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Sophia Smith

Summary

A dynamic and resourceful professional adept in managing fitness and aquatic centers and supporting deadline-driven operations. Experienced in team management including; interviewing, onboarding, I-9 verification, scheduling, and payroll.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Resources Generalist

DDS Partners Management
03.2023 - Current
  • Submits biweekly payroll for all staff
  • Assists new hires with completing their benefits enrollment
  • Provides staff with existing and new company policies
  • Updates personnel files
  • Manages recruiting systems
  • Conducts interviews with applicants to determine qualifications
  • Assists in creating the company's monthly newsletter.

Client Support Representative Level II

Fiserv
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provides support to financial institutions that use Fiserv products
  • Overseas client billing and reporting
  • Facilitates client meetings
  • Identifies client needs and offers efficient solutions
  • Works closely with internal departments within Fiserv Business units
  • Completes research and diagnoses customer disputes
  • Offers recommendations to resolve pressing issues and recurring errors
  • Builds successful communication between key clientele and internal business units.

Assistant Manager

Pengu Swim School
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Maintained financial reports and customer accounts
  • Worked with the management team to handle staff disciplinary action
  • Completed new hire orientations and onboarding paperwork
  • Trained staff on company policies and job expectations
  • Oversaw management calendar and documented meeting notes
  • Managed staff in completing daily tasks such as facility maintenance while meeting quality standards.

Facility Specialist

University Of Toledo Recreation Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Performed routine and comprehensive custodial maintenance of assigned facilities in alignment with specifications.
  • Monitored expenditures and recommended vendor changes to eliminate issues.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance on machines and equipment to optimize safety and operational quality.
  • Maintained inventory and submitted written requests for supplies to keep stock levels even.
  • Increased participant safety with thorough instruction and ongoing monitoring of activities.
  • Managed safety by enforcing rules and regulations of recreational facilities.

Membership Service Specialist

University Of Toledo
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Responsible for greeting guests and creating a welcoming environment in the facility.
  • Kept track of facility updates to inform guests of daily changes.
  • Onboarded new recreation center members, including membership sales, general facility waiver, and communicating facility rules and regulations.
  • Resolved customer grievances and collaborated with team members to achieve creative solutions.
  • Kept all areas clean, organized, and aligned with company professional standards.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Concentration

Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
05.2021

Skills

    Policy Implementation

    Employee Onboarding

    Off-Boarding

    Employment Law Knowledge

    Team Collaboration

    Emergency Response

    Repairs and Maintenance

    Record Keeping

    Safety Monitoring

    Chemical Handling

    Staff Scheduling

    Microsoft Suite

    Paycor

    WhenIwork

Certification

  • Certified Pool & Spa Operator, Pool & Hot Tub Alliance - 2026
  • Certified, Shallow Water Lifeguarding (up to 5 ft) with CPR/AED, American Red Cross - 2023

Timeline

Human Resources Generalist

DDS Partners Management
03.2023 - Current

Client Support Representative Level II

Fiserv
04.2022 - 03.2023

Assistant Manager

Pengu Swim School
07.2021 - 04.2022

Facility Specialist

University Of Toledo Recreation Center
01.2021 - 05.2021

Membership Service Specialist

University Of Toledo
08.2019 - 05.2021

MBA - Human Resources Concentration

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

The University of Toledo
Sophia Smith