Cover Letter for Resume of Shirl L.

Taylor
Contact: stae7ac4@westpost.net
Mobile: 443-934-0118

Dear Hiring Manager,

My professional career exhibits a record of strong achievement and significant c
ontributions as a senior professional. I am confident that you will find my qua
lifications compelling.
Additionally, I have developed human resource processes for private corporations
, and I enjoy a strong reputation for customer service excellence and cost-effec
tive, timely, quality business practices. I am thoroughly versed in administrat
ion and quality outcomes management. You will also note I have established an ex
cellent track record for overall operating efficiency gains for each of my past
employers. I take particular pride in staying current with new approaches and m
ethodologies, and am quick to apply those that generate solid bottom line result
s and achieve expected goals.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally to discuss the contr
ibution I might make to your company as a member of your staff.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Very truly yours,

Shirl L. Taylor

Shirl Lloyd Taylor

Phone: 443-934-0118 * Fax: 410-517-2184 * E-Mail: stae7ac4@westpost.net

SKILLS SUMMARY:
Department/HR Management:
Employee recruitment and retention programs, managed budgets, employee communica
tions, intranet, high volume recruitment, internet sourcing, training and develo
pment, talent acquisition, hiring, firing, conflict resolution management. Coach
ed/counseled, implemented cultural change, change management, and organizational
development. Created strategic relationships with hiring managers. Developed hu
man resources policies, procedures and protocols. Excellent ability to retrieve
, communicate and present data and information both verbally and in writing requ
ired; and, exceptional presentation skills and superior ability to express or ex
change ideas by means of the spoken and written work.
Care Management:
Assisted with decision-making, program planning, and implementation of patient c
are delivery systems. Demonstrated sound financial knowledge and management. F
acilitated organizational development and management to achieve optimal appropri
ate resource utilization. Possess more than 10 years of expert level of technica
l and professional knowledge in Nursing. Exceptional leadership skills. Knowledg
eable of Federal and State regulatory agency compliance standards related to hea
lth care organizations. Cognitive and technical knowledge and ability to progre
ssively manage care delivery across the continuum of care.
Compensation and Benefits Management:
Contract negotiation, compensation surveys, equity, salary ranges, labor market
salary surveys, ADP payroll processing, EEO, FLA, FMLA, OSHA, CRA, Worker's Comp
ensation and Maryland Unemployment Insurance
IT Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite, Mac, IDX. WebSphere, Lawson ATS, People Soft, Razor's Ed
ge Fundraising Software, Blue Sky ATS, TSS Applicant Tracking ATS, Nurse Schedul
er Scheduling Software and WorldOx ATS
Community Service and Board Membership:
Chair, Advisory Board, We Care Private Duty Services
Member, Board of Directors, Foundation for Educational Innovation
Licensure & Certifications:
Compact Multi-State Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Certified, ACLS (expired)
Will complete PHR certification by Spring 2011
Association Memberships:
SHRM, MAHCR

HR EXPERIENCE
HR DIRECTOR/GENERALIST, WE CARE, PDS, Baltimore, MD, 2007 - 2009
* Led company's overall Human Resources functions
* Authored and administered all HR policies and procedures
* Recruited and hired personnel
* Implemented corporate Human Resource strategy and programs
* Directed the administration of benefit and compensation programs
* Executed simplified payroll processing
* Expert knowledge of EEO, FLA, FMLA, OSHA, CRA and Worker's Compensation
* Mediated and resolved conflict and workplace disputes and grievances
* Generated employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting
* Developed employee orientation, development, and training processes
IT RECRUITER, CPSI, Baltimore, MD, 2007
* On-site and virtual recruitment of Software Engineers/Architects , Database Ar
chitects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers, Web Devel
opers, Senior Software Database Developers with heavy focus on technologies such
as: C/C++, C#, SAP, (Windows & UNIX/Linux), .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, and Or
acle
* Identified and created a strong pipeline and prospects funnel of IT Consultant
s
* Examined and implemented strategies pertaining to innovative recruiting techni
ques
SR. RECRUITER, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, Baltimore, MD, 2000 -2007
* Consistently outstanding, high volume recruiter, placing a wide spectrum of ca
ndidates, executive, VPs, nursing, management, and IT
* Negotiated and closed all employment offers
* Provided employee services and counseling
* Expert knowledge of EEO, FLA, FMLA, OSHA, CRA and Worker's Compensation
* Developed employee relations program management
* Led corporate succession planning process for assigned division(s) focusing on
key roles for purposes of securing a talent bench
* Supported executive leader in preparing corporate reporting and planning
* Collaborated with HR Business Support Leader to identify HR transition/acquisi
tion team and developed plan to integrate new associates.
* Led integration of new (resulting from acquisition) HR teams
* Participant of acquisition team and modified HR annual plan to include integra
tion plan
* Appointed interim HR Generalist during organizational redevelopment phase
ADMINISTRATOR, JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, Baltimore, MD, 1998 - 2000
* Directed day-to-day operations of clinical and administrative staff
* Provided direct care as needed, start IV access, emergency responder, etc.
* Managed operational budget
* Hired, supervised staff and evaluated staff performance
* Demonstrated strong customer service philosophy
HR GENERALIST, THE YWCA OF GREATER BALTIMORE, Baltimore, MD, 1995- 1998
* Recruited and staffed employees
* Created organizational planning and development
* Designed performance management and improvement systems
* Developed policies and procedures
* Directed employee relations
* Managed company-wide committee facilitation
* Directed company employee communication
* Led compensation and benefits administration
* Executed employee safety, welfare, wellness and health programs
* Attended public hearings to enlist support for YWCA's interests
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
UNIT MANAGER, FUTURECARE, Baltimore, MD, 02/2010 - Present
STAFF RN, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, Baltimore, MD, 1989 - 1995
STAFF RN, KAISER PERMANENTE, Baltimore, Maryland, 1988
STAFF RN, SINAI HOSPITAL, Baltimore, MD, 1987
RFP COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER, Baltimore, MD1994-1997
EDUCATION
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY - HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
* Bachelor of Science (BS), Hampton University
INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES
* Society of Human Resources Management
* Maryland Association of Healthcare Recruiters
* American Nurses Association
* Seminar speaking engagements