Christiina Donley
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Administration Assistant at Michigan State University with expertise in payroll migration and record keeping. Proven ability to enhance recruitment processes and support diverse teams. Skilled in Microsoft Office and adept at fostering collaboration, driving efficiency, and empowering individuals through effective onboarding and training initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Administration Assistant
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
07.2016 - Current
- Posted temporary, on-call positions and hired student employees efficiently.
- Oversaw bi-weekly payroll submissions for students and temporary staff.
- Acted as departmental resource for domestic and international travel management.
- Collaborated with accounting department on cost redistributions and wage adjustments.
- Supported Turfgrass program in student recruitment and internship postings.
- Coordinated mock interviews and managed annual scholarship applications.
- Onboarded new faculty and staff in HR processes and safety training.
- Assisted with daily operations of a large, complex administrative unit.
Associate Head Rowing Coach/ Recruiting Director
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
08.2004 - 06.2014
- Coached varsity fours by implementing daily on-water practice plans.
- Tracked daily workouts and performance metrics using Excel spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to align on practice schedules and team objectives.
- Mentored incoming freshmen on team expectations and training strategies.
- Organized check-in meetings to monitor athletes' academic progress throughout the semester.
- Conducted individual sessions with athletes to review video, training advancements, and race strategies.
- Planned official visits for both American and international recruits to enhance recruitment efforts.
- Submitted monthly NCAA compliance reports detailing practice logs and recruiting activities.
Assistant Rowing Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator
Marietta College
Marietta, OH
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Delivered expert sport counseling to men's and women's teams, enhancing rowers' performance.
- Coached novice and freshman rowers, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Collaborated with Head Coach to design effective water and land workouts.
- Managed daily database of 400 recruits, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
- Orchestrated race day logistics, including Regatta packets, racecourse setup, and media relations.
Freshman Seminar Instructor
Marietta College
Marietta, OH
08.2003 - 11.2003
- Guided students in setting academic goals aligned with career aspirations.
- Led weekly freshman seminar on college life and leadership.
- Collaborated with faculty each week to enhance curriculum effectiveness.
- Taught critical skills, including study techniques, career planning, and active learning strategies.
- Reported on athletes' time management plans to coaches for performance tracking.
- Facilitated integration of student-athletes into campus community through engagement activities.
Advocate
Rosie's Place
Boston, MA
04.2001 - 07.2001
- Facilitated resume and cover letter writing for women seeking employment.
- Guided clients through job search processes and interview preparation.
- Instructed individuals in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
- Coordinated access to community services for disadvantaged women.
- Organized intake information of new clients into database for efficient record-keeping.
- Supported women in economic development program to develop small business and sales skills.
Childworks Coordinator
Rosie's Place
Boston, MA
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Planned and organized activities and trips for low-income women and children.
- Executed all activities independently, ensuring thorough preparation and execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06.2002
Masters of Arts - Education
Marietta College
Marietta, OHSkills
- MSU systems and EBS
- Concur and Power BI
- Kuali financial systems
- Microsoft Office suite
- Web operations
- Record keeping
- Payroll migration
- American Sign Language proficiency
Awards
Varsity Four Big Ten Boat of the Week 2008, Coached Varsity four and Second Varsity four to a Big Ten Title 2008, 2005, 2008, 2009 Big Ten Rowing Champions, NCAA All American '01/ First Team All New England '01, Northeastern University Team MVP '01, Northeastern University Most Inspirational '01, Canadian Junior National Team 1996
Accomplishments
- employee of the year 2019
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Affiliations
- volunteer high school rowing coach
- prepare and serve meals monthly at Southridge Community Church
Timeline
Human Resources Administration Assistant
Michigan State University
07.2016 - Current
Associate Head Rowing Coach/ Recruiting Director
Michigan State University
08.2004 - 06.2014
Freshman Seminar Instructor
Marietta College
08.2003 - 11.2003
Assistant Rowing Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator
Marietta College
08.2002 - 05.2004
Advocate
Rosie's Place
04.2001 - 07.2001
Childworks Coordinator
Rosie's Place
09.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Northeastern University
Masters of Arts - Education
Marietta College
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