NICOLE MARGANELL
Website: www.wix.com/nikkiboston/website
Phone: 322-***-**** Email:***********@*******.***
Objective
My business strategy is to offer high quality support to successful busy people anywhere,
virtually. By partnering with me you'll eliminate tedious and time-consuming administrative
tasks without the costs and hassles of on-site employees. I will guarantee you receive high
quality, timely, and confidential business support. Rest assured that no matter where you are, I
will be working for you...promptly, professionally, and with discretion.
Work Experience
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
FREELANCE Sept. 2008 - Present
• Provide high level administrative support in all areas to various industries
• Coordinate and assist in projects and events exercising ability to improve procedures, improvise, and
meet demanding deadlines.
• Maintain executive calendars’, appointments, schedules, appointment setting, and travel
• Preparation and maintenance of weekly attendance, monthly and annual vacation records
• Create and design PowerPoint presentations which includes graphs and statistical tables
• Maintain and process monthly expense reports
• Design and create marketing material such as company newsletters, brochures, and flyers
HUMAN RESOURCE RECRUITING GENERALIST
April 2006 – Aug. 2008
FANEUIL INC., PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
• Responsible for all human resources activities to include employment, compensation, labor
relations, benefits, and training and development
• 80% of work week spent traveling to assigned facilities to provide employee relation duties
• Determine and issue disciplinary actions based on violation of company policies such as time
and attendance, policy and procedure violations, and customer complaints
• Coach and counsel employees on policy-related and procedural problems
• Conduct investigations and took action to issues that include sexual harassment, discrimination
and management issues
• Responsible for assisting employees with FMLA, LOA, and COBRA
• Determine applicant qualifications by interviewing; analyzing responses; verifying references;
and comparing qualifications to job requirements
• Responsible for termination of employees
• Conduct various training classes to employees and supervisors including new hire orientations
• Maintain and update employee information on HRIS
HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST
Aug, 2002– Feb. 2006
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL, MIAMI, FL
• Provide support for Shipboard Employee Relations that included a diversified staff of over 52
countries
• Conduct interviews for potential Shipboard HR Managers and T&D Managers
• Analyze trends and generated reports relating to shipboard turnover and no shows
• Conduct job/task analysis for the purposes of created job descriptions and salary assignments
for shipboard employees
• Review shipboard employee termination cases and appeals to decide if eligible for rehire
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• Develop New Hire Orientation Program for Shipboard HR Managers and T&D Managers
• Develop, coordinate, and manage “Anchored in Excellence”, an annual shipboard program involving
shoreside Senior Management
• Conduct shipboard focus groups and management interviews for cultural diversity training
program project
• Assist in implementing onboard sexual harassment training program
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO
Apr. 1998 – July 2002
CABOFINO PROPERTIES, MIAMI, FL
• Provide direct support to the CEO of this real estate development firm, which constructed and marketed
residential properties in the Dominican Republic and subsequently manage the properties for the
owners
• Schedule property showings and press visits, as well as confirmation and commission tracking from
property rentals for clients.
• Assist with marketing, researching materials and managing specialty mailings to prospective customers.
• Develop e-commerce activities on the Internet to promote property sales and rentals.
• Photograph properties for marketing purposes
• Oversaw travel arrangements, preparing and submitting expenses, bank statements, petty cash and
internal reports.
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Oct. 1996– Jan. 1998
QEP, BOCA RATON, FL
• Provide support to the HR Manager in delivering HR functions and activities for the company
• Provide and assisted in delivering information and documents regarding personnel policies and
procedures, benefits, compensation, eligibility, and salaries.
• Prepare personnel reports and compiled documents concerning personnel activities.
• Responsible for all clerical and administration work for the HR department.
• Process and review potential employee applications.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Aug. 1992 – Sept. 1996
R&J PROJECTS, BOSTON, MA
• Responsible for establishing corporate culture through formulation of procedures, guidelines,
and internal and external forms
• Review and revise existing job descriptions for both company and client positions
• Responsible for developing marketing material such as brochures, client presentations, and
advertisements
• Resource and analyze companies of interest through Hoover's database for generating leads
• Interview potential candidates for the company’s sales team
Education:
MASTERS OF SCIENCE DEGREE BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE
Major: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Major: Psychology
Nu Sigma Psi Honor Society Curry College, Milton, MA
Carlos Albizu University, Miami
Computer Skills:
• MS Windows Vista/2007 • Microsoft Publisher • PeopleSoft • Vision • Microsoft Office 2007
• Adobe Photoshop • Outlook • Lotus Notes • SPSS • Internet Explorer • QuickBooks • Other Internet
and e-mail related programs
References:
Furnished upon request