Talented young professional seeking to launch a challenging entry-level role in the human resource field.

  Acquired valuable, hands-on experience during three separate internships.

  Experience working closely with a diverse workforce and handling a variety of HR-related projects.

  Performed recruiting and sourcing functions, as well as leading phone screenings and in-person interviews.

  Displayed solid oral presentations skills while leading community outreach to recruit interns and volunteers.

  Handled applicant drug screens, reference and background checks and social security number verification.

  Assisted with welcoming new employees, and also designed a new employee involvement policy.

  Planned and organized health and safety workshops in collaboration with committee members.

  Created an educational plan for a 99-member chapter, including launching a fitness program.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  Exceptional time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology, Bradley University Peoria, IL; expected May 2017 (3.42 GPA)

Research Assistant, Sociology Department; Aug. 2015-May 2016

  Performed research related to gender stereotypes, alcohol use and self-esteem of college students.

  Inputted and analyzed large amounts of data using Microsoft Excel and SPSS software.

Vice President of Risk Management, Alpha Chi Omega (Women s Fraternity); Jan. 2015-Dec. 2015

  Organized and led a committee of eight participants that planned and organized health and safety workshops.

  Created an educational plan for the 99-member chapter, including launching a fitness program.

  Trained and mentored the succeeding Vice President of Risk Management.

Completed leadership seminars, The Jewish Federation

Human Rights Investigator, Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission Peoria, IL Jan. 2017-Present

  Advocate for the human rights of disabled individuals while participating in community board meetings.

  Identify and document relevant information related to specific cases by drafting written reports.

Human Resources Recruiter, American Red Cross  Peoria, IL   Aug. 2016-Dec. 2016

  Recruited candidates for employment opportunities; conducted phone screenings; and led in-person interviews.

  Displayed strong communication skills while leading presentations to recruit interns and volunteers.

Human Resource Generalist, Cooperative Home Care St. Louis, MO June 2016-July 2016

  Oversaw applicant drug screens, reference and background checks and social security number verification.

  Helped orient new employees to the organization, also created a new employee involvement policy.

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a talented young professional that has acquired valuable, hands-on experience during three separate internships. I have experience working closely with a diverse workforce and handling a variety of HR-related projects. For example, I ve performed recruiting and sourcing functions, as well as leading phone screenings and in-person interviews. Additionally, I ve displayed solid oral presentations skills while performing community outreach to recruit interns and volunteers. Furthermore, I ve handled applicant drug screens, reference and background checks and social security number verification. Among my additional experience:

  Assisted with welcoming new employees, and also designed a new employee involvement policy.

  Planned and organized health and safety workshops in collaboration with committee members.

  Created an educational plan for a 99-member chapter, including launching a fitness program.

As your employee, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

314-805-1669