Heather Remenius

Summary of Qualifications

Training Specialist, Human Resource and Youth Development Professional with over 18 year’s full-cycle recruitment, training and development, and employee youth engagement experience. Manage all phases of full-cycle recruitment, from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations, new hire testing, placement and onboarding. Take the lead in planning and executing special events and programs as well as fostering relationships and external partnerships within the community. Key Skills

Talent Assessment Candidate Sourcing Candidate Screening Interviewing Placement & On-Boarding Social Media Recruitment New Hire Orientation Training & Development Event Planning LMS Program Development Project Management

Professional Experience

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana – Gary, IN 07/2022 – 06/2023 Teen Program & Art Coordinator

• Engage with and create relationships with the teen members to help them find their passions and create a career path prior to high school graduation.

• Develop and monitor programs for the teen members as well as assist with programs already in existence.

• Plan and execute daily education sessions for the teens in compliance with grant requirements.

• Tracked daily attendance.

• Attend conference to increase knowledge, skillset and professional development.

• Represent the Boys and Girls Club at career fairs with the goal of increasing awareness of the Gary Club as well as increase membership.

• Establish and maintain external partnerships.

• Plan and execute career speaker visits and company tours for the teen members.

• Provide tours to potential members and their families as well as existing and potential external partners.

• Administer Indiana Kids pre and post tests as well as documenting each teen’s activities in order to be grant compliant.

• Daily mentoring of WorkOne “interns”.

• Implemented an art program for the teens keeping them engaged in daily activities and weekly workshops. Monical Pizza Corporation - Bradley, IL 10/2004 – 04/2022 Education Specialist (Corporate Trainer)

• Post open positions for multiple locations on Indeed and/or other platforms as necessary to obtain qualified talent.

• Screen internal candidates for position transfer opportunities. 949 E. 117th Place

Crown Point, IN 46307

Phone 815-***-****

E-mail adyxsi@r.postjobfree.com

• Work with the Regional Trainer for the market with the selection of qualified candidates and perform resume review and candidate assessment.

• Conduct phone screens on candidates selected from the initial review of resumes.

• Perform reference checks on selected candidates.

• Once hired, provide a written welcome letter and training packet to new employees.

• Complete the on-boarding process and monitor, track, and record training that occurs in the first couple of months.

• Conduct a 30 day new hire evaluation with new employees to gain insight on their experience with the organization.

• Conduct training sessions for all employees that includes: Sexual Harassment training, Security and Cash Handling, Food Safety and Sanitation, and others as necessary.

• Maintain accurate record keeping of required certifications.

• Plan multiple events for office personnel throughout the year to foster an environment of teamwork and promote employee engagement.

• Plan and host an annual luncheon for employees that have successfully completed manager/supervisor training programs

• Manage the employee recognition program – send qualified employees recognition letters and pins to acknowledge their hard work.

• Manage and plan the quarterly company outing and meeting for the regional store managers. Trend Setters College of Cosmetology – Bradley, IL 8/2002 – 7/2004 Public Relations Director / Admissions Leader

• Attended career chamber events and career fairs to obtain new talent.

• Developed and implemented marketing plans within defined budget.

• Marketed the beauty industry and career opportunities available.

• Utilized outside advertising to promote the organization.

• Provided leadership and mentorship to students to ensure student engagement.

• Planned and organized special events for the college.

• Enrolled new students in the college and selected field.

• Provided information and assisted students or prospective students with Financial Aid options – grants/loans.

• Reviewed and fulfilled donation requests.

• Led the Community Relations Team and Student Council for the college. EDUCATION -

Illinois State University – Bloomington/Normal, IL 8/1996 – 5/2000 Bachelor of Science – Public Relations

Minor – Sociology

CERTIFICATIONS -

• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification (2005 to Current)

• ServSafe Food Service Instructor Certification (2005 to Current)

• ServSafe Alcohol Instructor (2005 to Current)

VOLUNTEER WORK -

• Operation Bring Smiles – created an annual project to collect toys for pediatric cancer patients receiving care at the University of Illinois Medical Center located in Chicago, IL.

• St. Baldrick’s fundraising advocate

• NICK – NWI Cancer Kids Foundation – Event Volunteer and raffle basket contributor

• Adopt-a-Room Partner – Business Mentor to 2nd graders

• Sunday School Teacher – 5th Grade

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