Meriah A. McKosky Resume Page 2
MERIAH ANNE MCKOSKY, MBA HRM
112 N. Brobst Street; Shillington, PA 19607 ● Cell 302-383-5082
PROFILE
I am a diversified human resources professional seeking a career in the human resources arena. I have 10 years working experience in customer service roles, over 2 years in management roles and 2 years in human resources as a generalist. Proven ability to take on leadership roles during academic studies and work life. My strengths are in reviewing, analyzing and generating positive outcomes.
EDUCATION
Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, Delaware
MBA, Concentration in Human Resource Management, GPA 3.5 2011
Bachelor of Science Business Management, GPA 3.0 2006
EXPERIENCE
CareLink Community Support Services, Eddystone, PA January 2012 to November 2013
Human Resource Generalist
· Conduct recruiting for non-exempt and exempt positions. Screen and refer applicants for particular job openings, administrator pre-employment, and check references.
· Attend area job fairs increasing company brand and advocate for mental health.
· Reduce turnover rate by 20%.
· Completes all new hire documentation in compliance with company standards and government regulations and conducts new hire orientation.
· Complete internal transfer request in a timely and accurately time frame.
· Organized and produced reports in multiple formats to communicate to all departments and employees when requested.
· Respond to questions regarding recruiting and staffing processes, personnel information, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
· Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions.
· Support the implementation and administration of HR policies, programs, and systems.
· Provide HR support to 300-400 employees.
Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, DE February 2011 to December 2011
Library Assistant
· Developed and implemented a new periodical check-in system, an Access database for keeping track of invoices, and assisted in inventory procedures’ increasing productivity by 25%.
· Assist the head Librarian in daily activities such as cataloging, periodical check-in, and other housekeeping exercises.
Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc., Newark, DE December 2008 to April 2009
Marketing Assistant/Test Coordinator/Assistant to Director of Business Development
· Researched using Boolean searches and coordinated site location for computer based testing and paper pencil testing, proctoring exams, and organizing old and new cliental for the Director.
· Produced an outstanding completed research on locating new testing sites for SMT and developing and implementing a user friendly procedure for processing old and new clients.
Waffle House, Fort Smith, AR May 2008 to November 2008
Manager
· Ran and operated a single unit with 15 to 20 employees preparing daily logs, such as payroll, scheduling, food cost and inventory control, P&L analysis, employee retention, and also cooking short orders in a timely fashion.
· Successfully designed and implemented a diversity program for a store and completed the training program of 12 weeks in 6 weeks time.
Lites Etcetera, Fort Smith, AR October 2007 to May 2008
Interior Lighting Designer
· Assisted over 30 customers on a monthly basis with individual or whole house lighting selections.
· Evaluated customer lighting needs and recommended designs to fully accommodate and enhance the space being designing.
· Ability to identify stagnant merchandise and move inventory to create flow for new products.
· Top inside lighting designer for one month of sales in excess of $3,000.
Dillard’s Department Store, Fort Smith, AR September 2006 to September 2007
Sales Associate
· Assisted customers with merchandise selection, sales transactions, teaming with visual merchandising staff on creating merchandise impacts within the department.
· Meet my sales quota for my first quarter at which time I was able to transfer to other departments.
· Designed and implemented the men’s dress shirt/tie department to the highest standards in which the corporate VP used my displays in future instruction videos on how a display should look.
Enterprise Car Rentals, Wilmington, DE February 2004 to June 2006
Management Intern
· Participated in all aspects of the corporate training program, such as accounts receivable, fleet management, and writing rental contracts.
· Successfully ran an office alone as acting manager for approximately one month with two employees.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
PHR Exam – Sitting for in winter 2014
Delaware County Human Resource Association 2012 – 2014
VP of College Relations (Board Member)
Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, DE
HR Student of the Year Award (Delaware SHRM State Council) November 2011
President, Student SHRM Chapter (Society for Human Resource Management) Fall 2010- Winter 2011
· Planned “Wine, Dine, and Act Fine” event resulting in 4 HR professionals as panelist, over 40 student participants and developed partnership with another university to co-sponsor the event
· Increased student membership by 30%
· Attended the National SHRM Conference to learn and develop HR skill sets 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Member, National SHRM 2010 – Current
Member, Delaware SHRM 2010 – 2012
The Management Award 2006
· Minimum GPA 3.0, demonstrated leadership qualities necessary for excellence in the Management field.
President, Women in Network Fall 2005 to Spring 2006
· Planned and implemented Networking events and prepared minutes from every meeting.
Campus Tour Guide Fall 2004 to Spring 2006
· Escorted prospective students and their families around campus highlighting the student prospective on campus life and activities.
Founder, Student Activity Board Fall 2003 –Fall 2004
· Provided a student voice to the Director of Student Activities and assisted the Director during events.
Student Senator Fall 2003 –Fall 2004
· Assisted in planning and implementing Student Government Association (SGA) activities and acting as liaison between the SGA and school community.
SKILLS
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Internet research skills
· Proficient in ADP, Paychex, Time and Labor, PATCH, CWDS and CareerBuilder