Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
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Brenda Reyes

Long Beach,CA

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR- Recruiting Assistant

WestEd
Remote
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Created job postings, advertised openings, and updated job boards as needed.
  • Provide recruiting support for hiring managers, and act as a liaison between them and candidates.
  • Evaluated candidate's skillsets through assessments or tests when necessary.
  • Collaborated with HR team members to develop recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions.
  • Managed communication between internal stakeholders during the recruitment process.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from applicants regarding their applications.
  • Maintained a database of resumes, tracked applicant information and status.
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
  • Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
  • Responsible for scheduling interviews, meetings, and onboarding new hires.
  • Conducting phone screen interviews, and checking references.
  • Play a key role in managing the HR Department’s ticketing system, responding to department tickets, and routing them to the appropriate staff within prescribed turnaround times.
  • Interface with other infrastructure departments (including Accounting, Finance, Institutional Development, Legal, and HR), as well as with project division staff within the organization daily.
  • Additional responsibilities include updating personal files, such as addresses, answering benefit-related questions, and partnering effectively with our internal clients.
  • Responsible for sensitive and confidential document materials and information (personal records and salaries).
  • Performed additional duties as assigned by management team members.

Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist

Robert Half Agency, Harbor Interfaith
San Pedro, CA
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provide guidance as the front desk receptionist.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls (four out of five phone lines) while recording accurate messages to case workers.
  • Heavy calendaring for the director and case workers of the CESI and Youth building.
  • Entered data into specific Excel worksheets to pinpoint the correct resources and SPA.
  • Responsible for keeping daily track of food, clothing, and ID vouchers.
  • A non-profit organization helping individuals experiencing homelessness and the working poor to achieve self-sufficiency.

Dispatcher/ Customer Service Rep

KG Financials Group
Irvine/ Remote, CA
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Dispatch drivers to clients; multitask on phone, text lines and online orders.
  • Ensured correct delivery addresses and drivers were sent to correct zones, built new client profiles, and updated records of existing clients.
  • Ensured we followed state regulations with every client.
  • Used Excel for training purposes and product knowledge.
  • Customer service support to clients with order issues, or driver related issues
  • Created documentation for our exchange processes and procedures so management may review.

Bail Agent/ Insurance Underwriter

Answer Bail Bonds
Long Beach, Los Angeles
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • CA licensed and bonded to post bail bonds at any jail and courthouse within CA jurisdiction.
  • Negotiated payment plans for clients unable to pay full amount due at time of issuance.
  • Provided advice and guidance to clients on their rights, responsibilities, and legal obligations under the terms of the bond agreement.
  • Interacted with law enforcement personnel to facilitate release from jail or detention centers.
  • Took payments from customers and issued proper receipt documents.
  • Scanned documentation and entered information into databases.
  • Oversaw branch finances, deposits, and file keeping.

Quality Control/ Production Lead

CalWestern
Carson, CA
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Fast paced work environment.
  • Supervised team of 6-8 people while ensuring components were correctly distributed and quality checked.
  • Reviewed QC paperwork to keep record of production, and ensured team ran with maximum efficiency with proactive oversight.

Picker/Packer

Chef'd
El Segundo, CA
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Startup company and quickly promoted to a second-generation packer within 2 months.
  • Organized and packaged products according to CA state regulations, and maximized production.
  • Worked with many shipping systems, such as Adobe, FedEx, OnTrack, Oz Link, and Bartender programs, while maintaining a clean work environment.

Education

High School Diploma - with honors

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Box
  • SmartSheet
  • Zoom
  • UltiPro
  • Google applications
  • Calendar management
  • Email etiquette
  • Employment law
  • Equal opportunity compliance
  • Onboarding support
  • Full-cycle recruitment
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Problem solving
  • Detail-oriented
  • Data entry
  • Organized
  • Multi-task
  • Collaboration skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good judgment
  • Leadership
  • Event coordination
  • Project management
  • Group project facilitation

Certification

  • CA State Seal of Biliteracy
  • Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Training Certificate
  • E-Verify Knowledge Test Certificate
  • Navigating HR Compliance- Latest Legal Insights
  • How to Spot Hidden Discrimination in Recruiting

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

HR- Recruiting Assistant

WestEd
09.2021 - 04.2025

Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist

Robert Half Agency, Harbor Interfaith
04.2021 - 09.2021

Dispatcher/ Customer Service Rep

KG Financials Group
07.2019 - 07.2020

Bail Agent/ Insurance Underwriter

Answer Bail Bonds
02.2018 - 07.2019

Quality Control/ Production Lead

CalWestern
02.2017 - 02.2018

Picker/Packer

Chef'd
05.2016 - 02.2017

High School Diploma - with honors

Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management

Long Beach City College

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