Sandy Rongstad Phone: 661-***-**** **** Berkeley Ave #2088
Austin, TX 78745 hfno8t@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sandy-rongstad/7/408/2b
Objective: Seeking a position with long term growth and stability where my
interpersonal and employment related skills can be further enhanced and
contribute to the growth of the company.
Employment History
8/06-7/2012
iS Clinical a division of INNOVATIVE SKINCARE
Human Resources Generalist/Manager
. Develop and administer Human Resource programs, procedures, and
guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the
company
. Successful track record of managing HR Departments, design and deploy
HR Strategies in a high growth environment
. Accountable for completion of quarterly and annual HR Department
Reports and Budget
. Knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines, including
compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations,
diversity, performance management, federal and state respective
employment laws
. Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel
related data such as, job descriptions, salary, hires, performance
appraisals, employee benefits
. Advise and train managers on organizational policy matters such as
equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment
. Analyze training needs to design employee development and retention
programs
. Implement and utilize HR metrics to measure employee performance
. Facilitate New Hire Orientation which includes the completion of new
hire paperwork, company overview, appropriate workplace behavior,
safety awareness, benefits and 401k enrollment
. Supply the first line of communications for all employee relations;
maintain and support positive employee moral
. Maintain and update contact database, prepare correspondence and
administer business and personal files
. Full cycle recruitment including marketing/advertising, interviewing,
hiring and processing new hire paperwork
. Complete Unemployment, Child Support Claims, and Workers Comp Claims
. Coordinate company social events
8/06-6/07
iS Clinical a division of INNOVATIVE SKINCARE
Executive Assistant
. Manage internal/external appointments and meetings, both on and
offsite
. Create presentations for executive management meetings/presentations
. Actively involved in cross-department meetings to broaden knowledge of
business strategies
. Provide a wide scope of administrative functions necessary for the
daily operation of the organization
. Assist with personal banking needs, maintain receipts for all
expenditure
. Maintain and update contact database, prepare correspondence
. Conduct research, assemble data and perform special projects
. Arrange foreign and domestic business, personal and family travel
arrangements
. Plan, organize and coordinate special events
. Liaison with various organizations for social events
9/05-8/06
AAA Platinum Properties
Personal/Executive Assistant
. Manage and maintain property management/development business, social
and personal calendar
. Arrange foreign and domestic business, personal and family travel
arrangements
. Assist with personal banking needs, maintain receipts for all
expenditure, and run office/personal errands
. Maintain and update contact database, prepare correspondence and
administer business and personal files
. Draft offers, contracts, and listing for investors
. Facilitate communication between brokers and investors
. Conduct research, assemble data and perform special projects
. Prepare and produce large marketing presentations
. Plan, organize and coordinate special events and fundraising programs
. Liaison with various organizations for social and fundraising events
. Solicit corporate and private sponsors
. Exceptional organization to ensure due diligence with all parties
2/00-7/05
Quantum Staffing, Inc
Senior Recruiter/Office Manager
. Provide support to office staff while facilitating job placement and
recruitment
. Review new methodologies for weekly advertising; via internet and
periodicals
. Write employee descriptions/manuals as reference source to improve in-
house staff responsibility and productivity
. Translate all employee manuals and inserts
. Structure and plan daily workload for office staff to meet multiple
priorities and deadlines
. Expedite quarterly contact with potential clients; via mailings,
networking, and follow up calls
. Consult with active client companies daily; assessing their
Clerical/Administrative and Industrial staff needs
. Identify, screen and evaluate qualified candidates for job placements
at local companies
. Generate and maintain an active candidate pool through cold calling,
recruiting, interviewing, advertising, and networking
. Oversee the weekly progress of 200+ temporary employees currently
working with client companies
. Complete Unemployment, Child Support Claims, and Workers Comp Claims
12/03-6/04
Re/Max Olson; Gil Azcarate Realtor/Broker
Real Estate Assistant/Transaction Coordinator
. Manage, coordinate and track listings/escrows from open to close
. Draft offers, contracts and other legal documents
. Work with title, escrow, inspectors, retrofitters, and lenders to
ensure smooth closure of escrow
. Track contract deadlines, coordinate inspections with all parties and
vendors
. Communicate with client to ensure deadlines are adhered to and provide
project status updates
. Prepare CMA's and client presentations
. Coordinate all property marketing activities and follow up
. Manage and design direct marketing for listings (mailings, faxes,
brochures, newspaper, website, etc.)
. Track buyer activity, coordinate property tours, track incoming offers
10/94-2/00
Newhall School District
Bilingual Instructional Assistant
. Monitor Student activity such as drill, practice and research after
lessons and instructions have been given by the teacher; reinforce
established instruction to assigned students in their primary
language; reinforce established instruction in English spelling,
vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
. Provide a variety of instruction materials for use with individuals or
small groups of students; present learning materials and instructional
exercises; direct group activities with student
. Check written and oral work. Correct papers and make-up work of
assigned students; administrate, score and record achievements and
diagnostic tests as assigned by the teacher to any special problems or
information concerning assigned students
Skills and Training:
. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ACT!, knowledge of Mac,
QuickBooks, Great Plains/Microsoft Dynamics
. Excellent written and verbal skills
. Strong knowledge of IT Networking
. Excellent Strategist and Organizer
. Superb People Skills
. Excellent Presenter and Communicator
. Written and verbal fluency in Spanish
. Benefits Administration
. SPHR Certified
Philanthropic/Volunteer:
. SMO - Working with Single Mothers to help better develop interview
techniques and resume presentation
. Saugus Football Gridiron - Assisted in making meals, social events,
and fundraising for son's football team
. Para los Ni o's - raised money/gifts yearly for Latino community
children in need
References available upon request