AQUILLA OWENS

Atlanta, GA | (C) 4042010410 | aquillaowens@yahoo.com

Professional Summary

Highly qualified and tenacious HR professional complemented with a broad based background and skills in areas of compliance,

training and development, performance management, union avoidance, grievance resolution, and sound knowledge of labor

relations.

Education

Ashford University

Clinton, IA

Master of Science: Organizational Management and Human Resources

2011

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration

2008

Skills
Change Management

Dealing with Gray

Discreet and Ethical

Organization

Negotiation

Conflict Management

Multi-tasking

Communication

Dual Focus

Confidentiality

Training and Development

Performance Management

Work History

Human Resources Manager 01/2010 to Current

The Home Depot Atlanta, GA

8+ years of experience across multiple HR functions including employee relations, training and development, safety,
performance management, compliance, and union avoidance.

Diverse HR background that can be leveraged to not only resolve issues but create proactive work strategies to challenge and
improve current business models.

Lauded for ability to build relationships and communicate across the organization from entry level employees to C suite
professionals.

Mediate and resolve issues using current policies and disciplinary actions.

Subject matter expert on local, state and federal laws and policies and compliance expectations.
Training Manager 07/2008 to 01/2010

The Home Depot Atlanta, GA

Created and evaluated training requirements for an organization of 500+ employees.

Designed training programs and professional development courses to facilitate meeting organizational goals and individual
professional needs.

Determined potential of training program for future needs of organization.

Instrumental in redesigning appraisal programs and training materials.

Researched new and latest techniques for possible inclusion into existing training process.