Jessica Skerlec
West Kelowna,British Columbia
Summary
CPHR BC & Yukon Candidate
- Knowledgeable, highly organized and dependable HR candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- A resourceful team leader of a non-profit organization focused on creating opportunities and bridging connections between the educational and business community.
- Experience in event planning, coordinating events of up to 400 people, involving budgeting, marketing, task and team management
- Experience in sales, brand marketing, collective bargaining negotiations and labour relations
- Developed and sold professional training workshops and programs to clients across Western Canada
- Willingness to take on challenging responsibilities to achieve individual and team goals, while prioritizing personal learning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Negotiator
National Collective Bargaining Institute
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in achieving successful negotiation outcomes by employing effective communication and active listening skills.
- Conducting labour relations market research
- Built strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive negotiation strategies for complex deals, leading to client satisfaction.
- Managed high-pressure situations effectively
- Developed 4 comprehensive training workshops, delivered semi-annually to clients
- Participated in BC Labour Board mediations
Volunteer - Communications Committee
CPHR BC & Yukon
02.2024 - Current
- Enhance community engagement by organizing and leading outreach initiatives
- Promote CPHR group member achievements, organizational events and HR networking
- Boosted member activity through social networking platforms
Volunteer - President
Okanagan Business Students' Association
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
Server
Sammy J's Grill and Bar
09.2018 - 10.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Lifeguard
Splash Parks BC
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring swimming area and enforcing rules.
- Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Obtained First Aid Certification
Education
BBA - Human Resources Management
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC04.2023
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Volunteer and Client Recruitment
- Project Oversight
- Team Collaboration
- Public Relations
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Event Planning and Execution
- Client Relations Strength
- Collective Bargaining Negotiations
- Client Management
- Training Development
Accomplishments
- CPHR BC & Yukon Candidate
- OBSA President of a team of seven in the development and execution of organizations' projects - 2022/23
- OBSA Vice President of Human Resources - 2021/22
- Gold Medal Winner of the I.C.B.C. Competition in the Human Resources Stream - January 2023
- Competitor and Team Coach in the HRC West Case Competition - March 2023
- Okanagan College Dean's List GPA from Year 2-4 in BBA - 2020-2023
- National Collective Bargaining Certificate - 2023
Interests
Soccer, Hiking, Travelling, Skiing, Music, Boating and Swimming
References
Jay Sharun
National Collective Bargaining Institute, CEO
Kelowna, BC
jay@collective-bargaining.ca
(250) 212-7529
Tom Dyas
Mayor of Kelowna, President of TD Benefits
Kelowna, BC
1435 Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1J4
(250) 878-1908
tom@tdbenefits.ca
Caroline Gilchrist
Faculty Professor, OBSA Advisor
Okanagan College
1000 K.L.O Road, Kelowna, BC VIY 4X8
cgilchrist@okanagan.bc.ca
(250) 808-8387
Further appropriate references can be provided upon request
Timeline
Volunteer - Communications Committee
CPHR BC & Yukon
02.2024 - Current
Negotiator
National Collective Bargaining Institute
04.2023 - Current
Volunteer - President
Okanagan Business Students' Association
05.2021 - 06.2023
Server
Sammy J's Grill and Bar
09.2018 - 10.2023
Lifeguard
Splash Parks BC
06.2018 - 09.2020
BBA - Human Resources Management
Okanagan College
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