Human Resources Assistant

SHELLY BENCUYA

**** ***** **** ( San Diego, CA 92126 ( abirx9@r.postjobfree.com ( 949-***-****

EDUCATION

University of California, San Diego September 2006 - June 2010

. Bachelors of Arts, Psychology - Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

. GPA: 3.78

University of Padova, Italy January 2009 - June 2009

. University of California Education Abroad Program, Immersion Student

WORK EXPERIENCE

Christenfeld Lab - UCSD

San Diego, CA

Research Assistant

January 2010 - June 2010

. Facilitated experimental sessions and processed resulting data for

social psychology experiment, studying why individuals are attracted

to fictional stories.

. Investigated potential research topics by researching previous

studies, compiling reports and presenting results at team-wide

meetings.

Heyman Lab - UCSD

San Diego, CA

Research Assistant September

2009 - December 2009

. Administered tests to elementary school children for social psychology

study examining children's understanding of perspective.

. Evaluated students through surveys and experimental games to test

their broader cognitive ability.

. Recorded experimental data and cataloged results, improving

organizational structure for the project.

Nicholas Applegate Capital Management (now a part of Allianz Global

Investors) San Diego, CA

Human Resources Intern

June 2008 - December 2008

. Assisted in all aspects of the Human Resources Department including

compilation of new hire binders and materials, proofreading and

editing of company documents, introductory level screening of

potential candidates, research for new retention and onboarding

strategies, and coordination of all aspects of new hire process.

. Oversaw logistics for company-wide internship program, organizing

workshops and managing personnel files for nearly a dozen interns.

Making of the Modern World Program - UCSD

San Diego, CA

Tutor January

2008 - June 2008

. Advised and evaluated first year students on essay writing techniques

and strategies for UCSD's Making of the Modern World program.

. Communicated department expectations to students, clarifying

requirements and ensuring submissions met the outlined specifications.

. Developed familiarity with MLA style, coaching students on best-

practices for writing and grammar.

The City of Irvine

Irvine, CA

Next Generation Intern

June 2007 - August 2007

. Assisted staff in both the Community Development and Human Resources

departments of the City of Irvine.

. Aided in all aspects of Human Resources team including initiating

searches for potential candidates and compiling statistics of current

job applicants.

. Supported the Community Development team by researching development

codes and permits and completing reports for individual businesses and

residences.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

UCSD Relay for Life San Diego, CA

Team Recruitment Committee Member February 2010 - April 2010

. Initiated recruitment and retention program for new and returning

Relay for Life participants through mass publicity campaign and

networking across campus communities.

. Singlehandedly managed recruitment, registration, and communications

for all teams from the Greek System, raising more than $5,000 for the

American Cancer Society from the Greek community alone.

Team Captain February 2008 - April 2008

. Led a team of 15 students in fundraising more than $700 for the

American Cancer Society.

. Executed breast cancer awareness activity for over 1,000 participants.

. Managed all logistics and preparations for team's participation in

event including, recruitment of team members, team accounting and

fundraising, and fulfillment of team goals.

UCSD FOOSH Improvisational Comedy Troupe San Diego, CA

Member February 2007 - June 2010

. Active participant in improv team practices, classes, and

performances.

. Fostered creativity and cultivated team spirit amongst new and

returning performers.

Tandem Learning Program San Diego, CA

Tandem Learning Partner January 2009 - June 2009

. Participated in language exchange program with an Italian college

student at the University of Padova.

. Increased Italian language skills by sharing ideas and experiences.

Hillel Alternative Spring Break, Gulf Coast New Orleans, LA

Participant March 2008

. Traveled to New Orleans to help repair houses that were destroyed by

Hurricane Katrina.

. Participated in discussions and group sessions led by New Orleans

officials about the response to Katrina and the future of the city.

. Organized a fundraiser with other UCSD students to subsidize cost of

the trip.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

. Making of the Modern World Honors Program Participant

2007-2008

. Recipient, Malcom R. Stacey Scholarship

Fall 2009

. Provost's Honors, Eleanor Roosevelt College Fall

2006, Winter 2007, Fall 2007, Winter 2008,

Spring 2008, Fall 2008,

Fall 2009, Winter 2010,

Spring 2010

INTERESTS AND SKILLS

. Languages: Proficient in Italian

. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Windows, Mac programs,

basic HTML programming

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