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Ava Unruh Dawes

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience at Human Resources: Talent Development and Recruitment, excelling in talent acquisition and employee development. Proven ability to enhance record accuracy and streamline processes. Skilled in data management and fostering a supportive culture, demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills to drive engagement and retention.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Employee

Human Resources: Talent Development and Recruitment
Stillwater, OK
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by posting job requisitions and maintaining accurate records.
  • Initiated background check processes.
  • Facilitated certification processes for leadership programs, improving employee development initiatives.
  • Maintained organized HR spreadsheets and databases, enhancing record accuracy and accessibility.
  • Assisted with data migration preparation from a current ATS to a new ATS.

Research Assistant

Cognitive Science Laboratory
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Conducted research on the effects of inner speech on academic performance, contributing to data analysis and interpretation.
  • Created a research poster summarizing predictions and presented them at an undergraduate symposium.

Director of Chapter Culture

Alpha Omicron Pi
08.2021 - 12.2024
  • Developed and implemented programs to enhance member engagement, retention, and overall chapter morale.
  • Served as a mentor and resource for chapter members, promoting a supportive and welcoming culture.
  • Collaborated with executive board members to uphold chapter traditions, improve communication, and address member concerns.

Research Assistant

Reach Laboratory
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Assisted with data collection and entry, ensuring accuracy for analysis.
  • Gained hands-on experience with research methodologies in a lab setting.

Education

B.S. - PSYCHOLOGY

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
05.2025

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • HR Administrative Support
  • Employee Training & Development Coordination
  • Data Management
  • Research methodologies
  • Record keeping
  • Database entry
  • Telephone system operation

Affiliations

  • Psi Chi, 2023-08-01, 2025-05-31
  • Order of Omega, 2024-08-01, 2025-05-31

Timeline

Student Employee

Human Resources: Talent Development and Recruitment
06.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

Cognitive Science Laboratory
01.2023 - 12.2024

Research Assistant

Reach Laboratory
01.2022 - 05.2022

Director of Chapter Culture

Alpha Omicron Pi
08.2021 - 12.2024

B.S. - PSYCHOLOGY

Oklahoma State University