SHARON GRAHAM
** ****** **, *** ********, NY ****1 914-***-**** *************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Results-driven human resources professional is seeking an opportunity to utilize skills obtained from over six years of work experience
and recent completion of Masters of Science in Human Resource & Organizational Management. Candidate possesses excellent
interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to relate effectively to individuals at all levels within the organization.
Core competencies include: Analysis Staffing Recruitment New-Hire Orientation Organizational Development Internal and
External Communications High Level Administrative Support Customer Relationship Management Labor Laws & Practices
Training and Development Benefits and Billing
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Human Resources
• Trained and supervised part-time staff and interns.
• Aided in the recruitment of talented personnel by vetting resumes, completing pre-screening interviews, administering applicant
tests and following up with applicants as needed.
• Assisted employees with routine personnel related questions as the first point of contact for employee related issues.
• Established and maintained database of recruitment information, tests and confidential employee information related to leaves,
vacation usage, attendance, payroll and indicative data.
• Coordinated training calendar and registered employees for internal/external trainings accordingly.
• Prepared and distributed employee communications.
Project Management
• Recognized by regional general manager for coordinating local fund-raising activities and raising over $9,400 for the Children’s
Miracle Network Hospitals
• Conducted weekly meetings and training and development sessions for residents assistants
• Successfully managed resident engagement programs
• Coordinated administrative support, international travel and meeting facilities for department
• Coordinated programs with director of resident and student life.
Administrative Support
• Performed administrative and clerical support functions for the Executive Director and Directors of a large resident/student life
department.
• Provided discreet secretarial and reception services for a busy international student and resident life counseling center.
• Scheduled appointments and maintained accurate, up-to-date confidential client files.
• Assisted with general accounting functions; maintained journals and handled Accounts Payable and Receivable for
International student and resident life department.
• Provided telephone support; investigated and resolved housing issues and responded to international student queries.
• Performed office services such as filing of documents, duplication, stocking of supplies.
Customer/Client Relationship Management
• Successfully lead corporate fundraising activities within department/location. Effectively collaborates with staff to ensure that
we maximize our number of membership upgrades and Amex sign-ups each month.
• Increased executive membership penetration for store by encouraging members to upgrade their membership
• Nominated and received “Employee of the Month” award for going above and beyond my assigned job duties to ensure
customer satisfaction
• Managed customer relations to maximize service satisfaction, promote goodwill and generate referral business that contribute to
sales growth
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Front End Assistant & Business Marketer, Costco Wholesale, Port Chester, NY
Front Desk Coordinator & Administrative Assistant, Monroe College, New Rochelle,
Human Resources Administrator, Nera Economic Consulting, White Plains, NY
EDUCATION/TRAINING
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE, Purchase, NY MONROE COLLEGE, New Rochelle, NY
MS Human Resource & Organizational Management BBA in Business Management; Emphasis in Marketing