cassandra carmestro

As a student intern, I aided in numerous processes of the public relations department for the hospital. These processes include newsletter writing, event planning and coordination, community relations and other tasks.

Elite Senior Living is a progressive long term care management company that provides high-quality rehabilitative and long term care services through its operation and management of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Our guiding principle is Excellence in Long Term Care, which we tirelessly pursue in all aspects of our operation.

* Projected, prepared and managed all aspects of the restaurant, resulting in a smooth and successful grand opening * Trained employees on policies, procedures and operations according to the owners’ guidelines * Adhered to payroll budgets while ensuring appropriate schedule coverage for more than 50 employees * Analyzed and balanced daily restaurant costs to calculate weekly profits * Inspired enthusiasm of coworkers through exertion of positive attitude, providing insight and coaching * to employees, including disciplinary actions as needed * Interacted with customers, actively contributing upbeat energy toward overall experience in the * restaurant, while providing solutions for any dissatisfaction as needed * Hired more than 20 team members, resulting from conducting approximately 75 interviews

* Implement human resources programs by performing activities related to hiring and compensation, training and development, employee and office records management, safety and health, employee relations and legal compliance issue resolution * Knowledge in Kronos, SmartLinx, ADP and SOS software systems * Trained managerial staff on new computer software * Process and audit payroll information in an accurate and timely manner for 150 employees * Aided in the preparation and completion of health insurance open enrollment for more than 5,000 employees * Facilitate workman’s compensation, disability claims and outstanding issues for all employees * Performed background and reference checks, implementing complete process for all new hire employees, including benefit enrollment, new hire paperwork and incentive programs * Maximized employee productivity by identifying counseling opportunities and needs; ameliorating performance issues and maintaining confidentiality