Barbra Olszowka

Barbra Olszowka 157 School Dr. Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 --Objective Obtain an entry level position bringing not only the education, but the desire to learn and grow with experience, while providing employer with complete dedication and maintenance of optimal profit goals within the industry. Education  Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management.     Northern Arizona University (NAU) - Flagstaff, AZ (2009).   PEPP-Tech High School - Sierra Vista, AZ                                                   4.0 GPA (2003)    Who’s Who Among American High School Students    National Junior Honor Society Experience April 2018- August 2018Appen GlobalFrom Home Web Search Evaluator Independent contractor averaging 10-20 hours per week as a Web Search Evaluator Jan. 2014- Present              Self Employed                                        Sierra Vista, AZ Freelance and E-commerce For the past four years I have been self-employed in a variety of entrepreneurial and freelance work opportunities. My main activity being successfully running an eBay store which generates from $500-$800 monthly, selling mostly antiques that I source locally and sell independently or on consignment. I also sell items on Etsy, Vinted.com, Letgo.com, Listia.com and craigslist. Building and designing my own website is in progress as well.  I also participate in mystery shopping and auditing, transcribing, survey taking, focus groups, in-home trials, product evaluations, website usability testing and feedback, micro-tasking, crowd sourcing and various other independent contract work opportunities. I have been so far successful in managing my time efficiently and creating a suitable work-life balance. May 2010- October 2012   Intercontinental Hotels Group                Ft. Huachuca, AZ Human Resource Manager Promoted from Front Desk Clerk to Human Resource Manager after 3 months of employment. Duties included: Payroll, employee benefits, background checks, hiring, new hire training, discipline, firing, monthly HR newsletter (Started from scratch by me), monthly conference call with corporate to discuss current and new HR issues and policies, main contact for employees with problems or concerns, backup accounting in case the accountant is out of office, plan and coordinate events to boost employee morale, other tasks as requested by manager. Due to the sensitive nature of this role, I was trusted to be highly confidential and neutral when it came to conflict resolution and with regards to personal information.   Feb 2010 - May 2010         Suburban Extended Stay                             Sierra Vista, AZ Hotel Desk Clerk Duties Include:  Interview incoming guests to determine room assignment. Make reservations for incoming guests based on room availability.  Post registration information on the registration card. Assist guests in the completion of required forms and registration cards; issue room keys. Orient guests concerning use of facilities and equipment, and other facilities available locally. Answer billing questions and concerns. Assist or arrange transportation. Compute charges for guests checking out, receive payments and room keys; render receipts. At end of shift, account for and secure cash.   Skills & Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills. Extremely Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Quicken, various E-commerce sites and Internet/Email. 75 WPM. Driven to provide quality customer service and enthusiastic about developing good relations with clients. Comfortable working alone or as part of a team. Detail oriented and exceptionally fast learner. Excellent time management skills and self-motivation.