RUTH A. DECAMP, SPHR 303.301.

4507
PO Box 16340, Golden, CO 80402 rd10344b4@westpost.net
PROFILE SUMMARY
Accomplished Human Resources Professional with extensive experience in developin
g and implementing strategies and initiatives to maximize employee performance a
nd create an environment that fosters employee enhancements to professional grow
th and career development. Excellent communicator, known for collaborating with
C-level executives to assess organizational structure, develop efficient proces
ses, and implement cost-saving measures and enhancements through the use of prov
en conceptual and problem-solving abilities. Member of the Society of Human Res
ources and certified as Senior Professional in Human Resources.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, CENSUS BUREAU 2009 a" 2010
Assistant Manager for Field Operations, US Census Bureau, Westminster, CO, 2009
a" Present
Promoted to oversee regional resident count for 2010 decennial census for the We
stminster census office. Direct the activity of 15 mid-level office and field s
upervisors who in turn supervised as many as 80 crew leaders, 40 office clerks a
nd 800 field enumerators.
a Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interp
reting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
a Manage the confidential census operation and personnel databases, developing a
nd analyzing data reports and collaborating with management on initiating field
program resource adjustments.
a Received bureau merit award for the planning and implementation of office and
field staffing for five concurrent regional projects, including assignment resou
rce allocation, expenditure tracking, and productivity monitoring.
Office Operations Supervisor, Quality Assurance, Lakewood, CO, 2009
Partnered with teams of field office staff and others in administration, technol
ogy, and recruitment on quality assurance initiatives for the census address can
vassing project.
a Created assignment teams and allocated staff, ensuring accurate job title desi
gnations, appropriate supervisory support, and completion of strict reporting pr
ocedures.
a Recognized as DAPPS/OCS (census office database) and PeopleSoft expert, regula
rly fielding and resolving inquiries related to personnel and payroll.
SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION, Anchorage, AK 2003 a" 2006
Senior HR Generalist
Provided multi-functional human resources support to 15 operational departments
and more than 1,200 organizational managers of Alaska Native Hospital, a non-pro
fit health services provider subject to JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations) and BIA/IHA (Bureau of Indian Affairs / Indian Hou
sing Authorities) standards.
a Acknowledged for creating and rolling out first administrator and employee spe
cialized training and orientation programs, effectively disseminating vital info
rmation related to compensation and benefits, corporate policies and compliance,
and general human resource initiatives.
a Independently spearheaded the recruitment and onboarding process, including th
e identification, interviewing, and initiation of new employees.
a Collaborated with facility operations management and support areas to ensure a
ppropriate key operational indicators were in place for monitoring and analysis.
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE, Anchorage, AK 1999 a" 2003
Division Manager, Workforce Development
Executive Director, Local Workforce Investment Board
Oversaw the administration of federal and state employment and training programs
. Maintained responsibility of a 29-member staff and an annual budget of over $
9M.
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a Collaborated with the Governor of Alaska and 18 investment board members in co
mposing and documenting grants, policies, reports, and procedures related to wor
kforce development.
a Appointed program representative and liaison to internal divisions and departm
ents, external organizations and partner agencies, coordinating cross-functional
issue resolution.
a Facilitated regional and national seminars and trainings aimed at communicatin
g the development of strategic plans, identification of key program success fact
ors, and resource prioritization.
ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS, Anchorage, AK 1995 a" 1999
Program Coordinator / Grants Administrator
Oversaw organizational, budgetary and regulatory policies surrounding multi-mill
ion dollar federal and state employment and training grants. Assumed responsibi
lity over staff of 10 grants administrators.
a Worked in partnership with management, project, and stakeholder teams to defin
e future allocations based on current strategies as well as forecasted projectio
ns.
a Directed training workshops and symposia for state, regional, and national gra
nt staff, providing technical and operational procedure assistance.
ALASKA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, Anchorage, AK 1993 a" 1995
Human Resources Manager
Reinstated human resources office, providing departmental evaluations and proces
s streamlining functions for 130 employees.
a Audited all permanent staff and created position specification documents, real
igning priorities in preparation for full employee reclassification.
a Independently managed candidate identification and screening, onboarding and o
rientation procedures, and employee relations initiatives to improve job satisfa
ction.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
BA, Business/Organizational Administration, Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage
, AK
Graduate credits, Labor Law, University of Alaska, Anchorage, AK
30 graduate credits in Adult Education / Human Resources and Labor Law, Universi
ty of Alaska and Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, AK
SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) National Certification, Human Reso
urce Certification Institute, 1996, (recertifications: 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008)
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Member, Society for Human Resource Management