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JENNIFER RESH

Winter Park,Fl.

Summary

Creative and experienced Human Resources professional with excellent skills in follow through, guest service and employee/guest engagement. Insightful Human Resources Coordinator assists HR team with staffing, record-keeping, employee benefits and other HR-related duties. Plans and organizes work to achieve goals and targeted results with minimal supervision. Continually develops knowledge and gains subject matter expertise in assigned HR discipline related to work activities and projects assigned.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Vacation Planner

Universal Studios
09.2024 - Current

Responsible for greeting guests, helping make reservations for dining and transportation, fulfilling ticketing requests, upselling products, and answering theme park questions.

  • Provided expert recommendations for theme park and hotel dining options, attractions, or entertainment based on personal experiences.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized vacation planning services tailored to individual needs and preferences. Upsold relevant products like Freestyle Cups, Harry Potter breakfast, Express Passes and lanyards.
  • Stayed current on theme park updates to provide up-to-date information and advice on destinations, accommodations, and activities.
  • Resolved client issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Developed customized itineraries based on client interests and budget constraints, maximizing enjoyment while minimizing costs.
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best Universal Orlando offerings.
  • Managed vendor relationships with hotels, airlines, and local service providers to enhance offerings.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, sharing ideas, and supporting colleagues through professional development.

Professional Scorer

Kelly Services
02.2021 - Current

Scored standardized testing in writing/language arts for middle grades, for various school districts. This is a seasonal position.

Substitute Teacher

Parke House Academy
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.

Retail Bookseller

Spellbound
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Applied interpersonal and communication skills to establish selling relationship with customers.
  • Processed information and merchandise through POS register system.
  • Completed setup, breakdown and product preparation for promotional displays and in-store demonstrations.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Human Resources Information Specialist

American Girl
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Personally put 100 plus new hires into Peoplesoft ahead of grand opening.
  • Process completion for all new hires in Peoplesoft, including I-9’s and background checks
  • Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions and local emergency situations.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management
  • Metrics reporting
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials
  • Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs
  • Tested all training software and hardware prior to the training program
  • Responsible for payroll via ADP for all employees on bi-weekly basis.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
  • Partnered with HR Manager to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.

Education Coordinator

University Carillon United Methodist Church
09.2011 - 02.2014
  • Responsible for creating, staffing and leading special events to include up to 250 children at VBS,
  • Easter events, Christmas pageants and specially themed movie nights
  • Supervised a group of 14 teachers throughout the year to include new hire paperwork, training, discipline and scheduling
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
  • Established weekly routines that were easy for the children to follow.

Human Resources Assistant

Walt Disney World Company
08.2002 - 03.2005
  • Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly departmental meetings
  • Coordinated complex travel schedules, accommodations and trip logistics for candidates and executives
  • Entered personnel and subcontractor data into a central database
  • Worked as a partner in a variety of cast member focused activities including job fairs, education fairs, employee benefit expos etc.

Academic Advising Coordinator

Webster University
09.2002 - 06.2003
  • Managed team of 5 academic advisors
  • Facilitated New Student Orientation
  • Monitored student’s academic progress and referred students who were struggling to campus resources
  • Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available at the college
  • Provided information to students regarding the policies and procedures as it relates to dishonesty, sexual harassment, drug abuse, academics and safety.

Human Resources Generalist

Devereux Florida
06.2001 - 09.2002
  • Responsible for screening all applications and resumes, interviewing candidates for various entry level positions, conducting background checks, and facilitating new hire orientation
  • Coordinated performance appraisals with management teams
  • Facilitated "Legal Issues in HR" to various levels of management
  • Created employee recognition programs to boost morale and increase communication within a diverse work environment.

Employment Assistant

Casting Walt Disney World Company
04.2000 - 06.2001
  • Guided applicants through hiring process while supporting all employment departments, presenting and facilitating pre-employment information and hosted new hire benefits briefing sessions
  • Provided support over the phone to job applicants in contact center.

Coordinator

Walt Disney World Company
02.1999 - 04.2000
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials
  • Delivered a wide variety of courses including topics on communication, team building, safety and ADA compliance
  • Worked extra hours as a Youth Education Series facilitator at EPCOT teaching STEM themed programming to local students.

Education

Master of Arts - Human Resources Development

Webster University
Altamonte Springs, FL
12.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies/Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

Skills

  • HRIS Applications
  • Payroll and Benefits Administration
  • Employee Relations
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Staff Training
  • Training and Development
  • PeopleSoft HRMS
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Performance Management
  • Event Management
  • Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
  • In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
  • Conduct Orientations and Training
  • Onboard New Hires
  • Coordinate Recruitment Strategies

Additional Information

Received esteemed "Environmentality Award" for training from Walt Disney World and nomination for "Partners in Excellence" award

Received "Employee of the Month" from American Girl

Timeline

Vacation Planner

Universal Studios
09.2024 - Current

Retail Bookseller

Spellbound
09.2022 - 01.2023

Substitute Teacher

Parke House Academy
07.2022 - 09.2024

Professional Scorer

Kelly Services
02.2021 - Current

Human Resources Information Specialist

American Girl
09.2014 - 01.2018

Education Coordinator

University Carillon United Methodist Church
09.2011 - 02.2014

Academic Advising Coordinator

Webster University
09.2002 - 06.2003

Human Resources Assistant

Walt Disney World Company
08.2002 - 03.2005

Human Resources Generalist

Devereux Florida
06.2001 - 09.2002

Employment Assistant

Casting Walt Disney World Company
04.2000 - 06.2001

Coordinator

Walt Disney World Company
02.1999 - 04.2000

Master of Arts - Human Resources Development

Webster University

Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies/Education

Bowling Green State University