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Amanda Obuekwe

Washington,USA

Summary

Experienced Program Manager and born people person, with a strong background in project delivery, recruitment, employee relations, and team development. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and streamlining HR processes. Known for enhancing productivity, driving process improvements, and building strong cross-functional relationships to support business goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR Business Partner

District Healthcare Service
Washington , DC
04.2025 - Current
  • Streamlined payroll processing by verifying timekeeping records for accuracy.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits packages efficiently.
  • Maintained precise personnel data within HRIS, ensuring compliance and accessibility.
  • Facilitated effective communication between departments in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and conducting interviews.
  • Reviewed and updated job descriptions to align with evolving business needs.
  • Coordinated benefit administration activities, including enrollments and terminations.
  • Protected human resource information, maintaining employee confidentiality and operational integrity.
  • Met with current and leaving employees to conduct surveys and determine areas in need of improvement.

Program Manager

Edwiges Institute
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
01.2019 - 03.2025
  • Empowered over 120 women in Rio's favelas by supporting their entrepreneurial endeavors through strategic planning and securing investors and partners.
  • Managed the full project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring timely execution and alignment with goals.
  • Conducted budgeting, financial analysis, and negotiations with investors, optimizing funding strategies for sustained growth.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Assessed program performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives, making data-driven decisions to guide strategic direction.
  • Created presentations outlining proposed solutions for addressing challenges encountered during program execution.
  • Led the recruitment, training, and development of aspiring businesswomen, building high-performing individuals through targeted coaching and development programs focused on achieving organizational and programmatic success.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Airswift
Houston
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led a team of 5+ recruiters in the USA and Canada, specializing in the LNG and Midstream industries within the energy sector.
  • Built and maintained a robust candidate pipeline to meet current and future hiring needs.
  • Collaborated with candidates, contractors, and hiring managers to refine recruitment strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Proactively sourced top industry talent, enhancing the company's talent pool and supporting ongoing and future projects.
  • Achieved an 80% increase in sales in the first quarter through effective talent acquisition strategies.

Chief Communication Officer

Fiperj (Gov)
Rio de Janeiro
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Developed and implemented strategic communication initiatives to align messaging with organizational objectives.
  • Managed both internal and external communications, fostering stakeholder engagement and enhancing transparency.
  • Led a team of communication professionals to ensure high-quality, consistent content across all channels.
  • Directed crisis communications and ensured all messaging aligned with corporate branding.

Change Management Associate

Huawei
Rio de Janeiro
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed relocation logistics for foreign staff, including move-ins and move-outs, ensuring smooth transitions.
  • Negotiated with contractors to arrange apartment maintenance before and after leasing.
  • Coordinated apartment rentals for expatriates, including conducting property surveys and managing lease agreements.
  • Collaborated in a team of 3 to manage a portfolio of 200+ apartments, addressing service needs and maintenance issues.

Education

Master of Arts - Mental Health in Business

Venda Nova Do Imigrante-Faveni
12-2024

BBA - Business Administration and Management

Centro Universitário Celso Lisboa
07.2019

Skills

  • Meeting & Workshop Facilitation
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Asana & Trello
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Talent Retention Strategies
  • Employee Engagement & Culture Building
  • Compensation & Benefits Strategy
  • Budgeting & Financial Analysis
  • Staff Leadership & Team Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Training & Development
  • Data analytics
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Lego Serious play Certified Facilitator Teams and Groups

References

References available upon request.

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Volunteer Experience

  • NOC / NPC Assistant, Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Assisted the Chefs de Missions of Togo, Canada and Jamaica inside and outside (Sports centers) of the Olympic village., Often supported a part of the team with translations from basic French to Portuguese, Portuguese to French and English to Portuguese.
  • Welcome Team, Catholic Charities, Washington, DC, 10/01/23, Present, Assist with onboarding of new Volunteers into the Charity around the DMV., Communicates directly with people who are interested in joining the team through calls and emails.
  • Partnerships, TEDx Logan Circle, Washington, DC, Supports strategic partnerships, identifying opportunities and driving growth., Nurtures relationships, negotiated agreements, and aligned partnerships with organizational goals., Communicate effectively with external partners and applies project management skills to ensure successful collaboration.

Timeline

HR Business Partner

District Healthcare Service
04.2025 - Current

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Airswift
12.2021 - 01.2023

Program Manager

Edwiges Institute
01.2019 - 03.2025

Chief Communication Officer

Fiperj (Gov)
01.2019 - 12.2019

Change Management Associate

Huawei
01.2016 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - Mental Health in Business

Venda Nova Do Imigrante-Faveni

BBA - Business Administration and Management

Centro Universitário Celso Lisboa
Amanda Obuekwe
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