Cara Gienger
Classified Specialist II at Bend-La Pine Schools- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Bend-La Pine Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Classified Specialist II
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Jul 2023 - Present
I work as an HR representative for classified staff at the School District. This group includes all roles that are not licensed teachers (ranging from nurses and education assistants, to bus drivers and custodians). I work as an HR representative for classified staff at the School District. This group includes all roles that are not licensed teachers (ranging from nurses and education assistants, to bus drivers and custodians).
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Black Butte Ranch
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Talent & People Generalist
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Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
As of January 2023, I am working directly with the CEO and managing all HR functions in the absence of a Director. My role has expanded to include weekly meetings with the CEO and weekly Executive meetings with the Board of Directors. I am currently the primary and only contact in the HR department.With my promotion, I will continue to work in all fields described below, with a specialization in recruitment. I will be training and onboarding a new Director of People & Culture to join the team, as well as a Learning & Development Generalist. I will play a key role in establishing the new People & Culture department at Black Butte Ranch. Show less
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Human Resources Coordinator
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Apr 2022 - Feb 2023
I manage all things HR - Full-Cycle Recruitment: advertising (social media, job fairs, website, etc.), screening, interviewing, background checks, onboarding, managing J1 and H2B VISA program interns.Employee Relations: conflict management and resolution, investigations, documentation, wage analyses.Training: implementing learning management system (Brainier) and sourcing content.Employee Housing: sourcing, managing, contracting leases and sub-leases. Benefit Administration: administration and billing - medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, EAPs, wellness programs. Sourcing and maintaining community partnerships.Compliance: managing unemployment claims, COBRA, SAIF claims, leave (FMLA/OFLA/OR Paid Leave), ACA compliance, EEO reporting, minor labor certification.Employee Engagement & Appreciation: celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, recognition programs, summer and holiday events.I work directly with our HR Director and Payroll Specialist as we manage the 160 year-round staff team and onboard 250+ seasonal employees every summer. Honed proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office products (including Outlook).*As of January 2023, I am working directly with the CEO and managing all HR functions in the absence of a Director. My role has expanded to include weekly meetings with the CEO and weekly Executive meetings with the Board of Directors. I am currently the primary and only contact in the HR department. Show less
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Black Butte Ranch
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hostess Server
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
I am a server, hostess, expo, and busser for the fine dining restaurant and lounge. I also help cater private events, from weddings to homeowner socials. I am a server, hostess, expo, and busser for the fine dining restaurant and lounge. I also help cater private events, from weddings to homeowner socials.
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Lake Creek Lodge
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Guest Experiences
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
I implement outreach to companies to add locally sourced products to cabins, coordinate safe guest experiences during Covid-19, facilitate reservations through phones and emails, and offer front desk assistance and office management. I implement outreach to companies to add locally sourced products to cabins, coordinate safe guest experiences during Covid-19, facilitate reservations through phones and emails, and offer front desk assistance and office management.
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Waterbrook Winery Inc
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Coordinator
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Nov 2019 - Jun 2020
I coordinate, plan, market, and execute both private and public events at Waterbrook Winery, from corporate dinners to weddings. I also analyze the financial success of these events so as to know how to bring in more revenue in the future. Additionally, I am a manager within the tasting room, meaning that I lead a team of associates throughout daily operations.
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Assistant Event Coordinator and Tasting Room Associate
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Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
I conduct quality wine tastings while also taking on the roles of being a host and waitress for the adjoining restaurant. Further, I help the Event Coordinator to plan, conduct, and analyze the financial success of our venue events.
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Whitman Senior Fund Committee
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Whitman College
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Senior Chair of Events
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Aug 2018 - May 2019
I lead the Senior Fund Committee through Whitman College's Alumni Relations Office and hold weekly meetings with this group of seniors. I plan, market, and execute events for the senior class, including our countdown to graduation parties. I also help to draft and select designs for our senior class t-shirts and banner. I lead the Senior Fund Committee through Whitman College's Alumni Relations Office and hold weekly meetings with this group of seniors. I plan, market, and execute events for the senior class, including our countdown to graduation parties. I also help to draft and select designs for our senior class t-shirts and banner.
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Whitman Alpha Phi
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Walla Walla, WA
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VP Membership and Recruitment
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Dec 2017 - Dec 2018
I am responsible for managing and overseeing the entirety of the fall recruitment process. I will be planning recruiting events, getting potential new members excited about our organization, as well as ensuring membership retainment throughout the year. I am responsible for managing and overseeing the entirety of the fall recruitment process. I will be planning recruiting events, getting potential new members excited about our organization, as well as ensuring membership retainment throughout the year.
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America Reads*America Counts
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Walla Walla, WA
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Tutor
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
I help teach math and literacy skills to 4th grade students , while also instilling values of kindness and responsibility in them. I help teach math and literacy skills to 4th grade students , while also instilling values of kindness and responsibility in them.
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Alaska Zipline Adventures
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Juneau, AK
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Zipline Guide
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
I helped guide hundreds of guests safely through the trees of the Tongass National Rainforest while teaching them about the many natural gems Alaska has to offer. I helped guide hundreds of guests safely through the trees of the Tongass National Rainforest while teaching them about the many natural gems Alaska has to offer.
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The Kids' Place
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Walla Walla, WA
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2017
I work with kids ages 3 to 5 in developing skills for literacy and creativity, as well as helping to instill values from generosity to resiliency within each child. I work with kids ages 3 to 5 in developing skills for literacy and creativity, as well as helping to instill values from generosity to resiliency within each child.
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Director Of Alumni Relations
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
I helped the members of Alpha Phi connect with alumni through planning events and crafting our annual newsletter. This aided to promote member commitment, social ties, and careers opportunities amongst these women. I helped the members of Alpha Phi connect with alumni through planning events and crafting our annual newsletter. This aided to promote member commitment, social ties, and careers opportunities amongst these women.
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Oregon Episcopal School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
I have worked for OES' AASK Summer Program for two summers now. In the mornings, I helped Spanish-speaking middle school students advance their English reading and writing abilities. In the afternoons, I taught the kids theater games and other team-building activities. I have worked for OES' AASK Summer Program for two summers now. In the mornings, I helped Spanish-speaking middle school students advance their English reading and writing abilities. In the afternoons, I taught the kids theater games and other team-building activities.
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Rivenburgh Miniature Horse Farm
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Tualatin, OR
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2015
I taught young girls various horsemanship skills in weeklong sessions, from grooming to performing obstacle courses with their miniature horses. I taught young girls various horsemanship skills in weeklong sessions, from grooming to performing obstacle courses with their miniature horses.
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Education
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Whitman College
Bachelor's degree, Psychology -
Oregon Episcopal School