Assistant Human Resources
Resume:
ERIN A. SARGENT
abj9kt@r.postjobfree.com
Permanent Address
Vancouver, WA 98684
OBJECTIVE
Full-time employment as a recruiter.
EDUCATION
B.A. in Communication, Organizational Communication Option, May 2010
Washington State University, Pullman, WA, G.P.A. 3.85
Relevant coursework: Human Resources/Relations, Public Speaking,
Argumentation, Ethics, Public Relations, Advertising, Management
Consulting, Journalism.
Emphasis in Organizational Communication involves helping organizations
become more streamlined and optimize efficiency. Also requires in-depth
knowledge of organizational development & dynamics, stakeholder relations,
strategic issues management, and organizational change.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Sustainable Communities Intern/Employee
Nov. 2009-Current WSU and UI,
Pullman, WA
Organizing and planning a sustainable community workshop held in Post
Falls, Idaho.
Stakeholder recruitment, event planning, office duties.
Hired on as employee to organize second workshop.
Used proficiency with computers and various computer applications to
organize the workshop and communicate with stakeholders.
Personal motivation, goal-orientation, and dedication to excellence
helped the workshop become a success.
Used excellent verbal and written skills with clients, staff, peers, and
faculty.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Videoconference Technician
Jan. 2007-Current WSU Academic Media
Services, Pullman, WA
Facilitate videoconference calls using POLYCOM system, keep rooms
organized, call other locations to problem solve technical difficulties,
train new employees as needed, act as courier for AMS on the Pullman
campus.
Counter Assistance
May 2009-Aug. 2009 Gartner's Country Meat
Market, Portland, OR
Prepare and package orders, keep storefront presentable and organized,
manage supply orders.
Demonstrate personal qualities of strong work ethic and dedication to
high quality performance.
Materials Handler/Support Technician
May 2007-Aug. 2007 Rosendin Electric,
Inc., Goldendale, WA
Purchase, order and inventory of jobsite materials. Transport materials
to distant job sites, operate forklift/Gradall. One of six division
coordinators to perform daily safety inspections.
Used positive attitude, quick learning ability, capability to adapt to
new challenges and multi-tasking to complete the job effectively.
Facilitator for Workshop on Organizational Change
Apr. 2010 Communication Studies 435,
Pullman, WA
Organized and executed a workshop teaching my peers how to deal with
organizational change.
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Meal Assistant
Oct. 2007-Dec. 2009- (~65 hours) Pullman Senior
Center, Pullman, WA
Serve senior citizens lunchtime meals, set up seats for serving, clean
and put away dishes after lunch, socialize with senior citizens.
Consultant
Aug. 2009-Dec. 2009- (~75 hours) Communication
Studies 485, Pullman, WA
Worked with a class to consult a private non-profit organization on how
to be more streamlined and efficient, resulting in the creation of an
organizational handbook for the company. I was the group leader for the
project, and frequently communicated directly with the client.
Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and teamwork skills in academic
and work environments.
Communicated and worked well with others from a wide variety of
backgrounds and personalities.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2008-2010)
Association of Women in Communication (2008-2010)
Society for Human Resource Management (Exec. Member, 2009-10)
CLUBS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Dec. 2007-Current, Swing Devils Member
Jan. 2008-Current, Assistant to physical activities classes at WSU
Sept. 2009-Current, Member of WSU History Club
HONORS AND AWARDS
Rotary Club of Portland Richard Ross Memorial Scholarship
President's Honor Roll at Washington State University since Dec. 2006
REFERENCES
Todd Norton, Internship Supervisor/Assistant Professor, Murrow College of
Communication
Washington State University, 509-***-****
Jim Gosz, Associate Dean of the Department of Natural Resource Sciences
University of Idaho, 208-***-****
Michael Gaffney, Associate Director of the Division of Governmental Studies
and Services
Washington State University, 509-***-****
Michael Salvador, Associate Professor, Murrow College of Communication
Washington State University, 509-***-****
Steve Bell, Senior Center Coordinator
Pullman Senior Center, 509-***-****
Leslie Lightfoot, Site Coordinator, WSU Academic Media Services
Washington State University, 509-***-****
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