Zohra Mammadova
Dumfries,VIRGINIA
Summary
Human resources professional with extensive background in developing and executing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through effective talent management and employee development. Reliable and adaptable, possessing key skills in organizational development and performance management, ensuring productive and cohesive workforce.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
Work History
News Speaker
ITV (Public Broadcasting Channel)
Baku, Azerbaijan
2019 - 2022
- Delivered daily national news broadcasts, strengthening public communication and professional presentation skills.
- Collaborated with editorial teams under tight deadlines to ensure accurate and compliant content delivery.
Human Resources Manager
State Tax Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan
2018 - 01.2022
- Led HR operations for a government agency, ensuring compliance with national labor laws and internal regulations.
- Managed employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and policy compliance.
- Partnered with legal and compliance departments to mitigate risks and streamline HR processes.
- Implemented HR process improvements that enhanced efficiency and employee experience.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Human Resources Management
Georgetown University – School of Continuing Studies
Washington, D.C.01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Public Affairs
ADA University
Baku, Azerbaijan01-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
European Azerbaijan School
Baku, Azerbaijan01-2018
Skills
- HR & Compliance: Work Authorization, HR Operations, Recruiting, Policy Compliance, Employee Lifecycle Management
- Technical: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); adaptable to new HRIS platforms
- Core Competencies: Program & Project Management, Process Improvement, Data-Driven Decision Making, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership Development
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Azerbaijani
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Public Affairs
ADA University
High School Diploma - undefined
European Azerbaijan School
News Speaker
ITV (Public Broadcasting Channel)
2019 - 2022
Human Resources Manager
State Tax Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan
2018 - 01.2022
Master of Professional Studies - Human Resources Management
Georgetown University – School of Continuing Studies
Project & Research
Capstone Research Project (2024): AI in Recruitment & Bias Reduction: How AI-Driven Hiring Tools Can Minimize or Amplify Bias — focused on compliance, data analysis, and HR technology.
Capstone Research Project (2018): Frozen Conflict to Renewed War: Political, Economic, and Security Drivers of the Nagorno-Karabakh Crisis
Awards
- Gold Medal – Best Student of the Republic of Azerbaijan (2018),
- Full Merit Scholarship – ADA University (2018–2022)
- Dean’s List of Honor – ADA University