Elie Beainou
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges, cultivating a positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Controller
Furst Staffing Services
Rockford, IL
11.2021 - Current
- Addressed internal supply problems head-on and developed creative solutions to prevent delays and missed targets.
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork.
Legal Consultant & HR Advisor
Antonin Fathers' Monastery
Beirut, Lebanon
11.2017 - Current
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for property cases in counterclaims.
- Advised clients on legal matters such as federation and union worker rights, regulations, and federal labor laws in Lebanon.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Legal Consultant and HR Advisor
St.Maroun School
Beirut, Lebanon
09.2008 - 11.2017
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
- Created medical exhibits to correlate with testimony.
- Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
- Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Addressed employee concerns regarding demotion and termination.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Advised clients on legal matters based on Lebanese Labor Law for all school employees, staff, and faculty.
Assistant Principal and Instructor
St. Maroun School
Beirut, Lebanon
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Collaborated with various administrative departments to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Assisted with compliance efforts for fire and other safety regulations.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Analyzed and interpreted government regulations and professional journals to verify educational initiative conformance to legal and quality requirements.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Civics and Arabic Language Instructor
National Brothers' School
Beirut, Lebanon
09.2004 - 09.2006
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Delivered 27 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 120 Middle and High School students per semester in Civics and Arabic.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Built strong relationships with students and parents.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Law Intern
The Law Offices Of Nasri Maalouf
Beirut, Lebanon
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
- Communicated with law firms and paralegals to gather information for lawsuits.
- Worked closely with attorneys on case research to prepare for trial.
- Performed civil, criminal, family law and juvenile legal research to help lawyers prepare for briefing and trial.
- Drafted letters to clients, firms and businesses to request settlement or compliance with discovery requests.
- Met with clients to help attorneys prepare for depositions.
- Completed research and established requirements to draft contract process documentation.
- Reviewed, drafted and revised agreements and contracts to protect client interests.
- Gathered information from defendants, witnesses and victims to assist lawyers in building cases.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda and correspondence.
- Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
Education
MBA - Economics, Law, And Business
Université De Picardie Jules Verne
Paris, France05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic Language And Literature
Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Sagesse University
Beirut, Lebanon06.2005
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Document Preparation
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
Languages
French
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Inventory Controller
Furst Staffing Services
11.2021 - Current
Legal Consultant & HR Advisor
Antonin Fathers' Monastery
11.2017 - Current
Legal Consultant and HR Advisor
St.Maroun School
09.2008 - 11.2017
Assistant Principal and Instructor
St. Maroun School
09.2006 - 09.2008
Civics and Arabic Language Instructor
National Brothers' School
09.2004 - 09.2006
Law Intern
The Law Offices Of Nasri Maalouf
05.2004 - 08.2006
MBA - Economics, Law, And Business
Université De Picardie Jules Verne
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic Language And Literature
Lebanese University
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Sagesse University