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Overview
Work History
Education
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DEDICATED TO GROWTH
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Cora Vacchio

Calgary,AB

Summary

Result - oriented Human Resources and Employee Engagement Specialist with 10 years of comprehensive experience co-creating company culture and overseeing daily activities within HR department. Proficient in creating, deploying and enforcing procedures, policies and programs that drive employee performance and create an unforgettable employee experience. Attentive listener committed to building strong, trusting relationships with employees and management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project/Office Manager

Odgers Berndtson
Calgary, Alberta
02.2024 - Current
  • Produce and manage candidate reports, briefing documents, interview guides, proposals, and project timelines
  • Create a positive, welcoming, and world class experience for partners, clients, and candidates
  • Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings for Partners, Clients and Candidates
  • Prepare and update all client files and reports required for partner and client discussions
  • Support multiple search projects with Partners and Principals
  • Build and foster strong relationships with clients and candidates to encourage future search opportunities
  • Manage general operational duties; ordering office supplies, food and beverage, facility maintenance, invoicing
  • Manage internal and external office events in the Calgary location

Workplace, Employee Experience Specialist

Clio
Calgary, AB
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Managed Calgary facilities which included; food and beverage program, office tours, IT trouble shooting, Clio Gives, office maintenance, and overall employee wellbeing
  • Assisted in the execution of world-class corporate events and experiences (in person, hybrid, and virtual) that reinforce company culture, drive employee engagement, and create meaningful connections
  • Oversee the coordination, and management for team social events
  • Conduct post-event evaluations, debriefs, and recaps on outcomes in order to get better everyday and improve event quality and impact
  • Create internal communications for all company socials and philanthropic initiatives
  • Collaborate with Design and Communications Managers on content for weekly Town Halls and All Hands to showcase our Executive Team and business updates
  • Collaborate with the VP, Social Purpose in delivering Clio's Giving initiatives throughout all hub offices
  • Collaborating effectively with stakeholders from across the organization such as IT, Workplace Experience team, Social Purpose, Finance team, Marketing team, and other stakeholders as identified
  • Maintained and updated Clion Community Calendar for all internal events

HR & Administrative Assistant

Pandell
Calgary, AB
08.2013 - 01.2020
  • Conceptualized and delivered wellness initiatives and learning & development programs
  • Assisted in the creation of employee onboarding procedures, managed the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring a great experience for new employees and a smooth start into their roles
  • Act as initial point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and address essential support to individual HR needs
  • Liaised between employees and benefit providers, serving as resource to answer benefit-related questions
  • Scheduled preliminary interviews, being the initial point of contact while providing an exceptional candidate experience
  • Provided preliminary culture interviews educating potential candidates on company culture and values
  • Assist in preparing job descriptions and advertising job opportunities
  • Organized employee directories and updated individual contact information
  • Managed all internal events to maintain incredible company culture and build employee experience
  • Developed facilitation management policies to ensure a safe and productive working environment
  • Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
  • Organized, scheduled and planned appointments and meetings
  • Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease
  • Coded and entered daily invoices with in-house accounting software.
  • Collaborated with the Executive Team in the development, planning and execution of opening two new office spaces.

Assistant Store Manager

Danier Leather
Ottawa, ON
09.2009 - 08.2013
  • Engaged, inspired and coached a team of high performers who's mission is to foster a welcoming environment and exceptional experiences for all clients
  • Proactively planned, organized and executed store displays and merchandise showcasing top sellers for stores demographic
  • Handled client issues by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions
  • Coached team members on becoming brand ambassadors and product experts
  • Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
  • Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels
  • Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales
  • Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
  • Managed all incoming and outgoing inventory to determine stock levels and keep seasonal and top sellers well - stocked

Education

High School Diploma -

A.Y Jackason Secondary School
Ottawa, ON
01.2009

Business Administration Marketing

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON

Skills

  • 15 years of providing outstanding customer and client success
  • 10 years collaborating in the creation of company culture
  • Passionate about fostering a safe and inclusive space to build authentic connections
  • Create meaningful and impactful relationships by bringing a kind and humble attitude
  • Focus on continuous self improvement, and live a growth mindset
  • Creative, problem solver with exception to detail
  • Reliable, dependable and adaptable; learns new systems quickly
  • Exceptionally organized and resourceful
  • Tech stack: Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, Asana, Microsoft Office, Confluence, Canva

Certification

  • Introduction to Active Anti-Racism Course - Crescendo DEI

DEDICATED TO GROWTH

Cultivating in a broad range of interests to foster curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.

  • Dedicated to living an active lifestyle through physical fitness and wellness through yoga, biking, weightlifting and meditation.
  • Attended the Employee Experience Summit in 2020/2021 to keep up to date with latest practices and workplace trends.
  • Participate and organize philanthropic initiatives in the community to gain a better understanding of diverse perspectives.
  • Books that have helped me cultivate living a learning mindset: Impact Players by Liz Wiseman, An Everyone Culture by Robert Kegan, Lisa Laskow Lahey, and Radical Candor by Kim Scott.

Timeline

Project/Office Manager

Odgers Berndtson
02.2024 - Current

Workplace, Employee Experience Specialist

Clio
01.2020 - 03.2023

HR & Administrative Assistant

Pandell
08.2013 - 01.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Danier Leather
09.2009 - 08.2013

High School Diploma -

A.Y Jackason Secondary School

Business Administration Marketing

Algonquin College

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