Sharon K. Watts
2605 Callery Place
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 881-9200 Cell
(502) 560-0176 Message
SharonLewis_W@Live.com
Objective
To obtain a position in which I will fully utilize my business knowledge in the Louisville, KY
area.
Office Manager Human Resource Manager
Proactive, results oriented professional. Delivering high performance under stress, with strong
ability to focus. Cross-functional communications and interpersonal skills. Easily interfaces
with high-profile business clients, manufactures, consultants, staff, vendors, governmental
agencies, and others. Versatile and loyal professional able to see the “big picture” while staying
on top of the details.
Qualifications
¨ Computer Proficiency Skills: Peachtree, MS Access, CAD R14-2000, Timberline,
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project 2000, Visio, and Word, JD Edwards,
Peachtree, SAP, Quick Books, along with Primavera, Pay Core, ADP, Sage and
Kronos HR software
¨ Administrative
Support
¨ AIA Billing
¨ Accounts Payable /
Receivable
¨ Bid Letting
¨ Bid Preparation
¨ Blue Print
Interpretation
¨ Change Orders
¨ Contract
Administration
¨ Contractual Language
¨ Cost Analysis
¨ Daily Logs
¨ DOT Compliance
¨ Human Resources
Management
¨ HR Department
Start-up
¨ Employment Law
¨ Employee Relations
¨ FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC
¨ Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR)
¨ Mediation & Advocacy
¨ HRIS Technologies
¨ HR Policies &
Procedures
¨ HR Program Project
Management
¨ Invoicing
¨ Job Costing
¨ Maintenance of
Specification/Drawing
s
¨ New Hire Orientation
¨ OSHA Reporting
¨ Permits
¨ Payroll & Taxes (Union
& Non-union)
¨ Union Benefits
I have demonstrated experience in developing individuals and teams while maintaining customer focus; Effective
interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; Proven problem solving skills that have resulted in
identifying and diagnosing employee performance gaps and recommending solutions; Solid analytical and
project management skills along with my demonstrated effectiveness at working across all levels within an
organization; Well-developed negotiation skills.
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¨ Organizational
Development
¨ Performance
Management
¨ Project/Progress
Reports
¨ Procurement
¨ Purchase Orders
¨ RFI’s
¨ Scheduling
¨ Staff Recruitment &
Retention
¨ State and Federal
Regulations
¨ Training and
Development
¨ Submittals
¨ Union Relations
Related Professional Experience
Human Resource Manager, Universal Linen Services, LLC.
Recruited to manage and improve employee relations. Currently working with the owner to complete new
Employee Handbook to merge three companies into one while ensuring the current entities structures and
integrity are maintained, while providing support to employees, ensuring mandatory regulations are met and
completing a payroll for over 225.
Management / Leadership: Fostered a teamwork/open door policy conducive to positive dialogue across the
organization
Organization of Assignments: Reassigned workload and motivated employees while striving to help owners
evaluate best avenues to realign business opportunities.
Non-Union Payroll: Payroll began with 175 people on the payroll, current payroll 225 hourly another 32
salary.
Payroll: Time clock reports to managers and supervisor twice a week to assist in keeping overtime under
control. Compiled weekly reports to owners filed all state and federal payroll taxes, prepared workman’s
compensation quarterly reports, along with general payroll input and maintaining the payroll system.
Benefits: Currently administrating all benefits within the company.
Employee Manual: Rewriting the employee handbook issues including disciplinary procedures, codes of
conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
Job Descriptions: Revised job descriptions across all levels and 10+ categories. “Shadowed” and interviewed
employees to construct an accurate picture of duties and skill required for each position.
Employee Relations: Devised creative and cost-effective morale-boosting programs (including special events
and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
State Compliance: Maintained correspondence and state licenses with state agencies in regards to regulatory
compliance with state and local laws.
DOT Compliance: Maintained DOT records. Driver hiring DOT checks and record compliance.
Human Resources / Safety: Initial employee sign up and safety orientation. Maintain OSHA 300 and
reporting to OSHA. Facility first responder in the event of an accident.
Current Position
Louisville, KY ~ July 2012 ~ Current
Office Administrative Manager / Human Resource Manager, Glass Block America
Companies
Recruited to assist in Administrative Office Management, and improve employee relations. Worked with
senior management to create and write HR policies & procedures manual, recruit employees and develop
training and incentive programs. Manage leave-of- absence programs and personnel records, administer
benefits enrollment and programs, and to handle Hr workplace issues.
Management / Leadership: Fostered a teamwork/open door policy conducive to positive dialogue across the
organization
Organization of Assignments: Reassigned workload and motivated employees while striving to help owners
evaluate best avenues to realign business opportunities.
Union Payroll: 20 persons on payroll. Compiled monthly reports to the unions in eight states.
Non-Union Payroll: Payroll began with 125 people on the payroll when I left their employment there were 19.
Payroll: Compiled weekly reports to owners filed all state and federal payroll taxes, prepared workman’s
compensation quarterly reports, along with general payroll input and maintaining the payroll system.
Benefits: Reduced benefit cost by 18% annually through meticulous record keeping and ensuring that the
company did not pay for benefits for ineligible employees.
Employee Manual: Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, codes of
conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
Job Descriptions: Revised job descriptions across all levels and 20+ categories. “Shadowed” and interviewed
employees to construct an accurate picture of duties and skill required for each position.
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Employee Relations: Devised creative and cost-effective moral-boosting programs (including special events
and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
State Compliance: Maintained correspondence and state licenses with state agencies in regards to regulatory
compliance with state and local laws.
Commercial Projects: Reviewed commercial projects with contract terms, completed RFI’s and Change
Orders to insure profitability
Human Resources / Safety: Initial employee sign up and safety orientation. Maintain OSHA 300 and
reporting to OSHA. Closed 13 locations in eight states with total layoff of 118. Maintained and reported all
state records for unemployment and employee.
DOT Compliance: Maintained DOT records. Driver hiring DOT checks and record compliance. I also
received driver logs and completed the quarterly IFTA’s.
Laid off due to reduction of company, once they filed Chapter 11
Medina, OH ~ August, 2008 ~ June 2012
Certificate of Completion ~ Model Office
Spencer County Vocational
Taylorsville, KY ~ 1980
Academic Diploma ~ High School
Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville, KY ~ 1980
Other Professional History and Education
Bachelor Degree ~ Business Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY ~ 2010
Who’s Who Among America’s Women in Business
2005 ~ 2006
Who’s Who Among American High School Students Who’s Who Among America’s Women in Business
Junior and Senior Year
2009 ~ 2010
Student Council President ~ High School
Senior Year
Of Note
Professional Development:
· Continue ongoing training in areas of compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, leaves
of absence, workers’ compensation and workplace safety/security.
· Attend workshops to stay abreast of changing law in the workplace.
Affiliations:
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
References ~ Provided Upon Request
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