Human Resource/ closing

Michael A Vanhorn

Minneapolis, MN ***** 218-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MAJOR ASPIRING HR GENERALIST

I am a People first, University of Minnesota student (HRD degree completion: May 2026) with hands on experience in customer service, logistics, and data management. I've been recognized for strong communication, cultural awareness, and a disciplined work ethic rooted in the community values of Red Lake Nation. I am seeking an HR internship or part time role where I can apply my recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement skills to help organizations build inclusive, high performing teams.

Core Competencies

●Recruiting & Candidate Experience

●Onboarding & New-Hire Orientation

●Training Materials & Presentation Design

●Data Entry & HRIS (Peoplesoft)

●Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace

●Customer Service & Conflict Resolution

●Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advocacy

Time Management & Multitasking

Education

●University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development GPA: 3.71 Expected graduation May 2026

Relevant Coursework: Fundamentals of Management, Leadership in Organizational Contexts, Introduction to Training & Development. Additional coursework available upon request.

●Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

Associate of Liberal Education GPA: 3.7 May 2024

Note: *I did PSEO and graduated with an AA and a high school diploma. *

●Blackduck High School, Blackduck, MN

High School Diploma May 2024 Ranked 6th in Class

Professional Experience

Target, Bemidji, MN

Closing Expert Team Member Aug 2022 – Aug 2024

●Provided exceptional customer service to 60+ guests per shift, addressing inquiries and ensuring a positive shopping experience.

●Processed $3K–$5K daily transactions via POS with <1% error rate, adhering to loss-prevention protocols.

●Collaborated with team members to replenish stock and maintain visual merchandising standards, contributing to high customer satisfaction.

Red Lake School District, Red Lake, MN

Human Resource & Package Logistics Intern May 2024 – Aug 2024

●Managed the inventory, sorting, and delivery of 300+ packages weekly across three locations, achieving a 100% on-time delivery record.

●Updated shipment logs and route schedules in Excel, enhancing data accuracy and providing visibility for district administration.

●Worked with supervisors to streamline delivery workflows while keeping confidentiality, reducing average route time by 15%.

Leadership & Engagement

●Foundation for Rural Service, Washington, DC Tour Recipient (2023): Selected to represent northern Minnesota at the national policy and Telecom Summit.

●Society for Human Resource Management Club, UMN (2025-Present): Active member, participating in workshops on HR analytics, LinkedIn, and DEI best practices.

●Co-creator of "Gopher Fit": Helped develop an app to connect UMN students with each other for exercise, sports, and running friends.

Technical Skills

●Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

●Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

●HRIS: PeopleSoft, Applicant Tracking Systems (Handshake)

●Design Tools: Canva, Adobe Express

●POS & Inventory Software

Awards & Recognition

●Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship & Leadership Tour (2024)

●UMN Honor Society (2024-Present)

●Red Lake Nation Community Service Recognition (2023)

●Oshkiimaajitahdah Community Garden Volunteer (Spring 2022)

●Oshkiimaajitahdah Cultural Program – Trapping Camp Facilitator (Fall 2023)

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