Catherine Check - MSW, PHR

Experience

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  Goucher College

  Sept 2010 - May 2014

  Lifeguard
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  Renegade

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern
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  EXPRESS

  Aug 2013 - May 2014

  Associate

  As an associate at Express I was able to improve upon my customer service skills, work in a goal oriented environment, and multitask under pressure.

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  Cat Gepner Event Consulting

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  Owner
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  Mentzer Media

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  Media Assistant

  Assist cable and TV political media buys

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  Chloe + Isabel Inc.

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2016

  Merchandiser

  Chloe and Isabel Jewelry Merchandiser

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  Flavor Cupcakery

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

  Assistant Pastry Chef

  Responsible for prepping daily menu items and orders.

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  Mentzer Media

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Media Assistant

  • Fine-tuned the details for political television, radio and cable buys • Navigated Excel spreadsheets and email correspondence to keep up with the fast pace political race • Hired back and promoted for a second political cycle

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  Woodholme Country Club

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2017

  Server
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  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  Hostess

  ● Successfully handled stressful situations in an upscale dining environment ● Managed the restaurant reservations for a 4 Star Hotel and Restaurant

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  Big Brother Big Sisters

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  MSW Intern

  ● Co-ran School-Based Programs in 2 Middle Schools ● Created activities to promote healthy eating and critical thinking ● Managed a caseload of 40 students ● Developed Research Proposal to engage more mentor volunteers

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  Fulfill (The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties)

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  MSW Intern

  ● Assisted clients with enrollment in government food stamps program (SNAP) and healthcare programs (NJ Family Care) ● Advocated on behalf of clients with Social Services ● Referred clients with other relevant organizations ● Created Cultural Diversity & Sensitivity training for students in the Culinary Training program and caseworkers

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  Salt Hotels

  May 2019 - Mar 2021

  Employee Experience Manager

  Human Resources Manager- Recruited a hotel staff of 120 employees for the grand opening of a luxury boutique hotel- Managed the human resources functions for the property as a part of a 3 person team- Developed a Community Engagement Program for staff to volunteer with local organizations- Advocated for employees within my role as an Executive Committee Member

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  Rutgers University - Newark

  Mar 2021 - now

  Working closely with HR Liaisons and University Human Resources (UHR) to assist with the talent acquisition process;Supporting HR Liaisons with a preliminary review of all employment transactions;Providing explanations when escalating cases to UHR for approval and serving as the Liaison betweenthe Newark campus and UHR;Creating and analyzing reports, converting data into information to assist with decision-making;Maintaining relevant spreadsheets and updating departmental databases regularly;Ensuring alignment of the recruitment process with compliance to internal policies, negotiated contractualagreements, and legal requirements;Collaborating with RU-N IT to problem-solve technical inquiries as required by operating system changes or enhancements;Supporting HR-Newark team with preparation, administration, and implementation of projects, events, etc. as required;Managing, scheduling, maintaining the office calendar, and responding to office emails timely;Addressing client inquiries acts as a liaison for professional staff, and cooperates with employees throughout the universityTraining and development of the recruitment system. Show less

  • Senior HR Staff Associate

    Jul 2022 - now

  • HR Staff Associate - Recruitment

    Mar 2021 - Jun 2022