Madison McDowell
Milwaukee
Summary
Offering strong interpersonal and organizational skills, eager to learn and grow within HR field. Brings foundational understanding of HR principles and proficiency in administrative tasks. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in the Human Resource Administrator role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Assistant
Summerfest
01.2024 - Current
- Provide support to our entire HR department
- Ensure that all employees feel safe and cared for at our company by addressing complaints promptly and professionally
- Recruit and hire strong candidates who will positively impact our company, and coordinate the training they need to succeed in their roles
- Act as a liaison between the HR department and other employees
- Create policies and procedures that enhance our workplace environment
- Assist with recruiting tasks such as reviewing resumes, conducting and scheduling interviews, hiring, and following up with candidates
- Schedule and coordinate onboarding assignments and training sessions
- Compile and process employee documentation and records, and keep the employee database up to date
- Assist the HR manager with formulating policies, procedures, and changes, as well as communicating all updates to employees
- Maintain the departmental email account, responding to employee questions and complaints in a timely and professional manner
Government Relations Intern
Henry Vilas Zoo
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Handle logistical elements for program events
- Manage program contacts database
- Aid in tracking the existence and movement of administrative regulations and laws pertaining to animal regulation, care, and captivity
- Attend strategy and staff meetings
- Assist in scheduling meetings with the offices of Wisconsin legislators
- Assist with miscellaneous office tasks and projects as needed
Barista
Starbucks
12.2015 - 08.2018
- Made and served over 100 café beverages per day with speed, quality and consistency
- Memorized recipes for countless specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment
- Developed and demonstrated skillful and creative latte art to engage customers
Legislative Intern
Wisconsin State Capitol
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Legislative intern, excellent communication and organizational skills
- Desire to utilize professional experience and abilities to take on new challenge with an established company
Education
Political Science Degree -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI01.2021
High School Diploma -
William Horlick High School
Racine, WI01.2016
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional phone etiquette
- Flexible
- Articulate and well-spoken
- Customer service-oriented
- Pleasant demeanor
Timeline
Human Resource Assistant
Summerfest
01.2024 - Current
Government Relations Intern
Henry Vilas Zoo
05.2018 - 01.2019
Legislative Intern
Wisconsin State Capitol
09.2017 - 01.2018
Barista
Starbucks
12.2015 - 08.2018
Political Science Degree -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School Diploma -
William Horlick High School
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