Madelyn V. Burstell
***************@*****.*** 203-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/madelynburstell New Orleans, LA
EDUCATION
TULANE UNIVERSITY A. B. FREEMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS New Orleans, LA, Spring 24
Bachelor of Science in Management: Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Arts: Communications Major, French Minor
UNIVERSITÉ LUMIÈRE LYON II Lyon, France, Fall 22
ÉCOLE DE MANAGEMENT (E.M.) STRASBOURG Strasbourg, France, Spring 23
Altman Program for International Studies and Business May 2024
Selected as one of 20 scholars to join a specialized cohort graduating with a dual degree (150+ credits) in business and liberal arts while studying a foreign language, international studies, and business in two different countries (Mexico and France)
EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS INTERNATIONAL (MDI) Melbourne, Australia
Intern for MDI's People & Culture Team (HR Department) Summer of 2022
Increased company-wide recruitment via tele-screening/phone interviewing potential candidates, assisted with live interviews, and organized interdepartmental meetings to review status and results
Selected, tested, and supported the on-schedule launch of a new online HR Information System (Subscribe HR) to streamline pre-existing and newly devised HR processes
Created and delivered presentations of new People & Culture / HR Policy, procedure and process changes and implications to key company leaders and staff
Facilitated the development of monthly communications newsletters released across all MDI operating divisions
Conducted independent research on industry-leading practices in People & Culture / HR, including relevant technology, workforce training and resilience and performance management
TULANE UNIVERSITY New Orleans, LA
Course Grading Assistant January 2024 - Present
Reviewed and analyzed written work from 57 students for a semester-long Film Analysis course in the Tulane Communications Department, working closely with the professor to develop a grading plan
Successfully graded assignments for students within tight deadlines and varying time constraints
Demonstrated ability to manage workload efficiently, dedicating extensive hours to ensure thorough evaluation with extensive feedback for student improvement
TULANE UNIVERSITY New Orleans, LA
Desk Service Coordinator August 2023 - Present
Relied on customer service and communication skills to problem-solve student and administrative issues, the first point of contact for anyone entering the building
Supported students, faculty, and staff through building emergencies, and responsible for the safety and security of the building
Logged student key/card information through the online platform Starrez to efficiently track building resources and access materials; utilized others (e.g. Kronos, Schedulefly) to facilitate scheduling
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
Head of Communications, SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE August 2021 - May 2022
Worked with a dedicated group of students focusing on sexual violence prevention and response resources, education, and necessary changes to positively impact campus culture
Established an Instagram page to better communicate with the student body about issues of sexual violence, led meetings to plan posts, created educational material on Canva, and developed various marketing tools
Volunteer, Communications, SUNRISE TULANE August 2020 - November 2020
Volunteered for Sunrise Tulane (a national movement pushing for a Green New) on its Communications and Leadership teams designing flyers and social media posts using digital design platforms e.g., Canva and Kanopy
RELEVANT COURSEWORK AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Relevant courses: Dimensions in HRM, Strategic Consulting, MGMT of Technology and Innovation, Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Statistics, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Rhetorical Criticism
Excel Certified November 2020, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, French Fluency, Seal of Biliteracy in French