Lakeside Post Acute

Human Resources Director

SEGULA Technologies

Aerospace Recruiter

Menzies Aviation

Provides the best talent in the aviation industry by providing mentorship, transparency, and leadership.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

United Airlines

Administrative Coordinator

United Ground Express

Assisted with the set up of the Denver Hub at DIA as a new United Airlines sub-contractor.  Recruited for hourly and salaried janitorial staff. Conducted a mass onboarding of 430 new cabin cleaners. With 15-20 bew hires per class bi-weekly. Aided in New Hire orientations, processed I9s and W4s by Federal Deadlines. In charge of working with TSA and United States Immigration and Custom Department to correct and submit New Hire Custom Seal Applications. Maintained both hourly and salaried working time and corrected time clock errors in ADP Workforce Now, Tracked employee pto, and all facets of leaves of absence for all eligible employees. Assisted HR Manager with Union Grievances and Employee Relations.

Onboarding Specialist/Timekeeper 

Up North Aero - Aviation Maintenance Staffing Advocate

Conducted candidate sourcing for Aviation Maintenance candidates for over 50 requisitions across the United States bu utilizing ATS (Recruitee), Linkedin, Indeed, Referrals and Handshake. Pre-screened applicants, set up interviews with hiring managers of the client vendors,  created offer letters or called rejected candidates.  Provided an excellent candidate experience from the first point of contact to their first month with the company! Provide Excellent Customer Service!

Senior National Contract Recruiter

CommutAir dba United Express

Started as an Administrative assistant to the Base Manager assisting with maintaining the office and 15 aircraft mechanics. Processed and maintained bi-weekly payroll for all staff, provided benefits administration, and set up a Time and Attendance policy and procedure manual for the Denver staff.  Was promoted within the first few weeks of hire  to HR Coordinator, assisting with the recruitment, onboarding (i-9s, W4s, and new hire paperwork), background check administration, and both fingerprinting for the company, as well as the DIA Authorized Signatory, scheduled candidates for the airport security badging threat assesments for pilots, base flight attendants, and aviation maintenance staff.  Was appointed the overall human resource liasion between Denver employees and the corporate office in Ohio.

Onboarding Specialist/Administrative Assistant

HAYS Recruiting USA 

Recruiting Analyst and Staffing Agency Headhunter, provided sourcing for Call Center Custome Service Representatives for Metlife (East Coast) via boolean searches, Linkedin Recruiter, Zip Recruiter, Indeed, and candidate referrals. Conducted pre- screens, scheduled candidates with Metlife Hiring Managers for 2nd interviews, and produced offer letter to chosen candidates, and connected rejected candidates with feedback.

Recruitment Analyst

PrimeFlight Aviation Services

Promoted to the title of HR Generalist/Office Manager, as well as HR Liasion between 450 hourly and salaried employees and the Tennessee Corporate Office. Conducted New Hire Orientations biweekly and followed I9 Federal Guidelines, Processed, maintained, and corrected missed or incorrect timeclock punches for bi-weekly payroll using Kronos Time Software
Appointed Authorized Signatory for DIA Badging Security for tracking and maintaining Airport security SIDA badges for the company.  Assisted employees with the Benefit Re-enrollment process annually for all employees, Tracked and maintained employee safety training records to prepare for FAA and Customs Compliance Audits.  Wrote up Safety Violation claims, conducted employee relation investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, researched unemployment claims, and Assisted Corporate Office with annual performance plans, reviews and potentional raises.
Coached/Mentored Management on Leadership Best Practices, Produced Monthly, Seasonal, and Holiday Events for employee morale.
 Other general Office duties as needed (Office supply order, copy machineaintence).

HR Generalist/Office Manager

Assisted Recruiting Department of one full cycle recruiter, with candidate sourcing via Indeed, Candidate Referrals, and Outside Community Centers and Resources. Provided high-volume, full-cycle Recruitment for both hourly and salaried employees and provided a smooth hiring process from first point of contact to first month of hire. Kept an open pipeline of eligible candidates via MS Excel for high turnover positions, conducted bi-weekly onboarding for all uniforms and new hire paperwork.  

Was promoted to Hub HR Generalist/Senior Recruiter after four months.

Administrative Assistant

T-Mobile

Assisted customers in a call center environment with financial concerns payment and overall customer service.

Financial Services Representative

My philosophy  throughout my career has always been, "Motivate the front line, provide transparency which keeps a happy staff. In turn will provide profitable successes to all in the workplace!" WIN/WIN!

My current successes in the Human Resource field has been due to my passion for a GREAT experience for employees and leaders has allowed me to achieve high company results for eight years.

I am very vested in my Human Resource Management career, and to meet and exceed my own set of professional and company goals is my biggest motivator!

 


⚘️Sending Positive and Cheery Vibes⚘️

Amanda C.

Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC

Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC: Empowering Authors with Heartfelt, Professional Editing

Welcome to Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC! I'm Kourtnety Schmiedke, a dedicated Fiction Editor with 24 years of writing experience and over a year and four months of devoted editing expertise. My greatest joy is helping authors like you bring your fictional worlds to life with compassionate, personalized editing.

My Services:

Copyediting, Line Editing & Proofreading: I meticulously polish your manuscript to ensure it’s error-free and publication-ready.

Alpha & Beta Reading: I provide heartfelt, comprehensive feedback from a first-time reader’s perspective, helping you refine your story and characters.


Specializations:

Genres: I specialize in Romance, Fantasy, and Supernatural fiction, understanding the unique nuances and expectations of these beloved genres.

Achievements:

Edited 37 Books: In my first year running Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC, I’ve had the honor of editing 38 books.

Helped 23 Authors: It’s been a pleasure to support 22 authors in bringing their books to fruition.

Received 12 Happy Client Testimonials: My clients’ happiness is my top priority, and I’m proud to have received 12 glowing testimonials.

I believe in preserving your unique voice while enhancing the clarity, flow, and impact of your writing. My empathetic approach ensures that your story remains aesthetically yours, resonating with readers and publishers alike.

I would love to help you on your writing journey. Reach out today to see how Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC can support your goals and bring your story to life.

Company Owner & Editor

Childress Ink

• Reviewed documents for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
• Edited manuscripts for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors; identified inconsistencies in 
plot lines and corrected them
• Conducted line-by-line editing on nonfiction and fiction books to improve clarity and flow of 
prose
• Skilled in editing and proofreading in a variety of genres, including picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult nonfiction and fiction.

Paid Internship/For College credit

KidLit Editorial Assistant 

Speak Happiness

Managing author's social media platforms: Facebook page, Instagram.

Strategizing with the author on coming up with a theme for book covers.

Designed book-related content through Canva.

Wrote up Swipe Files for each book.

Boosting book reviews by reaching out to top amazon reviewers to encourage reading one of the books and offering an opportunity to review the books and post their review on amazon. 

Achievement: Helped author get one of the best book reviews for her book that she has ever gotten from a top amazon hall of fame reviewer. 

Social media page and platform received increased engagement. 

Tools:
Canva
Hootsuite
Instagram
Facebook Page

Book Promotion Social Media Intern 

📚 Freelance Book Editor: Proofreading and Beta-reading Services for Fiction and Nonfiction Authors and Writers. New Authors Welcome!

Hello! I'm Kourtney Schmiedeke, the owner and sole editor of Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC.

🌟 Experience:

With over 24 years of writing experience and more than a year of dedicated editing expertise, I specialize in fiction editing with a focus on empathy and preserving the author's voice. My love for books, writing, and language, combined with a passion for helping others, drives me to support authors in creating their best work.


Editing Services I Offer:

•Line Editing
•Copyediting
•Proofreading

Writing Feedback Services:

•Editorial Critique Reviews
•Alpha Reading
•Beta Reading


Additional Roles:

• Writing Judge: Honored to serve as a permanent Writing Judge for the Saturday Writers- a Chapter of the Missouri Writers Guild and a Non-profit corporation supporting the writing community.


I BELIEVE THAT:

Editing is a delicate balance of honesty and empathy. At Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC, I prioritize preserving the author's voice while providing compassionate and insightful feedback, empowering writers to tell their stories authentically.


Avid Reader & Reviewer:

As an avid reader and book reviewer, my favorite genres include romance, fantasy, paranormal and children books. I immerse myself in diverse literary worlds, continually enriching my understanding of what makes a story captivating.


My Client Testimonials:

"Knows her stuff, reasonable rates, works well with everyone."

"Transformative experience. Kourtney’s thoughtful read led me to dream and keep writing."

"Invaluable support and guidance. Exceptional beta reader."

"Kourtney’s feedback was detailed and insightful. She truly helped me elevate my manuscript."

"Her encouragement and constructive criticism were exactly what I needed to push forward."

"Great feedback on character development. Honest feedback on specific concerns."


Get in touch:

Connect with me on LinkedIn or visit my website at heartfelteditorialservicesllc.com to learn more about how I can support your editing needs with empathy and expertise.

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