SUSANNA MIKAELYAN
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Tel/ Fax 303-***-**** . Cell: 303-***-**** . E-mail abkxvd@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Achievement driven, results-oriented MBA graduate with outstanding
credentials and broad international experience. Hard-working and
enthusiastic team-player with strong analytical, problem solving
and communication skills. Detail oriented, managed projects in demanding
environments. Two years of management and administrative experience.
Education
Masters in Business Administration (MBA), UCD Business Graduate School,
Denver, CO July, 2010
Passed the PHR certification exam
June, 2010
BSBA degree in HR Management, UCD Business School, Magna Cum Laude,
ranked 16 of 334 (top 4.7%), GPA 3.82
2009
Teaching Degree in Elementary Education, Ararat State College, Ararat,
Armenia 1997
Awards Received
Dean's List
2006 - 2009
Beta Gamma Sigma
2007- 2009
Sophomore Recognition Award, member - Golden Key International Honor
Society 2007
Scholarship - Colorado HR Association (CHRA)
2008
National Scholarship - Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
2009
Relevant Graduate-level Projects
Statistics
. Comprehensive data analysis for Denver Theatres and Arenas to identify
trends, problems,
and recommend plan of action based on the analysis findings
Compensation Case Project
. Designed a pay structure determining a competitive pay level based on
salary survey data,
individual pay rates, and budgeting/costing/and administering the
compensation program
Performance Management
. Developed performance management system for Sports Authority Company
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel, SSAP Access-based software, Minitab
Statistical Software
Work Experience
Business Collaboration with Bike Depot non-profit organization
2010-present
. Currently developing and implementing HR initiatives: orientation
program,
FLSA compliance, training and development, policies and procedures
Peer Mentor/ Office Support, TRiO Student Support Services
2008
. Provided personal, career, and academic counseling to 16 students.
Tutored English and Accounting. Administrative support included
running queries,
compiling reports, data input, answering phone calls, providing
customer service
Human Resources Intern at UCDHSC HR Department
2007-2008
. Conducted research on comparing faculty compensation and succession
planning at peer institutions, analyzed data for HR audit and dealt
with confidential data,
assisted with administrative tasks, helped interviewing prospective
employees
Lead Teacher at Children's World, Arvada, CO
2003-2004
. Trained two teachers. Maintained good relationship with management,
coworkers and parents
Founder and President of "Youth Center" NGO, Ararat, Armenia
2001-2003
. Organized a membership drive - 163 members
. Managed a team of 6-10 employees and about forty volunteers for two
years,
providing coaching, counseling, advocacy, and direction. Trained
new employees
on policies and workplace rules
. Taught English as a Foreign Language to children and adults. Classes
ranged
between ten and forty students
. Started a network with 15 other NGO-s in the country
. Initiated and successfully directed a six-month project to reestablish
the network
of 25 local institutions: businesses, schools, local government.
Regularly gave
presentations to groups of 40 as part of the project
Professional Memberships
Member of Colorado Human Resources Association (CHRA) & SHRM
2007 -present
President of UCD HR Student Chapter; successfully restarted the chapter
2006 - 2007
Volunteer Experience
Volunteered for several events for university and professional
organizations: CHRA,
SHRM, UCD Career Center, student organizations and clubs 2005-
present
Organized a six-month charity drive to ship used clothes and educational
items to Armenia 2003
Languages
English, Russian, Armenian