Alina Simkina

Experience

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  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

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  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

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  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
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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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
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  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

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  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