Kaitlyn Watkinson
Irvine,CA
Summary
Hardworking, focused, goal oriented individual with a desire to enhance and improve the lives of others. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HR: Employment Screening Representative
Allied Universal
08.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded process improvement projects, leading to significant time savings without compromising quality or accuracy of work completed.
- Cultivated positive relationships field recruiters and hiring managers to deliver timely and detailed feedback to minimize time between conditional offer and first day of work.
- Assess all backgrounds needing further review for Southwest region, Northern CA, and Janitorial staffing daily, providing prompt updates to hiring managers and recruiters.
- Review and assess approximately 50 backgrounds daily.
- Perform individualized assessments for candidates by calling and speaking with candidates directly and reviewing forms.
- Perform regular audits to ensure employees are compliant.
- Hold daily meetings to discuss complex problems.
Recruiting Intern
Allied Universal
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped to improve language of job summaries to eliminate unconscious bias.
- Conducted phone screens to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Conducted field research and online research on ways to improve field recruitment process.
- Created presentation on research gathered to improve field applicant experience.
- Updated thousands of job requisitions on ICIMS.
Research Assistant
Dr. Angela Lukowski
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Coded data for large studies.
- Helped with recruitment for Down Syndrome Study.
- Presented research at Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program at UCI.
- Helped train other research Assistants in recruitment.
- Writing recruitment scripts.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Restaurant Waitress
Tony P's Dockside Grill
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions.
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages.
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse.
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
- Learned special skills such as delivering bottle service to guests interested in such services, as well as dressing drinks prior to delivering them to tables.
- Maintained quality service for 5-10 tables throughout shifts
Mentor for the Undeclared Program at UCI
UC Irvine/ Tameyka Lashon Love
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Helped incoming undeclared freshman with their transition to UCI.
- Held 1-2 quarterly meetings with each mentee to provide safe space for any questions or problems.
- Attended monthly meetings with mentors to give progress reports and to improve mentoring skills.
- Planned one workshop each year with smaller group of mentors to facilitate learning for undeclared freshman.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
Tutor, Special Needs Students/Babysitter
Crisaldina Quevado
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked with child with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Assisted with certain assignments and helped to adjust various tasks to match abilities.
- Provided babysitting services to daughter with ASD as well has younger daughter once or twice week. During this time helped to keep them busy. with different active tasks such as art and spending time outside.
- Provided emotional support to younger daughter who was challenged by attention given to sister with ASD.
- Prepared dinner for girls as needed.
Restaurant Waitress
Bowlero Lanes
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Took food and drink orders and helped to keep eating spaces clean.
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers.
- Helped to make sure all tables had menus and made sure to memorize menu in order to insure best service possible.
- Promoted daily specials to guests for improved profitability.
- Dealt with different payment methods.
- Obtained license to serve alcohol to guests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Sciences
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2023
Minor - Religious Studies
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2023
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills to plan and complete short and long-term projects
- Ability to work with people from all backgrounds
- Patience
- Ability to work with children of all abilities
- Recruitment and Selection
- Research and Analysis
- Time Management
- Literature Searches
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Awards and Accomplishments
Keith L. Nelson Promise Award. This award is given to the student in the religious studies department who is distinguished in their dedication to understand the beliefs of others and to encourage them to continue to learn.
Deans Honor List 2019-2023 at University of California Irvine.
Appointed as the female officer for Club Surfing at University of California Irvine.
Pacifica Christian High School Howard Award recipient . This award is given to the female student who most embodies Pacifica Christian's mission which is "thinking and living well". Pacifica describes this as a student who "communicates effectively, lives a life of faith, character and service, all while fostering friendship and unity while at Pacifica".
Pacifica Christian High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee. Awarded for excellence in Cross Country and assistance in the athletic program as a whole.
2019 Liberty League Cross Country MVP.
Two time state cross country finalist.
All CIF Girls Cross Country 2016-2019.
Deans List 2016-2019 at Pacifica Christian High School
Timeline
HR: Employment Screening Representative
Allied Universal
08.2023 - Current
Recruiting Intern
Allied Universal
06.2023 - 08.2023
Research Assistant
Dr. Angela Lukowski
01.2022 - 06.2023
Restaurant Waitress
Tony P's Dockside Grill
07.2021 - 09.2022
Mentor for the Undeclared Program at UCI
UC Irvine/ Tameyka Lashon Love
09.2020 - 06.2022
Tutor, Special Needs Students/Babysitter
Crisaldina Quevado
08.2020 - 11.2020
Restaurant Waitress
Bowlero Lanes
07.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Sciences
University of California Irvine
Minor - Religious Studies
University of California, Irvine
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