Kyndra Strombeck

Experience

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  Willow Creek Community Church

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Camp Paradise - Crew Member
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  Taylor University - Calling and Career Office

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Student Intern

  Assisted both students and alumni to navigate our online and in-office employment resources as well as performing general secretarial duties. Collaborated on office research projects, campus advertisement, and general office events.

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  Teavana

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2018

  - Performed regular merchandising, communications, and inventory maintenance tasks. - Developed daily sales strategy, tracked KPIs, and coached associates to meet their goals.- Exceeded personal sales contribution ( 20%-30% of monthly store sales). Make a welcoming and positive enviroment for customers to learn about and enjoy loose leaf tea while meeting both personal and store sales goals.

  • Operations Team Lead

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Sales Associate

    Jun 2015 - Sept 2016
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  IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  Independent Contractor

  Assemble and upload newly translated course materials to IPC's online database and connect them to the certification website as well as quality check pre-existing materials.

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  Rockford Art Museum

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2022

  Art Education Intern/Gallery Attendant
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  Chick-fil-A-Franchise

  Jan 2018 - now

  Executive Assistant

  - Managed payroll, benefits administration, and employee records, supporting HR compliance and operations.- Collaborated with senior leadership to design and implement HR policies that improved organizational effectiveness and supported business goals.- Oversaw vendor relations, asset management, optimized contracts and reduced costs.- Handled accounts payable, receivable, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely decision-making.- Supported community programs and marketing efforts, enhancing brand presence and community engagement. Show less

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  Chick-fil-A Rockford Franchise

  Jan 2024 - now

  Finance & Facilities Director

  - Lead HR operations including payroll, benefits, and onboarding, while coaching and developing young professionals in HR and financial roles.- Managed cross-functional projects in maintenance, vendor management, and financial planning, driving organizational efficiency.- Collaborated with leadership on talent management and employee engagement strategies, resulting in a 10% increase in employee engagement scores.- Utilized data-driven insights for asset management and financial forecasting, contributing to business success. Show less