Yani Hernandez-Velez, MBA-HRM

6712 Rosemary Dr.Tampa, FL 33625 (813) 326-6961 yhd7e97c@westpost.net

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Objective
To find an opportunity to advance my skills in a Project Management/Generalist c
apacity. Utilizing all of my years of experience in Human Resources and educatio
n for the advancement of my organization, as well as my professional development
.
Professional Experience
Humana Health Plans
March 2007 Current
Corporate Recruiter
Tampa, FL
As a Human Resources recruiter my responsibilities are to source and hire top ta
lent for 2 major sister companies in the area with about 1200 associates in tota
l. Securing associates who will help deliver on Humanas strategy and improve bu
siness outcomes. Build Management knowledge with Training and Development of est
ablished policies and procedures. Establishing relationships with HR consultants
, jointly consulting with business area leaders to identify their needs and desi
gn appropriate human capital solutions. Enabling the development of leaders thro
ugh coaching and guidance.
Analyze and manage specific projects in the local market to effectively and acc
urately advise business leaders about staffing projections, challenges, and solu
tions.
Promote department process and initiatives focused in workforce management and
planning initiatives within the business-at-large
Develop and implement recruiting strategies and tactics that are consistent wit
h broader organizational objectives
Training and Development of leaders on policies and procedures, provider guidan
ce, and manage the implementation of these processes.
Manage special projects and consult with manager and HR partners on strategic d
irection and hiring goals at enterprise level.
Develop and execute comprehensive and innovative recruitment strategies to addr
ess talent acquisition goals.
Drive the full life-cycle recruitment process for multiple business units in di
verse geographic locations.
Skilled at supporting large volume hiring programs as well as difficult to fill
positions.
Work with internet tools, social networking sites, applicant tracking system (A
TS), passive candidate searches and networking to achieve stable candidate pipel
ine.
Expert in maintaining high level of communication with both hiring managers and
candidates.
Trained and experienced in conducting behavioral based interviews using compete
ncy methodology. Travel to various locations for recruiting, interviews, career
fairs, and open houses.
Using my Spanish fluency to support Management in a variety of needs from train
ing, to interviewing and finding the most qualified candidates for the roles, an
d building relationships.
Recruiting candidates for all levels from Entry level to leadership roles. Fina
nce, Marketing, Sales, Physicians, Nurses, Administrative staff , Healthcare Man
agement etc.
Assisting in Management trainings, New Hire Orientation, CASPER Assessments ass
istance.
Salary Planning, Calibration of skills/Individual Development Plans, leadership
training and developments.
Wellcare Health Inc Fl.
January 16, 2006- March 2007
HR Recruiting / Staffing Administrator - Permanent
March 28, 2005 January 16, 2006
Snelling Personnel- Contract with Wellcare

Manage the full life cycle recruitment process for a variety of cross functiona
l groups exempt and non exempt- sales-administrative
Statewide recruitment & Employee relations for 13 regional offices in Florida,
Louisiana and Georgia
Full background and Drug Screening administrator
Serve as a liaison between corporate office and regional offices on employee re
lations issues on investigative level
Work closely with department heads to resolve employee issues as well as recrui
ting needs
Provide ongoing support to 420 associates at all levels
Provide assistance in HIB issues
New hires orientation and processing HRIS systems
Use of bilingual skills on an everyday basis to support regional offices and re
cruitment
Provide assistance in multiple employee relations issues from payroll, benefits
, compensation etc.
Sourcing, screening and interview through various channels
Continuous open communication channels with all levels of management to maintai
n relations as well as manage the recruitment needs.
Management of special projects like; Employee surveys, employee recognition pro
grams, bonuses, personal time off management, annual review of records and audit
s.
Managed regional offices for new hires and orientation

May 2003 - March 2005 - Military relocation to San Antonio then moved to Tampa f
or Husbands retirement purposes on 2008
Bilbao Vizcaya Bank, San Juan, PR
January 2002 May 2003
Administrative II
Oversaw the process of repossession and resale of autos, Multinational financia
l service institution of 84,000 employees, 35 million of clients and more than 1
million of stock members in 32 cities.
Responsible for the management and review of all company repossessed cases and
assessment of cases for resale in auction, including insurance verification, cou
rt adjustments and other processes.
Monitored accounts payable and receivable as wells as reconciliations of accoun
ts at end of month and annually.
Highly organized environment, while at the same time multi-tasked assignments w
ith extensive experience in meeting stringent deadlines.
Collaborated in all auction processes, collection of payment, document identifi
cation and assignment, authorization signatures.
Inventory control and monthly report maintenance and accountability.
Insurance verification and inquiries.
Acted as a liaison between VP and clients to resolve problems and acquire neces
sary documentation per sale contract.
Managed all payable accounts for services rendered from company service provide
rs..
Aug 01 Military relocation to San Juan, PR
Medical College of Georgia
January 2001-August 2001
Patient Access Services Financial Counselor

Patient Registration in Emergency Room

Insurance verification and utilization of ICD 9 codes for billing purposes
Service to a major trauma center in 100 mile radius with high volume entry
Served as a liaison between patient and hospital for ongoing issues.
Provide support to various units with bilingual skills
Served as a financial counselor for billing purposes and client issues

Nov 1997- Nov 2000 Military station Full time student

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Upper Iowa Univers
ity, Fayette, IA. Cum Laude Graduate 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
, 2000
USF, Tampa Florida
August 2009 current
Continue Education courses
LANGUAGES
Bilingual (Spanish) Fluent
Portuguese - understand
Software knowledge
Taleo\
Extensive knowledge of Excel, and Word
Recruitmax ( Vurv )
I Procurement
I Expense
Aries
Microsoft Office
Sametime Conference
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Discipline Selection Certified 2007
Business Writing 2008
Human Resources and The Law 2008
Disk training 2008
Sign Language 2006
PROFESIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Tampa Human Resources local chapter
Society for Organizational Development
References available upon request