Ann Hollingsworth

Experienced operations and HR professional with a strong track record in project coordination, stakeholder communication, and event management. Skilled in aligning HR strategies with business goals, streamlining workflows, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Human Resource and Office Management: Work with management to develop and implement HR strategies which align with business goals and objectives; manage the recruitment/training of associates; mobilize HR organizational strategies/procedures; and ensure compliance with labor laws and with utilization of HR best practices. 
• Project Coordination and Implementation: Effectively coordinate events from conception to completion; consistently meet budgets/timelines; and successfully achieve stated corporate and client goals to improve productivity and enhance stakeholder satisfaction. 
• Client and Stakeholder Relationship Development: Focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with project team and stakeholders through effective communication. 
• Event and Meeting Management: Oversee meeting logistics; maintain meeting and project files; report and communicate with all stakeholders. Manage workflow of strategic meeting teams; conduct and negotiate venue sourcing. Manage event registration and platforms; oversee; and maintain budgets from creation through post-event reconciliation. 

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: 

LOCKE GENERAL CONTRACTORS; Birmingham, AL                                                                           02/2024 to Present HR /Payroll / Office Manager: Oversee the daily functions of the HR Department, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leaves, as well as enforcing company policies and practices. 

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, CE, and work assessments, including safety training, professional licensures, aptitude exams, and certifications. 
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state and local employment laws. 
• Administer and execute HR programs; oversee occupational health and safety; and develop appropriate HR training and development programs. 
• Benefits administrator, renewal of contracts, updating increased rates in ADP
• 401K administrator
• Managed Conference room and shared calendars, celebrated monthly birthdays and work anniversaries

GERMAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE SOUTHERN US, INC.; Atlanta, GA          2022 to 02/2024 Human Resource and Office Manager: Based on exceptional performance, given HR Manager responsibilities, supporting current/future needs with development, engagement and preservation of HR capital. 

HR Manager: Oversaw recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of new staff, and developed and implemented HR strategies and initiatives to support organizational goals. 

• Bridged relationship between management and employees by addressing demands, grievances, and other HR issues in a timely and satisfactory manner. 
• Managed performance appraisal system, maintained pay plan and benefits program, assessed and addressed training needs, and ensured legal compliance throughout HR management. 

Office Manager: Managed corporate office, reporting directly to the CFO. 

• Planned, organized and collaborated with Marketing/Membership Director on office events, and planned gatherings for the German Parliament, German Ambassador, and Board of Directors. 
• Attended Town Hall meetings, and building management meetings for fire warden/active shooter training. 
• Establish and maintain all corporate accounts, managed and updated records regarding leases, liability insurance, company cars, and other contracts. 

WORK EXPERIENCE (Continued): 

In 2017 BelFlex position was eliminated, based on limited Tuscaloosa job market, worked in hospitality industry with City Café (Trainer/Server), while closing out family RE holdings until 2022. 

BELFLEX STAFFING NETWORK; Tuscaloosa AL & Cincinnati, OH                                                               2013 to 2017 Community Outreach Manager (2016 – 2017) Due to corporate restructuring, position was eliminated. 

• Promoted to develop, initiate and manage BelFlex Junior Mentoring Program (BJMP) in six cities nationwide involving a 7-week mentoring program for high school students, conducting mock interviews in the community, and professional coaching on job readiness and professionalism in the workplace. 
• Managed travel arrangements using Concur Travel Software. 
• Developed, led, and implemented strategies aligned with media and marketing teams; drafted briefing letters, and speaking points for teams; and made press release recommendations to Clear Edge Marketing. 
• Tracked expenses, community involvement, media exposure, and volunteer hours for each staffing office. 
• Communicated with 26 offices to set up community engagement activities and develop volunteer avenues.  ✓ Honorable Mention 2017 CARE Award (Best Social Responsibility Programs from ASA, Washington, DC) 

Branch Manager & Staffing Supervisor & Administrative Assistant(2013 – 2016) Promoted 3 times 

• Initially hired as Administrative Assistant, then promoted to Branch Manager with responsibility for maintaining a pipeline of current, qualified candidates available for immediate placement. 
• Focused on client engagement, forecasting future needs, and securing new opportunities to broaden BelFlex’s exposure and relationships across client organizations, while improving and enhancing services. 
• Effectively coordinated and participated in up to ten job fairs each year. 
• Screened candidates for core competencies and provided coaching to encourage long-term employment. 
• Filed Worker’s Comp; handled unemployment claims, payroll, A/P, A/R, tax forms; and attended Hearings. ✓ Created “Wall of WOW” to honor temporary employees with Excellent Work Award certificates 

PANGEATWO STAFFING AGENCY; Birmingham, AL   

Administrative Assistant / Office Manager                                                                                            2010 to 2013 

SUPERIOR WELL SERVICES; Cottondale, AL                                                                                                 2007 to 2010 

Human Resources Clerk / Office Manager / Payroll Manager (Held position until company closed in 2010) 

• Supported five managers and seven supervisors, coordinating all aspects of nationwide travel arrangements, managing, and monitoring $25 MM annual budget; handling payroll, A/P & A/R; and answering high-volume of calls, tracked DOT hours, coordinated Annual Christmas party, negotiated entertainment, venue, food & beverage contracts. 

✓ Reduced company’s office expenses by over $110,000 within the first two months 

CATHERINE HOLLINGSWORTH, REALTOR (Danny Smith Realty); Tuscaloosa, AL                                   2002 to 2007 Real Estate Assistant / Event Planner

• Assisted Realtor, developing media programs/brochures, and planning special events until her retirement. 
• Prepared listing contracts, input data into FMLS and MLS via Voyager, and coordinated meetings with city officials, clients, property owners, and other agents. 

RARE HOSPITALITY, INC.; Cumming, GA                                                                                                        1998 to 2002   

Lead Corporate Trainer / Events Coordinator 

▪ Developed and implemented proven six-week training program for Area VP's, Regional Managers, District and Store Managers; and created highly effective training booklets to impact stores’ revenues and costs. ✓ Instrumental in one location recognized as Top Training/Top Producing store out of 177 for 3 years 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Degree - UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA 
• Associates Degree in Liberal Arts- SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
• Public Relations Specialist Certificate 
• OSHA Safety and Substance Abuse Certificate 
• FCC Radio License – Dee Jay WVUA 90.7 FM while in college 
• Architecture Construction & Engineering (ACE) Mentor for high school students

COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: 

• Participated in ten job fairs annually with BelFlex Staffing 2013 – 2017 

Set up and break down of booth, tablecloth, retractable banner sign, promotional items to hand out, eye catching marketing around area 

• Volunteer with highest volunteer hours for BelFlex Staffing companywide, 2013 - 2017 
• Event Coordinator for Northpoint Community Church Singles Ministry (Alpharetta, GA), 2001 - 2002 Planned progressive dinners, retreats, and Christmas party for 2,000+ singles. 
• Event Coordinator for “Welcome to Atlanta” Parties, 1998 - 1999 

Hosted events coordinated wine tastings for the company and planned corporate holiday parties. 

• Coordinated with and established Preliminary Pageant to Miss America (Shelton State Community College), 1989 
• Participated in 4 wedding trade shows annually with Jammin’ DJ’s (Atlanta, GA), 2001 - 2003 

Secured vendor trade show booths, reserved the best spot for traffic flow, set up and broke down of TV stand to showcase crowd pleasing turn-out of Jammin’ DJ’s entertainment. 

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RECOGNITIONS: 

• Gamma Phi Beta: Member & Alumnae President 
• Shelton State Ambassadors: Charter Member, Vice President, the following year, President
• Registered with the Events Industry Council (EIC), Washington, DC. 
• UA Criminal Justice Newsletter Reporter 
• Tuscaloosa JOBS Task Force 
• Fatherhood Council – Tuscaloosa ONE Place 
• Tuscaloosa Commissions Committee 
• Member of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce
• Previous Member of West Alabama Chamber of Commerce 
• Previous Member of German – American Chamber of Commerce South
• Member of the Alabama Order of Eastern Star 
• Worthy Matron of the Alabama Order of Eastern Star 
• Took 2 years of Speed Reading 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Degree - UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA 
• Associates Degree in Liberal Arts- SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 
• Public Relations Specialist Certificate 
• OSHA Safety and Substance Abuse Certificate 
• FCC Radio License – Dee Jay WVUA 90.7 FM while in college 
• Architecture Construction & Engineering (ACE) Mentor for high school students