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Resume for Beth vanBurk, SPHR

    E-mail: bvanburk@gmail.com
    Phone: 703.554.2124

    Human Resource Expertise
    Ms. vanBurk has more than 15 years of professional experience in the following disciplines: human resource management, staffing and recruitment, performance management, compensation analysis, employee relations, project management, change management, training and facilitation, HRIS data management.

    Professional Experience

    BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON, Herndon, VA
    2010-present
    Associate

    • Ms. vanBurk is currently providing Systems, Applications, Products (SAP) training and project support for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). In collaboration with the client and BAH Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs), Ms. vanBurk develops training materials for SAP Position Management, including a design document for web-based training and project plan for SAP Personnel Management training. She incorporates continuous learning across the organization by providing ongoing support and communications to the end users.
    • Designed, developed and delivered position management training in less than eight weeks, meeting the aggressive timeline with materials exceeding client expectations.
    • Identified as the focal point for HRIS administration, training and data for a variety of clients across the organization.

    Ms. vanBurk is also working with the client to improve data integrity across the organization, managing a SharePoint site for ongoing collaboration with the HR Officers. She also worked with colleagues to refine the process in which HRIS requests are validated, assigned and tracked by the client, providing greater visibility into the HRIS team's daily operations and enabling better prioritization of projects. Additionally, she provided functional input on the Joint Architecture Reference Model (JARM), prevalent within the Intelligence Community for establishing a baseline of services, applications and tools. This provided the client with a more efficient and effective method to evaluate services, tools and resources across the organization.

    SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, McLean, VA
    2000-2010
    Compensation Consultant (2007-2010)

    Provided day-to-day support on compensation related issues for a leading provider of scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions. Regularly conducted research and provided recommendations relating to job evaluations and descriptions in accordance with regulatory compliance standards. Annually, reviewed and submitted compensation surveys for Western Management Group's Government Contractors, Mercer Energy, Mercer ITS Benchmark, Foushee Security and Compliance, and the Watson Wyatt Government Contractor Cleared Personnel. Designed and administered Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) compensation policies and procedures. Specific accomplishments include:

    • Directed the largest job study review related to job classification and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including the assessment of information technology related jobs, and training and guidance for human resource professionals and supervisors. Streamlined the process of job data collection.
    • Facilitated training sessions for managers, recruiters, and human resource professionals, resulting in increased awareness of wage and hour compliance and improved job classification and training.
    • Led the SAIC-sponsored cleared survey in conjunction with the vendor Watson Wyatt, and collaborated with vendor in the modification of the pay and policy practices, resulting in improved data collection and the highest participation rate in history.

    Senior Human Resource Business Partner (2004-2007)

    Supported 300+ employees and managed two direct reports in providing guidance to managers in all aspects of human resource management. Counseled managers on employee relation's issues, performance management, organizational assessments, workplace harassment, and workforce planning. Advisor for compensation, benefits, performance management and general aspects of employee coaching, including mentoring and training. Conducted job description and job analysis to ensure equity and compliance within industry and SAIC standards. Specific accomplishments include:

    • Recipient of the "Excellence in Administration Award" for participation in the engagement and retention of key employees.
    • Selected to participate in the '21st Century Leadership Program,' an internal program targeted towards high potential employees, working on programs related to corporate initiatives.

    Senior Staffing Specialist (2000-2004)
    Supervised and mentored one direct report in assisting with offer letter requests and internal transfers, providing employee referral log maintenance, updating information in Resumix, and monitoring job and candidate files, while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Managed the recruitment process for 50 to 80 job openings, including sourcing, screening, and networking with candidates, consulting with managers on candidate compensation packages, generating recruiting reports, and assisting current employees with new opportunities. Specific accomplishments include:

    Interacted with government and military transition offices and acquired a clear understanding of skill and clearance levels, including DoD Secret, TS, TS/SCI, and full-scope lifestyle polygraph for various entities within the intelligence community.

    EVERWARE, INC., Fairfax, VA
    1998-2000
    Senior Technical Recruiter
    Managed the recruitment process for a privately held company that provides management and technical support services to government and commercial clients throughout the United States and Europe. Worked closely with consultants in this niche market, recognizing individual skills, and tracking project status and availability.

    ALPHATECH CORPORATION, Arlington, VA
    1996-1998
    Recruiting Manager
    Led the recruiting team in seeking, qualifying, and placing applications programmers, network administrators, database developers, and project managers for a provider of computer consulting services. Worked closely with clients and hiring managers to obtain detailed specifications, conduct candidate screenings, and select applicants.

    Educational & Certification
    GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Fairfax, VA - BS in Marketing
    Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), HRCI, 2005
    Change Management Advanced Practitioner (CMAP), 2011

    Additional

    • Taproot Foundation, Pro Bono Consultant, 2010-present
    • SHRM-Dulles Chapter Board, Secretary, 2009-2011
    • SHRM Member since 2005
    • SPHR, HRCI since 2005