1. Sara C. Hamilton
51 Dawnwood Circle, Asheville, NC 28803
sara.c.hamilton1@gmail.com
(989) 600-7729
Education
Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business Graduation Date: May, 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Human Resource Management GPA: 3.4/4.0
Stockholm University - Stockholm Business School January 2014- June 2014
Minor: International Business Stockholm, Sweden
Adapted to an unfamiliar environment, managed finances in varying currencies, and embraced cultural differences
Work Experience
AmeriCorps VISTA- Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC, Marketing/Public Relations Specialist August 2015-Present
 Attend recruitment events; network to ensure optimal volunteer enrollment Asheville, NC
 Lead recruitment team, facilitate monthly meetings, effectively reach enrollment goals
 Engage in partnership meetings; track and evaluate results of efforts
 Develop marketing materials to promote match activities, parent events, etc.
Girl Scouts of Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, Program Provider January 2016-Present
 Lead several troops of up to 15 girls from underserved populations Asheville, NC
 Plan and implement meetings, monitor outcome measurements, & maintain parental communication
Thermo Fisher Scientific- ImmunoDiagnostics Division, Human Resource Intern May 2015-July 2015
 Assisted in interviewing and attended biweekly recruiting update meetings Portage, MI
 Researched and developed a robust manager training program to improve people managing skills
 Engaged in employee relation issues, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, FMLA, STD etc.
 Conducted intern feedback sessions to evaluate improvement needs and make adjustment recommendations
 Actively participated in “Taking Care of Our People” and the Millennial ERG to improve work environment
WMU International Admissions and Services, Immigration Assistant July 2015-May 2015
 Maintained confidential database systems such as Banner, ISSM and ImageNow Kalamazoo, MI
 Responsible for event planning, assisting students, and assisting with Federal Reporting
Island House Hotel, Front Desk Clerk May 2013-August 2013
 Primary contact for hotel guests, responsible for maintaining positive customer experience Mackinac Island, MI
 Handled monetary transactions at cash register & reservations to ensure quality customer service
 Employed strong listening, analytical and problem solving skills to effectively resolve customer issues
Professional Affiliations & Accomplishments
Phi Chi Theta- National Co-Educational Professional Business Fraternity February 2013- May 2015
 Held the Vice-President of Finance position on the Executive Board; responsible for managing fraternity finances
 Managed several positions ensuring their success; created budget for financial stability increasing capital by $2,500
WMU Society for Excellence in Human Resources (SEHR) September 2013-May 2015
 Interacted with other motivated Human Resource Management students
 Attended monthly meetings to network and gain insight into the field through various professional speakers
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) January 2015-Present
 Network and improve communication through interacting with HR professionals nationwide
Western Michigan University Dean’s List Spring 2013-Spring 2015
 Achieved above the required 3.5 GPA while taking Accounting, Economics and other Business courses
Educational Activities & Additional Courses
VISTA Blend- Volunteer Mobilization College Level Course September 2015-December 2015
 Gained knowledge in volunteer position descriptions, recruitment strategies, screening/interviewing, and training
University of California Berkeley-Hass School of Business, Philanthropy University September 2015-December 2015
 Completed various Social Sector Leadership online courses including: Fundraising, Leadership & Financial Modeling
Stockholm School of Business International Business Week April 2014
 Engaged in multicultural case studies and toured Swedish companies to gain an international business perspective