Leveraging 2+ years in HR and talent acquisition, passionate about building diverse, high-performing teams. Excel at sourcing top talent across industries and fostering inclusive cultures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Gap: Full-Time Masters Student
California State University Northridge
03.2023 - 05.2024
Took time away from my professional career to concentrate on my Masters. During this time, along with studying, I did a part-time job and volunteered at PARS Equality Center as an Employment Volunteer.
Recruiter
BitTorrent, A Rainberry Company
04.2022 - 03.2023
(Laid off because of position being eliminated)
Partnered with stakeholders to create quarterly hiring budgets and recruitment plans
Sourced, screened, interviewed, and secured offers for 15+ roles, owning the entire recruitment process
Managed multiple open positions while building relationships with 5+ hiring managers
Facilitated 50+ meetings to manage the interview process efficiently
Prioritized candidate needs by providing timely responses, feedback, and application updates
Utilized Greenhouse ATS effectively to optimize recruiting workflows
Process improvement champion: Advocated for continuous improvements to the recruiting process
Stayed current on innovative recruiting trends and best practices
Represented the company's recruitment department at tech conferences such as Consensus 2022.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract)
University of Southern California
10.2021 - 03.2022
Screened 100+ resumes and conducted 30+ screening interviews
Scheduled 50+ interviews and 40+ Zoom meetings
Hosted a Zoom meeting for the USC Recruitment Advisory Meeting (108+ attendees)
Managed the USC Indeed page, featuring 29+ jobs
Assisted with projects, research, social media, onboarding, and candidate assessments
Managed calendars and disability placements, coordinated with vendors such as LinkedIn and Indeed, and assisted with training initiatives.
HR Associate
Engage Consulting
04.2021 - 08.2021
Supported the consultant team in delivering projects and increased participation in the national 'Best Place to Work Study' by onboarding 250+ companies
Acted as the primary contact for the companies, facilitating their participation in the study by answering questions, sending contracts, and maintaining company data
Assisted with recruiting efforts and managed team calendars.
Talent Acquisition Associate
The Talent Games
04.2021 - 08.2021
Identified and attracted potential candidates for The Talent Games
Prepared Excel sheets with information on 80+ candidates and conducted initial screening interviews
Assisted with virtual assessments used to evaluate candidate skills and suitability.
Learning and Development Intern
Aga Khan University Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2020
Redesigned a school information brochure for newly recruited employees
Provided feedback and participated in various new learning and development projects within the AKU HR department
Completed six AKU Percipio online courses on topics including transformational HR, effective hiring interviews, positive workplace culture, habit formation, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.
Human Resource Intern
Sindh Bank
01.2019 - 03.2019
Analyzed potential employee documents
Entered accurate employee information into Excel spreadsheets
Managed and organized employee files to maintain a comprehensive and accessible filing system
Studied the Sindh Bank employee policy handbook to understand HR policies and procedures.
Education
MA - Diverse Community Development Leadership
California State University Northridge
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors) - Human Resources
Chapter GA Scholarship, Alice Noble Award for Graduate Studies, PEO Chapter GA, 2023 - 2024
Chapter GA Scholarship, Alice Noble Award for Graduate Studies, PEO Chapter GA, 2022 - 2023
Community Service
Employment Volunteer, Pars Equality Center, 03/2023, 06/2023, Supported Pars Equality Center's mission by leading an online meeting on job interviewing skills for Iranian job seekers., Conducted mock interviews to provide practical interview experience., Identified and connected with potential speakers to advise the Iranian community on employment., Researched discussion topics to address challenges Iranian job seekers face in the recruitment process.
Youth Member & Communications Chair, UN Association of Pakistan, 03/2020, 01/2021, Managed all communication for the public and organization members, including social media and direct outreach., Supported member retention efforts and championed the organization's achievements throughout the year., Volunteered at events and participated in workshops organized by the UNAP (United Nations Association of Pakistan)., Completed online training on the Japanese 5S methodology for workplace efficiency and ecological conservation, offered by Indus Motor Company with the UNAP., Led a marketing team of over 30 students and supervised online campaigns to raise awareness about COVID-19.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Employment Gap: Full-Time Masters Student
California State University Northridge
03.2023 - 05.2024
Recruiter
BitTorrent, A Rainberry Company
04.2022 - 03.2023
Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Contract)
University of Southern California
10.2021 - 03.2022
HR Associate
Engage Consulting
04.2021 - 08.2021
Talent Acquisition Associate
The Talent Games
04.2021 - 08.2021
Learning and Development Intern
Aga Khan University Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2020
Human Resource Intern
Sindh Bank
01.2019 - 03.2019
MA - Diverse Community Development Leadership
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors) - Human Resources
Institute of Business Management
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