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Maryann Hrichak
Immigration Specialist
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Immigration and Global Mobility Specialist Highly competent global immigration/mobility specialist and HR business partner with over 15 years' experience in managing programs, processing immigrant and non-immigrant visas/applications, green cards, naturalization, and cross-cultural mentoring. Mentor emerging leaders from developing countries about workforce best practices in Silicon Valley companies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Specialist and Global Business Partner
MH IMMIGRATION CONSULTING
San Francisco, CA
01.2014
- Collaborate with outside immigration counsel and HR Business partners ensuring compliance, service level standards and communication protocol.
- Monitor status of pending immigration petitions and provide regular status updates.
- Main point of contact for client throughout talent development/immigration/mobility life cycle.
- Conduct briefings with client; ensure seamless and smooth candidate experience.
- Monitor daily immigration operations; remain current with legislative changes.
- Consult with legal counsel on complex immigration issues Impact Coach / Certified Cultural Mentor / Former Co-Chair, TechWomen Alumnae Council.
TECHWOMEN
San Francisco, Washington, DC, CA
06.2011
- TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East.
- Primary responsibility: mentor leaders on best practices in Silicon Valley companies & American culture.
- Impact Coach to 2017 Tunisian cohort and 2016 Egyptian cohort advising on action plan post TechWomen program; review business plans and help execute same; provide continuous mentoring to prior participants.
- Cultural mentor; served on selection committees reviewing applicants from Kenya, Jordan, Algeria.
- Elected to two important roles: Co-Chair Alumnae Council and Emerging Leader Liaison Officer.
- Member of delegation trips to Tunisia (2015) and Jordan (2013).
- Serve as thought leader to program participants and staff.
Global Immigration and HR Operations Manager
E&M MAYOCK
San Francisco, CA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Business immigration law firm that secures immigrant and non-immigrant visas for foreign nationals wanting to work, perform, or visit the US; green card and naturalization services also provided.
- Managed HR/organizational development initiatives internally and externally, welcomed and on-boarded new team members.
- Experience with E, F, H1B, J, L, O, P, TN and other visa filings, PERM sponsorship, LCA postings, work permits, green cards, and naturalization.
- Implemented enterprise software solutions for tracking deadlines and streamlining operations resulting in 85%+ effective client interaction and increased satisfaction.
- Oriented and trained new employees in enterprise software solutions thereby speeding delivery to clients.
- Secured 100% approval on President initiated Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) caseload.
- Expanded marketing efforts, represented firm at consulate events in the Bay Area.
Partnership Manager
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC PRESS
San Francisco, CA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Local non-profit, non-commercial news organization doing for print and Web journalism what public broadcasting has done for radio and television.
- Responsible for public relations, marketing/communications; increased print/online visibility; managed website-content relationships with independent and non-profit organizations and contributors, leading to greater visibility for the organization.
- Initiated media content partnerships from 0 - 60+ San Francisco publication retailers.
- Led NOVA work-force research study for Journalist Census project examining current trends and industries of 300+ displaced Bay Area journalists (print, broadcast, radio).
- Requested to serve as Board Member.
01.2011 - 01.2017
Immigration Specialist / Research Analyst
LAW OFFICES OF ANTHONY AGPAOA
San Francisco, CA
02.2003 - 02.2007
- Small scale deportation defense law firm that specialized in immigration, family, and criminal law.
- Developed and formalized provision of knowledgeable immigration services including green cards, naturalization, work permits, political asylum and H1B visas.
- Worked as Notary Public for the firm; attended several AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) annual meetings held nationwide.
- 85% client success rate from conducting and analyzing interviews, writing declarations, drafting legal briefs and court scripts, and preparing clients for court appearances.
- Increased firm's client base by 65% through creative marketing, referral relationship with State Bar of California, and exceptional 50% client referral rates.
- Experienced in Amicus Attorney software and Lexis-Nexis research.
Education
M.A - Social & Cultural Anthropology
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
B.A - Classics
Georgetown University
Washington, DCSkills
- Project management
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Team liaison
- Extremely organized
- Powerful negotiator
- Client assessment and analysis
- Team leadership
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Silicon Valley companies.
- Strategize and partner with global leadership organizations (Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, International Organization for Migration, Institute of International Education).
- Extensive international travel with work in the Philippines and Croatia; academic study in Greece.
- Implemented enterprise software solutions, streamlining operations by 85%; secured 100% approval on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) caseload at E&M Mayock.
- Formalized process of offering green cards, naturalization, work permits, political asylum and H1B visas at Law Offices of Anthony Agpaoa Immigration law Visa tracking/processing (E, F, H1B, J, L, O, P, TN) Relocation services Client generation & interaction/ CRM Training and mentoring; work with remote teams Stakeholder representation; strong internal and external relationships Business plans and proposals Project and vendor management Articulate oral and written communication Quick problem resolution and decision making.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkFull TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time off4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsSoftware
Greenhouse
Adobe
MS Office
Google Suite
Envoy Global
INS Zoom
Tracker
Languages
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Greek
Elementary (A2)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)
Interests
Photography
International Travel
Local connections
Intercultural Communications
Technology
Timeline
Immigration Specialist and Global Business Partner
MH IMMIGRATION CONSULTING
01.2014
TECHWOMEN
06.2011
Global Immigration and HR Operations Manager
E&M MAYOCK
01.2011 - 01.2013
01.2011 - 01.2017
Partnership Manager
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC PRESS
01.2009 - 01.2011
Immigration Specialist / Research Analyst
LAW OFFICES OF ANTHONY AGPAOA
02.2003 - 02.2007
M.A - Social & Cultural Anthropology
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
B.A - Classics
Georgetown University
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