1. JESSICA GARDNER
PO Box 18; 741 MacGyver Way ♦ Jones Mills, PA 15646 ♦ 412–508–1869 ♦
Jgardner524@gmail.com
SUMMARY
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Results–driven leader with valuable blend of HR, administrative skills and business development in
corporate and non–profit industries. Proven record of building strong and sustainable business
relationships and quickly gaining trust and confidence of superiors and staff. Exemplary communicator
with experience presenting in classroom, seminar, and small group environments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Compensation Administration ♦ New Hire Orientation ♦ Benefits Administration ♦ Employee Relations
Training / Curriculum Development ♦ Recruitment ♦ Salary Negotiations ♦ Workers Compensation
Efficiency & Productivity Improvement ♦ Motivational Team Leader ♦ Administrative Support
Payroll Preparation ♦ Workforce Safety ♦ OSHA ♦ Background & Drug Screening
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TARGET DRILLING, INC., Smithton PA; 2005 – Present
Contract directional drilling company providing surface and mine drilling services.
Human Resources Manager
Accountable for full scope of HR functions, business growth, administrative activities, and ensuring adherence
to government standards, including DOL regulations.
• Optimized job boards / Internet search and career fairs resulting in acquiring qualified staff with up to
95% retention rate.
• Conducted interviews, negotiated salaries and raises, administered healthcare benefits, processed
workers compensation claims, and prepared payroll for processing.
• Performed background investigations and coordinated drug screens, including random drug testing to
ensure maximum levels of job safety.
• Composed content for company manual and collaborated with managers in development of employee /
technical training curriculum.
• Delivered personnel training in classroom environments, and presented company policies, procedures, and
change initiatives across the organization.
• Manage day–to–day administrative activities comprised of travel arrangements, correspondence, and
problem solving.
• Managed overall personnel development and effective organization
CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS, Sullivan's Island, SC; 2003 – 2005
Non–profit organization.
Director, Middle School
Responsibilities included, program development, volunteer recruitment, and establishing weekend events.
• Conceived and managed student leadership program and mentored youths between the ages of 11
and 18 years old.
• Devised student confidence and morale–building activities, and facilitated summer Intern program.
• Chosen to speak at the Youth Tract Conference and event programs.
• Grew weekly attendance through networking, relationship building, and program development.
EDUCATION
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY, South Orange, NJ
Masters Degree, Strategic Communications & Leadership
(Thesis Focus: Leadership Development: Creating Effective Leaders)
GENEVA COLLEGE, Beaver Falls, PA
Bachelor of Arts Degree