Human Resoures

1. OLIVIA O. SIMMONS
4911 N. Rockwell Ave. • Chicago, IL 60625 • (708) 200-2918 •
olivia.octavia@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Visionary, results-driven Human Resources professional seeking to apply supervisory,
training, operations and administration experience to a progressive organization.
Comprehensive background in providing leadership and team building to promote office
development. Deep experience in directing payroll administration. Pursuing a mid to
senior level Human Resources position that will utilize management, data analysis,
market research and interpersonal communication skills to achieve organization
objectives. Highly knowledgeable in use of Microsoft Office, Kronos and Oracle
software in Human Resources and related workplace applications.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PREMIER HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INC. Chicago, Illinois
2015 to Present
Supervisor, Home Care Aide
Responsible for supervision of staff caregivers assigned to in-home care
for over 300 clients. Manage all of West Chicago and Oak Park . Serve as Human
Resources Supervisor and Healthcare Case Manager for Illinois Department on
Aging. Manage and prepare documentation as required by State. Coordinate
billing between Health Insurance Companies, State Agencies and Company. Train new
staff and upgrade training for current employees.
• Articulate speaker: communicate with all parties and family
members effectively.
• Standardized administrative procedures reducing office
expenditures.
HUDSON BAY CORPORATION, Skokie, Illinois
2014 to 2015
Human Resources Coordinator - Lord and Taylor
Accountable for staffing available positions. Conducted orientations and
on-boarding for new hires. Monitored reports to maintain payroll hour needs;
determined if extra coverage was required or if hours needed to be minimized.
Implement human resources programs and policies, including compensation
structures, FMLA, EEOC/ADA guidelines and benefits packages/incentives.
• Utilized Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to create job boards
and identify applicants.
• Attended job fairs as a representative of Lord and Taylor; liaised
with potential job candidates.
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO, Chicago, Illinois
2012 to 2013Field Supervisor
Field Supervisor for the Third Age Program, a program helping senior

2. citizens receive affordable home assistance. Regularly performed home visits
to ensure client satisfaction; directed administration responsibilities for the office.
Assessed progress and budget analysis during weekly meetings. Entrusted to
investigate reports of elderly abuse; generated reports with documented findings
and conclusions. Conducted mandatory training seminars for Health Care Aide’s
(HCA’s).
• Managed a staff of 45 HCA’s with 115 clients; prepared
quarterly reviews for each HCA.
• Utilize the software Kronos to input human resources
information.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES:
WRIGHT COLLEGE, Chicago, Illinois 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Certificate pending. Expected in
2016
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certificate pending.
Expected in 2016
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND HUMAN SERVICES, Chicago,
Illinois 2013
Certified Field Supervisor for Disabled and Senior Citizens
AMERICAN RED CROSS, Chicago, Illinois
2013
CPR Certified
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMYOF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY, Chicago,
Illinois 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Professional References Available Upon Request