Alina Simkina

Alina Simkina

Guest Services Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Supplier Management @ Grainger

  • Education

    • Buffalo Grove High School

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      社团活动:National Honors Society Member, Literacy Lab Tutor, English Teacher Intern, Volleyball Team member

    • Illinois State University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Communication Studies: Organizational and Leadership Communication, minor in Business Administration

      社团活动:Office of Admissions, University Housing Services, Student Government Association

  • Experience

    • McDonald's

      May 2013 - Dec 2018
      Guest Services Manager

      - Managed, adapted to, and communicated goals for shifts and peak hours within a shift- Provided well over 100 employees with training on customer service and food procedures- Monitored and ensured compliance with brand standards- Responded to guest inquiries including phone and email inquiries- Hired, trained, and scheduled employees based on company needs- Efficiently problem solved any concerns to satisfy all parties involved

    • Township High School District 214

      Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
      Teacher Intern

      - Interned in an English class of 25 ESL, freshman, and sophomore students- Conducted lessons and assisted with classwork- Graded assignments, tests, and essays

    • Illinois State University

      Nov 2016 - May 2019

      - Lead Intern for Spring Career Fair with 250+ attendees and 30+ employers- Planned, promoted, and executed all events for Illinois State University's School of Communication- Provided students with quality professional development opportunities - Provided resources and connections for my mentees to expand their skills and opportunities- Guided and Motivated mentees to push them towards excellence- Trained mentees to better their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interviewing skills - Collaborated with my supervisor to create and communicate important messages to students - Organized, maintained, and filed different paperwork and messages online and in paper format - Delivered informational campus tours to prospective students and their families - Addressed concerns and questions while presenting Illinois State in the best light possible - Developed exceptional leadership, public speaking, and interpersonal skills - Executed several assignments as panel speaking and accommodated tours- Analyzed group interests and adapted to provide best possible experiences

      • Promotion and Development Team Intern (School of Communication)

        May 2018 - May 2019
      • Mentor - Emerging Leaders Program

        Aug 2016 - Apr 2019
      • Office Assistant - University Housing Services

        Sept 2017 - May 2018
      • Office of Admissions Tour Guide and Student Ambassador

        Nov 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Buffalo Grove Park District

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Summer Camp Counselor

      - Directed and supervised daily activities with 52 children in various locations. - Prioritized tasks and responsibilities in every moment in a busy, high-pressure environment.

    • Countyline Tavern

      Apr 2018 - Mar 2021
      Server

      - Ran parties of up to 40 people - Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested - Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guests’ expectations- Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests’ service needs- Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards

    • Young America Realty, Inc.

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2020
      Licensed Leasing Agent

      - Negotiated and closed $1,100,000 in revenue including $515,000 of personally generated new business specifically to Young America Realty, Inc. - Recruited prospects through digital, direct, and guerrilla marketing- Provided #1 ranked customer service to current and prospective tenants- Conducted apartment tours, answered questions and highlighted selling features and benefit of the property- Collected application fees and deposits and kept accurate records of all financial transactions 收起

    • RHM Staffing Solutions

      May 2020 - Mar 2021

      - Part of the initial team of 3 that opened a new division (Scientific) for RHM Staffing Solutions which included learning about and screening skillsets from Chemists to Microbiologists- Developed and conducted effective recruitment strategies to find qualified candidates from entry level to management level positions- Managed candidate generation; such as initial phone screen, interviewing, scheduling, references and background screening, drug testing, and presenting offers to the candidates- Monitored daily tracing of placements and job boards, which included Indeed, Career Builder, LinkedIn Recruiter, and more 收起

      • Account Executive - Scientific

        Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
      • Scientific Recruiter

        May 2020 - Oct 2020
    • Walgreens

      Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
      Senior Analyst, Lease Administration

      - Responded to billing and lease inquiries from landlords, attorneys, and departments within Walgreens- Managed a territory of 15 states and a team of offshore Analysts by overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of all audits and reconciliations to ensure efficient processing while maintaining a high level of customer service- Abstracted, interpreted, and summarized commercial and retail leases while authorizing payments related to all obligations in accordance with the lease (including CAM, operating expenses, insurance, etc. ) using NLS, TRIRIGA, SAP and Lawson 收起

    • Grainger

      Apr 2022 - now

      - Lead coordination of 50+ stakeholders for on-campus recruitment and interviewing efforts across multiple functions- Headed the creation of the Campus Ambassador Program while partnering with the Communications and Learning & Development teams resulting in 28 ambassadors across 15 schools, a training program, and a CAP Playbook- Streamlined multiple processes within recruitment to promote efficiency and accuracy- Reported and presented data for candidates and schools assessing ROI for strategic planning 收起

      • Associate Supplier Manager

        Oct 2023 - now
      • Talent Acquisition Consultant: University Relations

        Apr 2022 - Oct 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BASSET ServSafe

      ServSafe Certified
      May 2018
    • Real Estate Leasing Agent

      Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
      Jan 2019
    • ServSafe Food Handler

      ServSafe Certified
      May 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alina Simkina
      Scholarship Illinois State University 2016年5月 Four-year scholarship awarded to first-generation college students with a proven track record of academic success.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Midwest Food Bank on Nov 2018
      Midwest Food BankAssociated with Alina Simkina
    • Tutor

      Issued by Township High School District 214 on Sept 2014
      Township High School District 214Associated with Alina Simkina
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Community Consolidated School District 21 on Sept 2014
      Community Consolidated School District 21Associated with Alina Simkina
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Boys and Girls Club on Jan 2018
      Boys and Girls ClubAssociated with Alina Simkina