Pensacola, Fla. - Jamie Constantakos, human resources specialist, Landrum Staffing Services, recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.

The certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that Constantakos possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the body of knowledge in the field.

As an HR Specialist in the Industrial-Technical Division at Landrum Staffing, Constantakos is responsible for candidate recruiting, interviewing, employee hiring, and job placement. Her background is highlighted with 13 years of experience as a staffing consultant with a national staffing company. She has a degree in psychology from the University of Florida.

Constantakos enjoys cooking and baking for her husband of 20 years, and their 15-year-old, twin daughters. She enjoys writing about her favorite recipes on her own food blog, "Mom's Cooking Club."

Landrum Human Resource Companies, Inc, founded in 1970 by H. Britt Landrum, Jr., has three main divisions: Landrum Staffing Services, Landrum Consulting and Landrum Professional Employer Services. Today Landrum is one of the largest staffing and human resource companies in the Southeast. Landrum Staffing Services proudly celebrates over 35 years of service to Northwest Florida.

The HR Certification Institute is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards.