Human Resources Specialist and Executive Assistant

Lowella Hicks

Human Resources Specialist / Administrative Assistant

Greater Chicago Area - 312-***-**** - *********@*****.***

Summary

Results-driven HR Specialist and Project Assistant with 8+ years of experience support talent acquisition, employee relations, and cross-functional project coordination. Skilled in streamlining HR processes, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance while assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of organizational initiatives. Adept at balancing people-focused HR functions with detail-orientated project support to drive operational efficiency and team success.

Employment History

Oct 2025 – Present

Executive Assistant, Nobert Plating Company

Coordinated business operations and client projects on behalf of company owners, ensuring projects remained organized and on schedule. Managed project documentation, reports, presentations, and confidential records while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Coordinated executive calendars, meetings, and appointments, including preparing agendas and meeting materials. Provided comprehensive administrative support by drafting correspondence, organizing files, facilitating communication, and ensuring the efficient execution of day-to-day business operations.

Facilitated project planning and execution for multiple initiatives.

Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing reporting accuracy.

Organized calendars and meetings, improving time management.

Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Feb 2021 – Dec 2024

Human Resources Specialist/Administrative Assistant, Safer Foundation

Provided administrative support to the Vice President by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating special programs. Assisted with daily department tasks, prepared documents and correspondence, maintained confidential files, and communicated with internal and external contacts to support smooth office operations.

Uploaded documents to employee files, tracked milestones, and communicated effectively with staff.

Coordinated annual renewal processes for corporate and health insurance programs, including 403B and COBRA.

Prepared reports on benefit costs, workers' compensation claims, and staffing needs, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Sep 2019 – Dec 2020

Executive Assistant Civic Engagement, University of Chicago

Provided administrative support to the Vice President of Civic Engagement by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and arranging appointments. Prepared reports, presentations, and other business documents. Communicated with internal and external contacts and helped ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.

Coordinated high-level meetings and engagements.

Streamlined communication among department staff and external partners.

Enhanced operational efficiency through proactive task management.

Sep 2018 – Feb 2019

Sr. Administrative Assistant to Vice President of HR, Access Community Health Network

Provided senior administrative support to the Vice President of Human Resources by managing calendars, scheduling recurring meetings, and coordinating special programs. Maintained electronic files, assisted with reports, and prepared and edited correspondence. Supported daily administrative activities to ensure efficient office operations.

Streamlined scheduling processes, improving meeting coordination.

Enhanced records management, increasing efficiency by 30%.

Developed templates for correspondence, saving time for the department.

Areas of Expertise

Microsoft Office Suite

Human Resources Coordination

Records Management

Travel Coordination

Confidential Communication

Project Management

Education

Associate of Arts Degree, Malcolm X College, Chicago, IL

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