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Sherry Kvasnicka
Education
Peru State College 2004 2008
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Majors: Management, Marketing, and Human Performance and Systems Management
Minor: Computer Management Information Systems
Received Certificates of Achievement in Human Resource Management, Office Management, and Retail
Management
Graduated: May 2008
GPA: 3.373/4.0
Computer and office equipment skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Access and Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP)
Skilled in use of faxes, scanners, and copiers
work experience
Cooper Nuclear Station, Brownville, NE Human May 2008 Present
Resources
• Assist in investigations for various employee issues
Representative
• Conduct investigations on inappropriate Internet and email use
• Implement policies and procedures regarding Family Medical
Leave Act (FMLA)
• Timesheet reviews
• Participate in interviews for internal and external candidates
• Conduct exit interviews for departing employees
• Conduct terminations as necessary
• Maintain files of active employees
• Conduct training on company’s Intranet
• Update position profiles for triennial review
Human
May 2006 May
Resources Intern
Cooper Nuclear Station, Brownville, NE 2008
• Updated over 100 position profiles for triennial review
• Arrange interviews for internal and external candidates
• Work with colleagues to develop and order recruiting materials
• Send application packets to interview candidates
• Track new hires and employee exits
• Assemble Human Resources reports for department
• Work with advertising agencies across United States to create
and place ads
Student Support Service Mentor, Peru, NE Mentor March 2007 May
2008
• Inform 21 students of campus activities
• Provide information to students regarding college policies
• Maintain regular contact with students
Peru State College Academic Resource Center, Peru, NE Receptionist Aug 2004 May
2007
• Provide general office support including answering telephone,
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making copies, greeting guests, developing and distributing
flyers for campus activities
Waitress Sept 2005 Dec
Cotty’s Place, Peru, NE
2006
• Took meal orders, assisted in meal preparation, responded to
customers’ needs and provided excellent customer service
• Performed routine cleaning to maintain sanitation requirements
for restaurant
• Accurately ran cash register and credit card machine
Clerk Feb 2003 Dec
Pamida, Crete, NE
2006
• Performed cashier duties while handling customer questions
Oct 2007 January
and concerns
2009 (Nebraska
• Maintained adequate stock supply, organized and displayed
City)
inventory
Peru State College Retention Leader Program, Peru, NE Mentor Aug 2005 May
2006
• Informed 18 freshman students of campus activities
• Provided information to students regarding college policies
• Maintained regular contact with students
extracurricular activities
Phi Beta Lambda (2004 2008)
State officer for Nebraska chapter Vice President of Membership (2007 2008)
State officer for Nebraska chapter Assistant Vice President (2006 2007)
Local Chapter President (3 years)
Attended Regional, State, National Conferences (3 years)
Institute for Leaders (2 years)
Participated in S.M.A.R.T. L.E.A.D.E.R. Training
Organized and participated in volunteer and community improvement projects
Assisted with high school business contest (4 years)
Top salesperson for fall 2006 fundraiser
Developed and presented workshops at state and high school levels
Campus Activities Board (2004 2008)
Advertised for school events
Organized entertainment activities for various events
Peru’s Individual Leaders of Today (2004 2008)
Participated in community service projects
Top Cat for Freshman Orientation (2005, 2006, 2007)
Provided leadership for new freshman students during New Student Weekend
HONORS
Phi Beta Lambda
Governor’s Recognition for Top Placement at National Conference (2008)
Job Interview Second Place at National Leadership Conference (2008)
Selected as Nebraska’s Who’s Who Representative for the National Leadership Conference 2008
Future Business Executive Second Place at Nebraska State Leadership Conference 2008
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Business Decision Making Second Place at Nebraska State Leadership Conference 2008
Job Interview Third Place at Nebraska State Leadership Conference 2008
Campaign Manager for National Mountain Plains Region Vice President 2007
Human Resource Management First Place at Nebraska State Leadership Conference 2007
Community Service Project Third Place at Nebraska State Leadership Conference 2007
Business Communications Sixth Place at Nebraska State Leadership Conference 2007
Job Interview Third Place at Nebraska State Leadership Conference 2005
Word Processing Seventh Place at Nebraska State Leadership Conference 2005
Who’s Who in Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Peru State College
Dean’s List Fall 2007
references for Sherry Kvasnicka
Dr. Judy Grotrian
Associate Professor of Business
Peru State College
PO Box 10
Peru, NE 68421 0010
W: 402-***-****
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Ted L. Harshbarger
Coordinator of Assessment/Nebraska PBL State Adviser
Peru State College
PO Box 10
Peru, NE 68421 0010
W: 402-***-****
H: 402-***-****
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Peggy Groff
Student Success Services
Peru State College
PO Box 10
Peru, NE 68421 0010
W: 402-***-****
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Barb Lee
Nuclear Support Specialist
Cooper Nuclear Station/Nebraska Public Power District
PO Box 98
Brownville, NE 68321
W: 402-***-****
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