Melissa Gardner
London, ON, N5Z 3T6
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Skills and Qualifications
. Highly organized and extremely detail oriented
. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
. High degree of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision
. Advanced MS Office skills
. Demonstrated problem solving skills
. Valid driver's license with the ability to travel.
Education
Business- Human Resources Management
September 2013-April 2014 Fanshawe College, London, ON
. Working towards CHRP designation
Relevant courses
. Occupational Health and Safety
. Recruitment and Selection
. Communications
. Training and Development
. Compensation and Reward Strategy
. Canadian Labour Relations
. Managing Strategic HR projects
. Advance Software Applications (Microsoft Office
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and HRIS)
. Study of employment law (Labour Relations Act,
Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code,
Pay Equity Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Graduate
Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Major in Sociology, Major in Criminology
2009- 2013
King's University College, London, ON
Employment Experience
Recruitment Consultant April 2014- August 2014
Drake International, London, ON
. Identify, place and manage performance of employee
placements
. Screen candidates to ensure their qualifications meet
the position requirements
. Conduct behavioural interviews, skills testing,
reference checks and background investigations
. Build and maintain relationships with candidates and
clients to ensure interest and loyalty
. Create detailed job descriptions and use strategic
recruiting resources to advertise
. Complete registration packages and documentation of
employees into databases
. Coach and prep candidates for future interviews
. Utilized problem solving skills while working
independently to ensure duties and goals are achieved
. Networking in order to sustain and build
relationships with potential candidates and clients
. Conduct Health and Safety orientation
. Various administrative tasks
Customer Service: Retail and Shipping April 2011-
September 2013
Moore's Water Garden, Port Stanley, ON
. Assisted customers with purchases and made
recommendations when necessary
. Provided outstanding customer service while
performing retail tasks
. Self -trained in maintenance of a pond and products
available
. Used analytical skills to find solutions to customer
pond problems
. Educated customer's on maintaining their pond
. Maintained a safe and clean environment that
reflected the organization positively
. Assessed and maintained inventory on a daily basis
. Completed multiple shipping orders and documents in a
timely manner
. Managed greenhouses, and organized stock
Team Leader/Crew Trainer July
2006- September 2010
McDonald's, St. Thomas, ON
. Entrusted by managers to train, mentor and motivate employees to
achieve consistency and excellence of customer service using standard
and structured methods
. Made sure that organizational goals are being met efficiently and
outstanding quality, service, cleanliness and value is achieved
. Supervised employees, products and equipment, and assist managers
. Coordinated efforts of crew employees, ensure policies and procedures
were being followed
. Evaluate employees, and give effective feedback to ensure quality
performance and to increase productivity
. Resolved customer and employee complaints in a professional matter,
resulting in customer and employee satisfaction
. Ensured financial balancing, safe deposits, and proper opening and
closing procedures
Volunteer Experience
Special Olympics, Soccer Coach Summer
2013
St. Thomas, ON
Special Olympics is a non-profit volunteer-based organization which
provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children
and adults with intellectual disabilities since 1968.
. Mentor individuals and help them find their own strengths and
capabilities, improving overall confidence
. Communicated professionally with parents and addressed any necessities
or requests
. Bring enthusiastic, committed and positive attitudes to teach tactics
and techniques of the sport
. Provide an environment which encompasses supportive learning and
fitness
Memberships
. Member of Human Resources Professional Association
. Member, secretary and class representative of Human Resource Alumni
Association at Fanshawe- We are working towards raising money for the
Charity Literacy London. As secretary, I keep track of and notify all
members of meeting notices as well time. As Class representative I
relay class needs and wishes to the association and relay plans of the
association back to the class.
References Available Upon Request