Vanessa Meyer

Experience

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  Cook County Government

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2019

  A government agency of elected citizens; primarily composed of the Board of Commissioners, other elected officials such as the Sheriff, State's Attorney, Treasurer, Board of Review, Clerk, Assessor, Cook County Circuit Court judges, and Circuit Court Clerk, as well as numerous other officers and entities to service Illinois. ▪ Monitored and tracked proposed legislation introduced at the County on a local level which could potentially impact the County. ▪ Researched and tracked potential legislation for 8 departments under the Bureau of Administration. ▪ Designated as the spokesperson to brief sixteen different commissioners on legislative issues for upcoming board meetings.▪ Monitored and tracked proposed legislation introduced at the County Board meeting which impacted the Department or the County as a whole. ▪ Recorded legislation agendas using Legistar; Government Management System.▪ Collected performance management data using Balanced Scorecard Quickscore. Show less ▪ Performed a wide variety of administrative tasks for the commissioner and chief of staff. ▪ Maintained a high level of active communication with the professional staff, department heads, elected officials, and constituents, via telephone and written correspondence. ▪ Prepared and typed memos and maintained confidential executive-level reports. ▪ Conducted research on various issues, and prepared payroll time and attendance letters. ▪ Developed a constituent database to log issues and concerns within the community for easy retrieval and resolutions. Show less

  • Legislative Coordinator, Bureau of Administration

    Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Administrative Assistant - Cook County Commissioner, 3rd District

    Feb 2013 - Nov 2018
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  Heartland Alliance (Connect Search)

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Payroll Coordinator

  Heartland Alliance works to advance human rights and champion human dignity by providing services and promoting solutions to achieve a more just global society. ▪ Processed weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for 2500+ hourly and salaried employees. ▪ Primary contact person for all payroll-related questions and issues.▪ Calculated overtime.▪ Updated PTO hours.

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  Department of Commerce; Census Bureau

  Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

  Field Representative

  Collects data and promotes job creation and economic growth by ensuring fair trade, providing the data necessary to support commerce and constitutional democracy, and fostering innovation by setting standards and conducting foundational research and development▪ Interviewed residents in assigned areas, explaining the purpose of the Census, answering their questions, and recording their answers.▪ Collected demographic, economic, and housing data on behalf of the U.S. Census Bureau across several states and neighborhoods. Show less

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  Nucor (Robert Half)

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Human Resources Generalist

  Nucor is the U.S. market leader in merchant bar and rebar products, which are produced in modern steel recycling facilities to ensure the highest quality and to create sustainable value.▪ Full-life cycle recruiting needs, catering to the manufacturer, operations, and warehouse professionals.▪ Sourced resumes using UltiPro and other resume lead sources; Indeed, and LinkedIn.▪ Recruited hourly union employees.▪ Screened candidates and coordinated interview schedules with management.▪ Performed face-2-face interviews and provided feedback on all candidates.▪ Drafted and presented offer letters.▪ Scheduled 3rd party behavior interviews using Zoom.▪ Scheduled physicals, and drug screening.▪ Set up behavior interviews via zoon with an outside vendor. ▪ Assisted and coordinated new hire orientation. Show less

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  Atkore (Robert Half)

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  Human Resources Business Partner – Recruitment

  Atkore is an industry leader in the manufacturing of galvanized steel tubes and pipes. Electrical conduit, armored wire and cable, metal framing systems, and building components. ▪ Full-life cycle recruiting needs, catering to the manufacturer, operations, and warehouse professionals.▪ 20% increase in recruitment as a result of the effectiveness of my recruitment strategies.▪ Source resumes using UltiPro and other resume lead sources; Indeed, and LinkedIn.▪ Recruit hourly union employees.▪ Screen candidates and coordinate interview schedules with management.▪ Perform face-2-face interviews and provide feedback on all candidates.▪ Manage and set up panel interviews for Apprentice Program.▪ Draft and present offer letters.▪ Coordinate with third-party vendors for background checks; criminal, employment, and education; as well as physicals, and drug screening.▪ Develop and prepare reports on recruitment activities. Show less