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Karen Weber

Waterloo,IA

Summary

Driven Onboarding Specialist with background in coordinating and streamlining new hire processes. Possess strong communication skills for facilitating successful employee transitions, proven ability to multitask, and knowledge of HR procedures. Made significant impacts by implementing onboarding initiatives that increased overall team efficiency and productivity.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Onboarding Specialist

Omega Cabinets
Waterloo, IA
05.2006 - 02.2025
  • Developed and implemented onboarding plans for new hires.
  • Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.
  • Coordinated with human resources to streamline hiring and onboarding processes.
  • Created engaging content for onboarding presentations and materials.
  • Implemented mentorship programs linking new hires with experienced employees for support.
  • Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
  • Analyzed onboarding process metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
  • Conducted orientation sessions to introduce company policies and procedures.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.
  • Provided support in developing training materials for new employees.
  • Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
  • Planned and presented training and mentoring to new team members.
  • Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
  • Conducted interviews for potential new employees.

Daycare Owner/Operator

In-home Daycare
Washburn, IA
03.1996 - 05.2006
  • I partook in professional development training for daycare, early childhood education, health and safety practices, nutrition, and discipline techniques.
  • Planned nutritious meals while also being appealing to young palates.
  • Resolved conflicts between children in a timely manner.
  • Ordered the necessary materials or equipment required.
  • Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
  • Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
  • Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.

Front End Lead

Sam's Club
Waterloo, Iowa
01.1995 - 05.1996
  • Monitored cash drawers in checkouts to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Provided administrative support to coworkers, taking on additional tasks during high-volume periods.
  • Ensuring compliance with established coding standards and guidelines.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Providing technical guidance to junior members of the team when needed.
  • Cultivated professional relationships with guests, improving customer retention through coordinated service.
  • Gathered employee and staff data to develop monthly work schedules.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Completed annual reviews for employees' merit raises.

Store Manager

Taco Bell
Waterloo, IA
10.1986 - 01.1995
  • Managed day-to-day restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, food ordering and inventory control, sanitation standards compliance.
  • Contributed to successful shift management by helping with inventory and food ordering as well as team scheduling and work assignments.
  • Implemented strategies that improved efficiency in ordering, receiving, storing, prepping and cooking foods.
  • Prepared and closed out registered with accurate money handling and documentation of all values.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waterloo East High School
Waterloo, IA
01-1991

Skills

  • Performance tracking
  • Policies implementation
  • Applicant assessment
  • Policy interpretation
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Employee relations
  • Task prioritization
  • Employee surveys
  • Willingness to learn
  • Microsoft office
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Self motivation
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Decision-making
  • Adaptability
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Multitasking
  • Hire personnel
  • New hire orientation
  • Team building
  • Active listening
  • Applicant qualification
  • Leadership development
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Trustworthy

Timeline

Onboarding Specialist

Omega Cabinets
05.2006 - 02.2025

Daycare Owner/Operator

In-home Daycare
03.1996 - 05.2006

Front End Lead

Sam's Club
01.1995 - 05.1996

Store Manager

Taco Bell
10.1986 - 01.1995

High School Diploma -

Waterloo East High School

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