Microsoft Office Sales

LAUREN SIMMONS

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Industrial and Organizational psychology undergraduate with leadership training. Proven skills in project management, organization and research with a background in office administration and organization. Respected and dedicated professional with experience providing internal employee development, team effectiveness and leadership development consulting to all levels of an organization. Able to design and implement strategic plans and develop high performing teams. EDUCATION

Kennesaw State University, School of Psychology, Kennesaw, GA Bachelors of Science in Business, Minor statistics December 2016 President and Dean’s List 3.5 GPA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saks

Assistant Manager September 2015 – March 2016

§ Supervised and directed 11 employees & engaged in sales

§ Developed and implemented performance improvement programs and addressed compliance concerns to ensure employee working at their best ability

§ Assisted with recruitment and training of new staff and organized weekly schedules

§ Merchandised boutique, acted as liaison between outside sales and customers, and built repeat customer relationships and sold over $15,000 daily

§ Developed social media marketing to build brand awareness increasing customers by 45% under the age of 25 to enter the store.

Nordstrom

HR Intern January 2015 – August 2015

• Objectively rated candidates by using behaviorally anchored rating scale (BARS) methodology and by reaching rater consensus.

• Assisted HR in selecting promotions for over 50 employees.

• Helped with job recruiting for 36 CSR positions and the interviewing process. Woodstock Clinical Treatment Center

HR Intern March 2015 – July 2015

• Recognized by management for superior performance.

• Created innovative version of the center’s resource manual.

• Adhered to HIPPA guidelines to protect patient confidentiality.

• Coordinated and directed over 15 employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues. Six Flags White Water

Supervisor March 2010 – October 2014

• Promoted twice and into a leadership role as the supervisor over the aquatic department.

• Restructured employee training procedures for all new hires.

• Facilitated biweekly new hire orientation.

• Recruited, trained, and managed a staff of more than 200 associates.

• Developed tools and spreadsheets to efficiently streamline preparations of budgets and proposals. SKILLS

Microsoft Office Systems, SPSS (Statistical Analysis), Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods

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