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Rachel Bussan

Grand Rapids,MI

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Advisor/ Recruiter

Actalent
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Conducted thorough candidate evaluations via interviews and reference checks, fostering strong consultant relationships by understanding their aspirations and skill sets for optimal role alignment.
  • Worked directly with hiring managers to comprehend staffing requirements, effectively aligning recruitment strategies with organizational needs.
  • Achieved success in 2 offers being accepted by candidates within the first 9 weeks, showcasing efficiency and effectiveness in talent acquisition.

Waitress

Hops at 84 East
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Delivered proficient and accurate service to 50-300 guests daily while prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proficiently explained menu options and facilitated customer decisions while increasing sales by 20%-50%.
  • Ensured clear communication between bar and kitchen staff to sell and serve beverages and cuisine in a properly sequenced manner.

Venue Intern

Port393
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Executed set up and tear down of 3-5 special events and related activities per week.
  • Corresponded with venue managers to ensure fluidity of daily operations and special events.
  • Exhibited product knowledge through effective communication with clients regarding the two venues and over 200 rental options.

Marketing Intern

LandTech
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Increased Facebook traffic by 95% through consistently posting meaningful and relevant content to promote the sale of goods and services.
  • Redesigned company logo using Adobe Illustrator to create more modern look that is more easily transferable to merchandise and equipment.
  • Designed and hosted booth at the Cottage and Lakefront Living Show to increase brand awareness.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business and Communication -

Hope College
Holland, MI
05.2023

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, England
05.2022

College And Community Involvement

  • Alpha Phi Zeta Sorority, Holland, MI, Social Chair, 01/2022, 05/2022, Planned and organized a formal event with over 100 attendants and over 20 events with other organizations throughout the spring semester of 2022., Allocated an $8,000 budget over a 4-month semester and saved 3% of said budget.
  • Alpha Phi Zeta Sorority, Holland, MI, Rush Committee, 01/2021, 05/2021, Planned and executed 8 rush events that showcased the organization effectively with a record number of 224 participants.
  • Hope College Student Life, Holland, MI, Orientation Assistant, 08/2020, 08/2022, Oriented groups of 20 Hope College freshmen to help establish campus familiarity and encourage long-lasting relationships., Maintained 85% student participation throughout the process by creating a fun and engaging environment for the new students.

Timeline

Career Advisor/ Recruiter

Actalent
01.2024 - 03.2024

Waitress

Hops at 84 East
05.2023 - 12.2023

Venue Intern

Port393
10.2022 - 05.2023

Marketing Intern

LandTech
01.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Business and Communication -

Hope College

Liverpool Hope University

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