Priscilla Lopez
*** *. ******** ***. ********, CA 91205 ? 818-***-**** ?
********@***.***
EDUCATION
? California State University, Fullerton
Aug. 2009
? Bachelor of Arts in Communication
? Emphasis in Public Relations
WORK EXPERIENCE
Southern California Edison (Premier Staffing), HR Analyst, Rosemead, CA
Dec. 2009 - Feb. 2011
? Implemented, promoted and educated Hiring Managers and cross-functional
HR teams on the new corporate initiative, "Staffing Express"
? Communicated with all levels of the organization on a daily basis -
Hiring Managers, Directors and Edison Employees on staffing related issues
? Managed confidential documents such as Interview Guides, Screening Matrix
and Resumes
? Proactively resolved internal/external client issues by providing
excellent customer service and follow-thru
? Provided reports to track potential trends and/or issues of the "Staffing
Express" program to re-engineer the workflow and to provide more effective
procedures
? Compiled ad hoc reports tracking volume in each business unit to better
manage the workflow as well as to provide information for all hands
presentations
? Helped design a tracking system which enhances scheduling procedures by
creating shared Excel spreadsheets for each business unit to track the
delivery of products and services for the client
? Monitored, tracked and analyzed organizational changes that affected the
group then reported to department Managers
? Analyzed issues that arose and provided recommendations for process
improvement
? Worked closely with assigned Performance Assessment Consultants and
Recruiters to assist Hiring Managers in the "Staffing Express" process
? Helped create desk procedures to be used as a reference manual and
training tool for creating and posting jobs in E-Recruit
? Utilized Lotus Notes to schedule meetings between internal clients and
assigned resources
? Tracked phone logs as well as meeting minutes to report to recruiters and
management
? Resolved relevant issues from clients; escalated to management only when
necessary and with recommended resolutions
? Trained new coordinators on the "Staffing Express" process to support the
increased volume expected
? Provided guidance and instruction to new Recruiters on policies and
procedures
? Developed Excel and Word templates to track resources and projects
utilized by Recruiters, Managers and "Staffing Express" team
? Ensured accuracy of confidential Compensation documents "Position
Description Questionnaire" for MIP and FLSA level positions
? Provided analytical support to Assessment Consultants and Recruiters as
it related to the Staffing process from edits to job descriptions to
consultations with Hiring Managers
? Utilized SAP to validate Hiring Manager information for better accuracy
on reports as well as for accuracy on job postings etc.
? Worked independently on continuous projects assigned
? Monitored volume of positions ready to post and delegate work to team
members
? Posted employment opportunities on the Southern California Edison website
? Ensured information on job postings was accurate
? Conducted Staffing Express meetings via conference call or in person
Pyramid GPS, Public Relations Intern, Santa Ana, CA
May 09 - Oct. 09
? Developed a marketing plan with the Vice President/Creative Director to
market the transition of canned products to new innovative pouches
? Wrote press releases for newly released products to pitch to media
outlets such as the Los Angeles Times and Orange County Register
? Researched and compiled potential clients, then developed reports to work
with the VP/Creative Director and Graphics Designer to design better
collateral materials that would be used as direct mailers
? Continuously supported projects to better expand the company to new
markets through diverse marketing efforts such as extensive market research
and reports
? Collaborated with the Creative Director in the decision-making of new
product designs from the type of package to the imagery on the package
? Supported VP/Creative Director in special projects from directly calling
different clients to assisting in the compilation of product kits used for
marketing to the general public as well as other companies
? Compiled and analyzed marketing effort results to better understand what
the public demanded then communicated results/findings through
marketing/advertising through different media outlets from the Internet to
direct mailers
? Compiled and translated marketing pieces such as direct mail packages
from English to Spanish for the Latino market
Lydia Today Foundation, Public Relations Intern, Santa Ana, CA
Jan. 08 - May 09
? Acquired a complete media kit, including collateral materials such as
press releases, flyers, pitch letters, media alerts, and fact sheets to
raise awareness about the non-profit organization and related events
? Coordinated and overlooked events/fundraisers put together for the
organization involving the arrangement of guest speakers, art pieces,
auctions and donations
? Accountable for the money fundraised during related events, reporting
earnings to VP to ensure accuracy
? Collaborated and worked directly with the Founder/President and Vice
President of the organization to put together events/fundraisers as well as
develop plans to market the events
? Responsible for every aspect of event planning for the organization from
spreading awareness about events to managing the event from beginning to
end through effective leadership skills
? Collected and analyzed information about the organization and its causes
to better market to the public through collaborative efforts with other
groups (Live 2 Free Project) and the putting together of events and
? Coordinated outreach efforts to communicate with the public/supporters of
the organization on how to better build awareness about the organization
and its cause through collateral materials
V.E.R, Executive Assistant to Operations Manager, Glendale, CA
Sept. 07 - Apr. 2009
? Worked directly with the Manager of Operations to facilitate projects to
market the company to different industries
? Maintained Operations Manager's schedule from coordinating business
meetings to scheduling personal appointments
? Responsible for renting out any and all video, sound and audio equipment,
verifying insurance, as well as collecting deposits
? Assuring payroll is accurate and complete every week by working directly
with the Director of Human Resources
? Accountable for compiling information and writing any company memos sent
out by the Operations department
? Handled and properly routed phone calls from different clients from
Executives to Managers within the entertainment industry
? Responsible for proofing any personal memos written by the Manager of
Operations
Southern California Edison, Professional Aide, Rosemead, CA
June 06 -Sept. 06
? Worked with disadvantaged communities and assisted them with any
questions they had about special-assistance programs such as the CARE
program
? Called both English and Spanish speaking customers to RSVP for different
seminars
? Assisted event coordinators in different events for staff members
throughout Southern California Edison
? Helped with office support tasks, such as phones, filling, copying,
faxing, emailing and scheduling
Related Skills
Public Relations Management Course
? Part of a team that developed a public relations proposal along with a
full media kit for the Kwikset SmartKey to the Marketing Department of the
company
? Bilingual - Fluent Spanish
Systems
? Intermediate/Advanced in Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook
? Intermediate in SAP HR module
? Proficient in Lotus Notes Calendaring and email
? Use of SCE portal to locate information to help internal./external
References
Christian Garcia - Manager - Southern California Edison/CSBU