FARAH UDDIN
Phone: 734-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Professional Profile
Highly motivated human resources professional seeking a dynamic and challenging position that will allow me to use my education, competencies and experience to contribute to the success of my organization. Immediate values offered:
Highly motivated, self-driven, and dedicated
Relationship centric and detail oriented
Ability to function efficiently in independent and team environments
Highly proficient in computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Employment History
DFW International Community Alliance June 2014 - May 2017
Special Projects Coordinator
As a Special Projects Coordinator, I organized various drives for refugees in the DFW area. Some of my responsibilities included:
Created and organized the first ever Angel Tree toy drive for over 100 refugee children in the DFW area.
Helped identify and execute project opportunities. These projects included toy drives, coat drives, blanket drives, and school supply drives.
Assisted in the development of an app that reduced paperwork and created a central database of refugee families for all volunteers to access.
Identified and helped create fundraising opportunities for the organization.
RISING STAR TUTORS August 2008 – March 2013
HR Generalist
As a HR Generalist for Rising Star Tutors (RST), I was primarily responsible for day-to-day HR functions. Other responsibilities included:
Coordinated the hiring process, including scheduling employee orientation; administering all new-hire paperwork and providing an introduction to company policies and benefits.
Processed, reviewed and audited payroll and payroll reports for approximately 20 employees.
Conducted employment verification, reference checks, and criminal background checks.
INSIGHT INC. May 2007 – June 2008
Benefits Assistant
As a benefits assistant at Insight Inc., I was responsible for the administration of benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance. My other tasks included:
Assisted employees with enrolling into Insight’s benefits, verified eligibility, processed new enrollment forms and qualifying events.
Administered various benefits programs, which included: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA and 401(k).
Administered the Employee Discount program, Employee Recognition and Tuition Reimbursement programs.
Conducted employment verifications
CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION March 2006 – April 2007
Customer Service Representative
As a Customer Care Representative Career Education Corporation, I was involved in supporting incoming calls from potential students. My tasks and responsibilities included:
Answered inbound telephone calls from potential students to addressed their questions regarding the potential programs and determine if the caller was a viable prospect
Trained new employees to answer telephone calls and use the call center software
Provided a broad range of secretarial & administrative support that may include details of a confidential nature.
Skills
COMPUTER: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Visio 2000, Microsoft SharePoint, iMovie and Social Media apps.
HR: Recruiting, screening, scheduling, payroll, benefits, background checks, SAP, health and benefits plan, reimbursement, and orientation.
INTERPERSONAL: conflict management, communication, decision making, organization, customer service, detail oriented, conflict resolution, empathy, integrity, and problem solving.
Education
University of Texas at Arlington
Masters in Social Work, in progress
University of Michigan at Dearborn
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Majors: Workforce Management and Business Management
Minor: Psychology
Certifications, Affiliations and Honors
Licensed Esthetician, State of Texas
Distinguished Student Leader Four-Year Full Tuition Scholarship Recipient
Member of the School of Management – BBA Honors Program
References
Available Upon Request