Caitlin McDonald

Caitlin McDonald

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Resources Representative at Syracuse University

  • Education

    • Syracuse University

      2023 -
      Master's degree Project Management
    • Syracuse University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Public Health and Child and Family Studies: Child Life Specialist Senior

      Activities and Societies: Residence Hall Association. Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society - for students with high academic achievements that have a disability. Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society - for students with high academic achievements in the field of Child and Family Studies. In the Fall of 2014 spent a semester studying abroad in Madrid, Spain for 4 months.

  • Experience

    • Manlius Parks and Recreation

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2013
      Counselor

      In charge of a group of children aging 4-10 throughout my time as a counselor. Each group there would be around 10-13 children I was in charge of the children, doing daily activities, safety and care of the children, and being with the children at all times.

    • Tops Markets

      Nov 2008 - Feb 2012
      Cashier

      I started off as a Bagger then moved to Cashier where I was in charge of the register and finances, along knowing codes and procedures for each transition. Customer service was also very important everyday at the job.

    • Syracuse University Residence Hall Association

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
      Director of Advocacy

      In charge of relations with other organizations around campus and being an advocate for students living within the residence hallsDirected the advocacy center for the students who lived within the residence hallsDeveloped and created events for students: Toy Drive, Murder Mystery Dinner, Condom CasinoWorked with the Safety Committee as the student advocate and voice

    • Faegans

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
      Host

      Responsibilities include seating restaurant patrons, taking orders, serving, responding to customer complaints, advising customer on menu and wine choice while maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety. Teamwork, communication skills, critical thinking, and personal skills were required.

    • Manlius Parks and Recreation

      Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
      Schoolage Program Coordinator and Director

      Created six-week calendar of events, trips, activities, and daily schedules for the camp counselors and campersManaged a group of 14 counselors and over 60 childrenHandled the finances, paper work and health forms

    • Elmcrest Children's Center

      May 2015 - Jun 2015
      Intern

      Taught, mentored, and advised high school students to prepare the students for life outside ElmcrestProvided authentic relationships and promoted healthy living in physical, mental, and emotional well-being Performed clerical duties; data entry, prepared report cards, graded, edited, organized paperwork and classroom

    • Say Yes to Education

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Youth Enrichment Specailist

      Worked as a 3rd grade Teacher Assistant for English Language Arts and MathematicsCreated an enriched environment through arts and crafts, acting workshops, and trashcan drummingEngaged with student in active and heart healthy gamesDirected transitions smoothly on and off buses for arrival, dismissal, and field trips for students in Kindergarten through 5th gradeSupervised team building, field trips, and community service experiences for up to 60 students

    • Safe Kids Upstate NY led by Golisano Children's Hospital

      Jan 2016 - May 2016
      Intern

      Created reading materials for a program that included a brochure, a flyer, and an evaluationProvided survey and data inputOrganized inventoryProvided grant writing assistance Developed and maintained a social media outletCoordinated and managed community events Developed dashboard using Excel to organize events Recorded meeting minutes

    • ONEGROUP Risk Management and Insurance

      Jan 2017 - Jul 2021
      • HR & Employee Benefit Assistant

        Sept 2017 - Jul 2021
      • Business Support Assistant

        Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Syracuse University

      Jul 2021 - now
      • HR Representative II

        Dec 2022 - now
      • HR Representative I

        Jul 2021 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Customer Service: Working in a Customer Contact Center

      LinkedIn
      Jul 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Excel Essential Training (Office 365/Microsoft 365)

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Teachers Assistant

      Issued by White Branch Library - GED program on Jan 2014
      White Branch Library - GED programAssociated with Caitlin McDonald
    • Teachers Assistant

      Issued by Huntington Family Centers on Feb 2014
      Huntington Family CentersAssociated with Caitlin McDonald
    • Community Counsel Representative

      Issued by DellPlain Hall Community Counsel on Sept 2013
      DellPlain Hall Community CounselAssociated with Caitlin McDonald
    • Teaching Assistant

      Issued by Bernice M. Wright Laboratory School on Jan 2015
      Bernice M. Wright Laboratory SchoolAssociated with Caitlin McDonald
    • Leader and Peer Mentor

      Issued by Office of Disability Services, Syracuse University on Aug 2015
      Office of Disability Services, Syracuse UniversityAssociated with Caitlin McDonald
    • Teachers Assistant

      Issued by GED Program, Bryant and Stratton College on Sept 2015
      GED Program, Bryant and Stratton CollegeAssociated with Caitlin McDonald