KRISTIN N. DIENST-BRAUN

• Columbus, OH *****

**** ****** *****

mobile 614-***-****

E-mail acfhu5@r.postjobfree.com

Personal objective

To obtain a position that will expand upon my experience base in business, administration and human

resources.

Professional Experience

The Ohio State University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2008-2014),

Columbus, OH

Human Resources Manager

Managed all human resources functions for the department including but not limited

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to hiring, on-boarding, classification, compensation, employee relations, recognition,

visa and permanent residence process, graduate and undergraduate appointments,

and workforce planning.

Oversaw completion of employee performance reviews and assisted

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supervisors to address performance issues; provided training resources for

performance management.

Maintained payroll functions and reports.

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Coordinated job searches.

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Conducted data analysis using university reports and databases including PeopleSoft,

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eReports, Employee Analytics, and People Admin.

Recruited, interviewed and selected staff, auxiliary faculty and faculty.

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Developed and implemented processes and procedures, and worked with the

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department manager and director to develop policies.

Served as Chair for the Communications sub-committee, Arts & Sciences Staff

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Advisory Committee as well as ex officio on the Chemistry & Biochemistry Staff

Advisory Committee.

Served as staff presence on the most recent Chair Search Committee.

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Provide HR expertise and customer service to faculty, staff, and students.

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The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Informatics (2005-2008),

Columbus, OH

Assistant Administrator

Managed and oversaw human resources and communications activities and

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administrative projects under the direction of the Administrative Manager and

department Chair.

Oversaw human resources activities, including recruitment and annual performance

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evaluations of faculty and staff.

Developed, implemented, and enforced human resources, administrative and fiscal

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policies and procedures, including policy for major equipment purchases.

Served as the Chair of the Systems Committee.

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Serve on the Faculty Recruitment and Operations Committees.

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Developed and implemented “The Collaborative Leadership and Innovation Award”, a

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department recognition and incentive program.

Revised the department’s Appointments, Promotions, and Tenure document and the

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Patterns of Administration, approved by the Office of Academic Affairs in Fall 2005.

Organized high profile seminars and workshops hosted by the department, as well as

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the inaugural department retreat.

Managed and supervised space and renovation projects for the department.

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Supervised support staff, students, web developer and the systems administrator.

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Victoria’s Secret Production, (2001-2005), Reynoldsburg, OH

Production Coordinator

Responsible for executing the production of the Glamour Sleepwear business a

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dynamic $165 million/year business department consisting of uniquely designed

fashion styles.

Managed business with eight vendors daily to compare order information, negotiate

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delivery dates, and work with arising issues to minimize negative impact to business.

Served as the liaison between procurement, pre-production and customs teams to

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identify potential classification and imports issues relating to the sleepwear and

accessories businesses. Compiled seasonal quota information for product forecasting

and vendor allocation.

Analyzed the differences of importing FOB vs. DDP. VSS began importing goods FOB

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in 2004, challenging the business to work in a different way.

Successfully executed production activities for the Very Sexy Sleepwear and the Top

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160 Sleepwear assortments from concept to delivery.

Continued to maintain the responsibilities of the Procurement Coordinator.

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Procurement Coordinator

Entered and revised all purchase orders and communicated changes and issues to

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cross-functional teams.

Entered and maintained accurate style/SKU information on a seasonal basis.

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Executed the Victoria’s Secret Vintage Collection from start to finish- a complex

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transition of moving true vintage garments to select stores.

Partnered with the distribution center in regards to receiving, rework, debit and

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ticketing.

The Wexner Center for the Arts, (2000-2001) Columbus, OH

Exhibitions/Curatorial Assistant

Served as the primary research assistant to the Chief Curator.

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Compiled and edited department publications, including catalogs published in

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conjunction with Wexner Center exhibitions. Compiled research and slide files for

exhibitions.

Communicated directly with the staff of domestic and international museums,

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institutions, and artists in regards to potential, current and future projects.

Assisted the Exhibitions Designers and Registrar in researching and gathering

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materials for installation elements of exhibitions.

Worked with the Manager of Exhibitions to draft contracts with artists and institutions

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involved in on-site and traveling exhibitions.

Curatorial Assistant to Franz West: Notations in the Wexner Center Café and the

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exhibition Hélio Oiticia: Quasicinemas. Researched the planning stages of the project

Lawrence Weiner: Notations at Mirror Lake Hollow and Mood River.

The Ohio State University College of Law (1998-2000) Columbus, OH

Project/Inquiries Specialist

Requisitioned purchase orders through the university financial system.

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Assisted in maintaining department HR and accounting functions.

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Maintained, produced, and analyzed departmental accounting reports.

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Education

Miami University, Oxford, OH

B.A., Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs, B.A., Political Science, May 1996

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Minors in History and Art History

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Art History Association

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Diversity Affairs Council representative, Associated Student Government

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Passed the April 2004 Customs Broker Examination

Special skills

Microsoft Office applications; People Soft, eReports, DocuSign, Dropbox.

References available upon request

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