Career Profile

Multifaceted, growth-driven and dynamic professional with wide-ranging

knowledge and experience in Human Resources management within diverse and

expansive workforce organization. Possess stellar reputation in overseeing

employee relations, regulatory compliance, staff training and corporate

human resources operations. Show competency in planning, strategizing and

directing organizational processes and programs to improve efficiency and

productivity and increase employee satisfaction. Offer high-caliber

qualifications in developing and implementing effective policies and

procedures to achieve corporate goals while reducing cost. Demonstrate

outstanding leadership, interpersonal communication, problem resolution and

relationship-building skills. Enjoy challenges and capable to multitask in

fiercely competitive and fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft

Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Seeking a challenging career opportunity as a

full time Administrative Assistant in Human Resources, which would

effectively utilize outstanding work ethics, management skills, broad

knowledge in human resources and organizational leadership.

CORE COMPETENCIES

( Human Resources Policies, Processes, and Procedures ( Risk Management (

Strategic Planning

( Employee Relations ( Staff Recruitment and Retention ( Quality

Performance Management

( Training and Development ( Mentoring and Motivation

Relevant Professional

Experience

Human Resources Administration:

. Held responsible for writing schedules, recruiting, interviewing,

training and providing reviews for nine employees along with filing

their I-9.

. Effectively managed and trained employees on the POS System.

. Supported the HR department through filing new hire paperwork, such as

I-9, W4 and direct deposit forms.

. Ensured maintenance of employees files; actively responded to

employees' inquiries about the company policies and procedures.

. Facilitated the Payroll Department with the verification process of

time cards, data entry with Excel spreadsheets, developing new

spreadsheet for the process as well as distributing paychecks and

processing expense reports.

. Worked under the department manager responsible in handling five

employees; functioned effectively as a "Buddy," with full

accountability for training all new employees.

Sales Administration:

. Properly filed morning paperwork, including report and summary of the

entire sales plan along with the documented file of what they did and

what they had accomplished for the rest of the week, month or for a

year.

. Reported the number of hours that were expected to be used along with

what were actually used.

. Checked and verified all e-mails from corporate, and monitor the

"store-net" for any company updates, such as promotion changes and

sales changes.

. Set sales based on corporate direction, such as hanging signs, moving

displays and physically marking down prices.

. Worked directly with customers and worked the floor through selling

clothes during the day.

. Conducted monthly department meetings and discussed the status of the

business along with the necessary development in operations and new

merchandise; role played possible sales pitches.

. Collaborated with the junior department through selling clothes and

accessories.

. Changed the visual look of the store monthly through utilizing VMU

(Visual Merchandise Update) that determines what merchandise are

needed to be displayed along with the procedure on how to display

them.

. Functioned as one of the managers that aided in producing the VMU

through going to a particular store and physically moving the close

around to see what is the most visually appealing.

Administrative Support:

. Held responsible for the opening and closing of the store along with

accurately counting registers, making bank deposits and requesting

change.

. Functioned as general office assistant to all levels of management

through conducting screening and directing phone calls along with

filing, photocopying and scanning documents.

. Worked efficiently with the international workers with either H2B or

J1 visas; dealt with the agencies that provided them with various

confidential reports, which included harassment cases.

. Conducted daily retail checklists and inventory that was given by the

corporate, basically double-checking stock.

. Properly designed kitchen cabinet layouts using their computer

software based on customers' kitchen dimensions.

Work Chronology

Christopher and Banks ( White Bear Lake, MN

Store Manager Feb 2010-Present

Christopher and Banks ( Roseville, MN

Assistant Store Manager Nov 2008-Feb

2010

Christopher and Banks ( Mall of America, Bloomington, MN

Assistant Store Manager Jun 2008-Nov

2008

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery ( Menomonie, WI

Host Seating Tables Server May 2005-Jan 2007; Nov

2007-Jun 2009

St. Mary's Lodge & Resort ( St. Mary, MT

Executive HR Assistant May 2007-Oct

2007

Menards ( Eau Claire, WI

Management Intern (Cabinets and Appliances Department) Jan 2007-May

2007

Herberger's Department Store, Rosedale Mall ( Roseville, MN

Sales Associate Jun 2001-May

2005

Education

Bachelor of Science in Retail Merchandising and Management

GPA: 3.6/4.0 Minor: Human Resources

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI ( 2005-2008

Associate of Arts in General Studies

Century Community and Technical College, White Bear Lake, MN ( 2003-2005

Professional Development

Professional in Human Resources Exam ( Passer

Affiliations

Accountant ( SHRM Group, Stout Campus

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