ASSAF SHAHAR
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EDUCATION
Clark University Graduate School of Management Worcester, MA Master of Business Administration – HR Management, GPA 3.95 Expected Dec 2016 Clark University Worcester, MA
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology, Management, GPA 3.85, Summa Cum Laude Dec 2015 Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA
Associate of Arts - Psychology, GPA 3.98, Summa Cum Laude Dec 2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cherokee Nation Businesses - Shirley, MA May 2016 – Present Recruiting Intern
Sourced potential employees for government contract positions through a variety of online sources, including online job boards, university career services, and professional networks
Dissected hundreds of resumes to determine eligibility toward a number of simultaneous open positions
Trained in Sendouts, Boolean search strings, as well as skills relating to interviewing and salary negotiation Krystal Ballroom Dance Studio - Salem, NH May 2016 – Present Ballroom Dance Instructor
Taught ballroom dance for both group and private lessons, requiring the knowledge of hundreds of steps and the ability to convey the information to people of all ages and skill levels
Devised individual training regimens for students, as well as assisting in creating a studio-wide instruction manual Ryan Kenner Photography - National May 2016 – Present Ballroom Photographer/Sales
Photographed at private ballroom competitions and events, including world-class professionals
Named regional sales supervisor, assisting in point-of-sale service and requiring extensive digital media knowledge
Processed (take, sort, rate, print) tens of thousands of photos at events as a team to ensure timely delivery Worcester Chamber Music Society - Worcester, MA Sept 2015 – Apr 2016 Marketing Intern
Managed social media outlets, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other greater-area events websites
Maintained over 1000 contact records in CRM software including Salesforce, Patron Manager, and MailChimp
Created and published other marketing material such as press releases, photo & video content, and flyers
Utilized trend analysis to inform future investment of resources, collaborating directly with the Executive Director Clark University - Worcester, MA Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 Human Resources Work Study
Handled the first stage of applicants correspondence directly over the phone, through email, and in person
Collaborated on event planning and long-term organizational projects with supervisors, assisting in creating training packages, employee onboarding events, and physical/digital file conversion and maintenance CVS - Bedford, MA Nov 2011 – Jan 2016
Photo Technician
Supervised the Photo Lab, servicing customers in all things photo related, including printing and ordering
Required working knowledge of digital media, film processing, and inventory tracking
Certified by OSHA to handle hazardous lab chemicals, as well as observing further company safety protocols
Promoted to Upsell Coach, tasked with training new cashiers & photo lab technicians, handled lab compliance- related issues, and motivating team members to promote monthly sales item SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Lightroom 5, Photoshop CS6, Salesforce, Mail Chimp, Patron Manager, Sendouts, Boolean search strings Professional: Customer service; Employee Relations, Training, & Compliance; Teamwork, Networking