Human Resources Assistant

Katie Kirk

***************@*****.*** Cell: 408-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/katie-kirk/10/b45/407

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position as an HR Assistant that will utilize my communication

and creative problem solving skills. Knowledge built upon experience in the

fields of human resources, education, film production, and visual arts.

Meticulous on details, fostering a positive environment, and finding

creative solutions.

- Multifaceted communication skills - Creative problem

solving

(verbal, written and visual) - Proficient in

Microsoft Word, Excel,

- Trustworthy and collaborative PowerPoint, Outlook

- Independent worker, able to take initiative - Blog

creation and maintenance

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

St. Bernard High School - Playa Del Rey, CA. (2010-Present)

Art Teacher

Taught Introduction to Art through AP Studio Art Courses and served as

expert in art related matters.

. Communication platform was needed to keep students, parents, and

community members updated on visual art activities - created blog that

improved communication and access to department information.

. Designed logo needed for new AP shirts, which was greatly accepted by

faculty and students.

. Wrote grant proposals, curriculum, and class policies.

. Classroom lacked organization - reorganized inventory to achieve easy

access and efficiency.

. Developed budget for all art classes.

. Tracked student progress and behavior through online grading system.

. Collaborated with community members, on special visual arts projects

and events.

LMU Camera Department - Los Angeles, CA. (2006-2010)

Camera Technician

Prepped and checked in camera equipment packages in a team environment,

while providing customer support.

. Improved employee performance by creating a reference list of common

prepping mistakes.

. Created visual reference cards to track physical damage of filters and

equipment misuse.

. Trained students and new employees on equipment, processes, and

department policies.

. Processed policy forms, called customers, maintained inventory.

Short and Feature Film Work - Los Angeles, CA. (2006-2010)

Various Positions: Director, Assistant Director, Producer, Editor,

Assistant Camera, Scenic Artist.

Collaborated in pre-production through post-production on the creation of

various short and feature films.

. As Director, managed a crew of 20+ people through the creative process

of making a documentary.

. As Assistant Director, managed a crew of 15+ people under extreme time

pressure, ensuring adherence to schedules, CA Laws, and permit

policies.

. Researched documentary ideas and wrote proposals.

. Researched film festivals and background information, collected

photographs and biographies to facilitate creation of press releases.

. Created original works of art for short and feature films with strict

deadlines.

ATR International. - Sunnyvale, CA. (2007)

Human Resources Admin at Align Technologies

Provided support for HR team with a positive attitude.

. File room was disorganized and stacked with unfiled employee

information papers; I completed filing in a timely manner and

established organization, which the HR Director was pleased with.

. Assembled new hire packets.

Roos Instruments, Inc. - Santa Clara, CA. (2007)

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Provided support for office team with various administrative duties.

. Maintained efficient workflow in the office by entering bills into

Quickbooks, balancing checkbooks, answering phones, and sorting and

delivering mail.

JDS Uniphase. - San Jose, CA. (2005)

Human Resources Intern

Supported HR team and participated in various HR activities.

. Created documentation binder system with all versions of existing HR

forms, which improved organization and helped establish which policies

needed updating.

. Used Excel and Oracle to organize employee information.

. Called new-hires, photocopied documents, and attended weekly HR

meetings.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. B.A. Film and Television Production, Loyola Marymount University

(2010)

. Graduate level coursework in Education

. Art Classes, UCLA Extension

. Certificate of Clearance from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing

AWARDS / VOLUNTEER WORK

. LMU Painting Scholar of Distinction (2010)

. LMU Program Scholar-Film & Television Production (2010)

. LMU School of Film and Television Arts Council Scholarship (2009/2010)

. Published artwork in the 2010 LMU Interdisciplinary Journal

. 2nd Place Prize, 26th annual LMU Student Juried Art Exhibition

. Volunteer work at Looking Ahead Program (The Actors Fund), James Grey

Gallery, LMU Art Smart, K8Vision.

ADDITIONAL SKILL AREAS AND KEYWORDS

Marketing, Human Resources, Research, Development, Customer Support,

Design, Painting, Gallery, Film, Television, Camera, Video Production,

Digital SLR, Writing.

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