Manager Human Resources
Resume:
Curriculum Vitae
Ani Kokorian
Markham, Ontario, L3R 3A7
416-***-**** (C) / *********@*******.***
A trusted team player and well-organized planner able to develop processes, deliver on commitments, achieve significant bottom-
line savings and complete projects on time and within budget. Deliver vision and leadership resulting in higher levels of productivity
and customer satisfaction at reduced cost s. Offer long-term commitment to building strong, motivated, and productive teams
through superior and coaching, counseling, and mentoring.
Education
Graduated University of Toronto 1983, received BA (Urban Studies and Sociology)
Legal Secretarial Certificate – Shaw College, Toronto - 1987
Employment History
INC Research, Toronto
Director, Support Services and Facility Operations September 2007-October 2012
Provide overall direction, leadership and management of 18+ staff of volunteer and patient recruitment, facility operations and
Support Services teams
Support Services/Administration/Facility Operations
Responsible for facility operations and maintenance programs of a 36,000 sq ft leased facility
Procure clinical consumables and equipment
Asset management and inventory control
Monitor and schedule inspections and maintenance for office equipment, security, telephone and voice mail systems;
mechanical, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems
Oversee reception activities including receipt and shipment of goods – preparation and approval of purchase orders, and
selected other administrative services, vendor qualification s.
Facility renovations: e.g. high security pharmacy, laboratory, kitchen, lunchroom, medical screening area.
Manage control access for all document storage areas (on and offsite).
Organize all arrangements for exhibiting at conferences, seminar and lectures – includes creative for promotional
marketing products, client meetings and special events.
Responsible for planning, implementing and training staff on their roles during an Emergency Evacuation and Relocation of
Occupants to Emergency Shelter
Develop and implement all Administrative Policies and Procedures
Major contributor to the development of the Business Continuity, Emergency Response, and Pandemic Planning strategies
Developed new branding for early phase clinical trial participation
Call Centre Management - Volunteer/Patient Recruitment
Define strategies to ensure recruitment and retention of eligible subjects into clinical research studies.
Supervise Recruitment Department staff to ensure departmental and recruitment objectives are met.
Work closely with project and management teams to establish and meet recruitment deliverables in a timely manner.
Analyze study protocols to develop and implement strategies for all aspects of recruitment and retention of patients and
volunteers.
Ensure information provided to study participants have received all client, regulatory and ethics approvals.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures for the Recruitment of Volunteers.
Ensure all activities performed by team are in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices, internal
and regulatory guidelines.
Create advertising strategies and identify appropriate mediums to target specific demographics .
Ensure metrics are collected for advertising responses and are communicated to client.
Coach and motivate staff to maintain high morale.
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Biovail Corporation – Contract Research Division 1989 - 2007
Director, Purchasing and Facility Operations
responsible for facility management of 2 facilities (48,000 sq ft total)
responsible for all construction, interior renovations, and other facility related capital projects
ensured compliance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations
managed department of 20+ employees (security, maintenance, reception and purchasing personnel)
responsible for reviewing purchasing practices including; sourcing, negotiating and securing goods and services
Participated in the Task Force during SARS pandemic, including the development of screening procedures for staff, visitors
as well as study participants
Responsible for developing and implementing Fire Safety Plan for both facilities
responsible for all advertising strategies and development of media initiatives for the Call Centre
appointed Acting General Manager July–November 2006.
Manager, Purchasing and Facility Operations/Manager Administration
coordinated facility operation activities including; maintenance, housekeeping, construction projects
responsible for sourcing and purchasing all clinical, laboratory and office consumables for 2 facilities
supervised Receptionist, Maintenance Assistant and 6 Facility Operations Assistant.
Purchasing Agent
Sourced, negotiated procurement of all office equipment and general supplies
Completed pricing reviews for several service providers to optimize volume discounts
Established primary vendor relationships
Executive Assistant/HR Coordinator
provided executive support to the General Manager and other executives and took responsibility for all Human Resource
functions and General Office Management
Screened candidates, processed all HR documents (offer and termination letters, legal correspondence)
managed facility operations at 2 sites
responsible for all purchasing activities
Connaught Laboratories Ltd.
Human Resources Assistant April 1988 – February 1989
Provided Secretarial/Administration duties for the Human Resources Manager as well other departmental managers
Responsible for coordinating, administering and implementing Special Projects related to employee activities
Senior Secretary Corporate Finance & Legal Departments April 1986 – April 1988
Provided administrative support for the General Counsel, Financial Controller and 4 Accounting Managers
Qualifications
Project Management Courses
First Aid and CPR
WHMIS Training
Basic and Workplace Specific Certification
Ontario Employment Standards Course
Purchasing / Negotiating Courses
Interests and Hobbies
Community Outreach Volunteer Programs
Board of Directors for Condominium Corporation
Reading and Traveling
References
Available upon request.
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