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Evelyn Newkirk

McRae

Summary

Dynamic New Employee Onboarding Specialist at Central Arkansas Auto Auction, adept at streamlining hiring processes and enhancing employee relations. Proven skills in documentation and recordkeeping, coupled with exceptional communication abilities, resulted in reduced onboarding timelines and improved new hire satisfaction. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture through strategic planning and effective training.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

New Employee Onboarding Specialist

Central Arkansas Auto Auction
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
  • Put together employee files and collected required digital or physical information to meet requirements.
  • Worked closely with new hires, answering questions and addressing various concerns during onboarding process.
  • Created smooth onboarding processes to help new hires adjust to company policies, procedures and processes.
  • Helped new hires complete and submit required paperwork, set up benefits accounts, and initiate direct deposits.
  • Streamlined new hire processes by developing efficient task workflows and checklists.
  • Managed multiple onboarding projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Completed required criminal, credit, or drug tests for new hires.
  • Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.

Kennel Technician

Beebe Animal Services
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
  • Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the care of their pets.
  • Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on kennel procedures, ensuring high standards of animal care were consistently maintained.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Followed strict disease control protocols during cleaning tasks, minimizing risk of illness transmission among shelter population.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Fostered positive and calming atmosphere for anxious pets with introduction of soothing music and pheromone diffusers in kennels.
  • Improved kennel safety by conducting regular equipment and facility inspections, promptly identifying and addressing potential hazards.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Sidney Smith,DDS
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
  • Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Vincennes Lincoln
Vincennes, IN
05-1996

Skills

  • Software knowledge
  • Performance tracking
  • Trade policy
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • New hire onboarding
  • Decision-making
  • Employee relations
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Strategic planning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Talent acquisition
  • Business intelligence
  • Employment recordkeeping
  • Human resources support
  • Microsoft office
  • Relationship building
  • Procedure compliance
  • Organizational development
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Policy and procedure writing
  • Policy interpretation
  • Wages and salary
  • Temporary and seasonal employees
  • Report preparation
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Pre-employment screening
  • Employment data tracking
  • Drug testing
  • Management consulting
  • Employee investigations
  • Termination documentation
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Workplace safety
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Self motivation

Timeline

New Employee Onboarding Specialist

Central Arkansas Auto Auction
01.2025 - Current

Kennel Technician

Beebe Animal Services
11.2023 - 01.2024

Dental Assistant

Dr. Sidney Smith,DDS
01.2017 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Vincennes Lincoln
Evelyn Newkirk