Arkitta S. Brown
Human Resource Generalist
Portage,IN
Summary
Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 30+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
O'Hagan Meyer
Portage, IN
04.2024 - Current
- Managed executive calendars, ensuring optimal scheduling for meetings and events.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline project workflows.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations for executive meetings, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to improve document retrieval efficiency.
- Streamlined executive scheduling, optimizing calendar management for improved availability and responsiveness.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to corporate policies.
- Developed comprehensive meeting agendas, enhancing productivity through structured discussions and documentation.
- Maintained confidential files and records, ensuring compliance with legal standards and organizational protocols.
- Facilitated communication across departments, promoting collaboration in project execution and issue resolution.
- Trained new administrative staff on company procedures and software applications for seamless onboarding experience.
- Implemented process improvements in office operations, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms aligned with budgetary constraints.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Improved team communication and collaboration through coordination of weekly meetings and distribution of agendas.
Human Resources Administrator
Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.
Chicago, IL
12.2010 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented HR policies to enhance employee engagement and retention.
- Streamlined recruitment processes, improving candidate experience and reducing time-to-hire.
- Facilitated training sessions to foster professional development and compliance with company standards.
- Managed employee relations issues, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining workplace harmony.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing actionable feedback to support employee growth and productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies
Lead Human Resources Assistant
Roddy, Leahy Law Offices
Chicago, Illinois
05.2002 - 11.2009
- Prepared and filed legal documents through state and federal court systems while consistently meeting filing deadlines.
- Maintained confidential personnel, client, and case records with a high level of accuracy.
- Managed schedules and calendars for multiple attorneys, coordinating hundreds of appointments annually.
- Assisted with trial preparation involving thousands of pages of discovery materials and exhibits.
- Conducted legal research and document review to support case preparation and litigation strategy.
- Served as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining professional communication and resolving inquiries.
- Trained and onboarded 15+ new employees on office procedures, software systems, and organizational policies.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and expense reporting for attorneys and staff.
- Assisted with recruitment coordination, interview scheduling, and onboarding activities.
- Maintained compliance-related records and documentation to support organizational operations.
- Mentored junior HR staff, fostering professional development and improving team productivity levels.
- Analyzed employee engagement surveys to drive strategic improvements in workplace satisfaction and retention rates.
- Led compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to labor laws and organizational policies throughout operations.
- Organized various team-building events to promote collaboration across departments.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership to develop strategic HR plans aligned with overall business objectives.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL 05.2001 -
BBA - Business Management
Robert Morris University
Chicago 05.2001 -
Skills
- Executive support
- Office assistance
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Office administration
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Calendar management
- Office management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Executive Assistant
O'Hagan Meyer
04.2024 - Current
Human Resources Administrator
Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.
12.2010 - 05.2022
Lead Human Resources Assistant
Roddy, Leahy Law Offices
05.2002 - 11.2009
MBA - Human Resource Management
Robert Morris University
05.2001 -
BBA - Business Management
Robert Morris University
05.2001 -