,
and drafting offers of employment in a timely manner.
Responsible for processing personnel actions.
Responsible for Employment Verification.
Responsible for annual enrollment.
Assist with Career Fairs
Assist with employee benefit questions, enrollments and changes.
Assist with payroll and employment questions.
Assist with first day paperwork including the assessment of legally employable.
Assist management with position management for classified and unclassified positions.
Process new hires, promotions, terminations, salary adjustments & separations.
Create new hire folders
Back up for presenting and organizing new hire orientation.
Back up for the coordination of the Employee of the Quarter program.
Back up for FMLA.
Other duties as assigned.
Professional Experience
Frito Lay, October 2012 March 2014
Human Resources Administrative Assistant II

Answer questions and provide frontline support to various cross functional teams and employees.
Support team in the analysis, coordination and execution of various programs.
Liaison between HR and field sales employees.
Assist with the sources/testing and hiring of new employees
Create new hire folders.
Maintain accurate employee personnel and supplemental files.
Track new hire development
Maintain 100% accurate IVR and applicant flow log.
Verify all paper work on new employees is complete and accurate; schedule drug testing and
background checks.
Maintain applicant files and ensure 100% compliance
Set up Open House for all outreach agencies once a year.
Logging monthly safety meetings
Create files for accidents and investigations
Tracking injuries/auto incidents
Tracking and follow up on safety initiatives
Maintain zones DOT files.
Ensure DOT compliance and provide support to Route Sales Representatives on benefits questions and
issues.
Records maintenance and filing.
Compile sales/expense numbers
Keep accurate records of all donations.
Daily reconciliation and verification process for sales organizations.
Organize and produce computer based presentations.
Schedule and coordinate conference calls and meetings.
Coordinate Team Building events.
Arrange Travel for Area Leaders.
Process accounts payable.
Perform revenue audit & reconciliation, as needed.
RSR payroll issues including helping track down lost payroll checks, ensuring commission is paid
accurately, handling electronic deposits forms, following up with wiring money for RSRs.
Calculating and submitting overtime for Merchandisers and Extras weekly pay.
Payroll entry for all hourly and commissioned employees.
Process all Personnel Change Notices (new hires, terminations, LOA.).
Professional Experience
Cox Communications, October 2006 October 2009
Administrative Assistant II

Responsible for protecting the Cox brand

Compile and arrange data
Receive and route calls to appropriate party
Screen calls for Vice President of Governmental and Public Affairs
Properly code & route department check requests
Track budget monthly and maintain expense spreadsheet
Be familiar with profiles of elected officials and VIPs
In charge of inventory and other promotional items
Maintain records and files
Organize files and storage closet
Screen and route Vice Presidents mail and email
Assist department as needed
Distribute mail
Worked closely with other senior management Administrative Assistants on projects
Other duties as assigned

Professional Experience

State of Louisiana, December 1997 October 2006

Administrative Assistant/Office Manage/Secretary I & II/Clerk

Assist in the preparation of materials needed by the Executive Director or other staff for conferences,
appointments, and meetings.
Maintained a calendar of appointments and events and scheduled appointments and meetings as
required.
Independently prepares correspondence for signature of supervisor and staff regarding administrative
matters, general office policies, commission matters and programs based on knowledge of views and
verbal instructions.
Complied reports, and other documents requiring typing and/or data input using persona computer
Reviewed and prioritized all mail, screened calls, greeted visitors, and answered questions regarding
office policies, procedures and services.
Provided assistance in processing travel reports and payroll.
Prepared receiving reports and other forms or correspondence as for payment of routing Commission
invoices and AmeriCorps program invoices and reimbursements.
Liaison between the Commission and the Office of Management and Finance in tracking invoices.
Organized, maintained and updated files and records.
Processed all Louisiana Serve Commission contracts and grant agreements; typed contracts, got
signatures, reviewed for completeness, and tracked process until it was completed.
Performed other administrative duties as needed or assigned.

Skills
HR Acclaim
Kelmar
HRS Payroll System
LexisNexis
UPS
FedEX
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft Access
Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Outlook
Abode
SAP System
MicroEdge
Quickbooks
Corel
EzLabor

References Available Upon Request