Mari Gegeshidze

Highly versatile HR professional supporting all phases of the employee lifecycle—recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations—to ensure a productive and inclusive workplace.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment: draft job postings, screen applicants, schedule interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers.
• Advise leadership on classification, policy interpretation, and performance management issues.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on HR procedures, compliance, and workplace culture.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with EEO, labor laws, and internal policies.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and benefits enrollment for new hires.
• Coordinate with external recruiters and agencies to fill open positions efficiently.
• Prepare HR reports, analyze trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Promote a positive and inclusive culture through diversity training, team-building events, and communication initiatives.
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring fairness and compliance.
• Manage confidential HR documentation, and maintain compliance with data protection requirements.

Achievements:

• Reduced average time to hire by 25% by improving recruitment coordination and automation.
• Launched a structured onboarding program, improving new hire retention, and satisfaction.
• Enhanced employee engagement through monthly HR newsletters and recognition programs.
• Developed clear and detailed job descriptions, improving hiring accuracy and performance alignment.
• Streamlined HR documentation and data management using digital workflow systems.

Dedicated and detail-oriented HR professional supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and employee engagement initiatives. Ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance in all HR processes.

Core Responsibilities:

• Managed job postings and interview scheduling, coordinating between candidates and hiring teams.
• Conducted reference and background checks, and ensured completion of pre-employment documentation.
• Prepared employment offers, onboarding materials, and HR correspondence.
• Organized new hire orientations, and facilitated smooth transitions for incoming employees.
• Maintained accurate and confidential employee records in both physical and digital formats.
• Updated employee data in HRIS systems, including new hires, transfers, and terminations.
• Assisted in benefits administration, resolving employee inquiries, and supporting enrollment or claims.
• Processed payroll-related documentation, verifying timesheets, and attendance records.
• Provided timely responses to employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, and leave.
• Assisted with training, performance review tracking, and professional development coordination.
• Supported office operations, including filing, scheduling, and supply management.
• Ensured strict adherence to confidentiality, and compliance with all employment laws and internal procedures.

Achievements:

• Digitized and reorganized over 500 personnel files, improving HR data access and audit readiness.
• Reduced onboarding time by 30% by simplifying pre-hire and orientation workflows.
• Earned a 95% satisfaction rating in the internal HR service survey through proactive employee support.
• Enhanced administrative efficiency through the implementation of digital recordkeeping systems.
• Improved employee experience with streamlined benefits and communication processes.

Experienced administrative professional supporting senior executives, department heads, and teams through efficient operations, communication, and project coordination.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage complex executive calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate internal and external events.
• Arrange travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, visas, and expense reporting.
• Draft, proofread, and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Maintain digital and physical filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility.
• Oversee office operations, including vendor management, supply procurement, and workflow optimization.
• Assist in project planning and monitoring, tracking deadlines, deliverables, and follow-ups.
• Act as a liaison between departments, executives, and external partners to ensure smooth communication.
• Support event planning, including conferences, workshops, and internal training.
• Screen and prioritize executive emails, calls, and messages.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior administrative staff, and interns.
• Serve as a backup to other administrative professionals as needed.

Achievements:

• Successfully managed executive calendars with zero scheduling conflicts for 12 consecutive months.
• Coordinated a multi-agency conference with over 300 attendees.
• Improved team productivity by 20% through the training and mentoring of junior staff.
• Streamlined office processes, enhancing efficiency, and document management.
• Arranged complex executive travel, and facilitated smooth logistics for internal and external events.

Results-driven sales professional responsible for driving revenue growth, client engagement, and market expansion.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase bookings, revenue, and market share.
• Identify new business opportunities and maintain relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, and group organizers.
• Conduct sales presentations, site inspections, and client meetings to promote offerings.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts, agreements, and pricing structures.
• Collaborate with operations, reservations, and front desk teams to ensure service quality and client satisfaction.
• Mentor and train junior staff on sales, upselling, and customer service best practices.
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and networking events to expand market presence.

Achievements:

• Surpassed quarterly sales targets by 25% through strategic engagement and upselling.
• Implemented a new reservation workflow, improving booking accuracy and processing efficiency by 35%.
• Secured 10+ long-term corporate client contracts, increasing annual revenue by $150,000.
• Strengthened client relationships, driving repeat business, and long-term loyalty.
• Developed sales strategies that successfully expanded market penetration and increased revenue.

Front-desk professional providing high-level administrative support, client service, and translation services to enhance organizational efficiency and visitor experience.

Core Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming reception environment.
• Manage incoming calls, messages, and inquiries, directing them to the appropriate staff.
• Maintain visitor logs, monitor security, and enforce access control procedures.
• Handle office correspondence, including emails, letters, and courier dispatches.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for records and reports.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and conference rooms efficiently.
• Track and manage office supplies, reordering as needed to maintain smooth operations.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and spreadsheet preparation.
• Provide translation and interpretation services for documents, meetings, and phone calls.
• Support administrative tasks for internal staff, including photocopying, scanning, and document organization.

Achievements:

• Translated 200+ official documents with 99% accuracy, ensuring cultural appropriateness.
• Streamlined front-desk operations, reducing visitor wait times by 40%.
• Maintained high compliance with office security and access protocols.
• Optimized appointment scheduling, enhancing efficiency for staff and visitors.
• Managed a multi-line phone system and coordinated internal communications effectively.
• Supported internal staff, boosting overall administrative efficiency, and productivity.