1. CLAUDIA P. DEARE
(cprovitina@gmail.com -
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
 Extensive and well-rounded Human Resources skill set.
 Highly-organized, efficient, resourceful; seeks increased responsibility.
 Reliable and adaptable; learns new skills quickly and takes initiative.
 Very effective communicator (Spanish and English); outstanding interpersonal skills.
 Versatile and flexible team player with the ability to respond quickly to situations influencing decision-
making. Strong team orientation.
 Sound judgment, discretion and a high degree of professionalism including confidentiality.
 Ability to work effectively at all levels in the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Manager, PHR- June 2010 to August 2016
The Ventura Group, Inc., Ashburn, VA
 Responsible for the overall administration, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the
human resources function. Direct report to the Executive Vice President.
 Overall provision and creation of human resources policies, programs and services for the
company (100 +/- employees).
 Human Resources Managing
 Advised Senior Management on employment and compliance regulatory
concerns (FLSA, FMLA, ACA, AA, etc.), created policies and procedures and
implemented changes.
 Researched and advised management on benefits options. Worked with brokers,
management and carriers on selection, implementation and management on all
ancillary insurances.
 Created and updated Employee Handbook and policies and oversaw their
dissemination to employees by written communication.
 Maintained employee, broker, carrier, vendor, and client relationships.
 Managed HR Information System (HRIS)/HR Management System (HRMS): ADP
v2-v10 and Armada (now Crawford) HRB.
 Administered all aspects of the 401(k) plan.
 Human Resources Training and Development
 Developed, researched, implemented, and supervised compliance (SkillSoft) and
development training for employees (Lynda.com).
 Recruiting and staffing
 Worked with recruiting team on bringing on board qualified candidates
throughout the recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding cycle.
 Employee relations
 Managed day to day interaction with employees on matters related to benefits,
FMLA, PTO, discipline issues, coaching, legal, and all other matters.
 Created and implemented wellness programs.
 Other duties and accomplishments
 Coordinated new hires on boarding with FSO (Security Clearances)
 In charge of EEO-1 and Vets, COBRA, 5500 filing compliance.
 In charge of Affirmative Action Plan coordination and implementation.
 Managed all Company insurance policies (Directors, Business, General Liability,
Umbrella, etc.).
 Successfully negotiated employees benefits and company policy changes that
helped reduce company cost during times of financial crisis.
 Managed the Company’s Army ROTC contract, to include supervising forty employees:
coordinated contracting, discipline, and termination procedures until contract termination in
2014.
 Familiar with Deltek GCS.
 Created and maintained Turnover and other management reports.

2. Project Manager and Human Resources Professional - January 2008 – May 2010
The Ventura Group, Inc., Ashburn, VA
 Assisted the HR Director with Human Resources Department management.
 Coordinated efforts between the contract team, subcontractors, team members, and vendors.
 Organized DoD conferences, seminars, courses, training sessions, and workshops.
Project Manager, January 2007 – December 2007
The Ventura Group, Inc., Ashburn, VA
 Managed two Government contracts: one twenty employee contract with GSA under the
framework of a Service Contract Act (SCA), and a six employee contract with the Department of
Defense (HR Solutions).
 Recruited, interviewed and hired new team members for different projects.
 Supported business development, researched new business opportunities, supported proposal
preparation and submission.
Independent Contractor, Event and Course Administrator - January 2006 – December 2006
Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP), National Defense University, Washington, DC
 Conceived, coordinated, and implemented processes and procedures to effectively execute
multiple events for CTNSP.
 Supported Course and Event Director to plan, develop, and deliver courses and events offered in
Washington, DC and overseas locations.
 Performed Registrar functions, sending and receiving applications, screening applicants and pre-
selecting future course participants.
 Performed Outreach functions to promote, advertise and solicit community-wide participation for
CTNSP course offerings and events.
 Performed the full gamut of administrative functions.
 Authored Statements of Work, and selected temporary-hire employees for regularly-needed staff
augmentation during all courses.
 Scheduled and coordinated all course-related logistic efforts, to include drafting all course-related
materials.
Academic Support Coordinator - November 2003 – January 2007
The Ventura Group Inc, Contractor Support for the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS),
National Defense University, Washington, DC.
 Worked closely with Academic Dean and Course Directors to organize, coordinate and supervise
planning, development and delivery of Washington, DC based courses.
 Planned and executed academic program for courses, workshops, seminars and conferences in
foreign countries; worked with government officials and foreign support.
 Assisted in Protocol-related matters, receiving and accommodating guest speakers and visiting
dignitaries.
 Compiled, organized and delivered course materials for seminars, courses and conferences.
 Proofread, translated, and edited documents and exercises for external publication.
 Copyright Coordinator; facilitated permissions to use academic reading materials.
 Participated in Strategic Planning for academic purposes.
 Coordinated Faculty Meetings, accommodating competing schedules and travel.
 Documented all activities and discussions at Faculty Meetings for record and dissemination.
Research Analyst - June 2003 – October 2003
The Ventura Group Inc., Contractor for the Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, National Defense
University, Washington, DC
 Researched, compiled and assisted professors with projects and academic needs.
 Translated to and from Spanish, proofread and edited documents and course materials.
Administrative Assistant / Receptionist - February 2002 – May 2003
The Ventura Group Inc., Corporate Headquarters, Fairfax, VA
 Assisted with ongoing projects, especially international operations.

3.  Translated and interpreted documents and conversations (English – Spanish).
 Proofreader and editor of documents.
 Assembled new employee orientation packages.
 Answered telephone as receptionist and provided information to clients and personnel.
 Received, distributed, prepared, and delivered mail.
 Prepared meeting rooms.
EDUCATION
B.A., Anthropology, May 2005
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
 Graduated Summa Cum Laude
 Inducted into Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honors Society, 2004
A.A., Liberal Arts, December 2002
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA
 Graduated Summa Cum Laude
 Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Society, 2000
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR), Certification Institute Society for Human
Resource Management, June 6, 2008.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Complete ongoing personal training in the areas of compensation and benefits, employee and
labor relations, and workplace safety to ensure policies stay compliant and relevant.
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