SAMANTHA KERSHAW

HOUSTON, TEXAS | 832.475.1216 | KERSHAW.SAMANTHA@GMAIL.COM | WWW .LINKEDIN.COM / IN/SAMANTHA-KERSHAW |

EDUCATION
BACHELOR’S IN SCIENCE | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON May 2022
Major: Human Resource Development
Minor: Human Resource Management
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
 Excellent written, communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
 E-Learning Development
 Customer Service Skills
 Learning Objectives Definition
 Employee Relations
 Problem Solving
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
 Detail Oriented
 Needs Analysis
 Teamwork and Collaboration
 Effective Project Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
MAGNIT GLOBAL – Houston, Texas July 2022 – May 2023
Human Resources I-9 Coordinator at KPMG LLP
 Assisted Onboarding Department with new hire orientation
 Answered complex questions from applicants and employees
 Conducted verification checks and input I-9 information into the E-Verify database
 Processed and transferred I-9 information using OpenText Software
 Prepared reports for the team lead, informing associates of upcoming re-verifications
 Contributed to quality control efforts by conducting audits on the work of fellow team members
Human Resources Coordinator Compliance Services
 Provided valuable HR support to the Project Manager, that significantly impacted success
 Ensured compliance with Federal HR laws for immigration procedures, minimizing legal risk
 Handled research and developed solutions for the Compliance Department
 Led the department team to achieve a 30% increase in client ticket response
 Managed HR records, documentation, and compliance with legal requirements
 Oversaw all HR transactions with precision and attention to detail
ED OPP SOLUTIONS, LLC - Houston, Texas December 2020 – May 2021
Instructional Designer Intern
 Designed, revised, and edited the company’s job boards and social media accounts
 Contribute to the design and development of e-learning modules and online courses
 Collaborate with the instructional design team to create engaging and effective learning content
 Created and edited multimedia elements and graphics to enhance the learning experience
 Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of projects
 Communicated with clients to gather feedback and make necessary revisions to training materials
GROWING SCHOLARS MONTESSORI SCHOOL - Cypress, Texas August 2011 – December 2020
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
 Developed and structured educational modules to promote inclusive learning environments
 Supervised the establishment of engaging learning centers to enhance student participation
 Implemented student success reports for effective parent and management communication
 Maintained student enrollment records and supported parent and student interviews
 Initiated classroom management improvements, reducing behavioral issues
 Facilitated diverse and interactive educational experiences for young learners
AFFILIATIONS
 The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Spring 2022
 Society of Human Resource Development Spring 2020 – Spring 2022
 Hispanic Business Student Association Spring 2020 – Spring 2022
 Society for Human Resource Management Spring 2020 – Spring 2022
REFERENCES
Available upon request