MARIA S.

TURNER

251.401.8328
mt10d4dc4@westpost.net
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Fostering Positive Work Environments
HR GENERALIST/REPRESENTATIVE | HR ASSISTANT | HR COORDINATOR
Highly ethical, people-oriented professional with advanced
education, hands-on experience, and a passion and
commitment to Human Resources administration and
management. Particularly effective working with individuals
from all levels (executives to new hires), and across age,
sex, religion, and socioeconomic background. Active member
of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Driven to provide outstanding employee support services
using these strengths:
HR Policies & Procedures
Staff Training
Communication
Applicant Screening
Interpersonal Skills
Interviewing
Payroll
Relationship Building
New Hire Orientation
New Hire Process
Data Entry
Application Feedback
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
File Maintenance
A/R & A/P
Drug & Alcohol Policy
Benefit/Payroll Coordination
Multi-tasking
Reporting
Workers Compensation
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EDUCATION | CERTIFICATION
M.S. in Human Resource Management
TROY UNIVERSITY, Troy, AL
Dec 2010
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification
Anticipated Jan 2011
B.S. in Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA, Pensacola, FL
Dec 2007
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ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
> Selected by Mobile Press-Register from 100+ business
students as an HR Intern, gaining focused training and
experience in recruitment/staffing, benefits,
compensation, employee relations, and retirement planning.
> Successfully trained employees on new Self Service
system that allowed them to view past paychecks, tax
deductions, 401k, and health insurance.
> Effectively managed Application Day once a week, with
services including greeting potential employees, helping
them complete applications, responding to inquiries about
open positions, and screening applications.
> Chosen as Student Ambassador for the University of West
Florida due to outgoing, affable, and confident demeanor,
as well as excellent public speaking skills.
> Key player on campus committees such as recruitment,
promotions, community relations, alumni relations, and
ambassador social events.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, Mobile, AL
A/P & Payroll Clerk, 2010 Present
Contracted through Manpower Staffing to perform A/P
functions including invoice data entry, processing $75,000
in checks to vendors weekly, maintaining vendor relations,
and managing accounting data using Excel and company
software. Ensured accuracy and timeliness of payroll by
reconciling and paying bills to vendors, reviewing and
getting manager approval for employee time sheets, data
entry, and advising employees on insurance, payroll, and
leave.

MOBILE PRESS-REGISTER, Mobile, AL

HR Intern, 2008 2009
Worked closely with and aided HR Assistant Director with
human resource functions for the local newspaper.
Participated in interview and hiring processes by
scheduling and taking part in interviews, checking
references, coordinating pre-employment drug screening
and physicals, and following up on results. Assisted
HR Representatives with orientation by checking that
new hire paperwork was correct, and entering these into
PeopleSoft/Oracle HRIS system. Teamed with Blue Cross
and Blue Shield representatives to inquire about employee
insurance coverage.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA BUSINESS COLLEGE, Pensacola, FL

Administrative Assistant, 2006 2007
 Facilitated daily operations by offering reliable clerical
and administrative work. Responsible for delivering mail,
managing inventory and supplies, answering multi-line
phone, scheduling and confirming appointments for students
seeking academic advice, greeting visitors, and maintaining
Advisors appointment calendars.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA FOUNDATION, Pensacola, FL

Accountant Intern, Jan 2006 Aug 2006
Provided administrative support in Accounting for a not for
profit corporation that manages and administers gifts and
bequests of property and funds. Services including A/R and
A/P, tracking endowments by making journal entries into
general ledgers, preparing bank deposit slips, verifying
and balancing receipts, assisting with check request
process, drafting invoices, monitoring past due accounts,
and developing quarterly reports for the Board of
Directors.

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COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
PeopleSoft/Oracle
Windows XP
PowerPoint
Attendance Enterprise
Excel
Windows XP Pro
MS Word
Outlook Express
Mangrove Payroll Software
Access