Joy Bradford
Pollock
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auctioneer
Sky Auctions
Pollock
05.2021 - Current
- Monitored bidding activity closely in order to ensure fairness among participants.
- Presented items for sale, noted bidders, and amounts and closedeach event.
- Liaised between owners of items and sellers to facilitate sales.
- Built relationships with auction houses to obtain items for sale and facilitate auctions.
- Assisted customers in understanding the bidding process and providing them with necessary information about the items up for sale.
- Increased profitability and revenue by identifying customer needs and determining appropriate offerings.
- Ensured that all bidders followed the rules and regulations of each auction.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Conducted research on items being sold at auction in order to determine their value.
- Ensured compliance with local laws governing auctions within the state where they are held.
Human Resources Manager
Louisiana Community Care, Inc.
Ball
03.1999 - 06.2013
- Coordinated various benefits programs such as medical insurance, retirement plans and vacation policies.
- Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations, and business strategy implementation.
- Provided guidance on labor law compliance issues such as FMLA, ADA, Title VII.
- Compiled reports to provide management with accurate information and comply with policies and procedures.
- Initiated employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals.
- Created and implemented employee retention strategies.
- Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
- Collaborated with department managers to develop comprehensive training programs that meet the needs of each individual team member.
- Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
- Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
- Organized employee directories and updated individual contact information.
- Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments or personnel using sound judgment to maintain a harmonious work environment.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Conducted background checks and reference checks of prospective employees.
- Scheduled random drug testing for employees to diminish regularity risks.
- Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2024
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Quick decision making
- Multitasking
- Written communication
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Photography
- Occasional travel
- Wildlife preservapreservation
Certification
- Louisiana Auctioneer's License 2123
Timeline
Auctioneer
Sky Auctions
05.2021 - Current
Human Resources Manager
Louisiana Community Care, Inc.
03.1999 - 06.2013
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
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