Mary Alexis Leppard

Experience

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  Watauga Medical Center

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Anesthesiology Intern

  -Gained insight in the use of anesthetics and their utilization. -Experienced work in the healthcare system, cooperated with and shadowed multiple doctors, as well as interacted with patients.

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  Village Cafe Restaurant

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Hostess

  -Ensured proper setup of dining and service areas, recorded reservations, and managed the tables while providing support to the wait staff.-Excelled at meeting the high expectations of the restaurant’s wealthy tourist clientele.-Completed job responsibilities efficiently in a high-stress environment resulting in a pay-raise/promotion.-Monitored 50 plus reservations while providing a welcoming mannerism.

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  Appalachian State University

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

  Bookstore Student Assistant

  -Maintained important key responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.-Communicated efficiently with customers on their questions and concerns.-Handled transactions and return payments for books.

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  Tweetsie Railroad

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  -Professional support liaison who acted as the first method of contact for clientele.-Held the responsibility of opening and closing the store.-Sold photographs and add-ons to customers, using precision and attention to detail.-Worked and communicated with individuals of all ages.

  • Entertainment

    Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Photographer

    Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
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  SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT, INC

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Ski Instructor

  -Instructed and coordinated beginner skiers, ensuring all safety guidelines were followed while providing assistance and lessons to clients.-Efficiently communicated with clients of all ages.-Exhibited leaderships skills to provide private lessons.-Maintained a positive and enjoyable learning experience and environment.

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  Appalachian State HR Science Research Team

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Research Associate

  Conversed with 50+ team members on sustainability in corporate environments and how to grow sustainable practices.-Conducted studies focused on identifying sustainable themes that correlate with HR outcomes to provide research that can beimplemented into workplaces and promote more sustainable environments.-Identified useful peer reviewed sources on sustainability in the workplace, which enabled quick access to high quality researchfor scientific evidence.-Began developing a resource that will help companies identify which sustainable measures are most practical for them. Show less

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  Mast General Store

  May 2021 - Jun 2022

  Sales Associate

  Proactively drove sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.-Enhanced merchandise displays & ensured strategic product placement that attracted customers and maximized purchases.-Overhauled existing employee onboarding processes, increasing efficiency and improving role performance.

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  Appalachian State

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

  Open House Student Representative
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  Mountain Laurel Dental

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Office Support Assistant

  Provided office support for one dentist, one dental hygienist, and two assistants while managing projects and internal database.-Effectively communicated with 40+ guests per day addressing concerns, appointments, or billing inquiries.-Gained proficiency in dental software programs Dentrix and Easy Dental, which helped the business view and sustain patient treatment plans as well as gain insight into the monthly profits and losses of the office.

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  University of South Carolina, Human Resources Division

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Graduate Student Assistant, HR Service Team

  Assisted with the hiring process utilizing PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking System, ensuring all hires were compliant with USC policies, State & Federal regulations, and updated the HCM PeopleSoft system for job data accuracy and student employment changes.

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  Center for Executive Succession

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Research Assistant

  Managed research and supported the Center for Executive Succession through data for coding, bi-weekly news article summaries, cataloging, and keyword identifiers for CHRO Conversations/Interviews. In addition, assisted with executive guests and CES events.

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  US Anesthesia Partners

  May 2023 - now

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Human Resources Intern

    May 2023 - Jan 2024