Bryanna R. Sowers
www.linkedin.com/in/bryannasowers
** ***** *****, ***** ******* MN 56003 507-***-**** *********.******@*****.***
Profile Summary
Experience managing day to day office operations and assisting Human Resources Department in a highly skilled, fast paced environment. Seeking to advance HR knowledge and skills through mentorship in order to become a valuable asset and strategic business partner.
Education
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota
College of Continuing & Professional Studies May, 2015
Bachelor of Science: Health and Wellness
Minor: Child Psychology – 3.74
Cumulative GPA: 3.47
Honors:Dean’s List (Spring 2014)
NEHRA HR Basics: 2 Day Program Boston (October 2017)
Work Experience
Summit Partners (Private Equity Investment) Boston, Massachusetts
HR Coordinator August 2015 - Present
Assisted in initial recruitment process for undergraduate and MBA recruitment - including job postings, interview scheduling, and coordination of university held informational events in order to hire 1-2 growth equity associates, 1 portfolio operations associate, 1-2 investment interns, and 1 financial intern for 2018.
Collaborated with hiring managers and associates in posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and coordinating University held information sessions at Stanford School of Business and Harvard Business School.
Interacted with employees and upper management on MBTA & parking benefits, Global Rescue, COBRA compliance requirements, and internal mentor program for deal professionals in Boston, London, and Menlo Park offices
Responsible for on-boarding processes including consulting with department heads to create orientation schedules, compiling benefits and comp packages, and administering security access for new hires on first day.
Organized office events to increase employee engagement including - annual flu clinics, CPR/AED Certification courses, Administrative Appreciation Day, employee wedding & birthday celebrations. Co-led City Year Volunteer Day for 120+ employees and families.
Evaluated existing corporate credit card policies to substantiate corporate operations with competing credit card company
Streamlined biweekly company-wide pipeline report process for investment professionals and managers
University of Minnesota Center for Allied Health Programs Minneapolis, Minnesota Masters of Occupational Therapy & Medical Laboratory Sciences June 2014 –May 2015
Student Administrative Assistant
Provided first line telephone support to resolve future student inquiries on application and interview processes
Problem solving and identification of specific CAHP staff or faculty member to resolve student specific inquiries
Completed assigned tasks for CAHP staff and faculty members utilizing excel spreadsheets to create databases, cross referencing tasks, etc. pertaining to alumni
Lead and organized thousands of student records for Medical Laboratory Sciences Program (1920s – Present)
Assessed applications, scheduled interviews, produced interview questions, and interviewed applicants for open administrative assistant role
Undergraduate Directed Research (Child Psychology) St. Paul, Minnesota
Research Assistant – Math & Numeracy Lab, Dr. Kate Herold & Dr. Michele Mazzocco February 2013 – August 2013
Conducted literary journal searches for Assistant Lab Director pertaining to youth math deficiencies
Created excel databases, codebooks, and code sheets for the NAIT and upcoming studies
Data entry & analysis of prior studies
Video recording and subsequent coding for pilot study
Documented daily assignments and tasks in research journal for historical reference and thought leadership
Volunteer Experience
Summit Partners City Year Day of Service (John Winthrop Elementary School, Dorchester MA) June 2016, 2017
Coordinated attendance, transportation, and company attire for all participants
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nursing Unit 5A Volunteer February 2013 – July 2013
Stocked patient rooms with medical supplies & recorded nursing shifts on scheduling board
Conversed with patients /assisted with tasks per qualifications
National Honor Society Volunteer Projects (Mankato West High School, Mankato MN) November 2010 – May 2011
Habitat for Humanity, Parents’ Night Out, Rake the Town, Salvation Army Gift Wrap