Elise Bender

- philanthropy & ESG development - internal brand narrative & strategy - employee experience program facilitation - internal communications management - talent attraction & acquisition - university recruiting

- Developed a comprehensive sourcing project designed to identify a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates for sales roles - Delivered a presentation to the team on strategies for identifying diverse candidates and mitigating the impact of implicit bias in the hiring process - Built dozens of projects identifying and sourcing exceptional candidates for UKG's open sales roles - Observed and participated in interviews - Participated in recruiting events - Attended and participated in team meetings and presentations - Performed other duties as assigned

- Awarded second place in a presentation competition focusing on ways to enhance UKG's intern program, showcasing innovative ideas, content creation, and effective communication skills - Demonstrated strong leadership skills as the team leader for our presentation competition, guiding and motivating team members to deliver a successful and impactful presentation - Conducted market research to inform product positioning and messaging - Assisted with tracking and analyzing sales metrics - Observed a series of product demonstrations, gaining valuable insights and understanding of our products capabilities and potential applications as well as customer needs and focuses - Assisted in elevating the aesthetic appeal and effectiveness of presentations through the incorporation of engaging visual aids and design elements - Performed other various duties as assigned

- Researched and designed content to attract possible clients - Engaged in competitive intelligence research and analyzed website sentiment in order to gain insights on differentiating the Hitch Platform - Presented comprehensive SWOT analyses on our competitors - Designed, analyzed, and administered customer assessments and content to gain customer feedback - Led and presented creative research projects involving AR/VR, Workforce Planning, Interactive Maps, etc. - Developed ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment - Learned to work independently with little instruction or guidance

- Supervised and ensured the safety of campers while on the bus to and from camp - Assisted campers with any needs or concerns during the bus ride - Entertained campers throughout bus ride - Communicated with parents and staff and handled any issues that presented themselves - Taught swimming lessons to children of various skill levels - Created lesson plans and adapted them to meet the needs of individual students - Evaluated student progress and provided feedback - Ensured the safety of students at all time

- Greeted and sat customers in a friendly and professional manner - Communicated and handled issues with customers - Answered phone calls and took accurate orders using online ordering systems and point-of-sale software - Organized and packed orders for pickup or delivery, ensuring accuracy and timely service - Assisted with light food prep as needed - Remained calm and composed under pressure

- Led by example and gained experience in managing a team of lifeguards - Scheduled and assigned duties to team members - Implemented and insured compliance with pool rules and regulations - Managed issues with members - Oversaw the maintenance and cleanliness of the pool and surrounding facilities - Conducted chemical tests and maintained proper chemical levels in the pools - Heightened ability to remain calm under pressure

- Monitored pool area for potential hazards or distressed swimmers - Performed rescue operations and provided first aid as needed - Maintained a clean and orderly pool area - Enforced pool rules and regulations - Conducted chemical tests and ensure proper chemical balance in the pool - Performed daily maintenance tasks and equipment checks - Developed communication skills with members, colleagues, and supervisors