DUYGU ATAY
Elmhurst,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven HR Coordinator with over three years of specialized experience in onboarding, immigration processes, Adept at navigating complex visa application procedures and conducting thorough audits of I-9 forms, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Interpreter
Language Line Services
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Interpret at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, between one Turkish-speaking inpatient, healthcare staff and therapy groups
- Co-facilitated therapeutic group sessions focusing on topics such as coping skills for PTSD, depression and anxiety, and schizophrenia
Career Break
Career Transition and Professional Development
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Participated in career transition webinars and job fairs to navigate career transition, seek guidance on rebuilding my career path and develop strategies to apply transferrable skills across Human Resources roles
- Actively networked with industry professionals through Women Investment Professionals and Women's Energy Network organizations to learn about current trends and best practices.
HR Immigration& I-9 Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care North America
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Hired on a contract-to-hire basis by ATR International staffing agency from February 2022 to January 2023
- Facilitated over 200 employees in immigrant visa application kick-off process with the guidance of immigration counsel, achieving 95% approval rate
- Generated immigration process guidelines revision on Talent Acquisition portal that improved visibility of HR and immigration operations by 20%
- Implemented immigration visa spending report to reduce costs by 30% over a 1-year period
- Audited expiration dates of I-9 forms for 200+ employees using E-Verify, ensuring 100% compliance with federal regulations and avoiding penalties
HR Immigration Contractor
Saicon Consultants Inc. (On-site at Capgemini North America)
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Contracted by staffing agency to help immigration team with H-1B Public Access Files (PAFs) physical storage and maintenance standardization at on-site Chicago office
- Monitored the case status of immigrant visa applications and reduced case processing times by 15%
Administrative Assistant (Short-term Contract)
Strategic Staffing Solutions (On-site at BP Fuel North America)
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Contracted on a short-term assignment to help improve Asset Management operations
- Furnished new hires with their equipment and restructured onboarding checklists, reducing onboarding time by 25%
- Organized executive calendar management and meetings with participants across multiple time zones, enhancing communication efficiency by 40%
- Collaborated with colleagues to organize a successful company Halloween costume event and raffle, contributing to a positive and inclusive team environment
Career Break
Relocation to U.S.
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Transitioned an international relocation and family integration, which involved securing work authorization and housing. Actively integrated into society and engaged in networking with the professionals during this period
Project Assistant
Sweco Engineering Consultancy
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Assigned as Project Assistant for the duration of 19 months for the Construction of Civil Aviation Center which, is co-funded by European Union and Turkish Republic
- Assisted in the successful completion of the project that exceeded budget and timeline expectations by 10%
- Collaborated with a team of 5 to develop and implement a project plan that achieved a 40% increase in project efficiency with successful coordination of project meetings, presentations, and workshops among stakeholders
Finance Administrative Assistant
LC Waikiki
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Streamlined the monthly consolidation of balance reports for 12 subsidiaries, decreasing reporting errors by 15% and improving the accuracy of financial statements.
- Launched Orientation Training for new finance personnel that increased new hire engagement scores by 25% in the first 90 days.
- Spearheaded and crafted finance newsletter content on key metrics and performance indicators, resulting in a 20% increase in employee comprehension across other business units company financials, as measured by internal surveys.
Administrative Assistant
Turcas Petrol
10.2008 - 02.2012
- Optimized wholesale power sales data management, improving overall efficiency by 15% through the filing of a comprehensive customer database
- Orchestrated all official correspondence with public agencies, including the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), ensuring timely and accurate communication.
- Managed all incoming and outgoing correspondence by answering calls and emails for the executive team, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Negotiated contracts and rates with travel vendors, achieving a 15% reduction in overall travel expenses while maintaining high-quality service for 3 senior executives
- Researched and booked appropriate venues and services for various events, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Afyon Kocatepe University
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey06.2008
Skills
- New Hire Orientation
- New Hire onboarding
- Human Resources Compliance
- Immigration Compliance
- I-9 and E-Verify Compliance
- Data Analysis and Entry
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
Certification
- University of Minnesota- Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees Course Certificate- May 2021
- Northern Illinois University- SHRM-CP Certification Prep Course-Oct - Dec 2022
LANGUAGES
English-Fluent
Turkish- Native
Timeline
Freelance Interpreter
Language Line Services
06.2025 - 06.2025
Career Break
Career Transition and Professional Development
09.2023 - 06.2025
HR Immigration& I-9 Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care North America
02.2022 - 08.2023
HR Immigration Contractor
Saicon Consultants Inc. (On-site at Capgemini North America)
03.2020 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant (Short-term Contract)
Strategic Staffing Solutions (On-site at BP Fuel North America)
08.2019 - 11.2019
Career Break
Relocation to U.S.
06.2018 - 05.2019
Project Assistant
Sweco Engineering Consultancy
02.2016 - 09.2017
Finance Administrative Assistant
LC Waikiki
04.2012 - 05.2014
Administrative Assistant
Turcas Petrol
10.2008 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Afyon Kocatepe University
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