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Lola Geerdink

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Professional with strong background in Human Resources, prepared for this role. Expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and policy implementation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in conflict resolution, talent acquisition, and performance management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

Target
06.2024 - 07.2025
  • Facilitated candidate interviews and onboarding, applying active listening and behavioral assessment skills to evaluate fit and support successful integration into the workplace.
  • Supported employees by addressing workplace concerns, practicing empathy and conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive and inclusive environment.
  • Coached team members on communication and interpersonal effectiveness to enhance collaboration and reduce misunderstandings.
  • Applied motivational techniques to encourage employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
  • Conducted orientation and training sessions, tailoring communication to diverse learning styles to improve comprehension and performance.
  • Observed team dynamics and identified opportunities to strengthen group cohesion, aligning with principles of organizational psychology.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information, demonstrating ethical decision-making and psychological awareness.

Production Assistant & Office Manager

Champagne Hercules
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Delivered messages to various crew members to coordinate communications.
  • Prepared sets by transporting equipment and supplies to location and positioning people and props.
  • Assisted during video shoots by confirming sound quality and adjusting lighting.
  • Worked closely with producers to locate and select required footage for broadcast.
  • Archived and logged all shot footage in established video database.
  • Remained alert, active and ready to respond to requests using variety of available resources.
  • Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
  • Managed paper or electronic filing systems by recording information, updating paperwork and maintaining documents.
  • Pitched in to help with office tasks during busy periods and staff absences.
  • Planned and controlled budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
  • Managed busy calendar for executive team, planning and preparing meetings and communications.
  • Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems and forms control.

Sales Associate

Crumbl Cookies
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.

Doctor's Assistant/Receptionist Coordinator

NPMD
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education and counseling.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Ordered laboratory tests and imaging scans to complete further investigations.
  • Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
  • Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Explained treatment procedures and physicians' instructions.
  • Oversaw patient registration, insurance verification, form completion and appointment scheduling to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Brain Sciences

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2026

Skills

  • Show Planning Support
  • Proficient in Computer
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Patient Relations
  • Supply Management
  • Check-In and Check-Out Procedures
  • Clear Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Time Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Product Recommendations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Behavioral Analysis
  • Psychological

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Certification

  • Food Handlers Permit - passed with 97.5%

Education and Training

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Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

Target
06.2024 - 07.2025

Sales Associate

Crumbl Cookies
04.2022 - 11.2022

Production Assistant & Office Manager

Champagne Hercules
08.2021 - 04.2023

Doctor's Assistant/Receptionist Coordinator

NPMD
08.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Brain Sciences

University of California, Santa Barbara