1. CHERYL WOOD
104 Gardenia Drive │ Warner Robins, GA 31088
478.318.0038 │ cheriwood@gmail.com
EXPERIENCED HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Dedicated Human Resources Professional with over 15 years of experience in Human Resources. Skilled in collaborating
with all members of an organization to achieve business and financial objectives. Instrumental in streamlining and
improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing solutions. Highly knowledgeable regarding National
Data Systems, OSHA, EEOC, HRIS, ADP, SAP, Wage and Hour Laws, Disciplinary Databases, Benefits Administration,
Payroll, and Human Resource Service Computer Programs. Ability to type 60-70+/CWPM.
Advanced Interview Skills
Program Improvement
Strategic Planning/Analysis
Strong Communication Skills
Benefits Administration
Expert Collaborator
Conflict Resolution
Document Management
Personnel Supervision
Payroll Submissions
Employee Incentive Plans
Wage & Hour Laws
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL, Perry, GA 2011 – 2014
Human Resources Coordinator/Generalist
Successfully coordinated pre-employment physicals, drug screens, and background checks on a regular basis.
Conducted on-boarding orientation of policies and procedures, payroll practices, and benefits packages for newly
hired employees.
Supervised the input of vacation hours and time away from work for all non-exempt production employees by
the Production Supervisors who approve employee time.
Administered absentee point system following proper protocol for subsequent administration of disciplinary
system and any resulting terminations with Production Supervisors.
Took on the role of Liaison between employees and management; counseled both in order to resolve conflict.
Utilized ADP system to enter and transmit employees’ time to corporate payroll department for processing.
Promptly responded to management and employee inquiries of company policies regarding time, vacation, sick
leave, short term disability, and bereavement leave.
Collaborated with corporate benefits and payroll departments on a regular basis.
Coordinated with CIGNA regarding Short Term Disability and Family Medical Leave Act claims and issues.
Maintained database files of all employees totaling approximately 325 with HRIS and hard files.
Frequently updated Human Resources Department Accounts Payable files by utilizing SAP.
Coordinated all repairs for copy equipment on all machines in the entire plant.
Managed the receiving and delivering of all incoming mail.
Developed PowerPoint presentations and did other administrative tasks for the Leadership Team upon request.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully managed the administration of assessment testing of over 350 applicants, panel interviews, and
hiring of over 75 non-exempt employees in one year.
Put in over 750 overtime hours to accomplish goals within a 6-month period of time.
Increased the effectiveness of communication for policy and procedure changes for all employees.
Supervised company events including luncheons in order to ensure everything went smoothly.
Improved Safety Glasses and Safety Shoe Programs; accounted for all money used by employees for shoes,
reimbursements and payroll deductions: and consistently stayed under budget.
WALGREENS, Perry, GA 2007 – 2011
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Utilized a database program in order to efficiently and accurately fill prescriptions adhering to Food and Drug
Administration laws and regulations.
Constantly “on call” for pharmacies throughout the Middle Georgia area.
Promptly and courteously answered all customer questions in a professional and thorough manner; ensuring
excellence in all customer interactions.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST, Warner Robins, GA 2005 – 2007
Office Manager
Successfully coordinated company events; developed and maintained an efficient filing system.
Performed the following office management tasks: Accounts Payable/Receivable, Employee Time, Payroll
Reporting, and Answering Phones.
ASSIST-2-SELL REALTY, Warner Robins, GA 2002 – 2005
Administrative Manager
Supervised all non-agent full and part time employees; managed daily office operations.
Collaborated with other real estate agencies, mortgage companies, and attorneys in generating documents and
paperwork needed in transactions of sales and closing transactions.
Coordinated and scheduled inspections, appraisals, and repairs with appropriate business partners to ensure
quality of work and strict adherence to time deadlines.
Built and maintained good relations with business partners and clientele by utilizing strong interpersonal skills.
Performed administrative office management tasks including: Payroll, Taxes, Accounts Payable/Receivable,
Answering Phone Lines, and Greeting Walk-In Clients.
RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Montgomery, AL 1989 – 1992
Human Resources Generalist
Managed the hiring process for non exempt salaried and hourly employees by conducting interviews, on
boarding, payroll, updates of mailing lists, filing of correspondence, and personnel drug screens.
Recruited qualified applicants for salary positions through applicant screening and interviewing.
Managed the benefit programs for salaried and hourly employees totaling 250.
Collaborated with the Plant Manager on the Employee Incentive and Productivity Programs.
Managed company insurance policies for personnel by making payments, interpreting provisions, answering
employee questions, explaining health and dental plans, and handling eligibility issues as well as claims
adjudication situations.
Strictly adhered to all OSHA, EEOC, and Wage and Hour Laws.
Oversaw on the job injury claims and workers compensation cases.
Gathered and analyzed information then compiled monthly reports based on findings to include operating,
exempt and non-exempt vacation, sick leave, profit sharing, and pension plans.
Prepared all paperwork necessary relating to Human Resources for the department and managers.
Handled all correspondence within the Human Resources/Industrial Relations Departments.
Presented monthly service awards of excellence to recipients.
Maintained hard copy and computer files for the complete workforce comprised of a total of 250 personnel.
Prepared annual vacation summaries, mail outs, administered vision and safety shoe programs.
Answered multi-line phone system; tracked and ordered supplies as needed.
T E C H N O L O G Y CO M P E T E N C I E S
National Data Systems | HRIS | ADP | SAP | Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Entourage, Outlook, XP, Vista, Excel,
PowerPoint | Quick Books
P R O F E S S I O N A L LI C E N S E S
License Number: PHTC004438 | May 2013-May 2015 | Technician | Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Official Notary | Commission Expires: August 2015
ED U C A T I O N & C R E D E N T I A L S
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Certification, Human Resources Management, University of Georgia-Gwinnett Campus, Lawrenceville, GA, Society for
Human Resource Management Approved, Completed November 2014
Associate of Arts Degree, Business/Fashion Merchandising, Bauder College, Atlanta, GA