HEATHER SACHARIASON

OBJECTIVE
My goal is to obtain employment in health education, within a corporate health and
wellness department or as a contract health and wellness professional. I have obtained a
broad range of knowledge and experience in the field of health and wellness as well as
extensive experience training, advising and coaching employees within the professional
environment.
EDUCATION
Achieved a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Wellness through Kaplan
University http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu in 2014.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Substitute Teacher
International School of Stavanger http://www.isstavanger.no
Treskeveien 3, 4043 Hafrsfjord, Norway
October 2014 to Present
Substitute teacher for grades K-12 in all class subjects.
Closely follow and continue the lesson plans left by the instructor while
maintaining student order and productivity in the classroom.
Employment Specialist
Macys Inc. http://www1.macys.com
13141 34th Street North, Clearwater, Florida, 33762
August 2009 to May 2012
Primary responsibilities included sourcing candidates for assigned retail districts
(approximately12 store locations) by screening sales associate applicants based on
application, questionnaire answers and assessment results.
Worked with the Regional Director of Employment and District Directors of
Human Resources and Human Resources Managers on a day-to-day basis to
determine areas of need, applicant flow and hiring strategy.
Human Resources Representative
The University of Kansas Hospital http://www.kumed.com
3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas 66160
August 2006 to May 2009
Served as primary human resources contact for employees in all locations (corporate
office plus six local clinics.)
Prepared for and conducted new employee orientation.
Assisted employees with benefits enrollment, changes and questions.
Served as primary contact for supervisors and employees with policy, benefits and
payroll (PeopleSoft) questions.

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Oversaw approval and payout of all bonuses and fitness/tuition reimbursement.

Employment Services Administrator

Husch Blackwell http://www.huschblackwell.com
4801 Main, Suite 1000, Kansas City, Missouri 64112, 816/983-8000
September 1994 to June 2005
Managed all aspects of the recruiting process for a broad range of exempt, non-exempt,
and intern staff (posting, advertising, career fairs, screening, interviewing, assisting
managers with selection, extending offers, completing new hire paperwork, coordinating
pre-employment drug screens, etc.)
Managed employee relations for professional staff employees in all office locations.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Health and Wellness:
Coursework included classes in: exercise and fitness; diet and nutrition; vitamins, herbs
and supplements; complementary and alternative medicine; stress management and
prevention; medical law and bioethics and health and wellness programing: design and
administration.
Experience in creating professional presentations
Experience in developing treatment plans
Have authored several resource guides in the field of health and wellness
Created and maintain a health and wellness website
http://forabetterqualityoflife.weebly.com
Professional:
Created and maintained company recruiting manuals outlining recruiting process for new
managers, supervisors, and office administrators.
Worked with staffing firms to facilitate permanent and temporary placement of
employees.
Assisted employees, supervisors and office administrators with resolution of personnel
related issues and concerns with discretion and confidentiality.
Documented complaints; conducted investigations and engaged/assisted legal advisors
when appropriate.
Created, maintained and interpreted policy and procedure manuals.
Maintained human resources information on company intranet and website.
Managed and coordinated company-sponsored events.
Administrative:
Drafted correspondence, memos and various other documents.
Coordinated travel, hotel and rental cars.
Managed expense reimbursements.
Tracked budget expenses and approved invoices as needed.

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Coordinated all aspects of meetings including materials/handouts, catering and

video/telephone conference connections.
Served as liaison between managers, vendors, agencies and contacts.