I work with leadership and directors across multiple locations to enhance the company culture and employee relationships. My responsibilities include coaching leaders on effective communication, identifying company needs, addressing skill gaps, and providing training opportunities. I strongly believe in the growth potential of the organization and its employees and strive to support them in every way possible. Additionally, I focus on improving organizational communication, managing benefits administration, and recognizing the value of Human Resources contributions.

As a proud UW-Stout Alumni, I'm pleased to be a part of the BS in Management Advisory Committee and support our current students working towards graduation!

During my time in this role, I served as the recruiter responsible for managing the recruitment and placement of contingent staff across the entire health system. My key responsibilities included coordinating communication between agencies and hiring managers, as well as improving overall organization and processes to enhance production and streamline planning for the rotation of system needs for contingent or traveling staff. I was also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, mediating and negotiating contracts between staff and managers, and developing efficient processes to balance workload and planning needs.

I was responsible for managing all aspects of Human Resources in a manufacturing company. This included overseeing company policies and programs, compensation and benefits, employee training and development, employee relations, and health and safety. Additionally, I was a member of the Leadership Team and the Employee Engagement Committee. As the only member of the HR Department, I successfully handled employee relations and developed leadership skills. I was also the leader of the Safety Team, responsible for ensuring the safety of all employees.

In this position, I played a significant role in promoting the importance of Human Resources within the organization. I collaborated with leaders to enhance the overall employee experience across the organization.I spearheaded communication with all employees regarding company culture, benefits information, policies, and procedures. Additionally, I supported the processing of goals, recruitment, and internal processes. Some of my key achievements include:• Developing an efficient onboarding process for new employees• Enhancing communication channels between departments and with upper management• Recruiting talented staff through online and college career fairs

In this position, I grew my marketing skills while working with communities and project leaders to showcase work being completed. Position Expectations: Processed all written marketing materials for the company, including proposals, press releases, newsletters, etc. Organized and attended conferences and coordinated booth schedules and client contacts. • Direct all social media and website marketing • Written Marketing Communications• Conference Planning and Marketing• Enhanced client communications• Improved internal communication to showcase projects and improve collaboration• Planned client events such as dinners and golf outings

In this position, I was acknowledged as a community leader and mastered my skills in organization, communication, and problem-solving. I collaborated with more than 100 small business owners who were eager to expand their storefronts while maintaining effective communication with the community to support and enhance the downtown area.My responsibilities included directing board members and volunteers toward achieving the organization's goals, managing a budget exceeding $100,000, and fundraising for a non-profit organization. I utilized several marketing techniques to promote downtown and businesses to both the community and outsiders. I also planned multiple-day events with hundreds of attendees and communicated with over 100 businesses with diverse objectives to assist them in achieving success.My expertise includes non-profit board and volunteer management, high-level communication with members, businesses, and stakeholders, survey and feedback collection, and being recognized at local, regional, and state levels for my achievements.

Served as a parent volunteer of the elementary school Parent-Teacher Organization, working with staff and parents to reach goals to progress the educational experience for all students. A large part of this includes supporting fundraising activities and the communication necessary to reach the parents in a school of 400+ students. • Served as co-president for the 2011-2012 school year• Site Administrator/Founder Facebook Pages: Oaklawn Acorn Dash and Oaklawn Elementary Families• Served as co-vice president for one year term• Coordinator of Family to Family school directoryFounding member/Co-Director of the largest school fundraising event: The Oaklawn Acorn Dash (5k/1mile run fundraiser for local elementary school) • Successfully hosted events in various weather situations with 500-800 attendees each time• Set goals for attendance, fundraising amounts, fitness encouragement• Assisted in mapping out the routes• Coordinated with the city on road closures and proper permits• Procured sponsors for both monetary and in-kind donations• Marketed the event to new sponsors, participants, school staff, students and families• Coordinated 75-100 volunteers throughout race activities, including pre-race and post-race events• Designed a very detailed timeline for all involved

During my time in this position, I developed my organizational and leadership skills by effectively directing all office activities. Position Expectations:As part of my responsibilities, I managed the daily operations of the campus catering office, including overseeing office staff, responding to management needs, and supervising all catering orders from start to finish. Additionally, I was in charge of supervising payroll, tracking department budgets, and organizing marketing efforts for the catering department.Skills Utilized:• Employee Management: Conducted interviews, created schedules, provided training, and supervised five to six student office assistants on a semester basis.• Payroll Supervision and Budget Review: Supervised the payroll of 150 student employees and reviewed operational budgets for management purposes.• Order Management: Received all catering orders from internal and external customers, input them into the system, worked with management on unusual requests, and maintained a record of orders for future reference.• Customer Invoicing: Maintained organized records necessary for billing customers and tracking payments upon receipt.• Campus Catering Event Organization: Prepared invites, tracked reservations, and organized set-up for annual buffets ranging in size from 200 to 700 people.• Marketing Materials: Created marketing materials and approved website updates.

During my tenure, I gained valuable networking skills and learned the importance of meeting clients' needs to drive sales.Position Responsibilities:The main objective was to sell Tastefully Simple products to a customer base that was established through various marketing methods, including in-home parties.Skills Utilized:• Client Services: I learned to assess and address clients' needs quickly.• Product Preparation: I ensured that inventory levels were maintained appropriately to meet customer demands.• Business Networking: I collaborated with other independent sales representatives to stay informed about marketing opportunities in the area.• Team Building: I was able to work effectively as part of a team and also lead a team by recruiting and training consultants to sell under my supervision.• Public Speaking: I developed the ability to speak confidently to a group of strangers about a new product.• Persuasion: I honed my skills in reading customer needs and proposing additional products for purchase without being too pushy

In this position, I improved my skills in organization and planning while working with multiple levels and assessing their needs. Position Expectations:• Maintained the schedule of all student employees for three restaurant operations located within the campus student center• Tracked labor costs and reviewed inventory on a regular basisSkills Utilized:• Lead Group Training: Learned to schedule, organize and lead group training required for 150 employees each semester• Schedule Coordination: Learned to review multiple schedules and cross-reference with department needs in addition to matching skills with openings• Prioritize Needs: Learned to judge critical openings within the operations and prioritize what needs needed to be addressed first and problem solve to fill others on a temporary basis until permanent options could be applied• Hiring Employees: Reviewed student applications and evaluated for abilities to fill open positions• Labor Costs: Reviewed costs of operation with wages and flagged items of concern for management to review• Inventory: Input weekly inventory for dining operations at a scheduled time to ensure the best results for management to place weekly order

During my time in this position, I enhanced my customer service skills and developed my ability to provide training on the latest industry developments. Position Expectations:• Provide exceptional customer service to clients who may be interested in buying or selling residential, commercial, or industrial properties.• Assist real estate agents with all aspects of property sales, including using computer programs and other online marketing tools to help promote new listings.• Prepare for weekly office meetings.• Assist with open houses.• Train agents on new practices and policies introduced by the local real estate organization.• Maintain inventory of office supplies and order new items as required.Skills Utilized:• Understanding of Real Estate Contracts and Confidentiality: Knowledge of real estate contracts and client confidentiality is essential, and both must be respected and upheld at all times.• Customer Service: Being able to listen to customers and understand their needs to provide them with the information they require.• Staff Management: Being able to read the workload and deadlines of staff and respond appropriately.• Company Representation: Always represent the company in a positive light, whether at work or out in the community.• Computer Literacy: Being able to learn new computer programs easily and understand which program is best for each task.• Location Orientation: Ability to search for a property based on minimal clues given by the customer.• Communication Management: Being able to process certain company communications from off-site management and in-office employees who work on commission.