Britney Kozachynskyi

BRITNEY KOZACHYNSKYI - | Las Vegas, NV | - Versatile, hardworking professional with a background encompassing customer service, technical staging and animal handling. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience resolving customer concerns. Successful history on diverse, large and small teams. Possess a keen eye for detail and organization. Strong technical and mathematical aptitude, and excellent computer skills. Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative. KEY SKILLS Superior customer service skills  Technical & mathematical aptitude  High personal standards Experienced team player  Quick learner  Work well under pressure Strong organizational skills  Administrative interests  Talented animal handler Highly proficient computer skills, including payroll systems, ADP, MS Windows, Excel, PowerPoint and Word EMPLOYMENT AND LEADERSHIP Brady Industries – Las Vegas, NVSeptember 2018-present HR/Payroll Clerk Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions Process new employee, terminations, transfers and promotions Complete and maintain I-9 records for new hires Conduct benefit enrollment for new hires and open enrollment at beginning of the fiscal year Complete employment verifications and state verifications Collect and compile payroll data and enter information using appropriate software Understand and track FMLA/LOA policies and legal requirements Assist with workers compensation claims INTRIGUE SHOWS, INC – Las Vegas, NVJanuary 2018-September 2018 Production Assistant/ HR assistant Assist to the HR manager with benefits and paperwork for hiring Act as liaison between the payroll company and the producer and perform the duties of a payroll assistant; maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data; provide payroll information by answering questions and requests, maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; report needed changes; maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential; Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed Provide basic bookkeeping services Fill and distribute production paperwork and perform data entry Arrange transportation reservations and provide transportation for cast and crew to and from the facility Provide general office administration and undertake errands as assigned RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS, 2013 – 2017 FELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC. – Palmetto, FL Backstage Touring Crew May 2016 – May 2017 Circus* Elephant Handler September 2013 – May 2016 Delivered inspiring, memorable entertainment experiences as an expert member of an 80+ person technical crew for the “Greatest Show on Earth”. Sought out by peers and management for high complexity assignments requiring special attention to safety and expertise with Stage, Production, Rigging, Lighting, Sound, and Technical Directors. Assisted performers with prop, stage logistics and materials. Implemented preventive maintenance for truss systems, rigging, materials, props, scenery and equipment. Followed production cues to meet production standards. Upheld and followed professional standards of conduct, appearance, and workmanship. Quickly and safely loaded, unloaded, moved, installed required performance rigging, props, scenery and assembled, disassembled truss system, rigging, prop, scenery and equipment in accordance with management’s direction and company best practices. Provided elephant care, aligned with animal stewardship Best Practices. Prepared diets, maintained clean environment, and provided enrichment activities to ensure high quality elephant life on the road. HOME DEPOT – Boca Raton, FL Customer Service Representative/Cashier June 2013-September 2013 Provided customer service to all store guests including returns and equipment rentals. Managed customer concerns and provided alternative customer focused solutions. OFFICE OF STUDENT STANDARDS AND ACCOUNTABILITY – Pullman, WA Student Conduct Board Member (Unpaid work) August 2011 – May 2013 Partnered with fellow board members to resolve cases of academic and non-academic misconduct and uphold the standards of community life at WSU. SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY – Pullman, WA Vice President of Communications (Unpaid work) January 2011 - December 2012 Created clear lines of communications to assure all members were well informed. Managed officer reporting process and maintained meeting records. EDUCATION AND SERVICE WORK WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY – Pullman, WA Bachelors of Science – Zoology Internship: CENTER FOR ELEPHANT CONSERVATION, RINGLING/FELD ENTERTAINMENT, INC., 2013 Internship: NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, 2012 2013 SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY – Pullman, WA Advisory Board member SIGMA KAPPA SORORITY | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY – Pullman, WA 2016 – 2018 Team Leader, VIBES Conference for inspiring prospective students February 2013