ANGELA POLO
** *** * ***** ******* Blvd., Clifton, NJ, 07012
973-***-**** • ****.*******@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE: To secure a challenging position where I can learn and effectively utilize my expertise and experience in human resources, project management, and staff recruitment and retention, to make a positive contribution to the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cambridge Who’s Who • New York, NY 10001• 2010-2010
Human Resources Assistant
Hired to help assist in the creation of Cambridge’s new location and affiliation with the Trump organization. Witnessed the rise and accomplishments of Cambridge New York as well as the end of this startup.
■ Entered daily data into recruitment call report.
■ Created and updated active employee files.
■ Assisted in new sales representative orientations.
■ Assisted in more than 50 resignations and terminations.
■ Designed and organized comfortable lobby area for clients.
■ Created employee directory.
■ Reviewed employee sales for discrepancies.
Seared Steakhouse & Lounge • Belleville, NJ 07019• 2011-2012
Front-of-the-house Manager/Senior Bartender/Trainer
Hired at a new high-end steakhouse with accompanying Victorian lounge, in a managerial capacity, to oversee and train front-of-the-house staff.
■ Oversaw front-of-the-house operations in dining area and bar.
■ Interviewed and hired staff for multiple positions.
■ Able to terminate staff in a professional manner.
■ Designed and implemented training for multiple in-front-of-the-house positions.
■ Ensured client satisfaction.
■ Excellent vendor relations, while ensuring proper inventory levels.
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New Park Tavern • East Rutherford, NJ 07073• 2010-2011
Head Server/Banquet Server
Hired to be in charge of servers and report feedback to the front-of-the-house manager.
■ Ensured client satisfaction in dining room, catering jobs and banquet hall.
■ Directed staff during parties, side-work checks and end-of-the-night closeouts.
■ Bookkeeping responsibilities with closeout sheets, staff reports and end-of-the-night reports.
■ Closed establishment nightly while ensuring proper closing procedures.
■ Handled money for establishment, ensuring proper collection and depositing of funds.
Jerry’s of East Rutherford • East Rutherford, NJ 07073• 2007-2010
Server
Hired to work in a privately owned family restaurant to maintain first-class service. Worked as part of a team of veteran servers.
■ Assisted in creating and updating the daily specials print-out menu.
■ Trained other servers.
■ Took care of clients to ensure repeat business.
NJ Manufacturers Insurance Group • Parsippany, NJ 07054• 2004-2005
Human Resource Assistant
Hired as part of a school-to-work co-op program. Work sparked interest in HR career.
■ Responsible for scanning resumes into database.
■ Directed and instructed potential employees for computer testing.
■ Scheduled appointments and interviews for recruiters.
■ Updated company calendar weekly.
EDUCATION
William Paterson University (Wayne, NJ)
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
GPA: 3.62, Dean’s List for three semesters
County College of Morris (Randolph, NJ)
Associates in Arts Degree
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, & Outlook, Paychex Premier Human Resources Seminar.