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Kristen Underwood
Redondo Beach CA 90278
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Objective
Seeking employment at a creative and dynamic company where I can make a positive impact. Experience
TJX Companies, Inc. - Torrance, CA (Sept 2020- Current) Marshalls Sales Associate
• Provided customer service and sales advice
• Sold credit card applications to prospective applicants
• Assisted with merchandising
• Helped train new employees on procedures and credit card sales ReMax Estate Properties - El Segundo CA (Feb 2011- March 2020) Open House Representative/Office Administrator
• Provided excellent customer service to all clients and incoming calls
• Helped with office organization and filing
• Organized all Open House marketing materials
Parental Leave (June 2006 - Feb 2011)
• Provided full-time care for boy/girl twins while managing household finances, scheduling, transportation, and travel arrangements
• Pre-k and Elementary School volunteer Teaching Assistant Publicis & Hal Riney Advertising Agency - San Francisco, CA (August 1993 - June 2006) Human Resources Manager (1996-2006)
• Reviewed resumes, did all entry level hiring/interviewing
• Conducted all new employee orientations and exit interviews
• Input all new hire information, salary changes and benefits into HR database
• Managed receptionist staff of 8-10 employees
• Did all paperwork regarding terminations, layoffs, offer letters, 401k loans, salaries and bonuses
• Designed and administered employee evaluations
Senior Administrative Assistant to SVP Controller (1995-1996)
• Entered financial data and time sheets into Donovan system
• Prepared P&L statements for Account Directors
• Created financial spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel Administrative Assistant to Facilities Manager (1993-1995)
• Provided technical support including hardware maintenance and software upgrades
• Organized all company events and parties
• Helped manage receptionist staff of 10 employees K
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Education
California State University Chico (1988-1992)
• Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communications 3.65 GPA
• Minor in Recreation
• Secretary for Pi Beta Phi sorority
(References available upon request.)