Laurie A. Cook

379 Constitution Ct.
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410)766-7211
vtsigal@vt.edu

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Objectives

To obtain a position where I can contribute significantly to the company's bottom line.

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1995-1999)

• Graduated December, 1999. B.S. Animal and Poultry Sciences; B.A. Communication Studies
• Member, VT Alumni Association, Baltimore Chapter-Alumni Admissions Chair; New River Valley Chapter-President, Public Relations Coordinator, Community Outreach Officer
• Member, Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority-Alumni Vice President, Alumni PR Chair, Alumni Scholarship Chair, Treasurer, Second Vice President, Public Relations Chair, Alumni Liason, Regional Convention Committee Chair, Banquet Co-Chair, Harvest Havoc Co-Chair.

Employment

Human Resources Specialist (Ritz Camera Centers 2002): Prepared and maintained employee personnel and medical files. Maintained employee HRIS/payroll database (SOS). Developed monthly employee newsletter. Assisted in new employee orientation. Assisted in benefits administration. Represented company at area job fairs. Completed all other administrative tasks.

Human Resources Assistant (Warm Hearth Village Human Resources 2000-2002): Prepared and maintained employee personnel and medical files. Maintained employee HRIS/payroll database (SOS). Developed monthly employee newsletter. Assisted in new employee orientation. Assisted in benefits administration. Represented company at area job fairs. Completed all other administrative tasks.

Assistant Manager (Regal Cinemas, New River Valley 11 1997-1999): Scheduled and supervised shifts of 8-10 employees. Processed payroll (Kronos). Screened and interviewed applicants. Performed new hire orientation and training. Responsible for nightly deposits and paperwork. Also worked as supervisor, cashier, and usher.

Office Assistant (Virginia Tech Residential and Dining Programs, Public Relations and Graphics Department 1995-1997): Answered phones and directed calls. Developed menus, fliers, and announcements when needed. Conducted research and developed reports. Conducted and organized student surveys. Recorded weekly call-in menu.

Other Information

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Publisher, Works, and Explorer, PageMaker, WordPerfect, HRIS-SOS, Netscape Navigator, Communicator, and Composer, HTML, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, 2000, NT, Macintosh
• References: Available upon request.

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