Rachael J. Braga
** ***** ******, ******* ***** RI 02863
401-***-**** ************@*****.***.
Experienced manager with a commitment to furthering the careers of those under my leadership while also delivering positive outcomes for the business. I take a people first approach to management while holding my team to high standards and ensuring I am always available to answer questions.
March 2020 – Current
HR Assistant, Aldersbridge Communities
• Assisting HR with the process of recruitment, including getting candidates, assisting with interviews, and issuing employment contracts.
• Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department
• Compiling and maintaining paper, digital, and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness leaves.
• Processing payroll and assisting with the documentation of employee compensation and benefits.
• Supporting HR-related training programs, workshops, and seminars
• Entering employee data into computer database.
• Coordinating logistics for new hire orientations.
• Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities.
• Overseeing HR events and meetings and coordinating management-employee communications.
• Continuously learn the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency.
June 2016-March 2020
Lead Cosmetology Instructor, Rob Roy Academy
• Educating students through descriptive and engaging theory presentations and practical demonstrations. Always keeping the educational needs of the students and classroom as a top priority.
• Prepare the students thoroughly to take and pass their licensing exams and to seek and gain employment within the industry.
• Inspire, motivate, and encourage the students positively and consistently throughout their program so that they become successful graduates instead of unsuccessful terminations.
• Learn, follow, and enforce all Rob Roy Academy policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Learn and adhere to Rob Roy Academy’s Professionalism Agreement.
February 2012 - June 2016
Instructor/Event Coordinator, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy
• Instructs and grades courses for Cosmetology Theory and Practical Work for 50+ students
• Assists teacher with daily classroom set up and preparation prior to cosmetology students’ arrival.
• Assists and supervises cosmetology students working on the salon clinic floor.
• Prepares and submits student salon clinic assignments for clinical hours in advance.
• Provides additional assistance during course instruction to students with Independent Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assists teachers with administrative tasks such as placing supply orders, taking daily class attendance, maintaining a comprehensive record of clinic appointments, counting money at the end of the clinic hours, and cleaning salon.
• Oversees the completion of post event tasks (i.e., managing evaluation form analyses and sending thank you emails).
• Ensures and schedules adequate staff (6-20 people) to work all events.
• Maintains an inventory of all items in the facility & equipment used.
• Assesses events by creating table-sales databases and conducting follow up analyses.
Education
Euphoria of Beauty Arts & Sciences September 2009
Cosmetology License
Johnson & Wales University
September 2002 – June 2003
Business Management
Certifications
Community College Of Rhode Island
August 2021
Project Management Certificate
Scrum Alliance
May 2021
Scrum Certificate