Alexandria, VA 22311 abc58caa@westpost.net HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST PROFILE Energetic professional with experience in all areas of human resources managemen t (recruitment, position classification, compensation, training, etc). Profici ent in applying in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Proven c apacity to organize and prioritize work effectively. Strong interpersonal and c ommunication skills. Demonstrated ability to distil issues to essential element s and resolve problems. Legal Permanent Resident of the U.S.A. (Green Card Hold er). COMPETENCIES * Recruitment & staffing * Staff leadership & development * Position classification * Benefits administration * Policy development * Research & analysis * Process improvement * Training & development * Performance management * Compensation management CAREER EXPERIENCE Senior Human Resources Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Doha, Qatar (07/99-02/10) * Performed the full-range of human resources functions for nearly 200 staff. * Recruited staff, increasing staff size by 140% over 10-years period. * Classified hundreds of professional and administrative positions. * Streamlined office operations, resulting in increase of efficiency. * Introduced the first ever employees' life and medical insurance programs. * Conducted compensation surveys and implemented new salary and benefits. * Coordinated staff training with a budget of $130,000.00 per year. * Developed human resources policies (training, awards, etc.) * Played a leading role in introducing the first ever employees' retirement plan . * Supervised, mentored, and cross-trained three employees. * Edited the employees' handbook continually in light of changing HR policies. * Trained the entire Embassy staff in Performance Management. * Handled Equal Employment Opportunity issues with discreet professionalism. * Resolved payroll issues by working closely with the Financial Service Center. * Advised the Employment, Awards, and Training committees on pertinent policies and procedures. * Performed the duties of the HRO for a year during the officer's unexpected dep arture. * Praised as, "an accomplished HR professional whom I rely upon daily for expert advice... He is honest, intelligent, and hard working..." "He is the very mode l of a good HR manager..." 1 of 2 ABRAHAM BERI - PAGE 2 Human Resources Assistant, USAID/Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (09/94-06/99) * Performed the full range of human resources functions, for nearly 150 employee s. * Organized the human resources office from scratch, leaving behind a perfectly- functioning office upon departure. * Recruited new staff, conducted job interviews, and negotiated salaries. * Classified hundreds of professional and administrative positions. * Expanded the travel services for the Mission, resulting in an improved custome r-service to Mission staff. * Managed the employee performance evaluation program. * Trained supervisors in the concepts of Motivation. * Participated in compensation surveys and implemented new salary and benefits. * Drafted human resources policies. * Supervised and mentored one employee. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING B.A. degree (4-year) in Management & Public Administration (Management). PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Human Resources Management. Position Classification & Compensation. Contract A dministration. Advanced Personnel Management. Criticism and Discipline Skills. Payroll & Allowances. Personnel Software Training. Performance Management Sy stem. Computer-Aided Job Classification. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Internet, MS-Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, & Computer-Aided Job Classificati on. HONOR/AWARDS Received 19 honor and recognition awards for sustained superior performance duri ng my 15-years career with the United States Government. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)