Inna Ferris
Oakton,VA
Summary
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Human Resources specialist with a proven track record in optimizing HR operations and streamlining processes. Strongly focused on team collaboration and achieving results with a reputation for reliability and adaptability. Skilled in full-cycle recruitment, team building, employee relations and compliance with a willingness to adapt to changing needs and priorities. Known for fostering positive work environments and driving organizational successes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources & Operations Coordinator
Veterans Management Services, Inc.(VMSI)
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Managed core HR and operations functions throughout the employee lifecycle-including onboarding, new hire orientation and offer letters.
- Oversaw benefits administration, addressing employee inquiries and assisting employees with enrollment .
- Implemented HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs to assist employees, resulting in increased productivity and performance levels.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Arranged travel for executives.
- Compiled termination packages and conducted exit interviews.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction by addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment.
Human Resources Assistant
Sandy Spring Bank
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Sourced, screened and interviewed qualified candidates for various bank positions.
- Implemented sourcing strategies including leveraging social media and networking platforms resulting in a broader candidate pool and increased quality of applicants.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent requirements to align recruitment efforts with corporate objectives.
- Solely responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of Sandy Spring Bank's Call Center and Client Services Specialists teams.
- Managed the background check and verification of employment processes.
- Tracked NMLS licensing for the entire organization.
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
- Provided executive assistance and administrative support including calendar management, meeting coordination and preparation for C-Suite.
Senior Project Manager
Kitchen Collective
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Translated CEO's business priorities into clear initiatives that achieved company goals.
- Improved the operating efficiency of the company by supporting the CEO and ensuring follow-up on the next steps for project deliverables through resolution.
- Planned and facilitated executive meetings ensuring that the CEO had key information such as meeting minutes and action items to cover agendas and discussions with executive staff.
- Supported cross-functionality with core team leaders, including Operations, Technology, Finance, Marketing and Culinary Leadership.
- Managed five new restaurant concepts from inception to opening.
Internet Sales Representative and Customer Service
Joyce Koons Honda -Buick GMC
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Generated sales opportunities through the internet, outbound calls, and emails.
- Scheduled meetings with interested customers and expedited their sales experience with prepared sales and financial documents.
- Learned all product specifications, comparisons, pricing and promotions, as well as competitive automobile makes and models.
- Supported potential, new, current, and past customers with answering questions and requests, troubleshooting minor problems and addressing complaints.
- Frequently exceeded monthly activity and sales goals.
Education
Bachelor Of Science Engineering
National Technical University Of Ukraine
09-1997
Technology Management
University Of Tax Service Of Ukraine
09-1995
Skills
- Excel, MS Word
- Workday, Paycor, ICIMS, UKG
- TIS, Office 365, PCRecruiter
- HR policies implementation
- Onboarding and offboarding coordination
- Full cycle recruitment
- Performance evaluation expertise
- Benefits and payroll coordination
- Background checks
- Sourcing
- Training development
- Calendar management, travel arrangements
Certification
- Certified HRCI Human Recourse Associate from HRCI
- Certified ADP AIRS® Entry-Level Recruiter Professional
- Certified ADP Entry-Level Payroll Specialist Specialization.
- Certified on Workday in Action Series
- Total Rewards and the Role of Compensation& Benefits
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Human Resources & Operations Coordinator
Veterans Management Services, Inc.(VMSI)
04.2025 - 08.2025
Human Resources Assistant
Sandy Spring Bank
01.2023 - 04.2025
Senior Project Manager
Kitchen Collective
04.2022 - 01.2023
Internet Sales Representative and Customer Service
Joyce Koons Honda -Buick GMC
03.2021 - 03.2022
Technology Management
University Of Tax Service Of Ukraine
Bachelor Of Science Engineering
National Technical University Of Ukraine
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