Laura Farrell
Good Thunder,MN
Summary
Successful professional eager to create and implement successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into HR initiatives. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Recruiter & Staff Performance Manager
Employbridge
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated full-cycle recruiting process from first contact to training.
- Sourced candidates via active and passive means.
- Coached field recruiter and hiring managers on best practices for performance management.
- Helped streamline the recruiting process for LSI and reduce cost.
Culture Creator ~ Service & Engagement Team Lead
Target
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed 160+ team members ~ teaching guest centered behaviors.
- Developed a curriculum of performance management for the leadership team to maintain.
- Provided peer-to-peer coaching on how to improve team member relations for the purpose of productivity, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
- Manage HR situations including but not limited to recruiting/hiring, disciplinary/ terminations, schedules, leaves & disabilities, and legal issues.
Front End Supervisor
Home Depot
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Assistant Professor
Longwood University
08.2013 - 08.2017
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Education
Ph.D. - Communication
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2014
Master of Science - Mass Communication
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast & Web Design
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND12.2007
Skills
- HR Policy
- Department Development
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Organizational Systems
- Recruitment & Retention
- Performance Management
- Teaching & Training
- Interviewing Strengths
- Improve Procedures
- Procedure Analysis
Timeline
Lead Recruiter & Staff Performance Manager
Employbridge
02.2023 - Current
Culture Creator ~ Service & Engagement Team Lead
Target
10.2020 - 02.2023
Front End Supervisor
Home Depot
08.2017 - 09.2020
Assistant Professor
Longwood University
08.2013 - 08.2017
Ph.D. - Communication
North Dakota State University
Master of Science - Mass Communication
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Broadcast & Web Design
North Dakota State University
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