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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
Areas Of Interest
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Olivia Lo

Olivia Lo

West Des Moines,IA

Summary

A student working toward a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and seeking an opportunity to begin a career. Passionate about helping others and believe in the importance of mental health. Possess good listening skills and empathy, dedicated to ongoing learning and guiding individuals through life crises with a holistic approach to being their authentic selves

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

HRBP I

Paychex Inc.
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • This is a Remote position communicating through phone, and emails, scheduling virtual meetings, and training sessions focusing on leadership skills and team dynamics
  • Delivered proactive HR needs by evaluating issues, patterns, and trends in current systems
  • Served as a strategic partner on employee relations matters and best practices
  • Advised on setting goals, providing feedback, and conducting assessments and action plans

Workforce Advisor

Iowa Workforce Development
01.2018 - 01.2021

managed claimant calls, processed claims and adjudicated decisions, conducted Fact-Finding interviews, and advised claimants and employers on their rights and responsibilities related to unemployment insurance laws

Staffing Manager/Consultant

All’s Well Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • This role includes managing staffing functions, recruiting and hiring employees, implementing company policies, addressing staffing or disciplinary issues, monitoring employees' performance, and working with executive management to develop staffing plans
  • Additionally, I manage candidate inventory, provide leadership and counseling to personnel, work on sourcing and recruiting, and handle customer services

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Iowa Health System
01.2005 - 01.2015
  • Clinical settings included Family Practice, Urgent Care, Dermatology, and even some Neuroscience
  • Duties include taking patient medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, assisting the physician during exams, preparing, and administering medications as directed by a physician, and authorizing prescription refills as directed

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Grand View University
Des Moines, IA
06.2016

Skills

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Leadership & Counseling
  • Solution Focused
  • Rapport building
  • Problem solving
  • Goal setting
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Multicultural Competence

Hobbies and Interests

  • Biking the trails of Des Moines
  • Meditation/Mindfulness
  • Walking/Running/Exercise

Areas Of Interest

  • CBT/EMDR
  • Mindfulness/Meditation CBT Individual and Group
  • Psychotherapy

Timeline

HRBP I

Paychex Inc.
11.2021 - 08.2024

Workforce Advisor

Iowa Workforce Development
01.2018 - 01.2021

Staffing Manager/Consultant

All’s Well Healthcare
01.2016 - 01.2018

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Iowa Health System
01.2005 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

Grand View University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Grand View University
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