Affirmative Action Officer Resume

Matthew Fellows

1032 Deer Ridge Drive

Wayne, NJ 7477

(555)-555-5555

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Job Objective Pursuing an Affirmative Action Officer position in which my skills, special training and experience will positively impact the organization in meeting end goals.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Remarkable management experience in affirmative action and equal employment
• Skilled in investigating discrimination complaints and managing institutional responses
• Sound knowledge of socio-economic problems, multi-cultural issues, cultural differences
• Proficient in using MS Access and Excel to create reports
• In-depth knowledge of Federal laws and requirements pertaining to affirmative action
• Familiarity with federal and state laws pertaining to EEO/AA and disability discrimination issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Work Experience:

Affirmative Action Officer, August 2005 – Present

State of California, Wayne, NJ

• Received and investigated inquiries and formal complaints of unlawful discrimination from applicants and employees.
• Identified and resolved problems related to affirmative action.
• Developed, implemented and evaluated prospects of employment and affirmative action plans.
• Interpreted equal employment opportunity requirements of Federal and State agencies.
• Disseminated affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policies to community action groups, recruitment sources and educational institutions.

Affirmative Action Officer, May 2000 – July 2005

Glen ridge public schools, Wayne, NJ

• Analyzed all personnel policies to determine if they are administered without discrimination.
• Served as liaison between school district and the community organizations, contractors, vendors and others concerned with equal opportunity employment.
• Developed resource lists of multicultural and balanced supplemental materials.
• Monitored equal access to facilities and a harassment-free school environment for all employees and students.
• Measured the effectiveness of the affirmative action program and administered discriminatory grievances filed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA