Linnea Garlock has over 15 years of experience in human resources and accounting. She holds certifications as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). Garlock has worked in human resources management and accounting roles for companies in construction and manufacturing. She is proficient in HR systems, payroll, accounting software, and Microsoft Office. Garlock strives to improve processes, implement changes, and provide excellent service to help companies succeed.
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1. Linnea Garlock, PHR, SHRM-CP
linneajgarlock@gmail.com · · 509-844-6207
https://www.linkedin.com/in/linneagarlock
Certified HR Manager ★ Cooperative & Enthusiastic Team Builder ★ Experienced Accounting Professional
PROFILE
Certified Human Resources Professional with complementary career background as an accountant
Understands the impact employee satisfaction and training has on overall company performance
Trusted employee specifically chosen to become part of select transition management teams
Craves the opportunity to make a difference in the success of the organization and the lives of the team
Known for enthusiastically advocating and promoting change; curious, emotionally intelligent, meticulous
Discrete; maintains confidentiality in positive and professional manner; respected judgment and integrity
SKILLS
Management
Recruiting
HR Metrics
Exit Interviews
Employee Matters
Salary Range Analysis
Workplace Investigations
Personal Performance Plans
Job Descriptions Maintenance
Employee Handbook Updates
Writing Policy & Procedures
Compensation & Benefits
OSHA Injury Reporting
Legal Compliance
Team Building
New Hire Training / Onboarding
Satisfaction Survey Reporting
Newsletter Writing & Editing
Meeting Facilitation
Training
Conflict Resolution
Supervision / Coaching
Staff Development Planning
Financial
Payroll
Research
Tax Reporting
Documentation
Mergers and Acquisitions
New Program Implementation
GL Accounting, AP & AR
Financial Statements
Variance Analysis
Reconciliations
Budgets
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), issued 1/2014 – Present
Society for HR Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), issued 1/2015 – Present
Former Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas Society of CPA’s, issued 1/1991, expired 1/1994
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CPM Development / Oldcastle- Spokane Valley, WA
15+ year career through multiple company transitions and three, increasingly responsible, positions:
Oldcastle Precast - Spokane Valley, WA 2012 – 2015
Human Resources Manager
Extensive experience with new hire orientations, open enrollment facilitation, performance evaluation, job
descriptions, and safety audit reporting.
OldCastle Materials Northwest Division - Spokane Valley, WA 2008 – 2011
Plant Accountant and Payroll Accounting Supervisor
Loyal employee recognized for ability to adapt; demonstrated ability to supervise geographically dispersed team
with dissimilar duties and methods.
CPM Development Company - Spokane, WA 1997 – 2007
Corporate Accountant
Full repertoire of all department functions including Supervision, Reconciliations, Manufacturing Operations
Accounting, Personal Property Tax Preparation, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset s, Union Reporting, Accounts
Payable, Billing and Payroll.
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WORK HISTORY
Oldcastle Precast - Spokane Valley, WA Human Resources Manager 1/2012 – 9/2015
Developed new non-exempt pay grades, quantifiable skill sets for each grade, and created or obtained
training to match each skill in 2015
Doubled production force in 2014: simplified recruitment and interviewing system, on-boarding, new hire
safety training, and benefits sign ups
Collaborated in a pivotal change in company’s safety culture, 2013: education for new safety initiatives
Successfully integrated employees into the precast division, 2012
Responsible for all aspects of human resources at location including: employee relations, performance
appraisals, job descriptions, recruiting, on-boarding, retention, discipline, documentation, legal support,
union and government reporting, leave administration, documentation, and benefits enrollments
OldCastle Materials Northwest Division - Spokane, WA Accountant & Payroll Supervisor 1/2008 –12/2011
Supervised teams including A/P clerk, payroll clerks, admins, and a fuel accounting clerk
Instituted double-checks and checklists into each process; documented and trained others
Streamlined processes and implemented improvements, allowed extra position to be eliminated
Accurately accounted for operations at two locations – simplifying and standardizing processes
Improved teamwork among the payroll clerks in three locations, implemented electronic storage of
payroll records, and improved the timeliness of payroll entry and reporting
Ensured conformity with corporate internal controls requirements related to compliance requirements-
CPM Development Company - Spokane, WA Corporate Accountant 4/1997 – 12/2007
Served on the transition team and became company expert on the equipment maintenance module
Saved the company thousands of dollars in personal property taxes during centralized reporting –
identified obsolete and inactive equipment still being reported
Accurately and efficiently ushered asset records through many software changes and organizational
restructurings, training others each time; able to adapt quickly and work with the team to succeed
Trusted resource and company expert on job costing module
Strong emphasis on integrity, safety, quality, service and innovation
Early Career: Well-rounded accounting and supervisory experience.
Staff Accountant / Supervisor Durham Transportation
Accountant Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas
Accounting Bozzuto & Associates / Oxford Corp
COMPUTER SKILLS
HRIS and payroll related software systems: e-Time, Kronos,NovaTime, Ultipro, Ceridian, ADP, e-I9’s,
SuccessFactors / Go Network, BenefitSolver; Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, & Publisher)
Accounting software platforms: Microsoft AX, Bidtek ( Viewpoint and Vision), JD Edwards, Best Software’s FAS
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, University College – College Park, MD
Bachelor of Business Management
Currently pursuing a Master of Management & Leadership degree through Western Governors University
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Second Harvest Food Bank, United Way, Spokane Folklore Society, Cheney Outreach, Habitat for Humanity