D. BRENT BORDERS
Schuyler House #0036 Telephone: (607) 273-6607
112 Sage Place E-Mail: dbb27@cornell.edu
Ithaca, NY 14850
EDUCATION Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Master of Industrial and Labor Relations (M.I.L.R.), May 2003
Concentration: Human Resources
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, May 1997
Major: Human and Organizational Development, Minor: Psychology
Homerton College of Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
Peabody-Cambridge study abroad and internship program, Spring 1996
EXPERIENCE Equant, Atlanta, GA March 2001-August 2001
M&A Project Analyst
Assigned to manpower planning project team to assist in the merger of Equant, Global One
(subsidiary of France Telecom), and SITA-Equant Joint Venture.
Collaborated with joint McKinsey-France Telecom team in Paris to create consolidated
headcount database for budget and redundancy planning.
Performed various analyses by country and by company for business planning purposes
including: restructuring cost analysis and base pay/benefit cost analysis.
Hsupply.com, Atlanta, GA Feb. 2000-Dec. 2000 (company closed its business operations)
Human Resources Generalist
Served as project manager to implement web-based Employease HRIS system.
Assisted in designing company’s benefits and rewards programs, and managed workers
compensation audits.
Initiated corporate job analysis project, and researched labor market data for compensation
management purposes.
Designed performance review documents; communicated performance appraisal process
(guidelines, schedule); and consulted with employees and managers throughout process.
American Software USA, Atlanta, GA Sept. 1997-Feb. 1999
Corporate Recruiter/ Human Resources Assistant
Sourced candidates for a variety of both full-time/permanent and temporary/contract
positions, and conducted interviews and reference checks of applicants.
Consulted with divisional managers and directors on recruitment, training and development,
compensation, and other human resources issues during weekly staff meetings.
Acquired employment documents to file foreign national visa sponsorships (H-1, F-1, TN)
and permanent residencies (Green Cards), and conferred with lawyers throughout process.
SKILLS Computer skills: MS Office, MS Internet Explorer, Lotus Notes, Netscape, MS Windows NT, 95,
98, and 2000, Norton Antivirus, Eudora, and Resumix. Some Visio and MS Project knowledge.
Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
Light proficiency in French. HR Training: SHRM’s PHR Exam Prep Course.
ACTIVITIES Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
SHRM Atlanta, SHRM South Conference and Expo volunteer
World at Work, Worldwide Employee Benefits Network (WEB, Atlanta chapter)
Appalachian Trail “Thru” Hiker, Feb. 1999-Dec. 1999 (fulfilled a lifelong dream of hiking the
entire Appalachian Trail)