Resume for Alexandria Brown
wrqx9m@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alexandria-brown/18/9a4/132
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am a dedicated professional with four years of experience managing a full spectrum of Human Resource functions. I have strong execution of talent acquisition and recruitment, new hire on boarding, employee training and development, performance management, writing employee policy and procedures, employee relations and payroll management.
I have proven success in organizational development, employee relations, communication (both internally and with vendors/clients), high attention to detail and project management.
TECHNICAL STRENGTHS
Proficient skills in the Microsoft Office Suites (Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), SQL, 10-key
EDUCATION
B.S. in Political Science from the School of Social and Behavioral Science
Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, Arizona)
August 2002-December 2005
Human Resources Management Certificate
University of California San Diego Extension, Predicted completion date-Spring 2012
WORK EXPERIENCE
Meridian Auto Parts (San Diego) April 2010-current
Recruiter (also performed Generalist functions)
Designed and administered a structured recruiting method consisting of sourcing and screening all job applicants, conducting phone and person-to-person interviews, scheduling interviews and applicant computer assessments with department directors, tracking, recording and analyzing applicant sourcing outlets
Sourced qualified job applicants using grassroots recruiting tools such as Craigslist, LinkedIn and Twitter to double the company’s size within the first year of my employment
Recruited for open and newly created positions (exempt and non-exempt) in the Operations, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and Warehouse departments for positions such as Operations Analyst, Jr. Product Manager, Sales Consultant, Internet Marketing Specialist, Internet Sales and Customer Service Representative, Accounting Analyst, and Warehouse Specialist.
Wrote and posted original job ads for existing and newly created positions for both internal and external recruiting initiatives
Assisted with the on-boarding process of all new hires by assembling and distributing new hire paperwork, coordinating on-board materials, and answering general questions
Created and composed company documents including, but not limited to anti-harassment policy, job descriptions, job offer letters, employee handbook and OSHA compliant warehouse training manual
Operational duties consist of reviewing and processing orders and ordering inventory
Accounting duties consist of coordinating vendor/supplier statements, account reconciliation, collection calls, accounts payable/receivable, running month-end reports, balancing vendor/supplier accounts (collected over $38k in an 8 month period)
Project manager for VSCAC tradeshow publication
Z Gallerie (San Diego, CA) Aug. 2009-February 2010 (location closed due to bankruptcy)
Associate Manager/Visual Merchandiser
Human Resources (hiring, recruiting, training/development, background and reference checks, Conflict Mediation, conduct investigations)
Training and developing managers for the San Diego market
Coach Sales Associates in clientele retention and best practice selling techniques
Visual Merchandising (design, direct, and execute monthly floor sets)
Loss Prevention (enforce policies and procedures and conduct weekly audits)
Juicy Couture/Liz Claiborne, Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ) May 2007-Feb. 2009
Operations/HR Manager
Sales Lead
Operations (IT infrastructure knowledge, sales audit, and create business projections)
Human Resources (hiring, recruiting, training/development, background and reference checks, coordinate employee on-boarding, new hire paperwork, mediation, scheduling, general administration)
Payroll Management and Scheduling
Loss Prevention (enforce policies and procedures and conduct weekly audits)
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange (Phoenix/Mesa, AZ) Feb. 2007-Feb. 2008
Community Relations/Marketing Coordinator
Trade shows, informational and interactive booths
Managing charitable donations, fundraising, and group sponsorships
Market and advertising research
Contributing writer and photographer for company website
Coordinating large scale events
Concord Servicing Corporation (Scottsdale, AZ) Oct. 2006-Feb. 2007
Account Representative
Client satisfaction (handling client inquires, corporate correspondence, and Inbound/Outbound CSR)
Transactions Processing, Accounts Payable/Receivable
Downloading and Processing New Sales and Existing Contracts
Previous part-time employment also includes:
Receptionist/office assistant (Berge Mazda Volkswagen)
Assistant Manager (Rampage, Cache) assisted in HR functions
Sales Consultant (CBeyond, Victoria's Secret)
Hostess Coordinator/Trainer and Server (Texas Roadhouse) assisted in Employee Training and Development
Arts and Crafts Director (Boys and Girls Club of Arizona-East Site)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity
Habitat for Humanity
Pi Beta Phi Women’s Fraternity
American Cancer Society
National Black Law Students Association
Compensation and Benefits Association of San Diego
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Volunteer
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
Honors and Awards
Philanthropy Co-Chair and Fundraising Committee Chairman-Pi Beta Phi Women's Fraternity
Moral Standards Committee-Pi Beta Phi Women's Fraternity
Emerging Scholars Award-eight consecutive semester scholarship from Northern Arizona University
Dean’s Award-eight consecutive semester scholarship from Northern Arizona University
Arizona State University Scholarship
Spirit of Discovery and the University of Arizona Achievement Scholarship
Recipient of the Coconino County Bar Association Scholarship
Dean’s List for Academic Excellence from Northern Arizona University Jan 2003-Dec 2005