Petra S. Rizo
**** ****** ***** * ~ Hoffman Estates, Il 60192
M: 847-***-**** *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Partner with company management in facilitation of programs/activities that provide continuous improvement, engaging culture and to provide day to day administration support for the HR function
EXPERIENCE
Hydrox Labs (Cross Personnel) January 2023 – present
Customer Service (Temp to Hire – Hired on 5/15/2023)
Enter all customer purchase orders into the system
Ensure product is available for orders
Allocate product to orders
Send all shippable orders to Shipping Department
Assist shipping dept. with creation of BOL (Bill of Lading)
Assist customers with any questions regarding status of orders
Research all customer discrepancies (Logistics Teams/Billing/Customers)
Ensure to catch up filing from past years
Rizo Truck Repair August 2020 – August 2021
Office Manager
Manage office for the owner
Managed work schedule/work flow
Check in all trucks
Begin diagnostics
Begin work order paperwork
Procure all parts for work orders
Procure all materials for shop
Invoicing, Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables
Assist Owner with any work needed around the shop
Prep work for engine/transmission repair/rebuild
Sub assembly of parts for engine/transmission repair/rebuild
Clean up of parts for engine/transmission repair/rebuild
Oil changes
Brake jobs
Duties as required
American Bearing NTN Mfg., Elgin, IL November 2014 – July 2020
HR Generalist
Manage all recruiting needs (review application/resume, test candidates, interview) for Elgin and Schiller Park location
Assist employees and managers with location and interpretation of policies and procedures
Key contact with building management
Key contact with recruiting agencies
Systems admin for HR systems and recruiting
Maintain current all HR forms
Assist employees with information regarding benefit plans (insurance/401K), personnel transactions (promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations)
Assist employees with information packets for FMLA and Worker’s Comp
Suzlon Wind Energy Corp., Chicago, IL September 2008 – November 2014
Executive Assistant HR
Provide full administrative support to Executive and Human Resources Team
First point of contact in HR for employees and managers with questions or issues
Assist employees and managers with location and interpretation of policies and procedures, suggesting solutions, and coaching and counseling employees and managers
Lead and facilitate special projects, e.g. service anniversaries, company events, and file clean up
Process New Hires and assist with Terminations
New Hire Packets
New Hire Orientation
“As You Leave” Termination Packets
Coordinate HR webinars/training sessions
Office Supply maintenance
Run the day to day office/reception tasks
Key contact with building management
Systems admin for HR systems, e.g. performance management and recruiting
Maintain HR forms, HR files, and employee records
Motorola, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL 1989–August 2008
Administrative Assistant III
Generate Reports that directly impact budget and headcount.
On boarding of new hires through HR and IT dept.
Suggested and implemented new products that increased dept. efficiency by 50%.
Implemented cost saving ideas to come in under budget for the year - 4 yrs in a row
Established and maintain a close relationship with Computer Break Fix Team therefore reducing computer downtime for malfunctions by 75% and increasing efficiency.
Handle ALL departmental requests for 200+: computers, printers, cell phones (different providers), set up meetings and reserve conf rooms, and ordering of basic office supplies.
EDUCATION
Motorola University Motorola Inc.
Dealing with Difficult People
Time Management
Persuading and Influencing Others
Project Management
Harper Community College Hoffman Estates, IL
Computer Science
Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
Legal Secretary
SKILLS
Excellent Discretionary Skills
Excellent Organizational Skills
Exemplar Telephone Etiquette
Creative Problem Solving Skills
Professional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Bilingual – fluent in Spanish, English and some Portuguese
Efficient in MS Office
Experienced in Recruiting and HRIS Systems
Experience with Performance Appraisal Process and Systems
Experienced in Visio, MS Project, and Adobe
Able to multitask in a fast paced environment
Able to face new challenges and see them as self-improvement opportunity