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Mary Ellis McJunkins

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Motivated and results-driven emerging HR professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minors in Business Administration and Human Development & Family Science, completed May 2025. Set to begin the Master of Science in Management and Human Resources at the Haslam College of Business in Fall 2025. Demonstrated experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, employee relations, and training. Passionate about fostering positive workplace environments and developing strategies that align with organizational goals. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships and support team success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Intern

Aramark
12.2023 - 03.2025
  • Assisted human resources teams and managers by scheduling on-site interviews.
  • Conducted orientations and helped employees complete necessary paperwork to get new hires established and up to speed quickly.
  • Posted job openings, screened resumes and scheduled interviews to fill positions with qualified candidates.

HR Data Coordinator Intern

Reveleer
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Transferred, filed, and archived employee and candidate records.
  • Pulled data from sourced HR platforms and saved in new platforms.
  • Assisted in organizing and categorizing documents for easy access.

Hostess

Windrush Grill
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Tennessee
Knoxville
05-2025

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Training and Development
  • Organization Skills
  • Optimistic
  • Talent Acquisition

Timeline

HR Data Coordinator Intern

Reveleer
05.2024 - 06.2024

Human Resources Intern

Aramark
12.2023 - 03.2025

Hostess

Windrush Grill
09.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Tennessee