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.
HUDSONBAYCORPORATION, 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 2013
Field Supervisor
Field Supervisor for the Third Age Program, a program helping senior 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 ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY, Chicago, Illinois 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Professional References Available Upon Request

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    OLIVIA O. SIMMONS 4911N. 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. HUDSONBAYCORPORATION, 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 2013 Field Supervisor Field Supervisor for the Third Age Program, a program helping senior 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 ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY, Chicago, Illinois 2003 Bachelor of Arts in Management Professional References Available Upon Request