SASHA GOORAY
Oakwood, GA 30566 *******@*****.***
HR & Staffing Career Profile
Seeking to Transfer Broad-Based Skill Set, 10+ Years of Experience in Management, and Recruiting/Staffing
Success into Human Resources Position
Results-focused, quality-driven professional with extensive experience in human resources, administration and
management positions, demonstrating consistent achievement of objectives, strong multi-tasking and service skills,
and dedication to organizational goals. Academic and professional experience provides diverse knowledge of human
behavior and functional structures. Skilled communicator with proven ability to interact and form lasting
relationships with, and gain trust of, colleagues and clients at all levels.
Core Knowledge & Skill Areas
Retention Talent Acquisition Tactical Sales Planning
Training & Development Recruitment/ Selection Conflict Management
Payroll Processing Benefits Administration Health/Safety Management
Performance Management Reward Systems Compliance
Relevant Experience
ANN TAYLOR LOFT Emeryville, CA 2010-2012
Store Manager
Selected to manage store due to Human Resource crisis. Recruited, pre-screened, and interviewed qualified
candidates for open positions, placed qualified candidates on assignment. Created and delivered orientation, sales
training programs, and team-building exercises, problem-solved staffing and performance related issues.
Coordinated bi-weekly payroll, managed timesheets, accounting logs, profit/loss reports, and loss prevention
training. Supervised 12-20 employees while maintaining excellent customer relations.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Significantly decreased employee turnover during first quarter by developing, implementing and
monitoring training and motivation programs.
• Problem-solved employee issues related to attendance, tardiness, performance, attitude, and production.
Worked with the employee to resolve issues or conflicts and increase productivity.
• Increased sales by 5% my first 3 months.
JUSTICE (FORMERLY LIMITED TOO), Rochester, NY and Santa Rosa, CA 2002-2005 / 2006-2010
Assistant Manager/Store Manager
Chosen to lead problematic locations to halt theft and unify teams. Screened, interviewed, hired, and trained new
employees, coached employees daily to increase weekly and monthly sales quotas, created innovative incentive
programs to motivate employees and increase sales revenue. Supervised 20-25 employees.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Assisted in turning Rochester location from a non-competitive store to a $1.4M business.
• Increased sales by 22% in nine months at Santa Rosa location.
• Restructured new employee orientation and training materials to better overall understanding.
• Due to success in team-building, assigned to train/coach Assistant Managers for stores throughout the
district.
Sasha Gooray
4029 Covey Trail 510-***-****
Oakwood, GA 30566 *******@*****.***
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, Rochester, NY 2005-2006
Recruiter
• Evaluated, screened, recruited, and orientated high school students to participate in paid research study
(Health Improvement Project for Teens).
• Exceeded recruitment goal by 40-50% through exploring different locations and excellent
relationship-building.
• Created new recruitment tracking form and written analysis log for team to trend success rate and provide
efficient feedback to supervisors.
Education & Certifications
Masters Certificate in Human Resource Management, Villanova University, Online Program, 2012.
Bachelor of Science in Women's Studies, State University of New York: College at Brockport, Brockport, NY,
2005.
Volunteer Work and Activities
Teacher, Citizens School, 2013
Reading Tutor, Faith Network, 2012-2013
Homework Tutor, MOMS Program, 2012-2013
Piano Teacher, Freelance, 1997-2011
Sales Team Leader/Crewmember, VineMan Triathlon, 2009-2012
Counselor/Educator, MOCHA Health Awareness, 2005-2007
Counselor, Planned Parenthood Rape Crisis Center, 2004-2006
Diversity Training, National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI), 2001