Mary Allen
Senior SEO Manager at Optimal (Co-worker)
Position: Human Resources Generalist at Optimal/DSPolitical
Carissa was one of my go-to people in HR at Optimal. She always went the extra mile to make sure HR processes were smooth and painless, and she genuinely cared about how people were doing. She’s kind, professional, and just a wonderful person to have in your corner.
Jen Shoen
Recruitment & Operations Manager at Optimal (Co-worker)
Position: Human Resources Generalist at Optimal/DSPolitical
Carissa is an organized, detail oriented, people – centric, HR/benefits superstar. She has been my go-to on all things related to HR and benefits for our organization. I appreciate her sense of urgency an response to my questions and requests. She clearly communicates needs and expectations, along with following thru/up on any issues that may arise. Thinking ahead of the game and setting reminders for important events and activities has been a strong suit. She is always thinking of others and how she can make our jobs easier. I would whole-heartedly recommend Carissa as an asset to any company lucky enough to hire her.
Karen Hauck
Community Development Manager at GSNWGL (Manager)
Position: Service Area Product Manager (Volunteer) Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc
Carissa is very detail oriented as our area volunteer product program manager for Girl Scout cookies. There are many people with varying skills that she works with to complete the Girl Scout troops cookie and nut and candy sales, she is an expert at increasing the volunteers knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities. Carissa is always trying to think of ways to make our sales go more smoothly and to be more responsive to the girls, parents, and volunteers needs.
I truly enjoy working with her.
Denise Bush
Account Services Representative at Realityworks (Co-worker)
Position: Human Resource
Carissa made me feel very welcome during my interview and after starting my position at Realityworks. Carissa has a warm personality, and she cares about her employees and is able to relate and resolve any situation.
Lindsey Matysik Johnson
Student Member
Position: CVTC-SHRM, President
Carissa and I were involved in the same school organization (CVTC SHRM) and took several classes together during our studies at Chippewa Valley Technical College. As a leader in our student group, Carissa was organized and focused. She effectively delegated tasks to members of the club, stepped in when needed, and ensured that the group’s activities were always completed. She was an effective leader, and I enjoyed working with her.
As a student, Carissa was able to stay organized and focused, even when she had much to do. She was an excellent student, and she truly lived the College’s core abilities, especially the “think critically” core ability.
Carissa would make an excellent addition to any team. She is focused, organized, and professional. She also stays up-to-date in human resources knowledge and has a strong work ethic.