Abenezer Nekaro
Woodstock,VA
Summary
Experienced in employee relations, recruitment, and policy development. Leverages strategic planning to enhance organizational effectiveness. Strong understanding of talent management and compliance to drive results and ensure adherence to regulations. Goal-oriented individual excelling at greeting a high volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on their individual requirements. Expertise in creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions, and maintaining accurate records of all transactions. Proven skills in supporting warehouse operations through accurate record-keeping and shipment checks, demonstrating attention to detail. Well-versed in evaluating products, processing paperwork, and coordinating movements around warehouse locations while staying on top of maintenance demands and operating equipment efficiently. Seasoned Machine Operator with experience in high-volume assembly line production. Dedicated to rigorous inspection and committed to follow-through and preventive maintenance. Knowledgeable in the use of equipment, tools, and CNC logic, enhancing ability to contribute effectively to any manufacturing environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINER
Georges INC
04.2024 - Current
- Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs
- Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills
- Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications
- Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate
- Schedule or conduct new employee orientations
- Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements
- Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities
- Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns
- Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations to provide employee assistance
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees
- Made average of 15 outbound and inbound calls per day
- Worked in box room for almost2 years and got promoted to be Human Resource Trainer
SALES ASSOCIATE
Lowe's
11.2024 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers
BOX MACHINE OPERATOR
Georges
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on equipment performance and suggesting areas for optimization
- Stayed current on industry trends and advancements in box-making technology, applying new techniques or best practices to enhance overall operational efficiency
- Improved safety measures within the workplace by adhering to company policies and maintaining a clean work environment
- Used hand planes, drawknives and sandpaper to trim and smooth edges and corners of assembled boxes
- Complied with all OSHA regulations and company safety protocols, maintaining awareness of potential hazards in the workplace and taking appropriate precautions to minimize risk
- After this job got promoted to be Human Resources Trainer
STOCKER ASSOCIATE
Walmart
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as40 pounds
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as50 pounds
Education
Certificate - Human Resources Management
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA01-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Woodstock, VA05.2021
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Microsoft Teams
- ADP
- Onboarding Processes
- ADP Payroll
- HR policies and procedures
- Kronos Workforce Payroll
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Kronos timekeeping
- Customer service
LANGUAGES
Amharic - Native or Bilingual
English - Full Professional
Certification
- Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management.
- SHRM Learning System Participant – Society for Human Resource Management.
Timeline
SALES ASSOCIATE
Lowe's
11.2024 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINER
Georges INC
04.2024 - Current
STOCKER ASSOCIATE
Walmart
10.2022 - 01.2023
BOX MACHINE OPERATOR
Georges
01.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Certificate - Human Resources Management
Laurel Ridge Community College
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