Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Campus Leadership & Involvement
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Anna Richards

Anna Richards

Spring Lake,MI

Summary

Ambitious student and SHRM member pursuing BBA in Marketing and Human Resources Management and trained to coordinate, execute and deliver HR programs related to recruitment, benefits, workers compensation and other HR projects and processes. Demonstrates solid analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills to foster excellent relationships and credibility at all levels of organization. Self-motivated, driven and displays initiative to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Garden Center Associate

Menards
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained plant health and attractiveness with proper sunlight, water, and nutrition.
  • Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.
  • Sought out customers to help and offered immediate assistance with locating items and making selections.

Team Lead

Panera Bread
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Promoted a collaborative work environment through clear communication and peer mentorship.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

Education

BBA - Marketing & Human Resource Management

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2026

Skills

  • Employee Training & Team Support

  • Conflict Resolution & Customer Service

  • Workplace Communication & Integrity

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • Social Media Content Strategy

  • Employee relations

  • Employment law knowledge

  • New hire processes

  • Applicant screening

  • Administrative assistance

  • Drug screening coordination

  • Recruitment strategies

Certification

  • SHRM-CP Certification Candidate (exam scheduled for January 2026)

Campus Leadership & Involvement

Student Senate – Seidman College of Business Representative Grand Valley State University. Represented Seidman students in campus-wide initiatives and feedback forums. Served on the Public Relations Committee, contributing to social media strategy and outreach. Collaborated with peers to promote student engagement and professional development events.

Seidman College of Business – Peer Tutor (Accounting & Economics.) Provided academic support in accounting and economics courses. Helped students build confidence in financial concepts, cost structures, and economic reasoning. Reinforced key principles like break-even analysis, productivity ratios, and market behavior through personalized guidance.

Timeline

Garden Center Associate

Menards
05.2023 - Current

Team Lead

Panera Bread
06.2022 - 07.2023

BBA - Marketing & Human Resource Management

Grand Valley State University