Lauren Thatcher

www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-thatcher-541a7315
Contact Info: Address:
610.716.7347 19 Batten Drive
thatchlc@dukes.jmu.edu Downingtown, PA 19335
 
Education
Bachelor of Science, James Madison University: May 2019
Major: Communication Studies Minor: Human Resource Development
Employment Experience
Human Resources Intern May 2018 – August 2018
Converge HR Solutions Berwyn, PA
•   Recruited employees for a variety of jobs by looking at resumes and phone screening candidates.
•   Assisted HR consultants on creating employee handbooks for clients by adding the unique
company policy and reviewing mandatory sections/laws to include.
•   Condensed handbook sections to create one to two page policies for clients.
•   Assisted in the rejection/termination of clients’ employees
•   Created job descriptions which included writing position summary, essential duties and
responsibilities, and qualifications.
•   Onboarded new hires in ADP Enrollment system, as well as ran background checks on employees
•   Conducted reference checks
•   Fixed I-9 issues along side a consultant, in order for a client to be compliant
Server May 2016 – August 2018
Coatesville Country Club Coatesville, PA
•   Maintained relationships with members through daily communication and learning their likes and
dislikes in order to better serve them.
•   Paid attention to detail during daily service. For example: presentation of food, drinks, and tables.
•   Worked in a fast paced environment, while also performing good customer service skills.
•   Managed cash drawer from day-to-day

Relevant Experience
Researcher August 2017 - present
Gender and Work Research Group at James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
•   Writes blog posts and helps organize workshops on campus about research papers based on
Gender and Work in a style of writing the average person can understand.
•   Interviews executive and political women through qualitative academic research.

Professional Involvement
•   President of Make-A-Wish: Wishmakers On Campus, December 2017 – December 2018
•   Make-A-Wish: Wishmakers On Campus, Membership Committee, Fall 2016 – December 2017
Course Experience
•   Principles and Processes of Interviewing
•   Intro to Human Resource Development
•   Leadership in Organizational Settings
•   Performance and Task Analysis in HRD
•   Instructional Technology