Kiara Konishi
Berkeley
Summary
An organized and dedicated team player with experience in people management, hr proficiencies, strategic planning, and time management. Adept at working effectively and quick to master new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
04.2025 - Current
- Administered state leave programs, ensuring compliance and support for family care, military, and pregnancy leave.
- Managed new hire paperwork and separations, facilitating smooth transitions for retirees and departing employees.
- Processed payroll timesheets and garnishments for 330 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.
OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinated office tasks at California Highway Patrol Human Resources Section to enhance personnel management processes.
- Managed office phone calls, directing inquiries efficiently to appropriate personnel specialists.
- Sorted and distributed mail promptly to ensure timely communication among staff.
- Maintained organized records by sorting and filing paperwork systematically.
OFFICE COORDINATOR
BELLWETHER COFFEE
Berkeley
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated office management and facilities maintenance for start-up in Berkeley, CA.
- Planned events to enhance team engagement and company culture.
- Prepared administrative reports to streamline communication and decision-making processes.
- Assisted across departments as needed, including manufacturing floor , marketing initiatives, and IT.
- Acted as office handyperson, replacing meeting room wall-to-wall carpet and addressing maintenance needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI12-2021
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Onboarding processes
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Strong verbal and written communication
Languages
- Japanese
- English, native speaker
- Japanese, spoken fluency
Timeline
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
04.2025 - Current
OFFICE ASSISTANT (TYPING)
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
09.2024 - 04.2025
OFFICE COORDINATOR
BELLWETHER COFFEE
04.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies
University of Hawaii At Manoa