Jeanne Foretia
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Lagos, Nigeria
email: acq0os@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Knowledgeable and result oriented professional, quick learner with an ability to understand problems and provide a value added solution, excellent leadership and oral/written communication skills, hardworking and always ready to learn new technologies, analytical aptitude and effective decision making skills, outgoing personality to build long term relationships and a desire to add value to the organization through my extensive knowledge of Management and International Affairs.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
Management/Emergency Management – MA May 2015
MBA College Park, MD
Trinity Washington University May, 2011
Bachelors in Human Resources – BA Washington, DC
Biology
Occupation Safety and Health Administration Training (OSHA) Greenbelt, MD
Intensive training program June 2013
132-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Professional training,
Oracle 10G/11G Database programming.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK/SKILLS
Coursework: Coursework in Human Relations in Business, HR, Principles of Public Relations, Social Work, Law Ethics, Economics, International Management, Psychology, Marketing, Health Administration, International Affairs, Sociology Bioethics,
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Quick books and Outlook), LINUX, and ORACLE Database 10g/11g
Programming Languages: SQL, Enterprise Manager and UNIX
Skills: Analyzing a company’s manpower requirements, Ability to interact with employees at all levels, Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, Ensuring legal compliance in all HR functions, Seeing tasks through to completion, Staying up to date with the latest HR & Law Firm developments.
EXPERIENCE
Law Office of Alan Parra
Office Manager/Human Resource Assistant for Law Firm. February 2013 – March 2015 Silver Spring, MD
Responsible for providing overall HR support so that the Law Firm maximizes its employee productivity and well being.
Supported law firm's senior partner, researching legal documents for the lawyer, limited
partnerships and other entities.
Providing clerical and administrative support to staff of the Human Resources department.
Maintaining employee personnel files.
Handled accounts payable and receivable, prepared bank deposits, controlled inventory, and
maintained equipment and technology.
Planned and coordinated PR initiatives, business development events, partner retreats, holiday
calendars and more.
Updating the HR calendar with important dates.
Following up all human resource calendar activities.
Completed staff orientation seminars for paralegals, legal secretaries and support staff. Maintain
office services by organizing office operations and procedures.
Preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing.
Approving requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions
Ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information.
Handling new hire paperwork.
Responding to letters, emails and general correspondence.
Human Rights International New Hampshire Ave, MD
Executive Assistant/ Human Resource Assistant for Immigration Law Firm.
February 2008 – December 2012
Executive Assistant for Human Rights law firm.
Provide administrative and business support to the CEO of Human Rights International and
support other members of the executive management team.
Coordinating holiday and sick pay.
Maintain CEO's calendar plan and schedule meetings, teleconferences and travel. Negotiated
favorable terms and pricing agreements with refugees for representation, translation and legal
services.
Making decisions in the absence of senior HR executives.
Manage and organize programs on youth and Women empowerment in Africa. Plan and
execute Emergency response projects in Africa, by organizing workshops and grassroots
seminars.
Updating the HR calendar with important dates.
Following up all human resource calendar activities
Enhanced communication between refugees and executive team, fostering a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Attended to their cases and presented it to the director.
Vector Marketing Corporation College Park, MD
May 2004 – January 2008
Independent Business Consultant for Vector
Scheduling appointments with potential customers.
Coordinated with managers and company leaders to find best solutions for projects.
Analyzed market trends and conducted market research – Incorporated results to create company strategy for developing new products.
Build strong customer relationship
Presenting CUTCO products
Monitored productivity of teams and departments to evaluate their performance.
Evaluated project’s overall performance and integration.
Analyzed problems in business areas and fields to advise and provide solution.
AWARDS/HONORS
Certificate of Appreciation for commitment to leadership and community service from District of Columbia Board of Education.
Certificate of acknowledgement for initiative, creativity, determination and Philanthropy from Human Rights International Organization.
MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATION
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration
Oracle Programming: Brontech Academy
American Red Cross