Sonya Rustin

(301) 257-6493
sonya.erustin@gmail.com

Summary:
Human Resources Generalist with substantial experience hiring and recruiting new
employees, conducting new employee orientations, criminal background checks, an
d implemented online databases to improve organizations new employee hiring proc
ess.

Trainer and Facilitator

- conducting training sessions based on needs assessments
- analyzed and developed to create an understanding between the client
and their employees creating an improved work environment.

Educational Specialist
- working with children of all ages in childcare centers, nursery schoo
ls, preschools, public schools, private households, family childcare homes, and
before- and afterschool programs.

EDUCATION:
Bowie State University, Bowie, MD
M.A., Human Resource Development, May 2008 GPA: 4.0
B.S., Psychology, December 2005 GPA: 3.0

COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS:

HR Oracle, SPSS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
, ADP

RELEVANT TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:

Rustin Consulting, Bowie MD: Consultant/Trainer April 2008-present
Provide needs assessments for organizations
Evaluate assessments and make recommendations
Conduct training based on the organizations needs assessments

The Community College of Baltimore County: Marketing Consultant - March 2008

Created a HR Management Certificate Program brochure for Business Dept.
Implemented a Resume Workshop Training for current Business Program students

United Planning Organization, Washington DC: Trainer- April 2007

Assessed the needs of the organization and created customized training modules
Facilitated a 3 day 8-hour training sessions with different levels of employees
Presented Power Point presentations accompanied by customized packets and activi
ties

Bureau of National Affairs, Washington DC: Consultant- December 2006

Conducted a needs assessment for the Information Technology Department
Created a training module on Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404
Briefed employees on process and practices of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404

RELEVANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

Board Of Education, Prince Georgeâ⠬⠢s County Public Schools, Upper Marlboro, MD
Human Resource Specialist June 2006-October 2006
Responsible for staffing all schools in Prince Georges County with one on one ai
des
Conducted one on one orientations, terminations, interviews and customer service
Reviewed employment applications and interviewed applicants determining qualific
ations
Developed a pool of qualified applicants
Screened qualified applicants for minimum qualification requirements
Recommended candidates for interviews with principals
Ensured that vacant positions were staffed with qualified candidates on a timely
basis
Maintained day-to-day contact with principals
administrators, coordinators and supervisors goals and
Accomplished 95% of the necessary staffing and other related services
Investigated employment and personnel problems and made recommendations for reso
lutions
Counseled employees and applicants on
matters such as promotions, reassignments, salary changes
Prepared vacancy referrals
Coordinated assessment process, credentials reviews, screenings and interview pa
nels
Monitored Investigations of criminal history reports

Board of Education, Upper Marlboro, MD

Human Resource Clerk, Substitute Teachers Office December 2004-June 2006
Reviewed Substitute Teacher applications
Filed documents and prepared monthly databases for principals
Processed the sub teacher applications
Typed substitute teacher cards for each orientation session
Participated in new employee orientation or facilitated
Assisted in processing individuals at end of session to give them sub cards
Completed folders and entered into sub teachers Oracle database
Organized mail and returned incomplete applications

Catherine T. Reed Elementary, Lanham, MD

Coordinator, Before and After School Program August 2003 - June 2004
Supervised 3 staff, 30 children
Prepared weekly tuition reports and administrative tasks
Developed skills in managing, hiring and terminating staff

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Education Consultant, Fitness 4 Less:August 2009- present
Para, Templeton Elementary School, Riverdale, MD, October 2006 - February 2008
GAA, Phyllis E.Williams Elementary School, Largo, MD August 2002 - June 2003
Assistant Director: South Bowie Community Center, Bowie, MD March 2001 - July 20
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Kids World/Front Desk Attendant: Worlds Gym, Landover, MD, June 1999-March 2001