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Tamekiar Pereira

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Efficient Human Resources Assistant performs variety of clerical and technical support services for HR department. Supports pre-employment, staffing and on-boarding processes and troubleshoots issues to meet company needs. Exhibits high level of discretion to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Starbucks
Plantation, FL
12.2021 - Current
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily sales targets, driving revenue growth for cafe.
  • Promoted welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various brewing techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all drinks served.
  • Handled over 50 customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Showcased versatility by assisting in other areas of café as needed, including food preparation or table service when required.
  • Kept up to date with industry trends, incorporating new ideas into drink preparation and presentation.
  • Contributed to positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.

Shift Supervisor

Broward Health North Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Monitored staff compliance with health codes, ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout facility consistently met or exceeded expectations.
  • Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
  • Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
  • Coordinated, participated in and documented new employee orientation, ongoing staff training, competency assessment and provides other educational opportunities for staff.
  • Managed planning and implementation of communication programs that create positive image of Broward Health Medical Center.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from customers via email or telephone calls.
  • Coached client representatives in effective communication with public or employees.
  • Delivered successful training to more than 15 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies

Human Resources Coordinator

Spirit Airlines Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2014 - 07.2018
  • Established solid relationships between departments by providing well-rounded support across various teams.
  • Improved employee retention with targeted professional development opportunities.
  • Managed benefits administration, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee information using up-to-date human resource databases.
  • Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management, resolving conflicts swiftly when needed.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by streamlining recruitment process and utilizing effective candidate sourcing techniques.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 5 employee company.

Human Resources Coordinator

Fox Rent A Car
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2010 - 08.2013
  • Provided recruiting activity reports to management utilizing industry-specific software and guidelines.
  • Troubleshot identified HR problems and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Maintained records of payroll forms, leave notifications, employee files, benefits information and workers' compensation files.
  • Conducted background checks, reference checks and employment verification.
  • Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
  • Processed salary changes stemming from merit increases, promotions, bonuses and pay adjustments.
  • Engaged in data collection, identifying organizational needs and development solutions.
  • Worked on 401(k) administration, FMLA and workers' compensation claims and benefits.
  • Transmitted enrollment, termination and alteration information to vendors within established timeframes to keep changes up-to-date.
  • Guided new hires through orientation and onboarding and explained documentation requirements to facilitate HR process.
  • Developed and maintained training materials and benefits packets for new hires.
  • Reviewed and processed payroll-related actions to drive data accuracy and comply with company policy and federal and state regulations.
  • Posted job announcements and pre-screened applicants to candidates for available positions.
  • Optimized traceability, developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.
  • Submitted monthly, quarterly and weekly reports to management for mandatory reporting.

Human Resources Specialist

Trattoria Bella Cibo
Margate, FL
04.2009 - 06.2010
  • Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations.
  • Brought in well-qualified, multifaced job candidates to fill open positions. (Over 15 hires and 225 calls week)
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.
  • Built and leveraged professional network connections which provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels.
  • Created and maintained strong alliances with local colleges and trade schools to establish trusted relationship and continuous funnel of applicants.
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational systems for maintaining confidential employee records and reports.
  • Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
  • Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures. (Indeed, Career Builder, Monster, Dice, LinkedIn, Facebook).

Human Resources Assistant

Pier One Imports
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2003 - 11.2009
  • Explained human resources policies and procedures to employees.
  • Assessed employee performance and issued disciplinary notices.
  • Answered employee questions during entrance and exit interview processes.
  • Managed communication regarding employee orientation and open enrollment for benefits.
  • Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions.
  • Managed employee onboarding with enriching internal and external training development of both online and traditional environments.
  • Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
  • Ran queries and reports through ADP system.
  • Advised leadership and personnel on driving HR policies, union negotiations and business strategy implementation.
  • Mentored staff through constructive feedback, performance assessments and professional development opportunities.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily status and maintenance activity reports that recommended corrective actions and improvements.

Education

MBA - Human Resources Management

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
12.2025

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Barry University
Miami, FL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

North Myrtle Beach High School
Little River, SC
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
12.2002

Skills

  • New Employee Orientations
  • HR Policies and Procedures Expertise
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Work Planning and Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Understanding of HR Policies
  • Administrative Skills
  • Managing Applicant Inquiries
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Resume Screening
  • Conduct independent research and analysis
  • Employee Hiring

Timeline

Barista

Starbucks
12.2021 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Broward Health North Medical Center
10.2019 - 10.2021

Human Resources Coordinator

Spirit Airlines Inc.
06.2014 - 07.2018

Human Resources Coordinator

Fox Rent A Car
07.2010 - 08.2013

Human Resources Specialist

Trattoria Bella Cibo
04.2009 - 06.2010

Human Resources Assistant

Pier One Imports
08.2003 - 11.2009

MBA - Human Resources Management

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Barry University

High School Diploma -

North Myrtle Beach High School

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Tamekiar Pereira