Melinda T. Perez

Personable and collaborative aspiring HR/Human Services Professional with a

willingness to learn, dedicated to maintaining a positive workplace culture and maximizing departmental and organizational productivity. 255 Greenwich Ave

Goshen, New York 10924

901-***-****

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EDUCATION

State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, New York — Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication JANUARY 2016 - DECEMBER 2019

● Conducted quantitative research on Human Resources and Communication consulting topics such as Job Satisfaction, turnover and employee relations

● Experience with mediation in a personal and professional setting State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York

— Globalization Studies & International Relations

AUGUST 2014 - JANUARY 2016

● Spring Internship with Gender & Sexuality Resource Center at SUNY Albany

● 3.7 GPA

EXPERIENCE

Yedei Chesed, Suffern, New York — Community Habilitation Professional (Self Direction)

SEPTEMBER 2020 - PRESENT

● Work on goals with participants based on individualized service plans

● Provide ongoing support to families and children with developmental disabilities

● Track individual's progress on personalized goals for each pay period

● Assist individuals with activities of daily living and guide them in leisure activities

CVS Pharmacy, Goshen, New York — Sales Associate

MARCH 2018 - DECEMBER 2020

● Built rapport with customers by offering friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive customer service

● Gained in-depth knowledge of company's product offerings to SKILLS

Interpersonal Communication

Mediation

Document Management

Customer Service

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Administrative Support

Training Experience

Qualitative Research

Microsoft Office

HRIS familiarity

Communication Consulting

VOLUNTEER

WORK/INTERNSHIPS

Gender & Sexuality Resource

Center:Albany, New York

Ronald McDonald House

Charities: Albany, New York

Schriever Pavillion Assisted

Living: Warwick, New York

Orange County Emergency

Management Center: Goshen,

New York

Pets Alive: Middletown, New

York

provide reliable and trusted assistance to customers

● Train new employees on company policies, practices and customer service techniques

● Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals

Access Physical Therapy & Wellness, Campbell Hall, New York — Human Resources Fall Intern

SEPTEMBER 2019 - DECEMBER 2019

● Provide support to HR staff including copying, filing and organizing documents

● Implemented use of Boolean search logic, streamlining recruitment efforts and concentrating searches on targeted candidates

● Maintained and collected all candidate documentation, including identification, references and background checks in alignment with hiring protocol using InfinityHR

● Helped create database for confidential employee files for JAG audits

● Wrote and proofread social company wide emails, letters and other documents

Access: Supports for Living, Goshen, New York — Skill Builder (Per Diem)

AUGUST 2017 - MARCH 2018

● Update case files to consistently and maintain accurate records

● Provide ongoing support to families and children struggling with mental illness & behavioral issues

● Conduct home visits and schedule activities for children to participate in outside of the home

● Develop and cultivate individuals social and interpersonal skills

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