Linda Casanova

**** **** ****** *** ****, NY ****9 646-***-**** acpjeg@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Katherine Gibbs School – Associate Degree

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Computer Skills

Knowledge of BrassRing, PeopleSoft, WFA, Libtax

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MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

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Professional Experience

HR Specialist & Ops, 2013 to March, 2015 SEARS HOLDINGS NY DESIGN OFFICE NY,

NY

Prepared internal communications, handled sensitive and confidential matters

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Supported staff supervision and help set up training

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Prepared new hire files and benefit packets

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Professionalism with a focus on providing customer support and guidance

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Assisted team in management of org chart system and make changes as needed to ensure

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accuracy

Provided HR Orientation and onboarding new hires

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1 of 2 person HR department for Apparel Design supporting up to 200 local employees and

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43 remote employees

Coached and counsel supervisors on performance management issues

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Directed all recruiting processes, including managing job requisitions, sourcing resumes,

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conducting and coordinating interviews, negotiating salaries, handling orientation, and

coordinating with headhunters

Office Administrator, 2011 to 2013 Sears Holdings NY Design Office New York, NY

Managed schedules, set up department meetings and assisted in any preparation as

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needed (ie presentation, handout etc.)

Reviewed expenses submitted to leader(s) and highlighted any out of policy

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Communicated effectively with team members and associated department

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Managed sample sale and clean up

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Executive Assistant, 2005 to 2010 Sears Holdings NY Design Office New York, NY

Supported senior EVP and VP’s with all office and administrative duties

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Managed phones/messages, and updated calendar on a daily, weekly and monthly basis,

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including all appointments, meetings and conferences

Managed all travel itineraries, sent and track packages when necessary

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Ensured timely preparation and processing of expense reports

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Created memos, meeting agendas and other correspondence

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Booked company travel domestic and international for VP’s, event and holiday party planning,

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showroom maintenance

Receptionist, 2004 to 2005 Kmart NY Design Office New York, NY

Professionally administered all incoming calls

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Ensured phone calls are redirected accordingly

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Established & coordinated in the pick up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx,

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UPS, etc)

Greeted guests in a professional, friendly, hospitable manner

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Assisted in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies

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Qualifications Summary

Highly competent experience in supporting senior level management with daily operational

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and administrative functions

Team player with proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with staff and

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management at all levels

Experienced HR Specialist with the ability to multi task and great attention to details

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