Sheyla Ramirez Alfonso

Experience

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  Calox International

  Apr 1996 - Dec 2000

  Human Resources Analyst

  Researched and analyzed various HR-related issues and participates in problem resolution.Represented the department in various internal committees, task forces, and cross-functional meetings within the company.Coordinated the full lifecycle recruitment and sourcing including posting new openings, conducting interviews, and background checks.Conducted orientation program for new employees regarding company policies. Consulted with internal customers regarding various transactions; troubleshoots HR-related issues and identified client's business needs.Participated in HR investigations, job audits, and/or negotiations, as appropriate to the individual position; follows up with appropriate parties on findings.Developed and conducted or participates in specialized presentations and training, as appropriate, covering operational and technical HR-related information for specified areas of expertise.Provided day-to-day advice, interpretation, and support to client departments regarding the application of human resources policies, guidelines, procedures, and best practices.Assisted in the development and modification of operating policies, guidelines, procedures, systems, and documentation, as appropriate to the development of best practices within the unit.Entered and reviews routine employee/applicant data into various human resources databases and ensures data integrity.Supervised, led, trained, provided coverage, and coordinated the activities of staff performing related work. Show less

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  Toys"R"Us

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Human Resources Assistant

  ✓ Responsible for posting new openings online, scheduling interviews to recruit full-time and temporary employees, conducting background checks, and created a talent pipeline.✓ Reviewed resumes to ensure prospective candidates were legally able to be hired.✓ Conducted orientation program for new employees about company policies.✓ Gathered employment verification to ensure compliance with federal regulations.✓ Managed payroll adjustments for all employees at the Brooklyn branch.✓ Collaborated with managers to schedule yearly employee performance reviews. Show less

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  Everest University-Tampa

  May 2004 - Aug 2014

  Admission Counselor/ Student Services Coach

  ✓ Conducted admissions interviews with prospective students.✓ Utilized FaceBook and social media marketing to recruit and source future students.✓ Introduced new students to program directors as part of the admissions process✓ Responsible for conducting thorough background checks for prospective students.✓ Managed admission procedures including enrollment counseling, international student VISA I-20 regulations, and meeting with the transcripts evaluation team.✓ Provided assistance to students regarding the admission process, acceptance letters, course enrollments, programs offered, and student services.✓ Collaborated on planning and implementing orientation for new international students related to immigration, cultural awareness, and student services available to them.✓ Advised students on which classes to register for and coached students about achieving their long-term academic and professional goals.✓ Created and delivered seminars related to funding student's education.✓ Sourced, reviewed, and evaluated financial affidavit materials, international transcripts, and other documents; and determined the authenticity of the documents and institutions providing them.✓ Coordinated academic advising and academic appeals for students with high-risks of dropping out.✓ Designed and implemented marketing campaigns to maintain student retention. Show less

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  Capitol Care and Maintenance

  Sept 2014 - now

  Assistant Project Manager

  ✓ Created long-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.✓ Responsible for completing background checks to verify a vendor is fully cleared prior to scheduling on-site projects.✓ Oversaw special projects from start-to-finish to ensure client satisfaction and on time. ✓ Developed a strategic plan to enhance operational efficiency for a team of 15+ employees✓ Built and established relationships with internal and external senior leaders / stakeholders.✓ Worked with third party contractors as a liaison between the vendor and commercial assignments. Show less

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  University of South Florida

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

  Research Assistant

   Assisted in screening bilingual children’s emergent literacy skills in Spanish and English. Collected weekly audio recordings and data were targeting individualized progress.  Helped the research team prepare visual aids for individualized and group instruction. Translated parental consent form from English to Spanish. Instructed dual language pre-k students, targeting alphabetical knowledge and phonological awareness in both languages English and Spanish. Assisted small groups of dual language pre-k students in lessons targeting the transition from learning alphabetical sounds and words in Spanish to new alphabetical sounds and words in English.  Completed over 96 hours of research. Presented findings at the 2018 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Show less