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Home Address: 14200 Vance Jackson, Apt 6203, San Antonio, Texas 78249; cell phone: 361-550-5256
khardin2004@yahoo.com
KELLIE LAWSON
SUMMARY:
Constantly creating an atmosphere of collaboration, to gather resources and critical information needed to solve
complex Human Resource issues. With 6 years of Human Resources & Wellness experience my focus is on
providing a level of knowledge for cultivating programs, relationship building and developing strong long term
connections to assure a quality employee experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Human Resources Resolution Center Specialist II Aug 2013 – Present
United Service Automobile Association, San Antonio,TX
Research,analyze and advised employees on company policies, programs and procedures
o Employee Relations, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Wellness programs
Identified trends as it pertained to the business unit and notify stakeholders of the trends to ensure effective,
efficient and timely responses
Provide navigational support to employees for self-service channels
Supports change management requirements for enterprise-wide programs and processes. Communicate
moderate and complex subject matters clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
Acquires and applies advanced knowledge of HR policies, processes,and industry practices.
Handles confidential information
Assisted in researching a resolution for the Learning Management/SAI course issues by providing weekly
stats to the Employee Learning team. Resolution found, workload decreased by 50 percent after two
months.
Collaborated with Employee Learning to improve the overall employee experience.
Participated in working sessions assisting in the creation of a Channel Experience Design. Working
sessions determined the feedback necessary in maintaining a level of efficiency and excellence for the HR
Service Center.
Developed on-boarding program to include on the job training
o Identified training needs
o Implemented structured schedule
o Facilitated conversations on development
o Assisted with providing a thorough knowledge of policies, programs, procedures, and systems
Health Fitness Specialist I May 2009 – Aug 2013
United Service Automobile Association, San Antonio,TX
Onsite Health Screenings Logistics Coordinator, managing vendor-relationship with HealthFitness
o Validate appropriate supplies and vendor set up
o Escalated issues when appropriate
o Communicated with HealthFitness management throughout event
Organized and facilitated the Health Fair during a USAA enterprise-wide event
o Marketed the event to new vendors
Created,designed and facilitated Health & Wellness projects
o Zumba in the Dark, Yoga for Runners
o Marathon Bound – a 12 week training event to inform and motivate employees training to walk/run
in marathon
Selected to participate on a cross-functional HR project team to assist in the development of the HR
delivery model
o Working team included executives within HR
Assisted in the coordination of USAA’s Annual Veteran’s Day 5k Walk/Run
o Identified a need for process improvement with timing companies and saved USAA $3,800 dollars
Responsible for interviewing, on-boarding, coaching and monitoring the productivity of weekly
assignments and special projects for fitness Interns
Assists members with individual goal setting, program design and education, providing fitness counseling
and individual evaluations following American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines.
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Home Address: 14200 Vance Jackson, Apt 6203, San Antonio, Texas 78249; cell phone: 361-550-5256
khardin2004@yahoo.com
KELLIE LAWSON
Health Fitness Specialist Jan 2009 – April 2009
Medifit Corporate Services,San Antonio, TX
Implemented incentive, health promotion, and other specialty programs
Recreation Coordinator
Supervised and monitored exercise participants
Provided one on one consulting, training and motivation
Design and implementation of health promotions and specialty programs
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Internal Internship Feb 2013 – Dec 2013
HR Employee Experience and Reporting
Provided assistance to employees and candidates through the AskHR channel with the guidance and
supervision of the HR team
Masters in Business Administration May 2011 – March 2014
University of Phoenix, San Antonio, TX
B.S. Kinesiology; Concentration in Exercise Science May 2006 – Dec 2008
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA),San Antonio, TX
Collegiate Volleyball Scholarship Aug 2004 – May 2006
San Jacinto Junior College, Pasadena, TX
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Impact Ambassador Feb. 2015 - Present
USAA Human Resources
Premier community for emerging professionals across USAA,with a focus on social, professional, and
service activities
Pride Champion Sept. 2012 –Nov. 2013
USAA Human Resources
Facilitated communication, to help enhance an environment of trust, commitment, and collaboration within
the CoSA to all levels of USAA leadership.
Compassion International May 2010 - Present
Child Sponsor
A child-advocacy ministry that pairs people with those who are suffering from poverty. The ministry releases
children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty.
Run for Compassion
Organized volunteers pre-race and race day
Coordinated logistics for volunteers and race day events to include allocating resources to the appropriate
areas such as water stations, pre-registration table, day of registration table.
Pen Pal Program Sept 2009 - Present
Community Educational program
The Pen Pal Program helps students improve their academic performance in reading and writing and to
create a relationship with a caring adult. Volunteers exchange letters with students throughout the academic
year
Bright Hope May 2010
Run for Hungry Children
Coordinated registration activities for the 5k event
Managed all phases for participant registration and volunteers