         HR ASSOCIATE       Summary     Innovative and artistic professional with 6 years in the fashion industry, and an Energetic Recruiter who is self-motivated and results-driven with strong communication, analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills.       Highlights          Trend and emerging brand awareness  Detail-oriented  Apparel styling techniques  Superior communication skills  Strong creative design skills  Self-motivated professional  Superb attention to detail      Hiring and retention  Training and development  Recruiting  Employee relations  Personnel records maintenance  New hire orientation  Exceptional interpersonal skills            Experience      HR Associate     Jan 2015   to   Current      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Recruit and interview at least 10 applicants per week.  Answer employee questions regarding benefits and company protocol as well as resolving any issues.  Conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.  Direct personnel, training, and labor relations activities.  Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants.  Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.         Cashier Captain     Feb 2014   to   Sep 2014      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.  Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.  Administered all point of sale opening and closing procedures.  Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote the company brand.  Offered direction and gave constructive feedback to motivate team members.         Sales Associate     Nov 2013   to   Feb 2014      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Explained information about the quality, value and style of products to Influence customer buying decisions.  Guided customers in choosing items that reflected personal style and shape.  Recommended merchandise based on customer needs.         Cashier, Shipment Associate     Nov 2010   to   Jan 2014      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Computed sales prices, total purchases and processed payments.  Maintained knowledge of current promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.  Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.  Replenished floor stock and processed shipments to ensure product availability for customers.         Administrative Assistant     Aug 2011   to   Dec 2012      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.  Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.  Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion.  Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office.  Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.  Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.         1st and 2nd Grade Sunday School Teacher     Oct 2009   to   May 2010      Company Name   －   City  ,   State     Planned lessons and created classroom materials to instruct students about Judaism.  Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18 students.  Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.         Education      Bachelor of Arts  ,   Culture and Media Studies    2015     Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts   －   City  ,   State      GPA:   GPA: 3.87 Dean's List (2011 - 2015) - awarded for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher per academic year 
Dean's Scholarship (2011 - 2015) - awarded for academic excellence
Lang College Scholarship (2011 - 2015) - awarded as incoming student for leadership potential then continued for maintaining satisfactory academic performance    Minor in Psychology  3.87 GPA  Dean's List (2011 - 2015) - awarded for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher per academic year   Dean's Scholarship (2011 - 2015) - awarded for academic excellence  Lang College Scholarship (2011 - 2015) - awarded as incoming student for leadership potential then continued for maintaining satisfactory academic performance        University of Massachusetts Amherst   －   City  ,   State      GPA:   Dean's List    4.0 GPA  Dean's List        Affiliations     UMass Amherst Hillel | Aug 2009 - May 2010   New School Jewish Student Union | Aug 2011 - Present  Volunteer for City Seniors Social Club at the YMCA | Feb 2012 - Mar 2012       Notable Achievements      Old Navy Credit Card Enrollments (2013) Recognized as one of the top performers in the nation for Old Navy Credit Card enrollments.  Employee Recognition, Schnucks Supermarket - Kaldi's Coffee In-Store Location (2009) Recognized by top associates for "great customer service."         Skills     Administrative Management, Problem Solving, POS, Human Resources, Time Management, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Great Organizational Skills, People Skills     