Rakia Garner
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dynamic administrative and HR operations professional with over 10 years of experience supporting senior leaders in education, government, and professional services. Expertise in managing the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and maintaining confidential records while fostering a positive workplace culture. Recognized as a frontline resource for employee relations and engagement, effectively addressing concerns and enhancing team collaboration. Committed to driving operational efficiency and supporting organizational goals through strategic HR initiatives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant / HR Operations Partner
KIPP Woodson Park Academy
Atlanta
- Current
- Frontline HR support for staff inquiries, onboarding, leave, and documentation
- Maintained confidential employee records and compliance documentation
- Managed substitute vendor operations, onboarding, and timekeeping
- Supported employee engagement initiatives and leadership meetings
Executive Assistant / HR & Operations Support
Grant Thornton / Forrest Solutions
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported people operations, timekeeping audits, and workforce reporting
- Maintained confidential personnel-related documentation
- Supported onboarding logistics and compliance-driven processes
- Coordinated travel and expense reconciliation within policy
Executive Assistant / HR Operations Lead
Rocky Mount Preparatory School
- 01.2022
- Led substitute recruitment, onboarding, training, and compliance
- Managed employee records, background checks, and separations support
- Served as first point of contact for HR-related staff inquiries
- Coordinated board meetings and compliance documentation
Investigative Social Worker
Department of Social Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted investigations with strict confidentiality and compliance standards
- Maintained detailed, audit-ready documentation for legal proceedings
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary stakeholders
Executive Assistant
CACI – DOJ Civil Rights Division
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Supported senior DOJ leadership in HR-adjacent and compliance functions
- Managed confidential correspondence and federal documentation
- Ensured compliance with federal policies and procedures
Education
B.S. - Journalism & Mass Communications (Public Relations)
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05.2012
Skills
- Executive support
- Administrative support
- Office management
- Strong problem solver
Timeline
Executive Assistant / HR & Operations Support
Grant Thornton / Forrest Solutions
01.2023 - 01.2024
Investigative Social Worker
Department of Social Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Executive Assistant
CACI – DOJ Civil Rights Division
01.2014 - 01.2020
Executive Assistant / HR Operations Lead
Rocky Mount Preparatory School
- 01.2022
Executive Assistant / HR Operations Partner
KIPP Woodson Park Academy
- Current
B.S. - Journalism & Mass Communications (Public Relations)
North Carolina A&T State University