Angela Wiggins

Human Resources Consultant @Independent Consultant

🗿 HRHead HunterHR DirectorHR consultantHR Business PartnerAdministrative Specialist

Angela Wiggins is a seasoned Human Resources Consultant currently working as an independent consultant. With years of experience under her belt, she has developed an extensive understanding of human resources strategies, employee development, and talent acquisition. Angela has a strong reputation for her ability to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that align with company objectives. She is an expert at labor relations, performance management, and legal compliance. Angela holds a degree in Human Resources Management. Over the years, she has helped countless organizations streamline their HR processes, enhance productivity, and cultivate positive workplace environments. Angela is known for her excellent problem-solving skills, strategic planning abilities, and her commitment to nurturing positive employee relations.

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Work Background

Heartland Credit Union AssociationHuman Resources Director

Nov. 2016 - Oct. 2022Overland Park, KansasThe Human Resource Director oversees the overall strategic direction, planning, coordination, administration and evaluation of the human resources function at Heartland Credit Union Association, which has staff in 5 various locations in Kansas and Missouri. Responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and recordkeeping, employee relations, total rewards (compensation and benefits), and payroll. This position is strategic and collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes in line with the organization's goals and objectives.

Waldo General, Inc.Human Resources Manager

Aug. 2015 - Jul. 2016Planned, directed, and coordinated human resource management activities of the organization and maximized the strategic use of human resources and maintained functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.

North Kansas City SchoolsAdministrative Assistant III

Mar. 2013 - Aug. 2015North Kansas City SchoolsCollaboratively expanded Biomedical Science Program within the district from 1 high school to 3 additional high schools covering all four high schools within the district. Provide professional development training support to over 100+ staff members annually; Collaboratively wrote four grants to expand and maintain National Science and Technology programs; Financial planning and budgeting of federal and local funding for the College and Career Readiness Program including state reporting and application for federal funding; generate daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial reports to maintain a balanced budget Proficient in grant writing for program maintenance and expansion; Provide elementary and secondary support in relation to guidance, professional development, specialized educational programs and school administrators; Coordinate and plan meetings, Career Fairs, Professional development training and district-wide career events. Full accounting duties for the district's self-funded Automotive Repair Shop Program by performing accounts receivable duties including invoicing, cash application, deposits, discrepancies, issuing and applying credit memos, reconciliations and responding to instructor requests. Maintain detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduced redundancy and improved accuracy and efficiency to achieve organizational objectives while following district policies and guidelines. Administer proctor training for Technical Skill Attainment Testing district-wide per Department of Education (DESE)Guidelines; Attend board meetings to maintain updated knowledge of district objectives, goals, agendas, planning and budgeting information. Purchase order request, Procurement, physical equipment inventory; Direct support to 50+ counselors, 50+ administrators, over 100+ instructors Provide support to organizational clubs Above average proficiency in Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel,One Note, Microsoft Word (all versions), SharePoint, Google Docs

Paradise Aquatics, LLCOperations Manager

Jan. 2011 - Sep. 2012Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, maintaining accurate records for all business supplies. Planned, developed, organized, evaluated and directed implementation of the company's office procedures. Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, cash application, researching charge backs, discrepancies, issuing credit memos, reconciliations and responding to customer requests for documentation. Standardized department filing system so executive staff could easily locate information in any filing center. Contacted clients regarding unpaid and underpaid accounts, resolving all issues while maintaining a positive and pleasant attitude. Prepared and distributed Payroll for staff of 30 direct reports. Achievements Negotiated pricing with vendors regarding wholesale billing and marketing procedures, decreasing monthly costs by 25%. Developed new customer relations through telephone contact and sales activity. Reduced annual employee training costs by more than 10% by revising and implementing new company division policies and procedures. Consistently praised by management for the quality and timeliness of reports, attention to detail, exemplary customer service delivery and team-player attitude. Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduced redundancy and improved accuracy and efficiency to achieve organizational objectives.

Carmax IncHR Generalist / Management Assistant

Feb. 2006 - Sep. 2008Worked directly with General Manager and 5 Sales Managers and served as the liaison between managers and employees to ensure proper communication. Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs and policy changes. Approved and processed all employee timesheets Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment, maintaining accurate records for all business supplies. Prepared folders and maintained records of newly hired employees. Managed executive calendar and coordinated weekly project team meetings and assisted in the development of meeting agendas to increase meeting efficiency. Managed travel arrangements for managers and executives Handled, processed and distributed confidential employee information. Planned, developed, organized, evaluated and directed company events such as trade shows, job fairs, company lunches and parties and corporate meetings. Achievements Promoted within the company within 3 months of employment from Front Desk Coordinator to HR Generalist/Manager Assistant and transferred to operate another store location. Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover by 22% within the first year. Hired and trained over 300 new employees. Maintained OSHA records and implemented a program that reduced accidents to zero for a run of eight months within the first year.

Filtronetics, IncInside Sales Support Manager

Jan. 2002 - Feb. 2006Supervised a sales force of 27 outside sales associates. Direct assistant to the Chief Engineer Supported the sales team in writing proposals, preparing quotes, following up with clients and closing contracts. Trained all incoming sales team members. Maintained knowledge of current sales quotas, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices. Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth. Attended sales training camp and brought best practices leadership back to the company. Facilitated weekly production meetings along with the production manager to ensure proper communication to the production team in respect to potential sales increase and deadlines for current projects. Achievements Exceeded regional annual sales target by 28%. Consistently nominated for “Over Achiever of the Quarter”. Perfect attendance recorded for two consecutive years. Promoted to Inside Sales Manager within six months.