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LINDSAY NISHIKAWA

Flagstaff,AZ

Summary

I seek a professional career working for a dynamic organization within Human Resources or Management. I enjoy and am passionate about working with people and I hope to apply my academia to real-life application of communication studies in a corporate or public service organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food and Beverage Team Leader

Target
Flagstaff, AZ
12.2021 - Current
  • Trained team members regarding food safety expectations, company policies, guest servicing, and filling sales floor to corporate standards.
  • Resolved customer concerns regarding food and beverage quality and service.
  • Maintained highest standards for beverage quality and service.
  • Built strong relationships with corporate vendor partners and planned future sales planners.
  • Trained and developed my team to become self-efficient leaders.
  • Coordinated and oversaw routines for morning and night crew to support progressive food supplies and guest feedback.

Human Resources Expert

Target
Flagstaff, AZ
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
  • Developed comprehensive interviewing guides to improve candidate quality by evaluating both analytical and interpersonal attributes.
  • Partnered with department managers to write training schedules for onboarding team members.
  • Reviewed interviews and job offer over 40 new team members.
  • Organized and ran orientation for onboarding team members.
  • Used programs including MyTime and Workday to write the schedules for all departments within the Flagstaff Target location.
  • Created and implemented safety protocols to successfully reduce workplace turnover.

Public Affairs Intern

Coconino County Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Lead and coordinate social media posting schedule
  • Draft and send out daily emails to the Elected Officials and Public Leaders of the County regarding current news or upcoming policies
  • Write press releases regarding internal and external content for the County’s employees and social media pages
  • Works for the emergency operation center for the County COVID-19 team
  • Creates infographics and posts for the County internally and externally regarding COVID-19 updates and advising

Food Service Team Member

MOD Pizza
San Jose, CA
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Team lead for restaurant food preparation crew of 2-4 people per shift
  • Thrived in a team environment involving quick collaboration with others
  • Build meaningful connections with customers while putting the customer’s needs first
  • Master the menu and restaurant operational efficiency requirements
  • Problem solving abilities demonstrated through direct customer interactions
  • Demonstrated work flexibility required to work in a loud and sometimes chaotic operations and variable work schedules

Vice President of Membership, Service Member

Business Club at Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Mod Pizza
San Jose, AZ, CA
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Lead and coordinate activities related to club membership for current and new members
  • Manage attendance record-keeping and communications
  • Informing new members of standards and expectations
  • Meeting agenda creation and club activities coordination for the membership
  • Team

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
Los Gatos, CA
04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Customer services: bagging groceries, provide carryout service, checking prices of products, gathering shopping
  • Flexibility to varying hour scheduling
  • Maintained facility compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations
  • Answered customers questions regarding return policies and recommendations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations And Communication Studies

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Workday
  • MyTime
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
  • InDesign
  • Airtable
  • Canvas

Certification

StateFoodSafety- Food Manager Certification

Timeline

Food and Beverage Team Leader

Target
12.2021 - Current

Human Resources Expert

Target
06.2020 - 12.2021

Public Affairs Intern

Coconino County Arizona
01.2020 - 06.2020

Vice President of Membership, Service Member

Business Club at Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Mod Pizza
01.2019 - 05.2019

Food Service Team Member

MOD Pizza
05.2018 - 01.2020

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
04.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations And Communication Studies

Northern Arizona University
LINDSAY NISHIKAWA