Rebecca Karasewski

Experience

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  Pepinos

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

  Counter Girl

  I was a Counter Girl at the restaurant. I took care of customers by handling orders and cash transactions. I also handled phone and to go orders. I was responsible for the cleanliness of the dining and counter area. One of the biggest responsibilities was to interact with guests and provide exemplary customer service.

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  Faith Church

  Dec 2010 - Aug 2011

  Event Planning Intern

  • Contacted business sponsors and collected advertisements for conference purposes• Created conference booklet for attendees• Prepared conference promotional postcard • Coordinated volunteers for conference events

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  Residence Hall Association

  Sept 2011 - May 2014

  • Preside over all general assembly and executive board meetings using Robert's Rules of Order• Promote and represent the organization on a campus, regional, and national level• Work with the advisor to provide training leadership development for all members• Be a resource to the executive board and general assembly members• Help advocate for residents student satisfaction and new resident student initiatives• Serve as a budget authority for the organization in conjunction with the finance officer Show less

  • President

    May 2012 - May 2014

  • Director Of Marketing

    Sept 2011 - May 2012
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  Indiana Residence Hall Organization

  Feb 2013 - May 2014

  Assistant Director of Communication

  As the Assistant Director of Communications(ADC), my main priority was to communicate with elected representatives at member Universities regarding upcoming events and initiatives for the Indiana Residence Hall Organization (IRHO). I also gathered information on what they would like to receive from the organization to better equip their individual student organizations on their campuses. While communicating with current member schools, I also oversaw reaching out to non-member schools as well. I would educate them on IRHO and what it could offer their university. I oversaw the Recruitment Committee to assist in these efforts.During my time as ADC, I also wrote the constitution and established the Indiana Residence Hall Honorary (IRHH) along with two other individuals in the organization. This would recognize student leaders within the state of Indiana and member universities. I also created the position of the IRHH Liaison to oversee this extension of IRHO and help lead their initiatives. Show less

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  Purdue University Calumet

  May 2013 - May 2014

  • Process forms and incoming documents• Maintain Academic Affairs divisional website• Help internal and external campus constituents who call or come into the office• Answer telephones and direct calls where needed• Provide assistance with administrative projects Summer position working the front desk at the University Village at Purdue University Calumet. During this time I helped maintain safety by monitoring the entrances of the University Village and checking in guests into a computer software log. I also helped residents of the University Village by addressing questions they might have regarding their living situations or events/activities on and off campus. I filled out maintenance requests for residents as well.

  • Student Worker

    Oct 2011 - May 2014

  • Community Assistant

    May 2013 - Aug 2013
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  Marcus evans Group

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2015

  Conference Producer

  I produce and create content for conferences for the Business Strategies sector. I rely on primary research for the content of the conferences. This is done through communications with senior level professionals within the field. Following the agenda building, I work with senior level professionals to build out the speaker roster for the agenda. After the production stage, I oversee the sales, marketing, sponsorship, and event management teams through the completion of the conference.My Current Conferences:**Digital Transformation in Customer Experience Conference - Miami, FL, USA - December 2-3, 2015**6th Annual Process Driven Innovation Conference - Boston, MA, USA - September 22-23, 2015Completed Conferences:**Internal Communications Canada 2015 Conference - Toronto, ON, CA - July 28-29, 2015**9th Annual Open Innovation Conference - Philadelphia, PA, USA - April 13-15, 2015**Design Thinking 2015 Conference - San Francisco, CA, USA - February 25-26, 2015**4th Annual Internal Communications & Situational Messaging Conference - Orlando, FL, USA - January 28-29, 2015**4th Annual Internal Branding Canada Conference - Toronto, ON, Canada - November 18-19, 2014 Show less

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  GES - Global Experience Specialists

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2018

  I am the central point for exhibitors at a trade show. My company is a Trade Show Contractor, meaning we supply furniture rental, carpet, labor services, freight services, booth cleaning, electrical, and more for exhibitors. My main role is to work with exhibitors to prepare them for an upcoming trade show. Through pre-show communications; I organize their orders, handle billing and disperse information from exhibitors to other departments in the company. Once we get to show site, I will work with exhibitors for any last minute orders, missing orders/freight, or any other last minute details to ensure a successful show. All while displaying the highest level of customer service for an all around satisfactory exhibitor experience. Show less

  • Field Services Coordinator

    Dec 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Exhibitor Services Executive

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
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  Van Drunen Farms

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Develop and facilitate trainings within the organization• Curate training strategy for the business needs• Coordination of training events to support the ongoing development of employees in all entities of the Van Drunen family of companies.• General training to support operational needs (e.g. Microsoft Office training) • Develop, maintain and improve training matrices to align with ongoing business needs • Manage Onboarding Training for new professional employees. • Build and manage internal and external pool of training resources • Assist in the planning and coordination of the VDF Summer Intern Program.• Oversee and manage the Tuition Assistance Program• Identify training solutions for gaps in business processes• Manage overarching onboarding experience with managers for new employees Show less I have responsibility for identifying, planning, coordination and tracking training needs for all entities. Initially this role will focus on the coordination of developmental and leadership training activities. Primary responsibilities include:• Coordination of training events to support the ongoing development of employees in all entities of the Van Drunen family of companies. o General training to support operational needs (e.g. Microsoft Office training) o Develop, maintain and improve training matrices to align with ongoing business needs o New employee Onboarding Training for new professional employees. • Build and manage internal and external pool of training resources • Manage repository of central training documentation (both functional and leadership training) • Stay up to date on current trends and standards for training • Build and maintain a catalog of available training programs o Find training solutions for developmental needs o Identify training solutions for gaps in business processes Show less

  • Training Specialist

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Training Coordinator

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
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  Winpak

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2024

  Training & Development Supervisor

  AS the Training & Development Supervisor, I provide direction and expertise in the areas of training and development, and overall organizational learning. I am responsible for identifying the training needs of the work force, and for developing, implementing, and evaluating training and development programs that support overall business strategy.Responsibilities: Develop and implement training programs in support of the strategic plan includingleadership and technology and other training subjects as required. Provide expertise in training and development design and delivery by completing needsanalysis activities, developing learning objectives, overall course content, exercises,supports, manuals and learning aids and evaluation tools, including online training. Partner with managers in identifying training needs and research/recommends trainingand development programs and activities that are in-line with the overall needs. Provide guidance to departmental managers and supervisors to identify suitable internaltrainers and develop their training skills to ensure optimal performance. Responsible for researching and working with government agencies regarding traininggrant monies and track all internal and external training. Design, develop and deliver high quality staff training and development programs toemployees based on accepted principles of adult learning. Responsible and accountable for developing and implementing measurement tools andprocesses ensuring participant and department feedback is documented and evaluated. Responsible for sourcing and recommends the selection of external training consultantsand contractors as needed. Maintain accurate and detailed training records and provide participants with feedbackopportunities. Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and ensure end users are trained andinformation is tracked accurately and updated. Show less

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  Zekelman Industries

  Jun 2024 - now

  Learning and Development Manager