Sharon D Lewis, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Boyds, MD 20841

240-252-9175(c)

slewis0625@hotmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-lewis-ms-sphr-shrm-scp-8309747

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:

  · 25 years of diverse business experience

and a deep knowledge of HR theory and

compliance

  · Hands-on Generalist Leader and Mentor

  · Government Contracting and

Technology sectors

  · Acquisition of cleared personnel

including IC

CORE SKILLS:

  · Employee Relations and Development

  · Compensation and Benefits

  · HR Compliance

  · Performance Management

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Human Resources Director

Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc.

North Bethesda, Maryland

January 2008 – Present

  · Workforce Planning and Talent

Acquisition

  · HRIS Implementation

  · Government Contract Bid, and Program

Management Process

  · Team-Driven Process Improvement

  · Balancing advocacy for company and

employees

  · Strong collaborator at all levels of

management

  · Manage all aspects of human resources including planning, organizational development,

compensation and benefits, HRIS, policies and procedures and employee relations, training

and compliance. Mentored department of two as well as staffing specialist and external

recruiting resources

  · Executed company-wide evaluation of job descriptions and employment classifications to

ensure compliance with criteria imposed by the Department of Labor and continuity within

the organization

  · Implemented a performance management system and a consistently aligned pay for

performance program and reduced review completion from less than 40% to 85%

  · Developed company’s first standardized applicant tracking system (ATS) to mitigate legal risk

in accordance to EEO and Affirmative Action regulations. Implemented recruiting and

workforce planning strategies for hard to fill cleared positions across multiple functional

areas. Successfully collaborated on and concluded OFCCP audit

  · Developed code of ethics policies, emergency preparedness and other compliance

documents

  · Provide leadership support to the CEO, and consultative support to senior-level executives to

create and optimize the potential as a high performing team. Revised performance

management tools and process for improved engagement and productivity. Provide support

to mid-level off site managers on day to day HR and program issues

  · Provide proposal development support in areas of salary survey, benchmarking, SCA

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implications and staffing and security write ups on proposal efforts

  · Adjusted and replaced benefit brokers and health insurance options to maximize the offering

to include multi-state and internationally compliant offerings, while containing costs.

Partnered with insurance carrier to roll out corporate wellness initiatives

  · Ensure compliance with human resources regulations (FLSA, SCA FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA,

HIPAA and OFCCP). Support a multinational and multi-state workforce requiring knowledge of,

and compliance with immigration, multistate and Canadian laws

  · Participate in security management (personnel and facility). Initially served as the primary

Facility Security Officer (FSO), now serves as the Alternate FSO

Executive Vice President

Director, Human, Resources

Manager Administration and Personnel

Office Manager

Datanamics, Inc. Gaithersburg, MD

March 1989 - December 2007

Directed the development and implementation of all company-wide Human Resources policies and

programs covering employment, orientation, training and development, employee relations,

compensation, benefits, recruitment and placement, and risk management. Managed and HR

Department of two and oversight of 65 personnel. Reported to the CEO. Promoted from Office

Manager to Manager, Administration and Personnel in three months, to Director in one year, and

again to Vice President three years after hire.

  · Conducted initial job analysis, compensation structure and organizational restructuring.

  · Implemented cost containment within benefit programs; realized a 30% cost savings based

on actual utilization, while keeping the richness of the programs in place

  · Developed full-cycle recruitment and placement strategies of exempt and non-exempt level

candidates, to include posting vacancy announcements and coordinating outreach efforts

aimed to attract and retain top talent

  · Developed ongoing skills assessment procedures and training programs, resulting in

minimizing down time and training requirement, and adherence to customer-agreed cost and

schedules

  · Responsible for Program Management of Federal Government contracts, leading a team of

professionals to deliver quality software development services that were compliant with client

and corporate strategy. Achieved ten-year retention of program. Interacted with various

stakeholders—government clientele, prime contractors, DCAA, SBA and procurement and

disbursement offices

  · Launched company-wide Capability Maturity Model (CMM) certification program. Served as

Corporate Sponsor and Chair of the Process Review Board (SEPG. Implemented the Senior

Management review process for all corporate programs to ensure management commitment

and acceptance of program delivery

  · Provided support for business development activities including proposal writing and

development, and presentations that resulted in the award of several federal contracts and

subcontract opportunities with large prime. Well-versed in the entire procurement process-from

RFP response through award

  · Initially provided overall administration and logistics support for several NIH grants

management contracts and provided overall membership and administrative management for

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non-profit affiliate, International Association of Knowledge Engineers, IAKE.

PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY

NOTE: Unemployed 1986 to 1989 – Immigrated to US- Attended Culinary School during that period.

Credit Control Officer

General Traders Ltd.

Bridgetown, Barbados

Quality Control Officer

Barbados Mutual Life Assurance Society

Bridgetown, Barbados

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Masters of Science in Human Resource

Management 2000

B.S., HR Management and Labor Relations, Minor

in Management Studies 1997

American University, Washington, DC

University of Maryland, University College

College Park, MD

Senior Profession in Human Resources – SPHR since 2000

Society for Human Resources Senior Certified Professional - SHRM-SCP 2015

Training:

FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities

Essentials in Industrial Security Management (Defense Security Service) 2008

Protecting Secret and Confidential Documents (Defense Security Service) 2008

Introduction to the Capability Maturity Model – Integrated CMMI (2006)

SKILLS: MS OFFICE, MS Project, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, ReviewSnap, JPAS, SAS

AFFILIATION: SHRM National and Local MCSHRM., HRA-NCA, Member of the Advisory Board, I-Trek

(non-profit for STEM outreach for undergraduates)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret (SCI eligible)

1982 - 1986

1980-1982

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