Curriculum Vitale

PERSONAL DETAILS
Full name: Charles Brandon Whitfield Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois Nationality: American Contact Info: charlesbwhit@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIU)
MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
Anticipated Graduation in August 2014. 2012-2014

DePaul University School of Public Service

M.Sc International Public Service
3.3 GPA 2008-2010

DePaul University
B.A. - International Studies
Centennial Scholarship recipient 2003-2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lake Forest College
Payroll and Student Employment Manager
Manages $3.5+ Million monthly and biweekly Payroll for over 125 full-time and part-time faculty, students, and staff. Manages the on-campus student employment process for the entire college. Directs and monitors on-campus student employment process and departmental budgets. Created and implemented new on-campus student employment selection process. Trained and knowledgeable in Jenzabar EX HRIS. 2012-2012 2013-present

TFI Resources (For Suzlon Energy)

HR Project Consultant
Implemented new HR filing system for organization with over 150 employees. Audited over 100 employee personnel files for errors and discrepancies. Discovered missing tax forms and saved over $30,000 in employee tax withholding.

British Consulate-General
Corporate Services Officer- HR & Finance
2007 2011 Managed consulates bank account, contracts, bills, and requisitioning for new goods/services. HR point of contact for staff regarding payroll, finance, visa renewals, and security clearances. Received Letters of Commendation from Deputy Consul-General and Consul-General. Managed Corporate Credit Card of $8,000.00 for procurement. Project management experience includes new computer systems implementation and staff relocation. Managed contracts up to $30,000 for office operations.

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Consulate-General of Mexico
Protection-Penal Division Intern
Researched criminal cases involving Mexican nationals to create information reports. Visited Mexican nationals in detention and assisted Mexican nationals in distress. Received Letter of Commendation from Consul. 2007-2007

Childserv
Public Policy & Advocacy Intern
Created press releases, invitation letters, and reports for organization. Successfully organized a summit on nutrition. Conducted research for company reports on poverty and nutrition. 2005-2005

AWARDS
United States Army
National Defense Service Medal Army Service Ribbon 2012 2012

United States Coast Guard

US Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation US Coast Guard Unit Commendation

2010 2009

Foreign and Commonwealth Office of United Kingdom

Merit Honors (Consular Training) 2007

Society for Human Resources Management

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification 2011

PUBLICATIONS
Colonial Development Theory International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 8 2010

LANGUAGES
English- Native Language Spanish- Speak, Read, and Write Fluently Portuguese- Speak, Read, and Write at Advanced level French- Speak, Read, and Write at Basic level (DELF A2)

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
IRELAND: Study Abroad course Leadership and Ethics All Hallows College, Dublin. (2010) UNITED KINGDOM- Business Travel to London (2007-2010) CANADA- Business/Personal Travel to Toronto and Quebec (2008-2011) ARGENTINA- Business Travel to Buenos Aires (2007) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- Personal Travel to Santo Domingo (2008-2012)

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
United States Army
Basic Combat Training First Aid and Combat Lifesaver Training 2012 2012

Foreign and Commonwealth Office of United Kingdom

Consular Officer Training 2007

OTHER INFORMATION
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance