ABRAHAM BERI

5021 Seminary Road, Apartment 1502 (703) 839-0590

Alexandria, VA 22311 abc58caa@westpost.net
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
PROFILE
Energetic professional with experience in all areas of human resources managemen
t (recruitment, position classification, compensation, training, etc). Profici
ent in applying in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Proven c
apacity to organize and prioritize work effectively. Strong interpersonal and c
ommunication skills. Demonstrated ability to distil issues to essential element
s and resolve problems. Legal Permanent Resident of the U.S.A. (Green Card Hold
er).
COMPETENCIES
* Recruitment & staffing * Staff leadership & development
* Position classification * Benefits administration
* Policy development * Research & analysis
* Process improvement * Training & development
* Performance management * Compensation management
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Senior Human Resources Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Doha, Qatar (07/99-02/10)
* Performed the full-range of human resources functions for nearly 200 staff.
* Recruited staff, increasing staff size by 140% over 10-years period.
* Classified hundreds of professional and administrative positions.
* Streamlined office operations, resulting in increase of efficiency.
* Introduced the first ever employees' life and medical insurance programs.
* Conducted compensation surveys and implemented new salary and benefits.
* Coordinated staff training with a budget of $130,000.00 per year.
* Developed human resources policies (training, awards, etc.)
* Played a leading role in introducing the first ever employees' retirement plan
.
* Supervised, mentored, and cross-trained three employees.
* Edited the employees' handbook continually in light of changing HR policies.
* Trained the entire Embassy staff in Performance Management.
* Handled Equal Employment Opportunity issues with discreet professionalism.
* Resolved payroll issues by working closely with the Financial Service Center.
* Advised the Employment, Awards, and Training committees on pertinent policies
and procedures.
* Performed the duties of the HRO for a year during the officer's unexpected dep
arture.
* Praised as, "an accomplished HR professional whom I rely upon daily for expert
advice... He is honest, intelligent, and hard working..." "He is the very mode
l of a good HR manager..."
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Human Resources Assistant, USAID/Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (09/94-06/99)
* Performed the full range of human resources functions, for nearly 150 employee
s.
* Organized the human resources office from scratch, leaving behind a perfectly-
functioning office upon departure.
* Recruited new staff, conducted job interviews, and negotiated salaries.
* Classified hundreds of professional and administrative positions.
* Expanded the travel services for the Mission, resulting in an improved custome
r-service to Mission staff.
* Managed the employee performance evaluation program.
* Trained supervisors in the concepts of Motivation.
* Participated in compensation surveys and implemented new salary and benefits.
* Drafted human resources policies.
* Supervised and mentored one employee.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
B.A. degree (4-year) in Management & Public Administration (Management).
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Human Resources Management. Position Classification & Compensation. Contract A
dministration. Advanced Personnel Management. Criticism and Discipline Skills.
Payroll & Allowances. Personnel Software Training. Performance Management Sy
stem. Computer-Aided Job Classification.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Internet, MS-Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, & Computer-Aided Job Classificati
on.
HONOR/AWARDS
Received 19 honor and recognition awards for sustained superior performance duri
ng my 15-years career with the United States Government.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)