Sydney Greaves

2 Addison Drive

St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 4B7

Home: 905-688-4113

Cell: 226-750-8134

[email protected]

EDUCATION
Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate                                                Completed: May 2017

Niagara College

Niagara on the Lake, Ontario

Bachelor of Arts, Honours Communications – Management Option                         Completed: May 2016

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario

DESIGNATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
CHRP Candidate                                                                                            Expected Completion: June 2018

Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (Member since 2017)

·         Planning on writing the CHRP exam in June 2018

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Intern                                                                             February 2017 – December 2017

Forty Creek Distillery Operating as Campari Canada

Grimsby, Ontario

·         Screened and sorted applications for multiple vacancies; Arranged and conducted numerous screening interviews; Compiled, analyzed and recommended top applicants to hiring manager for further interviews

·         Coordinated onboarding and offboarding activities with entering/exiting employees

·         Aided HR Specialist and HR Director in planning and executing new company programs and policies including charity initiatives, updated GRSP matching, AODA compliance, multiple policy sign-offs and employee recognition programs

·         Planned and created written and visual communications for all internal employees; Disseminated all communications to internal staff; Ensured timely and appropriate follow up to any questions or concerns arising from internal communications

·         Created a positive work environment by communicating with team members and management in an effective manner and resolving conflicts independently to complete projects on time

·         Responded efficiently to any inquires sent to the HR Department’s email inbox while maintaining trust and discreteness in a fast-paced, confidential environment

·         Eagerly aided the HR department in any miscellaneous duties ranging from promotional material creation to retirement party organization/execution

Campus Program Coordinator                                                                                  August 2015 – May 2016

Leave the Pack Behind

Waterloo, Ontario

·         Developed strong leadership skills by mentoring new employees and facilitating initial employee training workshops

·         Forged relationships with multiple departments across campus and local businesses in the community; Used these relationships to expand programming opportunities and gain sponsors for annual Quit to Win provincial contest

·         Organized and created schedules for 2 student employees which ensured appropriate shift coverage of booths and walkabouts and avoided scheduling conflicts and gaps

·         Oversaw and aided in the creation of promotional materials disseminated on campus

·         Recorded and reported biweekly payroll for all employees ensuring they arrived at the corporate office on time and accurately; Responsible for monitoring and tracking the budget for my location

·         Attended and participated in biweekly teleconferences with Campus Coordinators across Ontario to discuss accomplishments and progress, and to discuss future ideas and opportunities

Communications Team Member                                                                       September 2013 – May 2015

Leave the Pack Behind

Waterloo, Ontario

·         Provided front line service to students ensuring all questions and inquiries regarding promotions, contests and programming were answered in a timely manner

·         Worked with other team members to create promotional materials and plan events

·         Attended weekly team meetings with Program Coordinator to discuss upcoming weekly events and brainstorm for ways to increase program effectiveness

·         Met with local businesses to discuss donating prizes to annual Quit to Win provincial contest

Peer Leader                                                                                                    September 2009 – August 2012

REACT – Niagara Region Public Health

St. Catharines, Ontario

·         Worked with entire team and sub-group to plan peer to peer programming, events and promotions in relation to a multitude of health topics

·         Planned and executed events related to tobacco cessation and prevention in Niagara’s youth

·         Created promotional materials that relayed desired messages and engaged youth in activities at schools, community centres and other venues

·         Attended professional training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge

·         Assisted in reporting and presenting on the success of events and suggestions for future success

TECHNICAL SKILLS
·         Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook

·         SAP and ADP Systems

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST