Sarah E DeVries

Excellent interpersonal communication and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively in individual and team environments. Strong work ethic and desire to learn. Eager to continue personal and professional growth.

Education:

Calvin College – Grand Rapids, MI (September 2004-May 2008)

Major: Sociology, Minor: Business and Psychology

Passed PHR Exam in December 2008

Related Coursework:

Human Resource Management Social Research

Managerial Accounting Economics (micro/macro)

Business Law Sociological Theory

Work Experience:

Custom Profile Inc. – Grand Rapids, MI

Human Resource Assistant (Part-time August 2008-current)

• Recruited potential employees through various methods and conducted first round interviews

• Performed weekly payroll duties

• Assisted HR director with employee orientation and training

• Worked in team and individual environments to complete and organize multiple projects

• Involved in the safety committee, and various safety related projects

Internship at Heartland Health Care-Grand Rapids, MI

Human Resource Intern (Part-time September 2007- March 2008)

• Conducted phone interviews for potential employees

• Contacted applicants for interviews

• Participated in first-round interviews

• Handled reference and background checks for potential employees

Internship at Assurance Home Finance-Grand Rapids, MI

Human Resource/Marketing/Advertising Intern (Part-time Summer 2007)

• Planned, created and organized new advertising ideas for company

• Increased intrapersonal skills by working in a team dynamic on marketing campaign

• Sat in on first round interviews with corporate recruiter

• Assisted corporate recruiter with contacting potential employees for interviews

Mercer County Special Services –Trenton, NJ

Teacher’s Assistant for Children with Autism (Part-time Summer 2004-2007)

• Collaborated with supervisors to create daily and weekly lesson plans

• Increased time management and priority setting skills by balancing the needs of multiple students

• Collected and maintained records on teacher directed programs

• Increased ability to handle unpredictable situations and unexpected problems by working in a diverse work environment

South Brunswick Grand Slam – South Brunswick, NJ

Customer Service Representative (Part-time March 2002-2007)

• Performed general business bookkeeping responsibilities

• Requested by management to train new employees

• Increased public relations and oral communication skills by addressing customer needs and grievances promptly and efficiently

• Planned, organized, and supervised birthday parties

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