Alena Lancour Email & Phone Number

85629

Sahuarita, Arizona, United States

Santa Maria, Ca

Stood as the main point of contact between Sales, Production, Compliance, and Warehouse departments. Managed production schedule and oversaw project execution. Also managed bottling supply procurement, ordering, and receiving. Oversaw Product/Marketing/Sales Sample process and requests for potential and existing clients. Built and provided monthly, weekly, on-request reports, pricing/sourcing/timeline information, administrative support and planning to VP of Sales as well as Sales Managers/Directors. Completed all Production BOMs as well as managed database supply inventories.

Worked as assistant to the Director of Winemaking by providing support in creation of harvest and crush reports, department budget and budgeting tools, expense reports, presentation materials, any other requested support needed. Worked closely with winemaking team to optimize use of production database and reporting, provided administrative support when needed, including meeting minutes, expense reports, updating materials, handbooks, and cellar harvest manuals. Facilitated, achieved, and implemented an automated winery billing functionality between incompatible databases whereby creating a faster, more seamless, billing process between Production department and Accounts Receivable.Initiated, coordinated, and achieved various winery certifications including: Certified Sustainable Program - Year 1 Certification for Turn Key Wine Brands, Sustainability In Practice (SIP) Certified for multiple branded and control label products; revived, improved, and grew on-site HACCP food-safety program and built ongoing plan to comply with Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) with ultimate SQF certification goals.

In this role, I primarily served as an assistant to the Director of Wine Making, but have many tasks and skills built into that assignment, including that of driving a positive, can-do, team-based outlook. My tasks included billing, acting as a liason between departments, created, modified, and populated reports and various working documents that were used in company forecasting and planning, as well as supporting the winemaking team. There was an element of creativity in this position, a passion for wine, and all the people involved in the process.

Phoenix, Az

On a daily basis, worked closely with and maintained working rapport with HR Supervisors and Managers, Learning & Development Managers,Talent Acquisition Specialists, and new-hire employees to create a seamless and smooth transition into GCU Online Staff positions; Held a crucial role in the technical behind-the-scenes processing of all new and transferred employees into the Online Operations positions and attendance of the designated orientation and training courses. A large majority of the processing was done in a high-volume environment with time-sensitivity. Ensured all new employees were correctly and promptly input into the GCU database, and managed daily functions within Taleo ATS. Successfully navigated through any daily issues in the on boarding process. Initiated the creation and saw through the completion of offer letters, background checks, and I-9 forms. Occasionally, resume, credential, work-experience, and/or education analysis/interpretation was necessary in order to ensure compatible work history with open requisitions. I enjoyed the primarily independent work, but also greatly enjoyed the frequent team-based consultations, meetings, support, and cooperation. The work was challenging yet fun because many resources were available for developing solutions as a means of development, learning, and growing; an overall great work environment!

Scottsdale Az

JDA Software is a multi-million dollar Supply Chain Software Company with 4500+ employees worldwide. Work closely with and support the C-Suite Execs, Vice Presidents of HR, Senior Managers, Directors and all levels of leadership in JDA Human Resources department. Work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment that requires quick learning, execution of deadline-specific projects, and employee relations. Coordinate events, analyze employee data and spreadsheets, assist with daily multiple department HR functions.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

This position primarily provided support and management daily calendar for the Deans of College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which often included meetings, such as those with prospective-students or curriculum development, as well as interviews. Also provided administrative support for the Dean’s Assistant, Faculty Coordinator, and department faculty members as needed. Assisted in the hiring/screening process of potential adjunct faculty and student workers by reviewing resumes, (credentials, education, experience) conducted cold calls and screening calls from candidate pool. Maintained detailed records of all applicants. Also completed special tasks as needed, like assistance with organizational communication (CAS monthly newsletter, department-wide email correspondences, and external professional correspondences) and the coordination of large annual, campus-wide events. This was an enjoyable position due to the immense learning opportunities in the daily functions of higher-education administration, as well as recruiting and front-lines, technical office administration/management skills.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

PSY 102ENG 100POS 301 As an Instructional Assistant, I worked closely with and functioned effectively with Faculty and the students of Grand Canyon University in the College of Arts & Sciences in Psychology 102, English 100, and Political Science 301 Arizona Government for Educators. On a daily basis, assisted faculty during classroom lectures by facilitating classroom activities and monitoring student participation. Also provided support in grading of high-volume assignments. During office hours, facilitated successful study groups and individual study sessions, tutoring of course material and proctoring exams as necessary. This position was greatly enjoyable because no two days were the same and because of freedoms granted, like the ability to prioritize one's own tasks each workday, flexible scheduling, as much or as little faculty direction as one desires, and working with students.

Master'S Of Science (M.S.), Psychology Emphasis In Industrial Organizational Psychology, 3.97

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi (National College Honor Scholarship Society), NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success), PSI.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Studies, 3.98

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi (National College Honor Scholarship Society), NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success), PSI.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Creative Writing Club, Theatre Arts