This document provides a summary of Claudia P. Deare's qualifications and professional experience in human resources. She has over 15 years of experience in human resources management, including developing policies and programs, employee relations, benefits administration, and recruiting. Her most recent role was as Human Resources Manager for The Ventura Group, where she oversaw all aspects of HR for a company of 100 employees. She has strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

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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