RACHELLE MATTHIESEN, PHR, CHRE
Springfield, IL 62712
abi18e@r.postjobfree.com
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Professional Certifications / Education
> Professional Human Resources Certification, Human Resources Institute,
2009
> Certified Human Resources Executive, Educational Institute of American
Hotel & Lodging Association, 2009
> Certificate of Specialization: Human Resource Management, Educational
Institute of American Hotel & Lodging Association, 2008
> Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL Bachelor of Science, Spring
2002-2004
Major: Business Management: with an emphasis in International
Business - Human Resources
> ESSCA, Ecole Superieure des Sciences Commerciales, Anger/Paris,
France, Summer 2003
Topics of Study include, The European Union, Management Issues,
Business Specifics, Cultural Studies
> Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL Fall 1999-Spring 2001
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Professional Experience
Human Nature February 2010 - Present Springfield, IL
Independent Contractor
> Assist in customizing and conducting training and development programs
> Assist in providing strategic planning and leadership enrichment
programs
> Create job descriptions, scorecards, and job appraisals for company
positions
Johnson Development Company January 2008 - January 2010
Springfield, IL
Human Resource Coordinator
> Managed Human Resource programs for 6 hotel properties totaling 350
employees
> Administered compensation and employee benefits, health insurance,
401(k), COBRA, workers' compensation, and unemployment allotments
while keeping compliance with applicable state and federal laws and
regulations
> Recruited and selected job applicants to fill managerial positions
> Responded to all employee relation issues and concerns
> Processed payroll, benefits, and oversaw state and federal payroll
taxes
> Served as a liaison between hotels and various insurance carriers,
unemployment specialists, and legal representatives
Contract Job Assignments / Temporary Services November 2005 - October
2007
State of Illinois - Central Management Services Springfield, IL
Administrative Assistant
> Facilitated the role of an Accounting Assistant to the Acting Manager
> Conducted new hire orientations
Sangamo Club Springfield, IL
Office Assistant
> Processed accounts receivable transactions
> Managed member accounts
Wells Fargo Springfield, IL
MLA Operations Processor
> Employed as a second reviewer of home mortgage loans
British Petroleum (BP - Old Amoco) Chicago, IL
Human Resources Coordinator
> Researched, analyzed and constructed 200+ job files as a means to
assure BP and HR legal compliance
> Reconciled and analyzed data for all BP "Headcount Metrics" and other
monthly reports
> Analyzed Training Summary reports for all Integrated Supply and
Trading employees
> Provided general project support for the HR team
Menards Inc. November 2004 - August 2005 Chicago, IL
Human Resources Coordinator
> Coordinated team member recruitment and selection process
> Facilitated team member training and development as an effective
succession-planning method
> Directed the employee orientation program
> Coordinated scheduling and payroll functions for 200+ employees
> Ensured compliance with state and federal employment and labor laws
> Acted as a liaison between all corporate and store departments
Six Flags Great America May 2004 - November 2004 Seasonal Chicago,
IL
Recruitment Supervisor's Assistant and Housing Coordinator
> Assisted in all aspects of the International Student Hiring Program
including processing and housing initiatives
> Maintained accurate employment records for 250+ international student
interns
Cheryl Swenny & Associates May 2002 - May 2004 Rochester, IL
Office Assistant
> Maintained and Updated Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
> Billing of Patient Balances and Insurance Claims
Six Flags Great America May 2001 - August 2001 Internship Chicago,
IL
Retail Assistant Manager / LEAD
> Performed critical store tasks, such as inventory tracking, transfers,
and placing outgoing orders, while simultaneously distributing
incoming orders
> Responsible for opening and closing up to seven retail stores
throughout the theme park
> Managed and assured outstanding customer services levels were met
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Computer Skills
Microsoft Business Dynamics - Solomon, HR Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Lotus, WordPerfect, Microsoft Works,
Microsoft Outlook, Internet applications, People Planner
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Honors / Organizations / Volunteer
. National Dean's List
. Presidential Education Award
. Executive Board-Stevenson South
. Treasurer of Residence Hall
. Quality of Life Board
. Big Brother's Big Sisters
. Flip Flops for Africa