Human Resources Management

M. ELIZABETH SPRECHER, PHR

**** ****** ** ● Pflugerville, TX 78660 ● 512-***-**** ●

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Proven human resources leader and communications professional with a

solid background in day-to-day generalist functions as well as

management responsibilities

Summary of Qualifications

● Authority on Human Resources issues for Senior Executives at software/hardware firm

● Lead team of personnel in managing day-to-day operations of company

● Support management and educate employees on company initiatives related to human

resources

Work History

Human Resources Manager September 2000 to

present

Office/Personnel Branch Head

TICOM Geomatics, Inc., Austin, TX

Strategic business partner focusing on human resources efforts for

software/hardware firm with Dept of Defense contracts; all aspects of human

resources management from candidate screening through exit interview; develop

policy on human resources issues; liaison between employees and management;

knowledgeable in Human Resources law, and instituted and direct the company’s

AAP program; benefits administrator

Continuing Medical Education Planner October 1998 to

September 2000

Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Austin, TX

Coordinated continuing medical education for family physicians throughout the

state and worked directly with Education Director on accreditation for the

program through the medical national CME accreditation committee; handled all

aspects of medical meetings from site negotiations to on-site registrar and

facilitator for these meetings; traveled extensively throughout the state

Certified Cancer Information Specialist April 1998 to

October 1998

American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center, Austin, TX

Promoted the mission of the American Cancer Society through the national call

center; taught module on volunteering with the ACS to each new training class

Convention Services Assistant April 1994 to

April 1998

Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin, TX

Assisted busy office of catering, sales, convention services managers, and the

hotel wedding coordinator; executed Banquet Event Orders and contracts

preparations

Education

Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN May

1993

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts, Minor in Sociology

Cum Laude graduate, named Outstanding Graduate from the School of Arts

Other Related Professional Experience

Member, Society for Human Resources Management

Member, Austin High Tech HR Round Table

Community Relations Experience:

Board Member, Gethsemane Lutheran Children’s Ministry, 2007-2008, 2008-

2009 school year

Serving as liaison between parents and staff, setting policy, reviewing financial

data and preparing budgets for Lutheran Day School in north Austin; chairman of

Governance Committee

Toastmasters International

District Governor, District 55, July 2005-June 2006

Provided leadership, training for all levels of membership from Club through

District

Joined Toastmasters in August 1998, and served throughout District leadership

positions from Area Governor to District Governor, named Outstanding Club

President, District Toastmaster of the Year, Division Governor of the Year, and

earned the Excellence in Education and Training award from Toastmasters

International, earned Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation in 2003; I am

an active member at the club level in Laughing Matters Toastmasters

American Cancer Society Board of Directors, Austin, October 1998-October

2000

Two-year term; Chairman of the Prevention Department, focusing on the Healthy

Kids Initiative, a program promoting exercise and best food choices in

elementary schools in seven ISDs in Austin and surrounding areas; volunteered

as an advocate at the Texas Legislature to speak out against a bill minimizing

requirements for physical education for Texas children

Active DoD clearance

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