Karen Maxwell
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OBJECTIVE
Qualified candidate seeking a position in Human Resources or related feild who can contribute excellent
organizational and interpersonal skills based on school, work, and leadership experience.
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC May 2010
B.S. Business Administration: Concentration Human Resource Management
Relevant Course Work: Human Resource Management, Issues in Business Ethics, Training & Performance
Management, Staffing, Leadership & Management, Compensation: Pay Systems, Business Policy & Strategy
SOFTWARE SKILLS
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• Microsoft Word • Microsoft Publisher • Spiral
• Microsoft Excel • Ultipro • E-Verify
• Microsoft Power Point • Lotus Notes • Kronos
EXPERIENCE
Coty Inc.: Human Resource Representative
Sanford, NC Contracted August 2010- February 2011
February 2011-May 2011
• Maintained electronic employee training records categorized by both class and employee name for 800+
employees and outside contractors
•Compiled all necessary information for employee relations cases including things such as unemployment claims
and employment verifications using Ultipro
•Scheduled various training classes and coordinated instructors, classrooms, catering and attendees using Lotus
Notes
• Supported the hiring process by screening resumes, setting up interviews, and collecting feedback from
managers, using Spiral as a tool for applicant management
• Support the on-boarding process by creating packets of new hire paperwork and verifying employment
eligibility using the electronic E-Verify system
• Approved Necho Expense accounts
•Approved time sheets and made any necessary changes for four employees of the HR Department using Kronos
• Gathered information from the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina in order to provide proof
that stipulations of a $500,000 grant were met
• Reviewed past spending trends and projected numbers for the FY2012 budget
• Created and filled electronic training files to track training for 800+ employees and ensure compliance with
Project Safety Management requirements
• Compiled current market salary information for 100+ exempt jobs from the 2010 CAI “Wage and Salary
Survey” and Salary.com
• Prepared paper training records to be entered into ETQ, an electronic record keeping system
• Managed the disposal of terminated employee I9 forms in compliance with the law and the update of I9
forms for international employees
• Created new job classifications and job codes
• Purged terminated employee files that have been kept for the required length of time and ensuring that
medical files are removed and placed in a separate folder to be retained
• Assisting the Compensation Analyst, Learning & Development Manager, HR Administrative Assistant, and
HR Consultant with other various tasks as assigned
Wake County Boys and Girls Club: Human Resource Intern
Raleigh, NC January 2010-June 2010
• Recruited High School and College Students to participate in the Summer Immersion and Volunteen Programs for
the six locations in Wake County
• Organized training for new part time staff and volunteers
Hickory Farms: Sales Associate
• Raleigh, NC November 2009 –December 2009 and November 2008- December 2008
• Fayetteville, NC November 2006-December 2006
• Used suggestive selling to achieve the team’s daily sales goals
• Maintained kiosk appearance
• Developed interpersonal skills
• Balanced cash register
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NC State University Office for Annual Giving: Calling Specialist
Raleigh, NC April 2009-September 2009
• Updated Alumni on Current Events
• Spoke to parents about donations to the Parents’ fund
• Contacted Alumni of individual colleges within the University to acquire donations
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Wake County Boys and Girls Club Young Advocates: Appetite for Art Volunteer Coordinator
November 2010-April 2011
• Oversaw the recruitment, training and organization of 100+ volunteers
• Responsibilities the day of the event included:
o Manage the checking in of all event guests
o Responsible for auction closing and collecting funds at event
NC State Circle K International: President April 2008-March 2009
• Increased membership 27% by increasing recruitment efforts
• Located, planned, and scheduled 19 service projects during and outside of regular club meetings with a club total
of 900 service hours
• Planed activities and recruit speakers from various organizations for weekly meetings
• Collaborated with other officers to plan activities
• Maintained ties with sponsoring Kiwanis clubs
NC State Circle K International: Secretary April 2009-March 2010 and October 2007-March 2008
• Maintained records of members’ involvement
• Submitted written monthly reports detailing the club’s activities and upcoming events to district
supervisor
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND HONORS
• Member, Circle K International, Collegiate level of Kiwanis International
Spring 2007-Spring 2010
• Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program Coordinator for NC State Circle K
Fall 2007-Spring 2009
• Lunch Buddies Mentor, Dillard Drive Elementary School, Cary, NC
Fall 2007-Spring 2009
• Boys and Girls Club Annual Haunted House Committee Chair Fall 2007.
March 2008
• Project received the Single Service award at Circle K Carolinas District Convention
• Received Bronze level Presidential Service award for completing 100+ hours of service
2008
•Participated in Boys and Girls Club Summer Emersion Program. Planned and held program for Junior Staff
teaching about leadership and service June 2009-July 2009
• Went on week long service trip to Frazee Dream Center to work on repairs
May 2009
• Volunteered weekly at the Raleigh Girls club in the homework room
August 2009-June 2010
• Member, National SHRM & NC State SHRM
November 2009-November 2010