Yuning Zhao

Human Resources & Psychology Graduate

you@email.com · (415) 555-0362 · San Francisco, United States linkedin.com/in/repolish-ai

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Professional Summary

Psychology and human resources graduate with internship experience in talent acquisition and employee engagement. Strong understanding of HR operations, recruitment processes, and employment law fundamentals. Adept at data analysis, interpersonal communication, and building inclusive workplace cultures. Seeking an entry-level HR specialist role to support organizational growth.

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Experience

HR Intern

Workday — San Francisco · 2024-06 – 2024-09

• Supported the talent acquisition team in full-cycle recruiting for 20+ engineering and product positions, screening 200+ resumes and coordinating 80+ interviews.
• Assisted in onboarding program coordination for 50+ new hires, achieving a 95% satisfaction rating on onboarding surveys.
• Contributed to DEI initiatives by analyzing hiring funnel data and presenting recommendations that increased diverse candidate slates by 25%.

HR Assistant (Work-Study)

University HR Department — San Francisco · 2023-09 – 2024-05

• Maintained employee records and HRIS data for 200+ staff members, ensuring 100% accuracy in personnel file management.
• Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits, payroll, and company policies, processing 50+ tickets per month.
• Assisted in organizing quarterly employee engagement events and training sessions.

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Education

B.A. in Psychology & Organizational Behavior

University of California, Davis · 2021-09 – 2025-06 | GPA: 3.7

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Skills

• HR Skills: Talent Acquisition, HRIS Management, Employee Relations, Onboarding & Offboarding, Employment Law Basics, Data Analysis (Excel)
• Soft Skills: Interpersonal Communication, Empathy, Conflict Resolution

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Certifications

• SHRM-CP (In Progress) (2025)
• Google Project Management Certificate (2024)

Projects

• Conducted a comprehensive employee engagement survey for a local non-profit (40+ respondents) and presented actionable retention recommendations (Applied Psychology capstone)
• Designed a diversity recruitment strategy proposal for a Fortune 500 tech company (class project, top 5%)

Research

• Research Assistant, UC Davis Organizational Psychology Lab (2024)
• Analyzed survey data on workplace belonging using SPSS, co-authored a conference poster presented at SIOP 2025

Leadership

• VP of Membership, UC Davis HR Association (2024-2025)
• Grew student membership by 60% and organized 5 company info sessions with HR leaders from Google, Salesforce, and Workday

Volunteer

• Career coach volunteer at local high school, helping 30+ students with resume writing and interview preparation

Languages

• Native Mandarin Chinese | Fluent English