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Yvonne Findley
8844 Spring Grove N 251-447-1829 (C)
Mobile, AL 36695 Yfindley68@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Excel in positions that reflect change management, innovative thinking and encompasses the dynamics
of world innovation.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Products, SuccessFactors (SAP product), iSuccess, Taleo, VURV, People Soft (query
certified), and CICS.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Gallup, Inc., Baltimore, MD
Certified Strengths Performance Coach
University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
Master's in Education (M. Ed), emphasis in Counseling (Career Development)
California State University, Long Beach, CA
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
EXPERIENCE
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 01/15-present
Part-time Teacher
 Design and teach Professional Development courses for Ingalls Employees and Community College
students.
o Introduction into Project Management (9 hour course)
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Pascagoula, MS 07/08 to present
HRIS Analyst III 07/15-present
 Project Manager for conversion from DOS based platform to SAP SuccessFactors Cloud Based
system. Technical point of contact for the Onboarding, Succession, Career Development, Goal
Management, Performance Management and Talent Profile modules.
 Develop user procedures, guidelines and documentation and train clients on new
processes/functionality.
 Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or
major variations from established policy that must be approved by appropriate leadership prior to
implementation.
 Serve as a key liaison with third parties and other stakeholders (e.g. payroll).
 Review, test and implement HRMS system upgrades or patches and collaborate with functional and
technical staff to coordinate application of upgrade or fix.
 Write, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assist
in development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs.
 Uphold data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data.
 Maintain awareness of current trends in HRMS with a focus on product and service development,
delivery and support, and applying key technologies. Examine trends in information systems training,
materials and techniques.
Talent Management Lead/Organizational Effectiveness Professional III 01/11-07/16
 Partner with Upper Management on selection for succession planning, high potential employees and
near future leaders development.
 Review, update and vet company Policy and Procedures.
 Expand in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs of our current employees
which will prepare them for more responsible positions and increase effectiveness in present
assignments.

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 Co-Chair the Executive and Manager Mentee programs.
 Catalyst for Employee Engagement (Gallup Surveys) ensuring plans are SMART and sustained
throughout the year by carrying out individual and group discussions.
 Lead trainer on Strengths Based Leadership for personal and organizational enhancement.
 Conduct Anti-harassment refresher courses for 600+ represented employees.
 Develop tests and visual aids, conduct info classes, and cultivate criteria for evaluating effectiveness
on training activities.
 Oversee the selection process for state wide Leadership Development programs such as Leadership
Mississippi, Leadership Louisiana, Leadership Jackson County, Gulf Coast Business Master’s
Program and Gulf Coast Leadership.
 Research and make recommendations for utilizing outside resources.
 Test system for inconsistencies.
 Develop web-based training modules.
 Run reports and create statistics for Vice Presidents, Directors, HR and Operations.
Talent Acquisition III/Apprenticeship Recruitment Lead 07/08 to 01/11
 Planned, scheduled and attended local middle schools, high schools, junior and community colleges
and trade schools Career Days.
 Trained and developed new recruiters to effectively promote Ingalls at career functions for both locally
and out of area events.
 Sector lead for Corporate Careers Website redesign and Corporate Branding Initiative on a team of
fifteen.
 Pre-screened, interviewed and extended offers.
 Insured that expenses for travel, branding, collateral and events are tracked and within designated
budget.
 Developed, track and report staffing metrics monthly.
 Led a team of seven from multiple departments to update, improve and implement the New Hire
Orientation.
 Conducted New Hire Orientation.
 Worked with Unions to successfully source candidates for open positions.
Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems, El Segundo, CA 06/04 to 07/08
University Relations and Recruitment Supervisor (Lead Recruiter)
 Provided leadership and training for a staff of three.
 Developed, compiled and analyzed metrics associated with AAP reporting and Sector wide initiatives
related to the Diversity and Inclusion strategic plan.
 Organized the University Relations program and centralize recruiting process for the Integrated
Systems Sector by conducting training programs related to On Campus Branding, candidate
assessment, and interviewing techniques.
 Actively recruited students for full time and internship opportunities by attending nation-wide campus
recruitment fairs and participating in national diversity conferences (SWE, SHPE, HENAAC, NSBE,
BEYA).
 Assisted in the development, implementation and hosting of a multi-company Diversity Leadership
Conference geared towards developing leadership skills among the Minority Engineering Programs.
 Directed and synchronized recruiting activities for the University Recruitment Center.
 Managed the student internship program for 100+ interns in the Southern California area.
 Pre-screened candidates for open positions, scheduled interviews, provided input to hiring managers
and extended/negotiated offers for potential employees.
 Averaged 83% acceptance for full time positions, 92% acceptance for internship offers.
 Taught business etiquette, conflict resolution, goal setting, and negotiation locally and at national
conferences.
 Provided guidance to upper management on staffing policies in keeping with the company’s
affirmative action goals.

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Strengths Based Leadership,Moss PointSchool District Present
Strengths Based Leadership,Ingalls Shipbuilding Present
What Would DilbertDo? 5 Reasons to have a Mid-Year Discussion July 2015
Prepping for Employment,Hispanic Outreach & Leadership Alliance May 2015
Business Etiquette and Dinning,Universityof Southern Mississippi Oct. 2010
Resume Writing 101,STEM Organization, University of Mississippi Sept. 2009
Apprenticeships-Is ItRightfor You, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding May 2009
When Did Flip Flops Become a Part of Corporate Attire, Society of Women Engineers March 2008
Climbing the Corporate Ladder/Mentors and Mentees,Society of Hispanic Engineers Feb. 2008
What Do Students Need to Know to Gain Employment,MPACE Regional Conference Dec. 2007
Time Management/A More Productive You, Society of Hispanic Engineers Regional Apr. 2007
Career Coaching/Mentoring Speaker Panel,Black Engineer of the Year National Conference Feb. 2007
Interviewing- More Than What You Say, Society of Hispanic Engineers,Cal PolySLO Oct. 2006
Business Etiquette and Other Key Workplace Habits,Universityof San Diego GuestProfessor May 2006
OTHER
ISEA (Ingalls Shipbuilding EqualityAlliance) Founding Member Aug. 2015-
Professional DevelopmentChair present
WISE (Women In Shipbuilding Enterprises) Feb 2013-
Vice President(Feb.2015-present) present
Communications Chair (Feb.2013-Feb.2015)
Bell Ringer for Succession Development July 2015
Bell Ringer for SAP lead tester Oct. 2015
Bell Ringer for Organizational Leadership Aug. 2015
Bell Ringer for Talent Management(3x Winner in one month) March 2015
TAP Award recipient Dec. 2014
TAP Award recipient Nov. 2013
TAP Award recipient Oct. 2011
HR Star of the Month Aug. 2011
Professional DevelopmentOrganization 2011-Present
Gulfport Technical School,Industry Advisory Board Member 2008-2011
National Association ofColleges and Employers- active member 2004-Present
Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers-committee member 2004-2008
Rising Star Award (2007)
Most Valuable Member (2006)
California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo,Women in Engineers -active Board Member 2005-2008
California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo,Minority Engineers Program,Co-Chair 2005-2008