Qualifications Summary and Desired Opportunities-
Open to any and all HR positions which may require 2 years experience whether they are temporary or direct hire. Completed Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resources in May 2005. Open to working for staffing firms directly. I possess 2 solid years of HR experience and will be pursuing the PHR exam in May. I have 1 year of staffing industry experience & 2 Years Administrative Experience. Strong knowledge of Peoplesoft & ABRA HRIS systems. Strong PC Knowlege-Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Databases, etc.
Michael Rasmussen
971 Whitethorne Dr. Apt. H San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408)-971-2833 C: (408)-207-7312 Email: Mike_Rasmussen@mail.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking Work as a Human Resources Generalist where my experience and skills can bring added value.
EDUCATION
San Jose State University – San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management May, 2005
Concentration: Human Resources
GPA In Major: 3.4 Cumulative GPA: 3.25
West Valley College – Saratoga, CA
Associate of Arts Degrees in Business, Communication Studies, & Liberal Arts May, 2003
Certificate of Proficiency in Marketing May, 2003
Relevant Coursework: Communications, Intercultural Communication, Improving Relationships Through Communication, Business Writing, Finance, Accounting-Managerial, Accounting-Financial, Organizational Development, Staffing, Training, and Career Development, HRIS, Business Law, HR Employment Law, Sales, Marketing, Leadership & Business, Operations Management, Intro To & Fundamentals of HR, Compensation & Reward Systems (Including a Module On Benefits), Computer and Information Systems, Business Ethics, Senior Seminar In Human Resources, Strategic Management etc.
Pursuing PHR Exam in May 2006 Testing Window
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
SHRM Student Chapter—Vice President, & Public Relations Officer, Marketing Committee
Marketed the Human Resources Club, assisted with fundraising efforts. Coordinated HR Speakers, Special Events & Workshops. Marketing Of Club resulted in increase of 50% attendance over previous semesters. Organized an extensive employer outreach campaign to create greater connectivity to the HR community.
-12/2003-May/2005
NCHRA Member-June 2005
SHRM Member-April 2004 Professional Status Granted February 2005
EXPERIENCE
Venturi Staffing Partners, Santa Clara, CA
February 2005—Present
Staffing Specialist 2/18/2005-10/30/2005 Account Manager 10/30/2005-Present
Assisted with Sourcing, Scheduling and Tracking of Candidates. Recruited extensively for multiple positions: Administrative Assistants, Receptionists, Warehouse Clerks, Executive Assistants, Accounting, Sales, Call Center, Customer Service, Market Focus Group, Financial Analyst, Marketing Coordinators, Marketing Assistants, Data Entry, Escrow Assistants, Loan Processors, Paralegals, Materials Planners, A/P, A/R, Recruiters, Compensation Analysts, General HR, Collections, etc. Employee Relations: Counseled Employees on performance of assignment, punctuality, discipline, etc. Processed and maintained employee records, I9s, benefit enrollment, policies, etc. Payroll Processing. Client Account Management. Entered applicant information into database. Delivered Paychecks to employees. Handled benefit inquiries. Administered employee referral program. Was first point of contact for all employee issues: Workman's Compensation, Sexual Harassment Claims, General Harassment, and investigations related there-to. Worked with our in-house HR team to implement strategies to prevent such issues. Worked with clients to understand legal ramifications of certain employee actions when needed. Conducted Background and Reference Checks. Entered all client orders into our in-house database. Handled multiple phone lines and faxes. Routed to appropriate source. Juggling of multiple and shifting priorities while establishing results. Visited major Fortune 500, NASDAQ, and Silicon Valley 150 clients to discuss staffing needs and requirements while helping my branch manager develop new business. Was part of a team that implemented a back to basics business plan that resulted in a return to profitability from a previous down year.
Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA
May, 2004—November, 2004
Human Resources Intern
Assist in the performance appraisal process. Open requisitions & track through the recruitment lifecycle.
Prepare reports/queries In Peoplesoft on headcount, requisition status, salary data for Finance/HR/Management Use. Screen resumes, help interview candidates, assist in new hire orientation. Processing of new hire paperwork—W-4s, I-9s, policy sign-offs, etc. Assist in the assimilation process for acquisition employees. Employee Relations – Respond to employee questions within policy limits
and management guidelines. Participate in The Employee Awards And Recognition Program.
Perform exit interviews. Analyze Employee Satisfaction Survey results. Administrative Work—Scheduling Conference Rooms, Sending Out Staff Meeting Notices, & Routing Packages and Faxes.
ADT/Rhino Security Services, San Jose, CA
Jan 2004—May, 2004
Human Resources & Marketing Intern (Recruiting & Marketing)
Organized recruitment efforts at local colleges and organized participation in job fairs.
Interviewed and selected candidates. Provided guidance to employees on various human resource issues, programs, plans, and procedures. Resolved conflicts within a team or between teams.
Assisted in writing and implementing human resource policies in accordance with State and
Federal Law. Provided training and presented topics for employees. Collected information on benefit plans and made recommendations. Prepared written job descriptions. Assisted with organization of marketing strategy. Sales presentations. Compensation structure and merit program. Assisted in analyzing potential HRIS systems to reduce costs. Benefits Review/Compensation Analysis. Helped set up Trade Show Booth To Market ADT Home Security Products. Answering phones and directing calls.
Door to door sales, telemarketing, business to business, tracking customer/client groups.
Sun Microsystems, San Jose, CA
Sept, 2003–December, 2003
Compensation Analysis (Project For SJSU)
Analyzed Sun Microsystems compensation policies, made suggestions for improvement
OTHER APPLICABLE EXPERIENCE
Whole Foods Market, Campbell, CA
September, 2003 –December, 2003
Customer Service Representative
Resolved customer issues in a timely manner. Nominated for outstanding customer service award twice.
Rite Aid, Los Gatos, CA
September, 2000—September, 2003
Pharmacy Clerk/Customer Service Representative
Helped to resolve customer issues on phone and deliver prescription requests to pharmacists.
Filing of customer documentation. Maintained excellent product displays resulting in new business.
Entering prescriptions into database while maintaining strict customer confidentiality.
Outreach Program, Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
August, 1998-August, 2000
Volunteer Leader
Mentored volunteers to reach service hour quota. Assisted in delivering outstanding results in a fundraising campaign resulting in $20,000 dollars of revenue for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Lead team of 6 volunteers to accomplish above tasks
Orchard Supply Hardware
4/1997-4/1998
Cashier/Customer Service Representative
Provided Customers excellent customer service. Helped Customers find items in the store. General Maintenance and backup support to other departments.
COMPUTER SKILLS
PowerPoint, MSXP, Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, ABRA, Peoplesoft, Lotus Notes, Photo Shop
AWARDS AND HONORS
--Eagle Scout Award
--Edventure Partners Marketing Scholarship
--Honor Society and Honor Roll
--Dean’s List At SJSU
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