Amelia Rusk

Experience

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  Family-A-Fair

  Aug 2006 - Nov 2013

  Cashier

  • Responsibilities include opening/closing restaurant, handling daily cash transactions, balancing daily cash drawer.• Garnered recognition for extremely accurate till

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  Kohl's Department Stores

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  MJM Recovery Associate/ Cashier
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  Toys R Us

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2010

  Cashier/ Sales Associate

  • Continually ranked in top 3 of weekly store key performance indicators, including instant credit applications, membership cards, extended warranties, and battery sales.• Expanded customer service skills and sales techniques.• Developed strong interpersonal relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and clients.

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  Cal Poly Pomona

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

  GRE Attendant

  • Responsibilities include handling daily cash transactions, answering/directing phone calls, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, balancing daily cash drawer.• High level of customer interaction and maintaining customer relationships.• Assist with interviews and training of new employees.• Employee of the year for 2011-2012.

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  Fairplex

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2013

  Admissions Ticket Seller

  • Responsibilities included handling large cash transactions and balancing daily cash drawer.• High level of customer interaction.• Maintained flexibility and dependability throughout a rapidly changing environment.

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  Euclid Management Company

  Oct 2012 - Feb 2014

  Human Resources Assistant

  • Responsibilities include providing payroll information by collecting time and attendance records, providing secretarial support by entering, formatting, and printing information; organizing work; answering the telephone; relaying messages; maintaining equipment and supplies.• Process and review employment applications in order to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants.• Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.• Utilize ADP PayEx and EzLabor to track time and attendance, run employee data reports, and maintain employee files. Show less

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  Nordstrom

  Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Responsibilities include answering employee questions regarding benefits payroll and other HR matters; administering recognition programs; ordering general supplies; coordinating large scale employee events and all staff meetings; assisting with weekly timesheets, time off request forms and paycheck distribution.• Assist HR team in execution of annual performance review process, compensation, goal setting, and mid year reviews.• Recruiting responsibilities include; utilizing Taleo for talent acquisition, resume screening, phone screening, administering pre-employment testing and interviews; coordinating employee onboarding process, including completion of required paperwork and conduction of new hire orientation.• Utilize HRIS such as Oracle, Actuate, and Discoverer to track time and attendance, run employee data reports, and maintain employee files. Show less

  • Customer Service Specialist

    Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Human Resources Assistant

    Feb 2014 - Apr 2015
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  Genesco

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  •Researches, interprets, and communicates federal and state laws relating to youth employment and meal and rest breaks to ensure compliance and communicates potential compliance issues. •Tracks youth employment certificates and works with management to resolve non-compliance. •Communicates and distributes updates of state and federal laws to retail stores and Operations. •Provides information for wage and hour audits and other governmental agencies as required. •Analyzes retail applicant self-disclosure responses during the hiring process and determines if the individual is eligible for employment. •Assists with research and policy development for Canadian operations. •Assists Human Resources with maintaining and updating the Store Portal, Retail Human Resources Policy Manual, LMS, and Onboarding Systems to ensure policies, procedures, and training information are up-to-date. •Researches and resolves employee discount issues. •Other responsibilities as assigned. Show less •Provide executive administrative support to the VP, Human Resources. •Provide administrative services in support of various HR programs and benefits, e.g. recognition and reward programs, tuition reimbursement, etc. •Maintain employee files and file maintenance. •Create and distribute organizational chart. •Provide clerical assistance for various employee transactions, e.g. compensation changes, transfers, title changes, etc. •Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions. •Order and maintain office supplies, equipment, etc. •Make travel arrangements. •Create and submit expense reports. •Audit invoices for accuracy and submit for approval. •Assist with various research projects and/or special projects. •Schedule meetings and plan and prepare for special events. •Process and distribute mail. •Provide backup support as needed for recruiting and onboarding functions. Show less

  • Human Resources Compliance Coordinator

    Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Human Resources Assistant

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2017
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  United States Department of the Army

  May 2017 - Sept 2021

  • Human Resources Assistant

    Nov 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Adminsitrative Support Assistant

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Human Resources Assistant

    May 2017 - Sept 2018
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  Cross Country Healthcare

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Onboarding and Compliance Specialist
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Dec 2021 - now

  Human Resources Specialist