As an HR Assistant turned HR Generalist, I am involved in a wide range of HR functions that touch areas such as employee relations, benefits, safety, administration, and HRIS. I have owned the complete process for FMLA and company provided LOAs. At times I have managed the full onboarding process, from pre-orientation and preparation to the processing and tracking of new hires. I have conducted full safety walks and audits of large manufacturing plants, facilitated safety trainings, and aided programs such as employee safety glasses clinics. Additionally, I built a full Excel dashboard to track relevant safety metrics across more than 20 production and raw material lines. I have managed an annual employee wellness incentive program and helped coordinate the operations and upgrades of a large company gym. As a member of the advisement board for the company intranet, I also create and disseminate company communications in both physical and digital formats from both HR and other departments. I have developed and / or implemented professional employee training programs, such as basic and advanced Excel classes for hundreds of employees. To reduce turnover, I aided in the implementation of employee engagement programs and utilized Qualtrics surveying systems to collect employee data that could be compared to customer and turnover data. I have planed and managed large company events, including an annual 5K, blood drives; and played a very active role in community-facing public relations programs, which involves presenting to local schools and community groups. I have handled all aspects of unemployment matters, from individual responses and hearings to full monthly statement of charges audits. Most recently, I have been a front-line member through a radical digitization process in which we are organizing and implementing processes to not only be paperless from the present forward, but digitizing all HR documentation previously stored physically as well.

As a part-time HR intern, I demonstrated proficiency and potential such that I was offered a full-time HR Associate position prior to graduating from university. In this role, I was part of a small HR department in relation to the overall workforce, which provided me with a unique opportunity to perform a wide range of both low-level and high-level tasks. I was able to continuously learn and grow my skills through various responsibilities including: managing all aspects of new hire onboarding and training, from initial paperwork to advanced training sessions. Resolving employee issues and conflicts in a timely and effective manner. Handling all tasks related to unemployment, including claims management and appeals. Aiding in accurate and timely payroll processing. Conducting periodic and annual audits to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Managing both physical and digital filing and tracking systems to maintain an organized and efficient HR department. Developing and implementing employee engagement strategies to improve overall job satisfaction and retention. Overall, my experience in this role allowed me to develop a well-rounded beginner skill set in various areas of HR, which I have carried into my current role.

During my marketing internship at Burda International Asia, I had the opportunity to manage all social media accounts for several large and distinct brands. This included creating and implementing social media strategies, developing engaging content, and analyzing metrics to measure success. In addition, I was responsible for planning large high-end events and giveaways that required collaboration with prestigious brands such as Chivas, Cartier, and Longines.In order to leverage my publication and marketing abilities, I proactively sought out brand collaborations and deals that aligned with our brand values and target audience. Through my efforts, I was able to secure several partnerships that resulted in increased brand exposure and revenue.I also had the opportunity to assist in the writing and editing of articles for the digital edition of August Man and Prestige magazine, which allowed me to further develop my skills in content creation and editorial work.Overall, my marketing internship at Burda International Asia provided me with invaluable experience in social media management, event planning, brand collaboration, and content creation.

Between classes, I drove local delivery and pick up routes. The larger area of responsibility was coordinating warehouse movements and custom packing solutions for large and delicate shipments.