Krisen Ramkissoon
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Mobile Number: 917-***-**** Email:
*******@*****.***
EXPERIENCE:
Yorkson Legal Inc., New York, NY
Human Resources/Admin Assistant (Temp), March 2010-Present
. Provide support to the President, Vice President, and all recruiters,
completing a multitude of assignments simultaneously
. Ensure candidates complete the necessary new hire paperwork, including
the I-9 with valid identification, W-4, and wage notification
. Conduct reference and background checks, as well as preparing
employment status change forms including terminations and new hires
. Process accounts receivable in Bullhorn (HRIS) and QuickBooks and
process payroll using PayChex
. Assist in training new recruiters on new hire kits and Bullhorn, also
managing a summer intern, assigning projects of value and ensuring a
high level of understanding
. Greet and direct applicants, answer phones, fax, print, scan, copy,
mail invoices, process timesheets, handle all administrative duties
and vendor issues efficiently
. Coordinate client meetings and book reservations for upper management
. Update client and candidate records to maintain current information
21st Century Offices, New York, NY
Administrative Support, November 2009 - March 2010
. Assisted in managing the office, answering phones, greeting clients,
scheduling client appointments in Outlook, collecting and shipping
packages and mail, copying, scanning, and faxing
. Resolved client complaints efficiently and sensitively, both technical
and operational
. Processed new client contracts, verifying all necessary documents were
correct
. Provided office support and entrusted with confidential matters
Marketing
. Generated qualified leads and ensured conversion of clients, through
diligently following-up
. Independently developed and implemented marketing strategies, some
utilizing social media
. Raised brand awareness while building strategic relationships to
generate buzz and drive traffic to the company website
. Created and updated the company website using HTML
ManhattanReefs.com, Tri-State Area
Moderator, February 2005 - Present
. Moderate an online forum of over 3,000 members by fostering a friendly
community.
. Screen potential business partners for specific qualifications and
advise members on various topics of marine aquaria
. Contribute to the development and execution of market research
activities
Event Coordinator
. Board member for a bi-annual fundraising events
. Assisted with brand marketing initiatives to increase attendance in
order to raise revenue
. Coordinate semi-annual fundraisers by managing group of 30 volunteers
for pre-event and post event activities
. Assist in planning, setup and disassembling of events while providing
support for vendors
. Coordinated with trade show suppliers to put them in a position to
best showcase their products
Office Automation Systems, New York, NY
Telemarketer, July 2009 - October 2009
. Generate qualified sales leads and appointments for sales team
. Obtain names and email addresses to maintain an updated client contact
list
Aquarium Maintenance Company, Brooklyn, NY
Owner, April 2007- October 2008
. Founded company with focus on the setup and maintenance of corporate
and personal aquariums
. Managed complete operations including accounting and business
development
. Raised awareness and built brand equity of the business through
marketing and promotional tools
EDUCATION:
Baruch College/CUNY, New York, NY
Bachelor of Business Administration, awarded May 2009
Major: Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship Minors: Real
Estate, Industrial Psychology
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,
and FrontPage, Windows Operating Systems ME/XP/Vista
Argus Software, ACT!, Bullhorn, PayChex