Nikki Batchellor
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Masters of Business Administration, May 2011, GPA 3.2/4.0
Workforce Management & Consulting
PENN FOSTER CAREER SCHOOL
Human Resource Certification, expected September 2011
THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT
Bachelors of Science-Industrial Psychology, Magna cum Laude, December 2007, GPA 3.7/4.0
EXPERIENCE
VWR INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Tonawanda, NY
Human Resources Intern, 05/2010-05/2011
• Developed courses and trained department managers in behavioral-based interviewing skills
• Conducted needs analysis and developed departmental interview templates to ensure consistency in applicant selection
• Developed and implemented performance appraisal system for seasonal employees
• Managed seasonal hiring process; recruited, hired and terminated 66 employees
• Evaluated employee goals & objectives, assisted supervisors in modifying goals to meet SMART criteria
BUFFALO MBA CONSULTING GROUP, Buffalo, NY
Senior Consultant & Team Leader, 11/2010 – 05/2011
• Managed 3 consultants to provide human resource assistance to local non-profit organizations
• Developed and implemented hiring, performance appraisal and disciplinary policies for The Clean Air Coalition of Western NY
CAREER RESOURCE CENTER - UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, Buffalo, NY
Advanced Interviewer, 09/2009 – 12/2010
• Interviewed students using behavioral based techniques to aid in development of career skills
• Coached students through interview process and provided constructive feedback
BARBIZON USA, Salt Lake City, UT
Instructor, 04/2008 – 07/2009
• Taught 58 students advanced modeling skills resulting in 100% graduation and five talent contracts
• Successfully trained and mentored three new instructors to insure continuity of knowledge base
• Contributed new ideas and streamlined curriculum enabling 100% coverage of course materials
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher
Skilled in Database software including Oracle and Microsoft Access
Experienced in data analysis software including SPSS and Prism Graphpad
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Member, Colorado Springs Society for Human Resource Management
• Leadership PACE (Personal Achievement through Competency Evaluation), Spring 2010