Christine A. Gonzalez
Miami, FL 33176
************@*****.*** l 305-***-****
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/christine-gonzalez/13/535/420
Education
. Columbia University, New York, NY
May 2010
Master of Arts Degree in Social-Organizational Psychology
Teachers College, Graduate School of Education
. University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
May 2008
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
Minored in Marketing; graduated cum laude with 3.94 G.P.A.
Awarded Dean's List, Provost's Honor Roll, and President's Honor Roll
Career History
. Compensation and Benefits Intern
June 2009 - Present
The Donna Karan Company, LLC
o Worked with all aspects of the Microsoft Office and Ultipro
Payroll system extensively to organize various Compensation and
Benefits projects
o Handled confidential employee and company information in the
form of files, paperwork, and benefits design
o Created communications and set-up portions of a new Transit
program introduced January 2010
o Created Salary Summaries and reviewed Bonus Programs for all
employees
o Assisted in creating and implementing the benefits plan design
for Edun, one of the Donna Karan Company's LVMH partners
o Performed an Independent Study concerning The Interview Process,
using Donna Karan as a case example
o Sat in on and assisted conducting interviews for prospective
Donna Karan interns
. Employer Relations Project Assistant
January 2009 - August 2009
Teachers College, Columbia University - Office of Career Services
o Provided front desk assistance guiding students/alumni to the
office resources
o Conducted employer research for development and website
resources
o Corresponded with employers regarding their recruiting needs
. Research Assistant January
2007 - May 2008
Alexandra Quittner, PhD's Child Health Lab
University of Miami Psychology Department
o Took part in the Cochlear Implant Development and Cystic
Fibrosis Clinical Adherence studies
o Responsible for data entry, coding, and transcription for both
studies, general lab organization and upkeep, and family album
distribution
o Worked extensively on a publication presented during the 2008
Child Health Conference: Marciel, K.K., Gonzalez, C., Maceda,
J., Quittner, A. (2007). Mood during medical and non-medical
activities reported by parents of children with cystic fibrosis.
. Office Assistant
March 2005 - September 2005
Urology Specialty Care, Miami, FL
o Responsible for all patient chart organization and filing
o Organized and placed all confidential and important dictations
and lab results in patient files
. Sales Associate/Cashier
May 2004 - November 2004
AA Uniform, Co., Miami, FL
o Responsible for organizing and distributing all back-orders;
notified all customers of their order's availability by
telephone
o Helped customers on the sales floor frequently
o Also worked as cashier when needed
Skills and Abilities
. Demonstrated achiever with exceptional self-disciple and
organizational skills
. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure,
and communicating ideas clearly and effectively
. Fluent in Spanish; good oral and written skills in English and Spanish
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook;
proficient in the SPSS statistical package; trained in the Observer
Coding System, trained in the Ultipro payroll system
Memberships and Rewards
. Member of the Organizational and Human Development Consulting Club
(OHDCC)
. Member of Psi Chi, Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Golden Key
International Honor Society
References Available Upon Request