Amanda J. Voogt

Education

May **** Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

-Concentration in Marketing & Human Resources

-Graduated with High Honors; Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0

Work Experience

11/05- 6/07 Equity Office Properties Chicago, IL

Employee Service Representative

-First point of contact for the Nationwide company of over 2,000 employees with questions related to HR Policy, benefits and payroll assistance

-Conduct weekly orientation for new hires, both in person and via webcast to ensure consistency in presentation of company culture and benefit plans

-Prepare offer, promotion and transfer letters

-Support overall Human Resources initiatives, such as company wide re-verification of identification documentation, annual performance management process, employee recognition programs, compliance programs and employee discount programs

-Provide maintenance entry on all employee activities in PeopleSoft including entering new hires, salary and location changes, and terminations entry-Coordinate with all groups located within Human Resources to provide solutions for employees inquiries

-Conduct background checks and follow up with manager and HR Director when discrepancies arise

-Assist with design, implementation and maintenance of special projects such as the Educational Assistance Program and Employee Discount Programs

6/05- 11/05 American Association for Medical Transcription Modesto, CA

Member Services Administrative Assistant

-Coordinated travel arrangements for the CEO and Board of Directors’ members

-Designed flyers, advertising materials, PowerPoint presentations and spreadsheets

-Arranged the layout for both a bi-monthly magazine and a weekly publication

-Answered telephone calls, customer emails, and handled special projects

Spring 2005 The Field Museum Chicago, IL

Human Resources Intern

-Conducted phone interviews for multiple positions as an initial screening process

-Reviewed all resumes of applicants for every position in the Museum

-Checked references on potential hires and facilitated background checks

-Planned an annual event for staff members from creation to execution, including all marketing and coordination of the event

-Worked on various projects regarding employee safety, recruitment, benefits and employee relations

-Performed general administrative duties including assisting employees with HR related concerns and providing support to 9 HR professionals

Computer Experience

Advanced in PeopleSoft 8.3 and 8.9, Kronos, Microsoft Suite, Lotus Notes

Proficient in Peachtree Accounting, Lawson HR Suite, Staff CV Recruiting Software

References Available on request

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