Salta Holmes
Frankfort,IL
Summary
- Dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong desire to transition into the field of Human Resources. Eager to leverage my experience in areas such as administration, customer service, training development to contribute effectively in HR roles. Currently pursuing certification with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) to further enhance knowledge and expertise in the field.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Local coordinator
American Councils for International Education
USA, USA
2023.01 - Current
- Recruiting host families through community outreach, screening, placing exchange student
Substitute teacher
New Providence Board of Education
USA, USA
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
Enrichment Support Manager
Bellerbys College London
London, UK
2014.08 - 2015.02
- Coordinated enrichment program activities to help international students living in London learn practical business skills beyond those taught in the academic curriculum
- Mentored teams of students for the Young Enterprise Competition, setting up a real-life business
- Developed partnerships with alumni from City Bank, HSBC and Morgan Stanley to organize a Networking Skills Workshop for current students
- Designed and introduced Electronic portfolio using Mahara web application which helps students to reflect their academic learning and identify career goals
Educational Grants Manager
Tatishev Education Foundation
Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
2006.04 - 2008.02
- Managed the Educational Grants Program for students from low income families in Central Asia and former Soviet Union region (recruitment process, selection, monitoring and evaluations, budgeting, project reporting)
- Managed portfolios of 50 international students, acting as first point of contact for individual issues
- Performed relevant research to identify available grant opportunities and evaluate the results
Coordinator of Education Center
Softline International
Almaty, Kazakhstan
2003.03 - 2006.02
· Changed sales strategy to focus on interpersonal relationships with clients; resulted in 5 major contracts (including a Fortune 20 company) and 7 smaller engagements with new customers
· Designed marketing strategy to differentiate from other training centers; SoftLine Center awarded Microsoft’s award for best center in Central Asia in 2006
Education
Master of Art International Relations -
University of Greenwich
Bachelor degree: International Relations -
Skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Partnership Building
- Staff Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Program Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Program Evaluation
- Active Listening
- Program Management
- Analytical Thinking
Hobbies and Interests
interior design, reading
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Local coordinator
American Councils for International Education
2023.01 - Current
Substitute teacher
New Providence Board of Education
2016.01 - 2019.01
Enrichment Support Manager
Bellerbys College London
2014.08 - 2015.02
Educational Grants Manager
Tatishev Education Foundation
2006.04 - 2008.02
Coordinator of Education Center
Softline International
2003.03 - 2006.02
Master of Art International Relations -
University of Greenwich