Cynthia Shelton has over 15 years of experience in senior human resources roles. She has a proven track record of recruiting top talent, implementing HR systems, and directing international hiring. Currently, she is the Senior HR Manager at American Canine Detection Services where she supervises employees, facilitates training programs, and oversees applicant tracking and hiring processes.

1. CYNTHIA SHELTON
325 Lake Dawson Place Lake Mary, FL 32746 (407) 883-0338 (cell) (407)-328-4496 (home)
cshelton37@cfl.rr.com
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
An innovative, vibrant Senior HR Leader with 15 years of experience devising creative solutions that creates and delivers value. An HR professional that is instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing creative solutions. Capable of managing complex projects to completion both effectively and timely. An HR professional influential implementing workforce practices enhancing employee engagement and productivity. * Active Secret Clearance*
 Directed recruiting team to successfully obtain talent that contributed to acquiring qualified personnel resulting in organizational growth of $350 million in revenue sales within a five-year period.
 Structured and successfully facilitated various programs: diversity awareness, community outreach, mentorship, engineering scholarship and summer internship programs.
 Created and structured recruitment process K9 Detection skills for government organizations internationally and domestically.
 Organized and successfully directed implementation HR systems to track the full cycle of hiring process. This allowed accurate dashboards to be created and best practices to assure federal and government compliances are adhered.
Strategy & Planning ● Process Implementation ● Employee Recruitment and Retention Strategies ● International Recruiting ● Dispute Resolution Process (DRP) ● Payroll Management ● Employment Law ● Labor and Employee Relations ● Project Management ● Benefits Administration ● Community Outreach ●
Staff Supervision & Training ● Regulatory Compliance ● Organizational Roadmaps ● Accountability ●
Talent Management ● Cultural Sensitivity ● Applicant Tracking Systems● Microsoft Office Suite
AMERICAN CANINE DETECTION SERVICES, Lake Mary, Florida 2012 – Present
Senior Human Resources Manager
Primarily directs business communications between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
Core duties and responsibilities include the following.
 Directly supervise employees in the Human Resources Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 Analyzes wage, salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.
 Prepares personnel forecast to project employment needs.
 Writes directives advising department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
 Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law. Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs.
 Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization. Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
 Represents management in negotiating collective bargaining agreements. Writes and delivers presentations to corporate officers or government officials regarding human resource policies and practices.
Key Accomplishment:
 Directed and instructed Implementation of new company applicant tracking system (Taleo).
 Facilitated and directed international hiring process of third country nationals (Ugandans, Chileans, Zimbabweans & South Africans).
 Implemented/facilitated effectively an internal development program and performance appraisal process.
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NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Apopka, Florida 2010 – 2012
HR Business Partner -Group Director, Knowledge, and Insights
Primarily responsible for developing policies as well as directing and coordinating resources activities for division site of 1100 employees such as talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, benefits, training and employee services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
 Direct, plan, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. Provided strategic and tactical recruitment and staffing leadership for facility with 1,100 employees.
 Managed team members at multiple facilities in employee selection, performance assessments, and training and development. Managed an applicant tracking system and recruitment budget to maintain company staffing needs. Designed successful recruitment strategies and campaigns to attract qualified candidates through advertising, sourcing, special programs, job fairs, and contract labor. Managed and maintained salary, training, and overall employee development documents.
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Apopka, Florida
Employee Relations Manager 2007-2010
Primarily responsible for the management of employee related concerns by handling questions, interpreting and resolving work-related problems.
 Resolved employee disputes in order to prevent escalation. Acted as a subject-matter expert and advisor to Human Resource Consultants, employees, and managers regarding policy implementation. Resolved employee disputes through mediation, conciliation, negotiation, or formal arbitration. Provided assistance, advice, and guidance to employees.
 Clarified and educated employees regarding company policies. Identified training needs and plans. Developed and delivered formal training to employees of all levels on various topics to improve operations. Researched and identified current and emerging employee relations issues.
Key Accomplishment:
 Recognized for implementation of 9/80 program work/life balance initiative. Reduce sick time and FMLA claims by 20% in first year implementation. This was part of a five year work force engagement implementation program.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Apopka, Florida 2004 – 2007
Lead Technical Recruiter
Primarily responsible for the hiring and staffing of technical talent for the Engineering Department by following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
 Direct, plan, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. Provided strategic and tactical recruitment and staffing leadership for facility with 1,100 employees.
 Managed team members at multiple facilities in employee selection, performance assessments, and training and development. Managed an applicant tracking system and recruitment budget to maintain company staffing needs. Designed successful recruitment strategies and campaigns to attract qualified candidates through advertising, sourcing, special programs, job fairs, and contract labor. Managed and maintained salary, training, and overall employee development documents.
Key Accomplishments:
 Recognized for recruiting and successfully obtaining experienced technical talent in diverse engineering fields such as: Project & Systems, Mechanical, Reliability, Electronic, Electronic Optical, and Multi- Disciplined.
 Structured, managed and executed onboarding process for all new hires. Acknowledged by multiple department Managers for internal and external efforts for performance of excellence as a leader in overseeing corporate citizenship programs
 Capella University, Minneapolis, MN., PhD. Organization and Management
 Troy University, Troy, AL, Master of Science, Human Resource Management
 Columbia College, Orlando, Florida Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Society Human Resources Management (SHRM) Networking Group, HR Staffing and Recruiting Professionals, Human Resources Executive in the Defense Industry, The Aerospace & Defense HR Network & The Greater Orlando Organization Development Network.
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