CYNTHIA L. BALES
*** * **** **. ******, WA ***** 253-***-**** ************@*****.***
Professional Experience:
Work Study Coordinator - Human Resources Management
VA Puget Sound Heath Care System
9600 Veterans Drive
Tacoma, WA 98493 August 2014 - Present
Strong interpersonal skills while applying great customer service to assist the Veterans in the community as well as the employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital
Solid communication skills verbal or written
Performing Administrative Functions
Assisting with day-to-day operations with all aspects of the Human Resources office
Pronounced knowledge of human resources principles and employee record care
Providing direct support to service line management by scheduling candidates for interviews, form and maintain job descriptions, solving disputes, etc.
Recruiting Veterans for the Work-Study Program
Assist applicants with corresponding forms during the application process
Conducting pre-screening and checklists
Authenticating applications submitted by Veterans
Study resumes and other forms before sending to corresponding selecting officials
Schedule interviews for applicants
Initiate background checks for Veterans
Ensuring the candidate completes the background check and fingerprint appointments
Submit applications to obtain contracts from corresponding Regional office
Validate and ensure time cards and contracts are accurate before sending to the regional office for processing
Excels and works well independently or in a team work setting
Ensured that newly opened job positions were placed/posted onto corresponding employment recruiting boards
Works well under pressure
Introduced & Created Excel Databases to Organize Work Study Applicants’ files
Ability to create needed reports for Human Resource Management functions
Understands techniques used for data collecting, research, and report analysis to draw conclusions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of project management
Type, print, and file a selection of memos
Answer phones while identifying and solving disputes to ensure the customers’ needs are met
Extreme organizational skills
Hard working, determined, & a quick learner
Pays close attention to detail
Pronounced multi-tasker
Ability to meet deadlines
Trustworthy, currently, upholding a MBI Clearance/Background Check with the Federal Government
Capability to interpret federal, state, laws, policies, and regulations
Technology Skills:
Experience with using the following Operating Human Resource Management applications: Workers Without Compensation (WOC), Account Tracking System (ATS), Office of Personnel Management (eOPF), & Work-Study tracking System with the Veteran’s Benefits Administration
Skilled in Microsoft Office Processing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, & Outlook)
Knowledge and understanding of Spreadsheets
Advanced typing skills
Understanding of Human Resources HRIS Software
Skilled with working in multiple applications at once
Strong skills with multi-line telephone systems
Shift Leader – Cashier & Cook
Zaxby’s
1694 Fort Campbell Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37042 August 2011 - July 2014
Led team members in the company in providing remarkable customer service
Directed the team by guiding and encouraging the personnel to meet daily goals
Constantly prepared to help a customer in need
Provided a clean environment for the customers to eat in
Ensured all foods were maintained and presentable
Replenish and stock restaurant supplies such as napkins, cups, straws, food, plates, etc.
Maintained floors within the restaurant
Dust and polished restaurant furniture and equipment
Organized equipment and materials in the workplace
Cleaned windows, walls, ceiling, and woodwork
Displayed knowledgeable computer skills while assisting other employees when they were unable to use the workstation to its full function
End of Day Accounting Task Reconciliation of the restaurant daily transactions
Provided feedback to employees after daily shifts
Helped facilitate resolutions for employees after addressing disputes
During my time with Zaxby’s I provided and demonstrated boundless customer service at Zaxby’s; this specific Zaxby’s location received the “Zeggy Award” for best customer service out of all the stores across the United States. This accomplishment occurred due to our wonderful staff that ultimately cared about the customers experience in our store. I always work to the best of my ability. I lead my employees and trained them to the best of my ability. I welcome teamwork and believe it makes a good work environment. I look forward to seeing customers and giving them an on-core experience.
EDUCATION:
Saint Martin’s University - Lacey, WA Master’s in Business Administration
GPA: 3.8 Expected Completion: December 2017
Saint Martin’s University - Lacey, WA Bachelor’s in Business Administration
GPA: 3.68 Completed: December 2016
Northwest High School - Clarksville, TN High School Diploma
GPA: 3.75 Completed: May 2013