Bre Bailey

Experience

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  The UPS Store

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Trainer, Associate, and Social Media Manager

  • Cross-trained in specialty areas—international shipping regulations, campus relations, etc.—in order to support the managers as they focused on expanding our startup franchise• Provided onboarding support and ran orientation for 12 student employees with training in postal procedures, computer systems, and customer service• Screened issues and delivered excellent service by phone, often resolving conflicts without escalation to a manager• Became so well-known for excellent service that students and resident faculty requested me by name• Supervised coworkers during high-volume periods without manager oversight Show less

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  AIESEC in Lithuania

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Counselor and Mentor

  • Planned and presented 5 interactive lessons on career preparation (interview skills, self-presentation, public speaking, and resume construction) and American culture for 25 Lithuanians from ages 14 to 18• Partnered with teammates from 5 different countries (plus local staff) as the only native English speaker• Created an introductory LinkedIn course on short notice to cover programming gaps

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  Belgian American Education Foundation

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Assistant Recruiter

  • Through the Outlook inbox, screened hundreds of candidates by email and 10 candidates by phone and proposed internal programs that would be a better fit for candidates’ backgrounds and interests• Reviewed resumes and catalogued letters of reference in the Applicant Tracking System, adhering to the Kingdom of Belgium’s data protection programs, and identified opportunities for process improvement• Arranged travel and reimbursements and served as BAEF representative at 5 career fairs across Belgium, culminating in dozens of sign-ups for more information and several occasions of running out of flyers• Took initiative to design the first alumni newsletter in 3 years to increase engagement with our international fellowship program Show less

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  University of Colorado Boulder

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Astrophysics Program Assistant

  • Successfully transmitted information in a highly technical field between industry experts and those with little to no industry background• Served as a program resource and gained a reputation as the first and friendliest responder to questions• Highlighted struggles and suggested best practices at weekly multi-level department meetings• Increased test scores by 5% compared to lab sections with the same TA but no learning assistant

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  CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Internship Analyst

  • Evaluated an internship program proposal using SWOT analyses, external surveys powered by SurveyMonkey, and 7 in-person and virtual interviews with program stakeholders• With a teammate, compiled an Excel spreadsheet of 2,198 internal and competitor internship programs to evaluate market viability of CIEE’s offerings• Designed and facilitated a focus group of eight members of the target demographic, focusing on their perception of internal and competitor marketing materials• Presented an analytical report to the CIEE executive board and proposed an evaluative framework for future proposals, resulting in CIEE redefining the program’s goals and reshaping its structure Show less

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

  Learning Program Manager

  • Singlehandedly facilitated and contributed feedback for 24 hiring interviews (with two hiring managers present) using equity-based methods to create a warm candidate experience• Using Boolean logic on LinkedIn and alumni databases and scheduling across time zones, sourced and conducted virtual outreach for 40 professionals in talent acquisition, resulting in a robustly organized system of outreach notes, complete records of interviews (~3 pages), and stronger relationships with JET Program alumni• Partnering with a supervisor, redesigned and expanded the program strategy for two weekly training courses, culminating in a database of clear, collaborative, and effective plans—including PowerPoint and Word templates—that were successfully replicated across Japan• Became our organization’s de facto DEI advocate and designed a diversity-friendly program environment, leading to a cohort 20% more diverse than in other programs of the organization• Skilled at pivoting between multiple urgent projects and key priorities, often implementing emotional intelligence / CLL skills to support team members ranging from newcomers to the department head Show less

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  University of Colorado Denver

  Nov 2021 - Jun 2022

  Administrative Assistant & Recruitment Coordinator (Contract)

  • Serve as search committee chair to place 3-5 new support roles in the Chancellor's Office: identify sourcing sites, screen resumes, develop questions, facilitate interviews, and manage all coordination with the candidates and search committee• Collaborate with the hiring manager, HR representative, and 3 search committees to coordinate interviews via Taleo for 5 positions from a pool of 40 candidates, resulting in a hiring process (from job posting to starting date) 50% faster than other departments• Spearhead the design of a 90-day onboarding plan and templates for all onboarding documents, including a peer mentor program designed to align the new hire with our projects and values, encouraging long-term retention• Offer insightful recommendations to executives about current and future policy, including on a university-wide culture survey strategy and a staff mentorship program based on models from external organizations• Serve the Director of Strategic Plan Implementation using: Outlook, MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, etc.), Zoom, SharePoint, Formstack, and Sitefinity• Gained a reputation for responsiveness and reliable results in a three days remote / two days onsite work week Show less

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  National Renewable Energy Laboratory

  Jun 2022 - now

  Recruiter - University & Internships