Serena Merlini
HR Manager/Project Manager Savannah, GA 31419 ************@*****.*** +1-912-***-****
While in the United States, my work history has been in Transportation and Logistics, Safety, Human Resources, elderly care, child care including children with special needs, development, Managing, payroll, recruiting and scheduling, accounting, hiring and termination processes.
I worked for private contractors and care centers, offices, military installations, catering facilities and restaurants.
The majority of the gaps in my work history represent times I accepted contracts working with private families or otherwise on retainer for ongoing services.
My strongest skill sets are within administration and management. I am versatile, i adapt easily; I'm a quick learner and I strive for excellence in whatever I do.
In addition to my day job, I assist my colleague with his company's social media and marketing operations and I model.
I would love to utilize my bilingual talents as I'm fluent in Italian and english.
I am hardworking, punctual, respectful, and polite.
Im very resourceful. I take pride in customer service and quality work, I maintain a positive attitude even in the toughest situations, I'm a team player and I believe in leading by example.
I have a great work ethic, I believe in going the extra mile and I work well under stress.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Broker/Recruiter/Safety Administrative
Cordele Intermodal Services - Savannah, GA
April 2022 to Present
As a driver recruiter I seek prospective drivers, follow leads, screen applicants, I handle all the necessary employment paperwork and I ensure compliance with federal trucking regulations. Extensive experience in cold calling and research, screen candidates and interview them to ensure they meet DOT and company standards. Assisted the Safety Director in developing and executing health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines, One of my best skill sets is that I'm very detail oriented and I excel in customer service. Excellent organizational and motivational skills, outstanding observation abilities, Producing reports and developing relevant policies and transportation relationships. Negotiate and bargain transportation prices, ability to appraise and use IT packages and electronic communication methods, i possess tact, diplomacy and calmness, especially dealing with tired drivers and disgruntled customers. I have an analytic mind, good numeracy skills, I monitor progress and track roadblocks. I lead by example and my extensive experience as human resources manager and project manager allows me to be attentive and ready to address any issue that may arise.
Department Lead/Warehouse Associate
DIRTT - Pooler, GA
August 2021 to February 2022
As a warehouse department lead I oversee picking, storage, receiving, dispatching, security, maintenance, sanitation and administrative functions. Other responsibilities i had consisted in ensuring effective and safe use of warehouse equipment, safety of staff, assisting with deliveries where required, maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of warehouse activities
Manager
Culver's - Pooler, GA
May 2021 to August 2021
I was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant. Hiring and training staff members, ensuring staff complies with company policy, addressing concerns of customers, and solving problems. Organizing schedules, recording payroll data, interviewing and recruiting new employees, interacting with guest to get feedback on product quality and service levels, maintaining safety and food quality standards, ensuring all end of day cash outs are correctly completed
Admin Specialist
Orkin Pest Control - Bluffton, SC 2019 to 2020
HR Manager/Project Manager
Ruvilla-solutions
February 2018 to November 2019
+ HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, and PROJECT MANAGER: Feb. 2018 – Present Ruvilla-Solutions, Building 740, Wake Boulevard, Parris Island, SC 29905
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Develop programs to enhance employee relations and offer employee support to each staff member. Ensure that the new hire orientation process properly introduces new employees to the corporate culture. Deliver compensation and benefit comparison reports to the executive team each month and make recommendations to improve the company’s current offerings. Come up with new ways to measure employee morale and determine methods for improving overall employee satisfaction. Act as liaison between the company and outside legal and professional resources to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations. Demonstrated ability to improve employee morale. Comprehensive understanding of local, state and federal employment laws. Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills. Have a Strong understanding of HRSmart software preferred. Accounting, Payroll, Responsible for Recruitments, Responsible for Employee Development, Responsible for Benefits, Designing Schedules, Monitoring Staff, Tracking Progress, Interviews and Hiring Process, Terminations.
SKILL SETS
Human Resources and Project Manager
•Communication Skills
•Administrative Expert
•HRM Knowledge and Expertise
•Advising
•Coaching
•Recruitment and Selection
•Proactivity
•Analytically Driven and Oriented
•HR Reporting Skills
•Teamwork
•Intercultural Sensitivity and Language Skills
•Scheduling
•Termination
•Training and Developmental Skills
•Strategic Thinking and Planning Skills
Operations Manager
Club Stewart
2017 to 2019
Child Development Assistant
U.S. Army
2012 to 2017
Assistant Manager
Retail
2009 to 2012
General Manager
Italian Restaurant 2006 to 2009
Education
Associate
High school diploma or GED
Skills
•INVOICES (10+ years)
•PAYROLL (3 years)
•CASH MANAGEMENT (1 year)
•INVENTORY (10+ years)
•Timekeeping
•Logistics
•Operation
•CUSTOMER SERVICE (10+ years)
•Hiring (4 years)
•Human Resources
•Employee Relations
•Recruiting
•Compensation
•HR
•recruitment
•ADP
•benefits
•Benefits Administration
•Italian
•Human Resources Management
•Workers' Compensation
•Employee Orientation
•Performance Management
•Office Management
•Conflict Management
•Management
•Talent Acquisition
•Program Development
•Interviewing
•HR Sourcing
•Strategic Planning
•Merchandising
•Microsoft Office
•Change Management
•Pricing
•Personal Assistant Experience
•Event Planning
•Workday
•Operations Management
•Program Management
•Negotiation
•Analysis skills
•Communication skills
•Sales
Languages
•English - Expert
•Italian - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
CNA
Assessments
Customer Service — Proficient
April 2020
Identifying and resolving common customer issues Full results: Proficient
Medical Receptionist Skills — Highly Proficient
May 2020
Managing physician schedules and maintaining accurate patient records
Full results: Highly Proficient
Sales Skills — Proficient
August 2020
Influencing and negotiating with customers Full results: Proficient
Customer Focus & Orientation — Expert
April 2020
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity
Full results: Expert
Restaurant Manager — Proficient
January 2020
Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations
Full results: Proficient
Supervisory Skills: Motivating & Assessing Employees — Highly Proficient May 2020
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Highly Proficient
Scheduling — Proficient
May 2020
Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Full results: Proficient
Attention to Detail — Proficient
May 2020
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information.
Full results: Proficient
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Mail & Calendar (PC) — Proficient May 2020
Using Microsoft Office Mail and Calendar tools to manage workload.
Full results: Proficient
HR: Compensation and Benefits — Highly Proficient
November 2019
Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs. Full results: Highly Proficient
Work Motivation — Highly Proficient
May 2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Highly Proficient
Front Desk Agent (Hotel) — Highly Proficient
May 2020
Selecting hotel rooms based on verbal requests and identifying errors in hotel data Full results: Highly Proficient
Administrative Support Professional Fit — Expert
September 2020
Measures the traits that are important for successful administrative support professionals Full results: Expert
Following Directions — Highly Proficient
September 2020
Following multi-step instructions
Full results: Highly Proficient
Administrative support professional fit — Expert
September 2020
Measures the traits that are important for successful administrative support professionals Full results: Expert
Work style: Conscientiousness — Expert
October 2020
Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working
Full results: Expert
Front desk agent (hotel) — Highly Proficient
May 2020
Selecting hotel rooms based on verbal requests and identifying errors in hotel data Full results: Highly Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Highly Proficient
August 2020
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Highly Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
April 2020
Identifying and resolving common customer issues Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient
June 2021
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient December 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
August 2020
Influencing and negotiating with customers Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
January 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient
June 2021
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting
Full results: Proficient
Administrative support professional fit — Expert
September 2020
Measures the traits that are important for successful administrative support professionals Full results: Expert
Recruiting — Proficient
December 2022
Managing the candidate sourcing and selection process
Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
April 2020
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Scheduling — Proficient
April 2022
Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient
April 2022
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Work style: Professionalism — Highly Proficient
April 2022
Tendency to be accountable, professional, open to feedback, and act with integrity at work Full results: Highly Proficient
Warehouse shift leader — Highly Proficient
December 2022
Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards
Full results: Highly Proficient
Basic computer skills — Proficient
April 2022
Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems Full results: Proficient
Sales fit — Expert
December 2022
Measures the traits that are important for success in sales positions
Full results: Expert
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
December 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Highly Proficient
December 2022
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Highly Proficient
HR: Compensation & benefits — Proficient December 2022
Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
December 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient December 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
SKILLS
Child Care and Development
•Planning, preparation of nutritious meals for children
•Adhering to particular dietary rules and restrictions
•Bathing and dressing children
•Cleanliness and hygiene of children, spaces and items
•Maintaining laundry and ironing children's clothes
•Supervising children's activities
•Overseeing children's homework and responsibilities
•Transportation of children to and from locations, as directed by parents, in addition to booking travelarrangements
•Accompanying children in parks and activity clubs
•Organizing and supervising play groups, activities and gatherings
•Performing special, relevant jobs and errands as directed by parents
•Maintaining family accounts and paying bills
•Managing contractors and tradespersons
•Overseeing other domestic staff
Management and Administration
•Customer service
•Accounting, payroll, finances and invoices
•Safe and cash management, processing payments
•Sales management and relevant duties
•Facility and staff supervision, management
•Inventory receiving and management
•Departments and staff coordination
•Scheduling
•Adhering to standard operating procedures, and ensuring staff adheres to sops
•Quality Control
•Records and accounts keeping
•Literate with many commonly used computer applications within the workplace
•Bilingual, fluent in English and Italian