REBECA BENITEZ

121-21 199th Street Home (718) 341-1678/Cell (646) 229-2226

Springfield Gardens, New York 11413 e-mail address: rb6437ac@westpost.net
Highly motivated human resources professional with expertise in the areas of sta
ff supervision, recruiting, training delivery, design and planning and a strong
interest in organizational development is seeking a position in a progressive or
ganization that affords the opportunity for upward mobility and career advanceme
nt.
EDUCATION
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, New York, New York May 2006
M.S., Human Resource Management
APEC UNIVERSITY, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bachelor's Degree in Translation
SKILLS
Software Applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Outlook, interme
diate level of Access
HR Databases: Learning Management Systems, CPE Tracker, ADP, HR Perspective, HR
IS, exposure to PeopleSoft
Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal command of Spanish
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
* Demonstrated team player
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
* Strong presentation skills
* Ability to interface with individuals at all levels
* Strong writing skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks
* Strong commitment to life-long learning
and establishing mentoring relationships
* Excellent follow up skills
* Strong relationship-building ability
WORK EXPERIENCE
SAFE SPACE NYC, INC.
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR December 2008-Present
*Manage the daily operation of the Out of School Time program (OST) at P.S. 215Q
, including monitoring of budget of about $300K
*Select, coach and supervise a staff of 13-26 individuals during regular school
schedule and summer program
*Spearhead program design including the planning of year-round activities for p
rogram participants and parents population
*Ensure program is in full compliance with requirements of the NYS Department of
Health, NYS Department of Education and program funding affiliates
*Maintain solid relationships with community organizations in assigned geographi
c area
TRAINING AND PLACEMENT SPECIALIST January 2008- December 2008
Grant Associates, Inc., Jamaica, New York
*Classroom training, course design, evaluation and follow up on transfer of lear
ning that translates into better positions and promotions
*Interviewed and assessed job seeker candidates to determine career direction
*Coordinated interviews, follow-ups with employers to obtain feedback
*Maintain and establish strong business relationships with companies to assist t
hem in their recruiting efforts by providing qualified candidates
*Worked hands-on with job seeker candidates to provide them with career counseli
ng and other supportive services
RECRUITER, VINTAGE PERSONNEL, INC., FOREST HILLS, NEW YORK September 2006- Decem
ber 2007
*Sourced and recruited potential candidates and interviewed them and verified ba
ckground
*Created postings for vacancies and posted on job boards
Negotiated salary with potential employers and candidates
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS THROUGH TUTTLE AGENCY AND SPHERION, New York, NY - Augus
t 2005- April 2006
LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST, Volunteers of America, New York, New York,
August 2004- July 2005
*Administered the training function of approximately 1400 employees with a stron
g focus on course delivery and design, needs assessment, data management and rep
orting
*Developed, wrote and coordinated manuals, including course content, visual pres
entations,
job aides, and tests to meet learning needs of specific populations
*Conducted group workshops on employee development competencies: career path man
agement and effective recruiting as well as new-hire orientation sessions
*Ensured data integrity by monitoring submission of all supporting documents reg
arding training activities and submitted reports to Executive Management on the
annual training activity of all employees in the organization
*Managed and monitored Tuition Assistance Program process
*Implemented processes on records and reporting management, which resulted in a
more efficient way of tracking information to ensure reliable data
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE, Fidelis Care New York, Rego Park, New York, February
2003- May 2004
*Reported directly to the HR Director and provided administrative support to the
entire HR team which consisted of 7 staff members
*Assisted HR Generalist with the administration of all benefits related processe
s (medical, dental, life, disability, 403B and COBRA enrollment, changes and ter
minations) and Recruiter with the pre-screening of candidates, interview process
and background and reference verification
*Responsible for managing COBRA activity of the entire company
*Actively assisted in the onboarding process of new employees, including conduct
ing new hire orientation sessions and answering benefits-related inquiries
ARTHUR ANDERSEN, LLP, New York, New York August 1999- May 2002
TRAINING COORDINATOR
*Reviewed third party training for value and Continuing Professional Education c
redits, analyzed and tracked personnel American Institute of Certified Public Ac
countants (AICPA) and New York State Continuing Professional Education (NYSCPE)
compliance to ensure 100% compliance
*Ensured data integrity by monitoring submission of all supporting documents reg
arding training activities
*Created and closed new classes in the learning management system, monitored cla
ss registration and completion status and ensured evaluations were sent on a tim
ely basis
*Responsible for corresponding with participants on confirmations, calculations,
pre-work materials and
all other training issues
STAFFING COORDINATOR
*Managed short-term staffing function for a unit of the Audit segment at Arthur
Andersen by managing staff scheduling to ensure that all human resources were be
ing utilized appropriately whenever a staffing need arose
*Etablished relationships with the audit line staff to determine skill level and
fulfill requests more efficiently
*Assisted HR managers in the performance management process by ensuring that all
information pertaining to performance reviews, promotions, terminations was sub
mitted and processed within the firm's deadline
*Issued management reports for personnel chargeability purposes and for training
purposes (bi-weekly and quarterly)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT- Provided administrative support to 2 Partners and 5 Manager
s in Structured Finance Group