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Resume for Kurt B. Van Engel

    301 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 1603
    Alexandria, VA 22312
    202.553.9269
    vanengelk@gmail.com

    Education
    University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
    Bachelor of Business Administration degree, May 2009
    1st Major: Management and Human Resources
    2nd Major: Risk Management and Insurance
    Graduated with Distinction; Dean’s List, 9 semesters
    Cumulative GPA: 3.97 / 4.00

    Certifications
    Certified Staffing Professional (CSP), October 2010
    Technical Services Certified (TSC), October 2010

    Experience
    Apex Systems, Inc., Falls Church, VA
    Recruiter, June 2010 – Present
    Source active and passive job seekers, nationwide, through web tools, referrals, and networking
    Screen candidates to ensure qualifications meet requirements and convey realistic job previews
    Negotiate contract terms and salaries with candidates, balancing interests of multiple parties
    Schedule applicant activities and prepare candidates for interviews with clients
    Develop pipeline of talent to efficiently satisfy clients’ current and future staffing needs

    National Strategies, Inc., Washington, DC
    Research Assistant (Intern),January 2010 – May 2010
    Gathered and analyzed data on businesses, governments, and markets for strategic planning
    Managed teams of interns to deliver research on tight deadlines in support of client initiatives
    Generated reports, presentations, and other external deliverables from complex findings
    Composed detailed profiles on target companies and key personnel for business development

    Martial Arts Marketing Services LLC, Waukesha, WI
    Human Resources Intern, August 2009 – December 2009
    Interviewed employees, analyzed positions, and evaluated staffing processes of marketing firm
    Created 24 procedures of a training manual used by assistants, callers, and event planners
    Designed formal performance appraisal system focused on results and behavioral outcomes
    Authored report on enhancing validity and utility of recruitment and selection processes
    Constructed job requirements matrices and job descriptions from comprehensive research

    J. K. Lee Black Belt Academy, Inc., Brookfield, WI
    Instructor/Chief Instructor,October 2003 – December 2009
    Led classes upwards of 50 students and taught highest levels of curriculum
    Acquired clients and developed leads by promoting with demonstrations and seminars
    Increased active membership of Marquette branch by approximately 200 percent
    Attained rank of 4th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do

    Consultant, July 2008 – May 2009
    Analyzed organization’s liability risk management program and organizational behavior
    Issued proposals to strengthen firm’s risk management strategies and team performance
    Delivered team management and skills seminar to mitigate conflict between employees
    Provided knowledge for creation of a training tool used at the firm and over 67 other businesses

    Activities
    American University, Washington, DC
    Washington Semester Graduate Gateway Program,January 2010 – May 2010

    Students in Free Enterprise, Madison, WI
    Small Business Consulting, Environmental Sustainability/Marketing, September 2007 – May 2008

    Affiliations
    Society for Human Resource Management, September 2009 – Present
    Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society, October 2008 – Present

    Skills
    Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Bullhorn