Ms. Sood is a consultant with over 18 years of experience in compensation studies, personnel policy development, employee benefits and welfare programs, recruiting, employment regulations, non-profit accounting, and preparation of financial statements.  She has supported clients in various industries including manufacturing, distribution, high tech, construction, and nonprofit/governmental organizations.
 

EDUCATION

• University of California, Irvine, CA.  Master of Business Administration, 1989.
• United States International University.  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (accounting major), cum laude, 1986.
• University of California, Irvine, CA.  Certificate in Human Resources Management, 1998.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

• EP Consultants, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.  Principal, 1996 to present.
• Electronic Data Systems, Cerritos, CA.  Human Resources Specialist, 2000 to present.
• RSM McGladrey, Inc., Anaheim, CA.  Consultant, 1998-2000.
• Private Industry Council, Cerritos, CA.  Controller/ Human Resources Manager, 1993-98.
• Mesa Technologies, Fullerton, CA.  Bookkeeper, 1991-92.
• United Financial Group, Beverly Hills, CA.  Accounting Assistant, 1989-90.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Ms. Sood's experience includes:

• Prepared and revised job descriptions for various clients.  Developed compensation programs using published and market survey data.
• Prepared advertisements for executive placements via Internet, newspaper, association newsletters, and journals.  Screened resumes, conducted phone and personal interviews.  Conducted reference and background checks.
• Prepared and reviewed personnel policy manuals and employee handbooks.  Responded to client queries regarding employment regulations and practices.
• Reviewed benefits programs, and made recommendations regarding administration of the programs.  Prepared and reviewed client Affirmative Action Plans.
• Conducted job classification studies to determine exempt/nonexempt status of work force for various clients.
• Coordinated and edited RSM McGladrey publications Mandated Benefits and Pratt’s Human Resources Guide.
• Managed human resources, payroll and accounting functions for growing nonprofit organization.  Developed personnel policies and procedures, performance appraisal systems, compensation programs; conducted employee training, investigations, recruitment and placement; negotiated and administered benefits programs; administered health & safety program.
• Performed accounting functions for circuit board manufacturer and financial service organization.

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