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Andrea Jo Torseth
Objective
To obtain a position within the Human Resource field where I can
expand my knowledge and experience for the benefit of the employees,
employer, and community.
Experience 06/2008-Present Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. St. Paul, MN
Human Resource Assistant
Coordinate posting and closing of HBI job openings and maintain applicant
flow records in accordance with Company requirements and FCC EEO
regulations; Open, date, code, copy and route applications for employment.
Perform administrative duties for Vice President, Human Resources,
including telephone, correspondence and special projects.
Provide administrative support to Human Resources Department staff,
including receptionist duties, managing office supplies, and scheduling
meetings and conference calls.
Assist with data entry in HR system iVantage. Entry includes but not limited
to hire/rehire of employees, performance reviews, transfers, job changes, etc.
10/2006-01/2009 Lowe’s Oak Park Heights, MN
HR Coordinator/Team Lead/Customer Service Associate
Staffing of 180 employees for new store opening.
Conducted and completed new hire orientation, weekly schedules, and
payroll duties.
Perform HR Coordinator tasks – Assemble employee files, recorded keeping
for schedules and payroll.
Completion of Entry Management Training Program (EMTP).
Prepare and complete weekly reports including cycle counts and price audits.
Assist in accountability with associates for ongoing training and providing
superior customer service.
11/2004-10/2006 Maurices Stillwater, MN
First Assistant Manager
Assisted in setting daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for associates.
Assisted store manager in hiring, recruiting, training and development,
accountability, and teamwork.
Handled a variety of financial transactions including opening/closing logs,
cash, credit, checks, and vouchers.
Additional Positions: Assistant Manager (3/2005-10/2005), Sales Associate
(11/2004-3/2005)
05/2004-10/2005 GE Consumer Finance St. Paul, MN
Document Control Representative
Processed daily title release for customers in timely manner.
Worked on special projects with in the department to enhance work flow and
performance.
Handled escalated issues with dealers and customer.
Education 2008-Present Concordia University St. Paul, MN
M.A., Organizational Management with an emphasis of Human Resources
Expected Graduation in May 2010 with Capstone completion August 2010
Course work included the following: Total Compensation, Staffing Models
and Retention, Managerial Finance, Ethics of Leading and Managing, Legal
Environment for Managers, Human Resource Foundations, and Strategic
Human Resource Management
2002-2007 Metropolitan State University St. Paul, MN
B.S., Human Resource Management
Completed Courses: Fundamentals of IT in Organizations, Principles of MIS,
Financial Accounting, Principles of Finance, Organizational Behavior, Human
Resource Management, Employee Development and Training, Managing a
Diverse Workforce, Compensation and Employee Benefits Management, Case
Studies in Strategic Management, and Staffing Organizations
1999-2007 WITC New Richmond, Wi
Associated Degree – Administration/Finance
Complete Courses: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint), Financial Accounting, Business Law, Oral/Interpersonal
Communications, and Written Communications
Served for two years on the BPA (Business Professional of America) local
and state boards.
Professional SHRM, TCHRA (Twin Cities Human Resource Association)
Memberships
Skills Multitasking on projects, customer service, verbal and nonverbal skills,
interpersonal communication skills, outgoing, friendly, fast learner,
experience with Microsoft Office Suite
References Available upon request