Professional Resume of:

Sean Allister O’Brien 3095 Olivet St. Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3L 3Z8

(902)223-3843 seanallisterobrien@gmail.com

ABOUT ME An emerging Human Resources professional seeking an employment opportunity in the recruitment field. First, I believe that my strong analytical mindset, versatile communication abilities and keen generalist HR skills make me a great fit as a result of my education. Second, my PR experience both as a recruiter and in my years of hospitality experience gives me the level-head, tact and sincere approach to person-to-person communication that is necessary to find the right person for the right job.

EDUCATION

•  NSCC Waterfront Campus, Halifax NS – Human Resources Management Advanced Diploma (Postgraduate Program) •  University of Kings College, Halifax NS – Bachelor of Arts, English Major

Human Resource Competencies:

Staff recruitment

Training and

Development

Orientation Programs

Situational & Behavioural Descriptive Interviews

Workplace

Workshops & Seminars

HR Auditing (Utility &

Cost/Benefit Analyses)

Human Rights &

Diversity

HR Development

Performance Management

Arbitration &

Collective Bargaining

Organizational

Design

Social Media Guidelines

Employment Equity

Administrative Duties

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY University of King’s College RECRUITMENT OFFICER August 2016-Present •  Recruit prospective students for the University of King’s College for September

2017 and into their further studies. •  Travel independently as a PR representative for the university, performing

various high school presentations, university fairs and high school guidance councilor meetings. Travel includes the Maritime provinces, Western provinces, Ontario regions and Quebec.

•  Assist in the Admissions department for student support in application, as well as working directly with HRIS and Word software to input personal information and communications data.

•  Member of the Atlantic Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers (AARAO), networking with other Atlantic universities to find the best fit for each student.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN – RECRUITMENT May 2016-June 2016 •  Assisted in the recruitment division to hire both internal and external applicants for various retail positions, following the company’s three separate collective agreements for fair hiring. •  Assisted in the interview process; participating in formal interviews and carrying out reference checks, criminal record checks, communications with both successful and unsuccessful candidates, and offer letters independently. •  Worked directly with ADP HRIS software to enter new hires, payroll information and general data entry into the company’s intranet. •  Worked directly with the Labour Relations department, sitting in on weekly meetings and attending grievance meetings with NSLC staff.

Certifications:

WHMIS Certified

OH&S Certified

Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Word,

Office, Powerpoint & Excel

References:

Available upon

request

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (cont.) VHS Halifax Music – Professional Music For Hire PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN/NETWORKER/NEGOTIATOR June 2015-Present •  HR responsibilities include extensive professional networking for performances, salary negotiation, contract negotiation and social media expertise •  Performances in notable local Halifax venues include: The Carleton Music Bar & Grill, Piatto Enoteca (residency), RockBottom Brewery, Bras D’or Lake Inn, etc. O’Neills Irish Pub – Winchester, Hampshire, UK DUTY MANAGER/STAFF RECRUITER & TRAINER December 2013 – June 2015 •  HR responsibilities include staff recruitment, orientation, training, employee relations •  Workshop development and performance on customer-service excellence •  Networking, contract negotiation, salary negotiation for musical acts (including not-for-profit performances) and social media expertise. Delta Halifax Hotel – Halifax, NS, Canada RESTAURANT SERVER/IN-ROOM DINING SERVER Feb 2013 – September 2013 •  HR responsibilities include training of new staff members •  Experience in a unionized environment Petrie’s Halifax Feast Dinner Theatre ACTOR/SINGER/PERFORMER/SERVER June 2011-June 2013 •  HR responsibilities include staff training, orientation, networking, social media

expertise, workshop creation and performance on acting, improv and customer service

HUMAN RESOURCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE •  Creation of orientation program for SNC Lavelin Inc. (Halifax location) •  Creation of human rights and diversity guidelines for accommodation in the

workplace •  Creation of performance management program for Groundwater Insight

(Halifax) •  Creation of policies (code of conduct, orientation program, interview guides,

job descriptions and postings) for The Company House (Halifax) all accomplishments may be viewed on my online portfolio at: www.seanallisterobrien.wix.com/portfolio

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