RENEE STEDMAN

rs3576@nau.edu 

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Purpose Statement

 

Experienced HR and nonprofit administration professional transitioning into the field of social work seeking part-time employment or an internship opportunity providing direct client-centered social services in hospice care. Bringing years of transferable skills in leadership, community engagement, and program coordination, with a strong commitment to provide compassionate and ethical care. 

 

Summary of Qualifications

 

• 15+ years of leadership and HR administration including DEIB initiatives, compliance, and employee support for 200+ staff

• Extensive program coordination experience overseeing annual holiday programs servicing 8,000+ families and supervising 300+ volunteers

• Elder support services experience including transportation assistance, recreational program assistance, and friendly visiting. 

• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and current certifications in Mental Health First Aid,  and Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

 

Education

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED HUMAN BEHAVIOR Expected 12/2025

Northern Arizona University 

Summa Cum Laude (in progress) 

 

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN LIBERAL ARTS 05/2009

Rio Salado Community College

Summa Cum Laude

 

Work Experience

 

OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR            4/2022 - Present                        

Estate Planning Associates Phoenix, Arizona

• Streamline business systems and workflows to increase efficiency of client service delivery

• Cultivate partnerships with clients and vendors by ensuring transparent communication and ethical practices 

• Provide guidance to staff on administrative processes to improve consistency and reduce errors

• Maintain confidential client records

 

HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER 4/2013 – 4/2022

International Rescue Committee Phoenix, Arizona

• Directed HR operations and initiatives across three offices, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee support for 200+ staff

• Advanced organizational culture by implementing DEIB, Duty of Care and ethics initiatives 

• Monitored employee performance, attendance, and training compliance

• Coordinated staff wellness and professional development to support positive morale and employee retention

 

HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR                                    6/2006 – 4/2013

The Salvation Army     Phoenix, Arizona

• Provided full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and monthly staff trainings while maintaining accurate employee records

• Managed annual holiday community programs serving 8,000+ families; recruited and trained 300+ volunteers for service delivery

• Prepared reports and maintained personnel files for audits and grant compliance 

• Assisted staff and volunteers with policies and procedure, benefits, and resources

 

Volunteer Experience

 

Foothills Caring Corps                         Current

• Provide elder support services including friendly visiting, transportation assistance, and assistance in recreational & social programs

• Provide front office receptionist support answering call and assisting staff with client needs

 

Paradise Valley Unified School District         Current

• Tutor adult learners in English as a Second Language through individualized one-on-one sessions