Michelle Braun
Dover,NJ
Summary
Administrative support, project coordination, and cross-team collaboration with consistent focus on organization, accuracy, and efficiency. Manages multiple priorities while maintaining high standards and on-time delivery. Communicates clearly and resolves day-to-day operational issues through structured problem-solving.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Assistant
Rockaway Township Board of Education
Rockaway, New Jersey
09.2018 - Current
- Built strong connections with students, parents, and colleagues through clear communication and consistent support.
- Provided personalized academic, behavior, and social-emotional support aligned with 504 and IEP plans.
- Supported students with special needs during daily learning routines.
- Used positive reinforcement to guide students away from negative behaviors.
- Supervised students during lunch, recess, and hallway transitions.
- Supported hallway supervision during annual testing to maintain focused, secure testing conditions.
- Monitored office supply inventory and completed monthly classroom supply orders.
- Handled copy room tasks, including die cuts, lamination, and document copying for teachers, staff, and PTA.
- Resolved copier and printer issues using technical troubleshooting skills.
Technical Recruiter/Training Coordinator
SPAN Technologies
Parsippany, NJ
12.2007 - 01.2009
- Evaluated resumes to align qualifications with specific job requirements, enhancing candidate selection process
- Interfaced with Account Managers and the Technical Manager to help understand staffing needs and to prepare job descriptions for open positions
- Scheduled and conducted initial interviews of candidates to determine company fit
- Placed advertisements to recruit for contractors and full time employees
- Sourced the internet for candidates (Monster.com, Dice.com, etc.)
- Initiated all new hire paperwork including benefits information
- Compiled weekly management reports on recruitment progress, leveraging Microsoft Excel for data analysis
- Coordinated training logistics including registration, confirmations, venue setup, computer maintenance, materials procurement, instructor hiring, and website updates for training schedules
- Assisted with setup and registration for company sponsored industry seminars
- Organized company outings and the annual holiday dinner
Recruiting & Retention Specialist
DialAmerica Marketing
Wayne, NJ
05.2002 - 09.2002
- Developed and implemented targeted advertisements to attract qualified candidates for internal positions
- Conducted phone screenings to evaluate applicants' qualifications and suitability for roles
- Scheduled and conducted interviews of candidates for part-time telemarketing positions
- Compiled and presented detailed reports on recruitment progress and retention statistics to inform management decisions
- Facilitated feedback sessions with new hires to assess their onboarding experience and address concerns.
- Entered new hire data into the computer and kept accurate records of employee removals
Technical Recruiter
The GETPAID Corporation
Parsippany, NJ
01.2001 - 09.2001
- Reviewed resumes of applicants to match qualifications with job requirements
- Sourced candidates from online platforms, including Monster.com and Jobcircle
- Scheduled and conducted initial interviews of candidates to determine company fit
- Interfaced with all departments to help determine staffing needs and to prepare job descriptions for open positions
- Placed advertisements to recruit for internal company positions
- Participated in job fairs and college/technical school career expos
- Tracked applicant progress in database to streamline recruitment process to track applicants utilizing Momentum
- Communicated with applicants by sending resume submission letters through email and mail and interview rejection letters via email or postal mail
- Conducted orientation program for new hires to ensure smooth integration into the company
- Prepared recruitment progress reports for management on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis using Microsoft Excel
Career Services Representative
Computer Learning Centers, Inc.
Paramus, NJ
05.2000 - 01.2001
- Delivered career development classes on resumes, interviewing, and job search strategies to enhance graduate employability
- Reviewed and provided constructive feedback on resumes to improve candidate quality.
- Contacted companies to submit resumes of graduates for employment in the IT field
- Conducted weekly follow-ups with graduates to motivate and provide tailored support for their job search
- Managed database of company contacts in ACT! for efficient tracking of employment opportunities
Recruiting Training Specialist
RGIS Inventory Specialists
Union, NJ
07.1998 - 05.2000
- Coordinated advertising efforts and engaged community groups and agencies to source qualified candidates for employment
- Facilitated group interview sessions to evaluate and select candidates for employment
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new hires on company policies, 10-key pad operation, and specialized microcomputer skills
- Entered employee data and raises into Oracle database
- Processed weekly payroll timesheets for employee compensation entered into Oracle
- Maintained personnel files and administered testing for 90 day reviews
Education
Bachelors of Art - Psychology, Human Resources and Counseling
Montclair State
Upper Montclair, NJSkills
- Copier troubleshooting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Event planning
- Office equipment operation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork
- Quick learner
Timeline
Staff Assistant
Rockaway Township Board of Education
09.2018 - Current
Technical Recruiter/Training Coordinator
SPAN Technologies
12.2007 - 01.2009
Recruiting & Retention Specialist
DialAmerica Marketing
05.2002 - 09.2002
Technical Recruiter
The GETPAID Corporation
01.2001 - 09.2001
Career Services Representative
Computer Learning Centers, Inc.
05.2000 - 01.2001
Recruiting Training Specialist
RGIS Inventory Specialists
07.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelors of Art - Psychology, Human Resources and Counseling
Montclair State