1. ANTONIA EWALD
3918 West 103rd Ave • Westminster, Colorado 80031 • 720.838.5502 • AntoniaEwald@gmail.com
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST
Highly skilled and experienced in full cycle recruiting, job analysis, job evaluation, onboarding and retention
strategy. Excellent problem solving, communications and interpersonal skills. History of successful
interaction within diverse groups, comfortable and effective with professionals on all levels and adept at
peacefully resolving conflicts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of Colorado Denver, Department of Orthopedics Denver, CO
Human Resources Specialist, October 2014 – Present
• Collecting and tracking leave for faculty and staff
• Processing monthly payroll and time entry reports in HRMS
• Monitors faculty vacation and sick leave balances
• Coordinating onsite interviews for prospective employees
• Processing on and off boarding paperwork
• Managing electronic and paper personnel files
University of Colorado Denver, Department of Human Resources Denver, CO
Human Resources Consultant, February 2011 – September 2013
Human Resources Assistant, May 2008 – February 2011
• Provided full life-cycle recruitment services for University and Classified staff
• Developed creative recruitment strategies and assessment devices
• Chaired search committees comprised of subject matter experts for classified staff
• Provided expertise, training and coaching for staff in HR policy and processes
• Classification panel member, determined correct state job classifications
• Evaluated and revised job descriptions to ensure proper classification
• Provided administrative support to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Directors
• Developed training presentations and materials on personnel selection
• Trained new team members on practices related to selection and job evaluation
• Reviewed and approved letters of offer
• Provided proactive solutions to employee relations regarding personnel challenge s
• Advised supervisors on compensation requests and equity issues
• Reviewed and approved salary and promotion request entries in HRMS
• Maintained databases utilized for salary analysis and job evaluation
• Audited HRMS system and position files to ensure compliance
• Generated Department of Personnel Administration annual exemptions status report
• Processed I-9s, background checks, employment verification, SOWs and honorariums
• Interpreted and applied University policies and State Personnel rules and procedures
• Participated in state certification classes, CUPA conferences and DPA selection forums, etc.
Pure Brand Communications Denver, CO
Human Resources Administrator, February 2006 – May 2008
• Recruited for open staff and intern positions
• Developed on-boarding process and new employee orientation for staff and interns
• Secured new benefits and managed annual benefits open enrollment
• Trained staff on time collection program

2. • Trained and developed new employees and assisted with annual evaluation preparedness
• Processed vendor checks and Principal expense reports using QuickBooks
• Assisted with accounts payable/receivable, general ledgers and monthly close process
• Monitored staff vacation and sick leave balances
• Negotiated cost-saving procurement of office supplies, furniture, IT equipment, etc.
• Coordinated elaborate events including holiday celebrations and staff volunteer days
• Collaborated with executive leadership to strengthen HR operations and processes
GBSM Corporate Communications Denver, CO
Front Office Coordinator, November 2004 – February 2006
• Greeted and provided welcoming atmosphere for guests
• Created front office job manual
• Answered and direct incoming calls
• Operated multi-line phone system
• Managed office supply inventory and orders
• Supported PR Internship program by scheduling interviews and assisting with orientation
• Assisted the Controller with accounts payable/receivable, expense reconciliation and data entry
EDUCATION
Boston College, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, May 2003 Chestnut Hill, MA
The Madeira School, high school diploma, May 1999 McLean, VA
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Adobe CS3
Applicant Tracking Systems
Concur
HTML
MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access and Power Point)
PeopleSoft (Financial and Human Resource Management System)
QuickBooks
Social Networking Sites (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Blogger)