Obi Morah
Calumet City, Illinois 60409
*********@*******.***
OBJECTIVE :
To obtain a position as and Administrative Assistant which my organizational abilities can be fully utilized. Where there is
need for a variety of office management tasks including; computer knowledge, organizational abilities, business
intelligence and database program use.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Administrative Assistant
D.A.S Chicago, Illinois January 2006 - December 2010
•Coordinated with various staff for operational support activities of the unit, served as a liaison between departments and
operating units in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems.
•Provided administrative support for various departments such as answering telephones, assisting visitors and resolving a
range of administrative problems and inquiries.
•Operated computer to compose and edit correspondence and memorandum from dictation, verbal direction and from
knowledge of policies of established departments; prepared, composed, typed, edit, and distributed agendas and
minutes of numerous meetings.
•Coordinated meetings,interviews,appointments,events, and other similar activities for supervisors, which also includes
travel and lodging arrangements.
•Maintained calendar monthly and office database - retrieved and organized information to employee's and clients.
•Performed administrative duties such as:documenting, photocopying,mailing,and filing system.
•Sorted and distributed incoming communication data, including - faxes, letters, and emails.
•Purchased office equipment and supplies - contacted vendors and subcontractors.
•Filed and recorded corporate documentation, electronic files, inventory and reports.
Senior Career Advisor
American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, Illinois (October 2005 - January 2006)
•Serviced as a career advisor and resource person for students, faculty,and staff.
•Provided individual career advising to students to assist them in choosing a major and career decision making .
•Utilized basic career inventories (interests, values, etc.).
•Researched and kept current in employment trends and career development practices through participation in regional
and national
career organization.
•Created and facilitates career and employment workshops (resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiation, etc).
•Presented career information to classes and student organizations.
•Worked with faculty and staff to promote cooperative relationships that will result in opportunities to speak to academic
classes.
•Built and maintained working relationship with employers to develop job and internship opportunities for graduates .
•Maintained accurate records and data on student appointments,employer contacts, and presentations to use in
departmental reports.
•Utilized on-line career management system to help students in job search and collect placement data .
•Worked as a team-member to organize and publicize career fairs and other career related events.
Human Resources Training Team Manager
Sears & Roebuck, Bridgeview Illinois (September 2002 - October 2005)
•Developed the curriculum used to teach new hires about the phone system, software programs and customer service
standards necessary for success in their position.
•Created courses for all employees concerning new software or policies.
•Communicates effectively both orally and in writing and possess leadership skills.
•Familiarity with software programs such as presentation software.
•Facilitated new hire orientation and conducted 4 week training class.
•Hired, coached, trained and evaluated new hire session monthly.
•Administered class examination to test knowledge on a certain topic.
•Listened to pre-recorded phone calls in the call center to identify points that may need to be reviewed with or some
staff members.
•Motivated staff with positivity and enthusiastic personality.
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Employee Relations Recruiter
Air Wisconsin Airlines Chicago, Illinois (January 2000 - September 2001)
•Processed all new hire, benefits, leave, and termination .
•Provided counseling,scheduling, and personnel issues resolution with additional involvement staffing, employee
relations,
performance management, working knowledge of EEOC guidelines and HR policy compliance .
•Organized and conducted new hire orientation.
•Placed job advertisement with various newspapers.
•Worked closely with executives to determine staffing requirements. Identified and recommended potential candidates for
positions.
•Responded to employee relations issues and resolved conflict .
•Developed employee recognition programs.
•Conducted background check and drug screens.
•Coordinated employee benefit packages including medical, vision, dental, disability compensation, FMLA and COBRA .
•Participated in job fairs.
•Recruited for open positions, and conducted interviews.
•Enforced company policy.
•Conducted internal investigations.
•Posted job opening weekly.
•Maintained personnel records, attendance, and vacation schedules.
Human Resources Generalist
Rose Garden Community Services Chicago Illinois (February 1995 - January 2000)
•Identified employee questions and problems that impeded productivity while proactively communicating processes and
resolutions to the management team that would increase productivity.
•Utilized Human Resources Information Systems, applicant tracking, and other software systems to develop complex HR
analysis and reports for management and to verify employee transactions accuracy.
•Prepared basic analyses of compensation ranges.
•Screened, interviewed, and hired new employees.
•Conducted new employees orientation and assembled employee package
•Coordinated various employee programs and assisted with other special projects, as necessary.
•Assisted in performing routine tasks in support of the administration of budget involving basic administrative expenses.
•Hired and terminated personnel; Handled salary negotiations.
•Complied policies and procedures manual for department.
•Coordinated recruitment program with agencies and attended job fairs.
•Coordinated advertising with media and newspapers agencies.
•Managed company benefits and compensation.
•Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised personnel staff.
•Supervised, preparation and maintenance of statistical records. Ensured accurate reports.
•Maintained employee personnel files.
•Verified invoice payments for supplies, materials, and contract services, checking the accuracy and extent of liability.
•Liaison with counterparts in HR management to develop initiatives and solutions that address the unique needs of clients
divisions.
•Compiled and summarized budgetary data into reports.
•Coordinated employee recognition affair yearly.
•Administered and scored aptitude test for new employees.
EDUCATION:
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts Concentration: Sociology
Graduation: 1995
Harriet Truman College, Chicago, IL
Associates of Arts Concentration: Liberal Arts
Graduation: 1990
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel,PowerPoint), Human Resource Information System, People -soft, Outlook and
Internet Research