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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Volunteer at my daughters school
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KAREN ALCALA

Dallas,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Assistant

Target
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
  • Assisted in payroll processing to ensure timely delivery of paychecks to all employees.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Supported talent acquisition efforts by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
  • Supported HR Manager in strategic planning sessions focused on organizational development and growth.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between management and staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Coordinated employee training programs to promote professional development and skill enhancement.

Bilingual Teaching Assistant

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Barista

Starbucks
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

RECRUITER/ OFFICE COORDINATOR

VIRTUOUS PERSONNEL
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Assist in payroll when needed
  • Assisted the diversity recruiter in complying with all corporate policies
  • Addressed all employee harassment allegations, work complaints and other concerns
  • Conducted exit interviews and verified that employment termination paperwork was completed
  • Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures
  • Hired employees and initiated the new hire paperwork process.
  • Onboarding for all the customers needs.
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
  • Developed strong understanding of industries served, allowing for targeted recruiting efforts for specialized positions.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.

RECRUITER

GUARDIAN WORKFORCE
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Answered an average of 15-30 call per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new product information
  • Greeted customers entering the office to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed
  • Posted positions through approved recruitment channels
  • Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures
  • Hired employees and initiated the new hire paperwork process
  • Tracked key dates and deadlines and maintained specific personnel lists
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for all new hires.

RECRUITER/ RECEPTIONIST

MISSION STAFFING
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted the diversity recruiter in complying with all corporate policies
  • Addressed all employee harassment allegations, work complaints and other concerns
  • Conducted exit interviews and verified that employment termination paperwork was completed
  • Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures
  • Hired employees and initiated the new hire paperwork process.

RECRUITER

MOA STAFFING
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Assisted the diversity recruiter in complying with all corporate policies
  • Addressed all employee harassment allegations, work complaints and other concerns
  • Conducted exit interviews and verified that employment termination paperwork was completed
  • Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures
  • Hired employees and initiated the new hire paperwork process.

RECRUITER

MD MARTIN STAFFING
02.2013 - 08.2016
  • Explained all of the human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations to each employee
  • Developed and facilitated job recruitment fairs
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for all new hires
  • Led the creation of recruiting plans for all open positions
  • Made salary adjustments and managed contract renewals and promotions
  • Networked with industry contacts, association memberships and associates
  • POSTED positions through approved recruitment channels.

Education

WARREN TRAVIS WHITE
Dallas, TX
05.2011

Skills

  • Administrative Skills
  • Recruiting and Sourcing
  • MS Windows proficient
  • Bilingual in Spanish & English
  • Payroll processing

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Volunteer at my daughters school

Often volunteered at my daughters school ( Tom C. Gooch) have experience working with and around kids

Timeline

Human Resources Assistant

Target
01.2025 - 07.2025

Bilingual Teaching Assistant

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2024 - 11.2024

Barista

Starbucks
02.2023 - 08.2024

RECRUITER/ OFFICE COORDINATOR

VIRTUOUS PERSONNEL
01.2018 - 01.2023

RECRUITER/ RECEPTIONIST

MISSION STAFFING
11.2017 - 01.2018

RECRUITER

GUARDIAN WORKFORCE
10.2016 - 10.2017

RECRUITER

MOA STAFFING
08.2015 - 05.2016

RECRUITER

MD MARTIN STAFFING
02.2013 - 08.2016

WARREN TRAVIS WHITE

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