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Work History
Education
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Kristina Karaklic

McHenry

Summary

Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Coordinator

Plaspros,INC
05.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing comprehensive HR programs and initiatives.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative workload.
  • Led recruitment efforts to attract top talent in a competitive job market.
  • Improved employee retention with targeted professional development opportunities.
  • Coordinated onboarding processes, providing new hires with a smooth transition into the company culture.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas of improvement and offering constructive feedback.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with external vendors, optimizing resources and maximizing cost savings.
  • Supported managers in addressing employee concerns, fostering positive workplace relationships.
  • Implemented training programs to enhance employee skillsets, driving productivity improvements across the organization.
  • Complied with labor laws and regulations while managing payroll functions efficiently.
  • Organized corporate events to foster team bonding experiences that contributed to higher camaraderie among staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee information using up-to-date human resource databases.
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
  • Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.

Receptionist

Russell M.Kofoed
09.2021 - Current
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly atmosphere .
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal machine.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Oversaw inventory materials monitoring, requisitions and supply re-stocking.

Office Manager

Alan B.Samlan P.C.
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits .
  • Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.

Office Manager/Receptionist

Suite 2360
10.2010 - 12.2018
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team.
  • Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
  • Oversaw inventory materials monitoring, requisitions and supply re-stocking.

Education

Diploma

Carl Schurz High School
Chicago, IL
06.1999

Skills

  • Positive Attitude and Energetic
  • Call Answering and Routing
  • Greeting and Seating Clients
  • Making Appointments
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Multi-Line Telephone Skills
  • Office Equipment Operation
  • Organization and Efficiency

Timeline

Human Resources Coordinator

Plaspros,INC
05.2022 - Current

Receptionist

Russell M.Kofoed
09.2021 - Current

Office Manager

Alan B.Samlan P.C.
01.2019 - 08.2021

Office Manager/Receptionist

Suite 2360
10.2010 - 12.2018

Diploma

Carl Schurz High School
Kristina Karaklic