Amanda King

Current

• HR Generalist at Harsco Corporation

Past

• HR Generalist at Harsco Corp
• Realtor at RE/MAX All Star
• Personal Banker at Encore Bank

• Human Resources Generalist at York International Corp

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Education

• George Mason University

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Connections

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Industry

Human Resources

Websites

• My Company

Amanda King’s Summary

I am an HR Generalist at Harsco Minerals, which is a division of Harsco Corporation. Harsco is an international corporation that works in the mining, railroad, energy and non-residential construction industries. As a generalist, I handle employee relations issues, performance management, recruiting and orientation, safety, and benefits for the newly formed Harsco Minerals group.

Harsco Corporation is a diversified, worldwide industrial services company. We are market leaders in each of our select business groups, operate in over 40 countries, and employ more than 21,000 people worldwide. Our businesses serve some of the world’s largest and most essential industries, including non-residential construction, steel and metals, energy, and railways. Our 2006 revenues totaled $3.4 billion, over 60% of which were generated internationally.

We work in seamless, long-term partnerships with the top customers in each of our markets. We bring an unparalleled range of resources, technology and experience to every requirement. And we reward our stockholders with a predictable and direct return on their investment with one of the longest dividend traditions of any publicly-traded company, dating back to 1939.

Our diversified, multi-industry businesses enable us to make available a wide variety of positions in an array of geographic locations and work environments. We look for individuals with a proven record of achievement and the enthusiasm to excel. We take pride in being the kind of organization that has a bias toward action, that seeks input from all levels, and which challenges the status quo.

Amanda King’s Specialties:

employee relations, performance management, recruiting and orientation, safety, and benefits

Amanda King’s Experience

• HR Generalist

  Harsco Corporation

  (Public Company; HSC; Construction industry)

  October 2008 — Present (10 months)

  I am an HR Generalist at Harsco Minerals, a division of Harsco Corporation. As a generalist, I handle employee relations issues, performance management, labor relations, recruiting and orientation, Affirmative Action & EEO reporting, and benefits for the newly formed Harsco Minerals group. I support the division's 20+ locations in the US, Canada, Brazil, France, and the Netherlands. The businesses handle mineral recovery from slag at coal-fired power facilities and stainless steel mills. One of the most significant projects I am working on is a labor negotiation in Contreceour, Quebec. This is my first experience with international labor negotiations.

• HR Generalist

  Harsco Corp

  (Public Company; HSC; Construction industry)

  August 2008 — October 2008 (3 months)

  I was a recruiting specialist at Harsco Corp. in Camp Hill, PA. Harsco is an international corporation that works in the mining, railroad energy, and non-residential construction industries. The corporation employs over 21,000 people worldwide and has a presence in over 40 countries. I recruited professionals for the company's international headquarters in Camp Hill. I was also responsible for compiling data and creating the corporation's EEO reporting and Vets-100 reporting for all US locations (76 locations).

• Realtor

  RE/MAX All Star

  (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Real Estate industry)

  October 2003 — August 2008 (4 years 11 months)

  As a Realtor with RE/MAX I provided buying and sales services to my clients, friends and family. I worked in the Pinellas County, Florida market which includes St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and the beaches from Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach and everything in between. My first year in the business I sold over $4M in real estate.

• Personal Banker

  Encore Bank

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Banking industry)

  July 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 2 months)

  Encore Bank is a unique banking institution in that we provide world-class service in a living room atmosphere. The lobby area at Encore Bank makes our customers feel at home by offering a comfortable, relaxed feeling with a television, large leather chairs, and refreshments. My customers work with me in a semi-private office to take care of daily deposits/withdrawals, opening retirement accounts, or to get general advice on their financial needs.
  
  I accomplished the 2nd highest gross sales in the State of Florida for Q1 2008.

• Human Resources Generalist

  York International Corp

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

  December 2000 — October 2003 (2 years 11 months)

  Corporate HR - Developed and implemented a strategic employment process including a competency based recruiting and selection process. Developed staffing metrics to track sourcing of candidates, cycle time, & cost of hire. Built strong relationships with US colleges' Engineering departments in close proximity to our field sales and manufacturing facilities.
  
  Field HR - Supported the US field sales and service operations as a generalist tasked with employee relations issues, investigation and resolution of harassment claims, Performance Improvement Programs, termination and reductions in force, annual goal setting and review process with the management team, and annual incentive and merit review programs. Handled 16 offices located east of the Mississippi River and in the state of Texas.

Amanda King’s Education

• George Mason University

  BS , Integrated Studies , 1995 — 1999

  Secretary, Model UN (1995-1996)
  President, Model UN (1996-1998)
  Assistant Director, WHO Committee @ National Model UN (1997) in New York City, NY
  Vice President, Golden Key National Honor Society (1997-1998)
  Creator and Facilitator "How to Recruit the Best: Coming out from Behind the Table!", Presentation @ National Golden Key Conference in Los Angeles, CA (1998)
  Highest Recruitment and Retention Honor, Golden Key - George Mason University Chapter (1997)
  Charter Member and Founding President, Alpha Xi Delta - Iota Alpha Chapter (1997-1998)

  Activities and Societies:

  Alpha Xi Delta, Golden Key International Honour Society, Model United Nations

Additional Information

Amanda King’s Websites:

• My Company

Amanda King’s Groups:

Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Professional Leads Network

•    George Mason University Alumni Association
•    Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
•    GMU Alumni Association
•    Alpha Xi Delta
•    Human Resource Professionals of Central Pennsylvania
•    freshYork presents... CapLive
•    America's Junior Miss

Amanda King’s Honors:

March 2006 - Top Agent in Gross Sales, RE/MAX All Star
August 2006 - Top Agent in Gross Sales, RE/MAX All Star
2006 - President's Club, RE/MAX International
2005 - President's Club, RE/MAX International

Amanda King’s Contact Settings

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