Simona Airapetian
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Multi-lingual, responsive, and engaging Human Resources Assistant skilled in supporting employees and managers with diverse HR needs. Expert with word processing, database, and benefits administration software. Focused on keeping systems updated and facilitating positive employee relations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Refugee Employment Navigator
JFCS Pittsburgh
01.2024 - Current
- Provide support to the overall 30 members of the Employment and Human Resources team to help clients navigate systems and access resources
- Assist clients with initial contact with service providers; help them gain confidence in accessing services independently to achieve self-sufficiency
- Conduct outreach activities and follow up with individuals and families resulting in an elevated number of self-sufficient clients by 25%
- Ensure proper documentation and management of client information while ensuring confidentiality
- Interpretation, in-person or via phone, for clients and their families
- Translate forms and relevant documentation, texts, and other materials as needed
Counter Manager
Chanel Beaute
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Recruited and trained new personnel 80% of whom were not US -citizens
- Reviewed and analyzing business performance of daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, and annual sales results
- Developed and implemented business-driving events and ensure proper execution to achieve counter productivity goals
Voluntary Assistant
World Food Programme
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Reviewed, edited, and formatted approximately 20 funding proposals and concept notes per week in support of the country office
- Conversed with potential donors and provided over-the-phone and in-person interpreting services (Russian/Armenian -English)
Human Resources Assistant
European Medical Center LLC
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized
- Assisted manager in all aspects of recruiting operations
- Responded to questions and information requests from current employees
- Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines
- Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
Education
Master’s - International Business
Moscow State University of International Relations (MGIMO)
06.2014
Bachelor - East Asian Studies, Concentration in Korean
Moscow State University of International Relations (MGIMO)
06.2012
Year abroad - Korean Studies
KyungHee University
Suwon, South Korea06.2011
Skills
- Exceptional knowledge of both Russian and English
- Occupational safety
- HR analytics
- Relocation assistance
- Payroll management
- Employee coaching
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member
References
- Shayna Baronti, Assistant Store Manager, Sephora Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA, +1 (412) 687-2484 ex. 3, shayna.baronti@sephora.com
- Marina Karapetyan, Executive Vice President of Sales, Cellcosmet & Cellmen Switzerland, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, +1 (347) 249-2650, marina.karapetyan68@gmail.com
- Luca Molinas, Regional Evaluation Officer, UN World Food Programme, +2 (010) 201-24056, luca.molinas@wfp.org
Certification
- "Business Etiquette for the Modern Workplace", LinkedIn Learning - February 2024
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Professional Working
Armenian
Professional Working
Timeline
Refugee Employment Navigator
JFCS Pittsburgh
01.2024 - Current
Counter Manager
Chanel Beaute
01.2020 - 06.2022
Voluntary Assistant
World Food Programme
02.2016 - 05.2017
Human Resources Assistant
European Medical Center LLC
11.2010 - 05.2014
Bachelor - East Asian Studies, Concentration in Korean
Moscow State University of International Relations (MGIMO)
- "Business Etiquette for the Modern Workplace", LinkedIn Learning - February 2024
Master’s - International Business
Moscow State University of International Relations (MGIMO)
Year abroad - Korean Studies
KyungHee University
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