DAWN BERENBACH
GILBERT, AZ **233
ad1wmu@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Dependable, proactive, outgoing leader, with strong planning and problem-solving skills whom readily adapts to
change, works independently and exceeds expectations. Strengths include the ability to work with people and
consistently achieve excellent results. Seeking a professional position.
EXPERIENCE:
WALTS 2/2022 – Present
Chandler, AZ
Human Resource
In my current position I am doing an HR GENERALIST role.
Partner with HR Management to ensure consistency; maintain excellent relationships across departments to deliver
recruiting success.
Responsible for administrative activities involved in the recruitment process; such as advertising, interviewing,
scheduling, applicant tracking, and other new hire paperwork.
Develop and maintain a job description library in alignment with HR policies.
Coordinate and manage pre-employment processes including reference checks, background screenings, data entry
Supports Multi State employee’s/warehouses in all areas of HR
Develop and deliver employee/management HR training.
Represent at diverse career/job fairs and community events.
Maintain highly confidential information concerning hiring decisions, salary offers, and employee relations.
Pre-screen resumes to evaluate qualifications, conduct phone interviews, and present qualified pool to managers.
Work with management to plan hiring needs; assist in developing position duties and requirements.
Communicate position duties, responsibilities, employment related information and benefits to applicants.
Adhere to all local and federal employment regulations.
Work with managers to determine job offers and negotiate terms of employment with candidates.
Be the first point of contact of employee concerns and be an employee advocate.
Research job market trends to remain competitive.
Follow-up with employment related activities, such as the offer letter, new hire paperwork, benefits (health, vacation,
sick, etc.), Employee Handbook, etc.
Handle new hire Benefits enrollment
Oversee Open Enrollment Benefits for all employees
Enter and oversee BCBS benefit portal
Hold training activities for Managers, Supervisors/Leads
Review weekly time cards
Attend and help facilitate disciplinary meetings and necessary investigations
Employee Relations
Update the employee handbook
Run background checks
Run I9 verification for all new employees
Unemployment claims
FMLA
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY 2/2019 – 2/2022
Chandler, AZ
Senior Enrollment Recruiter; Counselor
Interview and engage potential students in conversations to discover motivations, background, goals, and concerns
Facilitate enrollment process by advising best program fits and next steps
Guide students through challenges and problem solving in order to prepare for success in college level courses and
future obstacles
ACHIEVEMENTS
•Achieved monthly and quarterly goals in obtaining 8 starts per period
•Led team in period starts each month
•Assisted ADOA with reaching out to new students and help get started in their classes
THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH 6/2018-2/2019
Chandler, AZ
Enrollment Recruiter; Counselor
Interview and engage potential students in conversations to discover motivations, background, goals, and concerns
Facilitate enrollment process by advising best program fits and next steps
Guide students through challenges and problem solving in order to prepare for success in college level courses and
future obstacles
Achieved monthly and quarterly goals in obtaining 3 starts per period
Led team in period starts each month
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY 7/2017- 7/2018
Chandler, AZ
Store Manager
Responsible for administrative activities involved in the recruitment process; such as advertising, interviewing, in house job fairs
scheduling, applicant tracking, and other new hire paperwork.
Develop and maintain a job description library in alignment with HR policies.
Coordinate and manage pre-employment processes including reference checks, background screenings, data entry
Hold training activities for Assistant Store Managers, shift supervisors & barista trainers
Review weekly time cards / run payroll
Facilitate disciplinary meetings / investigations
Managed the overall operation of the store particularly supervising and directing the workforce, staffing decisions,
ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality. Also, managed the store’s financial performance, safety and
security within the store
Grew store profitability by 12% within first 6 months of management
Achieved a 15% product growth also within first 6 months of management
Consistently ensured that labor hours are within guidelines based on total volume of sales; total crew and
management labor costs
EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS 9/2016- 7/2017
Chandler, AZ
General Manager
Responsible for administrative activities involved in the recruitment process; such as advertising, interviewing, in house job fairs
scheduling, applicant tracking, and other new hire paperwork.
Develop and maintain a job description library in alignment with HR policies.
Coordinate and manage pre-employment processes including reference checks, background screenings, data entry
Hold training activities for Assistant Store Managers, shift supervisors & barista trainers
Review weekly time cards / run payroll
Facilitate disciplinary meetings / investigations
Managed the overall operation of the store particularly supervising and directing the workforce, staffing decisions,
ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality. Also, managed the store’s financial performance, safety and
security within the store
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORTS Starbucks/Ben Jerry 8/2014- 9/2016
Orlando, FL
Restaurant Manager
Pat O’Brien Restaurant/Starbucks/Ben & Jerry’s/Swabs/Breadbox
Full service & Quick Service stores- Manage the overall operation of each store particularly supervising and directing
the workforce, staffing decisions (interviews; hiring process), ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality,
managing the store’s financial performance, and managing safety and security within the stores. Consistently ensure
that labor hours are within guidelines based on total volume of sales; total crew and management labor costs.
Prepare weekly Manager/Team Captain schedules and daily task assignments to certify that each workstation is
adequately staffed with the most competent employees
Led the Starbucks team to achieving multiple record-breaking sales days during HHN, two full weeks during spring
break 2015, and also all-time record high on 12/31/14
Led the Ben & Jerry’s team in record breaking daily sales days during spring break 2015
All stores exceeded sales goals by over 15%
Trained and managed sales team, developed Team Captain to an Assistant Restaurant Manager; multiple team
members to Team Captains
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY 8/2010-8/2014
New Jersey/ Florida
Store Manager
Responsible for administrative activities involved in the recruitment process; such as advertising, interviewing, in house job fairs
scheduling, applicant tracking, and other new hire paperwork.
Develop and maintain a job description library in alignment with HR policies.
Coordinate and manage pre-employment processes including reference checks, background screenings, data entry
Hold training activities for Assistant Store Managers, shift supervisors & barista trainers
Review weekly time cards / run payroll
Facilitate disciplinary meetings / investigations
Managed the overall operation of the store particularly supervising and directing the workforce, staffing decisions,
ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality. Also, managed the store’s financial performance, safety and
security within the store
Grew store profitability by 12% within first 6 months of management
Achieved a 15% product growth also within first 6 months of management
Consistently ensured that labor hours are within guidelines based on total volume of sales; total crew and
management labor costs
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
American Intercontinental University
Chandler, AZ
Bachelors of Administration – Human Recourses
Starting SHRM certification
SKILLS:
Microsoft Office- 2003, 2007, 2010, 2011
(Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
•Windows XP, 7, 8/MAC iOS
•Office; Event Management
•Safari/ Internet Explorer/ other platforms
•Strong organizational and analytical skills
•Paychex, HRMS, Kronos, GLS (Global Labor System), Taleo/Oracle, PeopleSoft, ADP, HireRight, Minerals, HIreTech
SKILLS SUMMARY:
analytical skills, business operations, customer relations, customer satisfaction, customer service,
directing, event management, finance, financial, groupwise, hiring, internet explorer, inventory management, Krono’s,
macintosh, management, marketing, Microsoft excel, Microsoft office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft windows xp,
Microsoft word, next, organizational skills, problem solving, Employee Relations, promotional materials,
quality, recruiting, safety, sales, staffing, supervisory skills