Alyssa Makinen
New Berlin,WI
Summary
Successful professional with several years of experience finding, screening and attracting applicants to open positions. Polished in conducting background and reference checks and performing direct or phone interviews with potential employees. Personable and diplomatic professional possessing refined negotiation and communication skills paired with in-depth knowledge of recruitment development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Milwaukee, WI
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all relevant employment laws related to onboarding processes.
- Developed and implemented onboarding plans for new employees, including orientation programs and training schedules.
- Ensured compliance with all federal and state labor laws regarding wages and hours worked.
- Coordinated benefits administration activities such as enrollments, changes, terminations and transfers.
- Facilitated the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
- Ensured accuracy and compliance in employee record verification.
Talent Acquision Coordinator
Fast Pace Medical Staffing
Brookfield, WI
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated all aspects of recruitment support including interview scheduling, credentialing, and onboarding logistics.
- Interfaced directly with external clients to ensure alignment on hiring needs, documentation, and contract compliance.
- Maintained accuracy and timeliness of all candidate and client communications.
- Conducted reference checks for final round candidates prior to extending an offer.
- Participated in career fairs and other recruiting events to source qualified talent.
- Liaised with senior management staff on recruitment strategies for improving efficiency within the Talent Acquisition function.
Executive Assistant
FedEx
Milwaukee, WI
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided comprehensive support to senior leaders including calendar management, international/domestic travel, and correspondence.
- Coordinated high-level meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners; ensured materials and logistics were executed flawlessly.
- Produced executive-level reports, presentations, and documentation with attention to tone, detail, and timeliness.
- Handled sensitive communication and schedules with discretion and independence.
- Supported employee engagement events and team-building initiatives at the regional office level
- Acted as a liaison between the executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication flow.
- Performed data entry tasks into various software programs including MS Excel spreadsheets.
Receptionist
Toyota Brookfield
Brookfield, WI
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed daily administrative tasks and front-office operations including appointment scheduling, data entry, and internal coordination.
- Assisted sales leadership and back-office teams with internal requests and event coordination
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Waukesha County Technical College
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- ERP and CRM systems (Salesforce, NetSuite)
- Applicant tracking systems
- Onboarding processes
- Compliance management
- Candidate sourcing
- HR policy implementation
- Job fair planning
- Work authorization management
Professional Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- High level of discretion and professionalism
- Strong sense of urgency and accountability
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proven ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines
- Willingness to work outside regular business hours as needed
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization
Personal Information
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2023 - Current
Talent Acquision Coordinator
Fast Pace Medical Staffing
11.2022 - 01.2023
Executive Assistant
FedEx
01.2021 - 10.2022
Receptionist
Toyota Brookfield
04.2020 - 01.2021
Associate Degree - Business Administration
Waukesha County Technical College
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