Denise Smith Colon, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Cornell University

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2012

  Administrative Assistant

  Cooperative Extension-NYC, Cornell University, New York, NY Administrative Assistant IIData entry, Market a state-funded free nutrition program to NYC emergency food-assistance programs; travel and meet with program managers & use promotional materials; build relationship for future nutrition workshops. Coordinate major events for nutrition program by assisting IT, supply procurement, registering guests, and ad hoc duties. Proposed and implemented a training program and held quarterly meetings for the office administrative team. Collaborated with program leader for the -Nutrition & Health Program NYC Area; review program goals and means of achievement. Show less

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  Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  Payroll Coordinator

  Office of Human Resources, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University Payroll CoordinatorManage and oversee the student employment process for the College. Provide administrative support to the Director and HR Assistants; manage the office budget, provide front office support and maintain various spreadsheets. Provide individualized trainings to all newly hired staff and supervisors; pay rep responsibilities and monitor timecards each pay period to ensure time worked is in accordance to policy. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people and be part of a team. Coordinate annual HR events: college-wide benefit fairs, social ice cream events and service recognition events for staff. Show less

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  Cornell University

  Jul 2015 - now

  Human Resources Representative

  Human Resources, Cornell University I am a resource for employees and supervisors in my unit, providing guidance and information. My responsibilities include policy interpretation, recruitment and to provide HR support and guidance to departments; recruitment, hires, appointments, payroll and staff development. Establish solid partnerships with Finance, Payroll, Medical Leaves, HRIS, Onboarding and other units; diversity training sessions to promote awareness of issues for persons with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and underrepresented minorities. Prepare written materials for events, draft speeches, programs, flyers, etc., using a variety of desktop publishing software; Word, PowerPoint, Publisher. Participant in committee meetings; career development and mentoring, diversity and inclusion. Show less