Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Cynthia Jarquin-Avallone

*** * ********* **. ************, MD 20878

Cellphone Number: 240-***-****

Email: ad5xjq@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: I would like to pursue my career in a work environment that will utilize and reinforce my technical skills and abilities to contribute to and improve this rapidly changing field.

Education

BS, Universidad Autónoma de Centro América, San José, Costa Rica, 1981 - 1984

Computer Institute, San José, Costa Rica, 1985 - 1987

Maryland Drafting Institute, Langley Park, Maryland, 1991 – 1993

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1997 – 1999

Total Years Experience

21 years

Occupations

Catering Liaison

Human Resources Administrator

Data Control Supervisor

Administrative Assistant

Employment History

Whole Foods Market

IQ Solutions, Inc.

Certifications/Professional Memberships

Wheaton Woods Elementary School, 1997 – 2000, Aspen Hill, MD

Language Bank, 2000 - Present, Rockville, MD

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 2000 – 2003, Potomac, MD

Windows 95 Certification

Awards Received

Six-Time “Employee of the Month,”

One Time “Employee of the Year”.

Professional Experience

I have helped facilitate all functions of the purchasing department, ranging from negotiating, sourcing, maintaining proper inventory levels, and other duties as assigned by leadership.

Demonstrated fast learning capacity, flexibility, and versatile skill-set

Over 6 years of experience in Human Resources. Recruited to help open new establishments.

Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit employees, create group benefits databases, and develop orientation, training, and incentive programs.

Manage leave-of-absence programs and personnel records, administer benefits enrollment and programs, administer HR budget, and handle HR generalist workplace issues.

Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing teambuilding programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions, and management reports.

2009 - 2010 Information Specialist, IQ Solutions Rockville, MD

Whole Foods Market, 1991 to 2023

2010 – 2012, WFM MASF Landover, MD

Seafood Buyer, WFM

Maintain awareness of new products, research new vendors, and incorporate new products into the overall product mix.

Purchase the highest quality Seafood products at the best possible prices.

Maximize margins through inventory management, negotiation, category management, forward buys, and appropriate pricing resale items.

Maintain ongoing positive relationships with vendors.

Coordinate and expedite the most cost-effective transportation of purchases.

Monitor inventory levels and prepare purchase orders.

Manage price, and cost (People Soft, Sea Soft) and ensure data flow.

Assist in identifying opportunities for upcoming products and/or developing and enhancing existing products.

2008 – 2010, WFM KTL Kentlands, MD

Catering Liaison, WFM

Organize and oversee all aspects of the MA Training program.

Facilitate/communicate information between national/regional and store.

2001 – 2008, WFM KTL Kentlands, MD

Human Resources Administrator,

Organize and oversee all aspects of the MA Training program.

Facilitate/communicate information between national/regional and store.

Motivate and mentor new hires and team members.

Serve as benefits liaison.

Process team member payroll, new hire/transfer/termination paperwork, and maintain personnel files, as required.

Monitor safety compliance throughout the store and ensure investigation reports are properly completed and submitted.

2000 – 2002, WFM MAC Rockville, MD

Data Control Team Assistant, WFM

Manage data flow between JDA, Scale Host, and 32 locations.

Implemented training courses for new recruits speeding profitability.

Create, organize, and maintain user manuals.

Oversee accuracy of daily updates for staff of ten

Daily maintenance of data flow from JDA to Intelli-net

Develop and maintain a cyclical auditing system.

Manage price, cost, and usability of JDA merchandising system.

Maintain accurate tax and unit of measure defaults.

1997 - 2000, WFM MAC Rockville, MD

Grocery Administrative Assistant

Maintain accuracy of multiple databases (cost, retail)

Oversee product maintenance for Grocery, Dairy, and Bulk

Work with IS/Data Control to facilitate the flow of information.

Troubleshoot challenges with technology for 32 locations.

Coordinate product promotions on a monthly basis

Interact with vendors and distributors

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