LHAKPA DOLKAR, M.A., M.P.A., PHR
EDUCATION
*/**** – 12/ 2010 John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY Masters in Public Administration
Specialization(s) in Human Resources Management and Management and Operations
2003-2005 Trichandra College, Tribhuwan University Kathmandu, Nepal Master of Sociology
Master’s Thesis Title: “Socio-Economic Status of Trafficked Women in Nepal, Case study of Rehabilitation Centers in Kathmandu” 2000 – 2002 Kanya Multiple College, Tribhuwan University Kathmandu, Nepal Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
PHR Certification by HR Certification Institute-
January 30, 2016-April 30, 2019
Professional in Human Resources Certificate New York, NY Society of Human Resources and Pace University
Feb 18, 2014- May 6, 2014
Consular Course: Assistance and Nationality New Delhi, India Foreign Commonwealth Office-New Delhi
July 2005- August 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
03/2014- Current Mildred Elley New York City Metro Campus New York, NY HR Generalist
Conducts recruitment efforts including but not limited to preparing and posting job advertisements, screening applications, arranging interviews, and submitting background checks as necessary.
Required to use independent discretion in selection of qualified teaching candidates in conformity with accrediting body’s rules/regulations.
Responsible for compliance with Federal I-9 regulations.
Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team including, but not limited to, initiating short and long term objectives for the Campus, policy and procedure review, implementation and maintenance.
Providing general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports, arranging meetings, composing regular correspondence, processing confidential reports and documents, filing electronic and hard copy, tracking deadlines.
Preparing source documentation needed for new hires, or effective changes in pay, status, or benefits.
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Establishing, maintaining and controlling personnel records at Campus level, recruitment related records, files, correspondence, and reports.
Responding to various queries from managers and employees, and from other agencies or departments.
Collect timesheets, and acting as initial point of contact for inquiries and issues related to payroll
Interpreting, assisting and advising employees and managers regarding leave management and benefit administration, and HR procedures and policies within the specified guidelines and as assigned.
Administering and monitoring new hire orientation programs.
Preparing paperwork needed to create new employee profile and to place new employee on payroll.
Assist in maintenance of employee directory and company organization charts.
Providing assistance in monitoring employee performance appraisal process.
Interacting with and supplying information to employees, department heads, and job applicants.
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Other duties as assigned
6/2011- 03/2014 Mildred Elley New York City Metro Campus New York, NY HR/Admin Assistant
Preparing and posting job advertisements, screening applications, arranging interviews, and checking their background information.
Providing general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports, arranging meetings, composing regular correspondence, processing confidential reports and documents, filing electronic and hard copy, tracking deadlines, and taking down minutes as needed.
Preparing source documentation needed for new hires, or effective changes in pay, status, or benefits.
Establishing, maintaining and controlling personnel, employees, recruitment relations records, files, correspondence, and reports.
Collecting timesheets, and acting as initial degree of contact for inquiries and issues related to payroll
Administering and monitoring new hire orientation programs.
Maintaining employee file records up-to-date by handling changes in employee status in timely manner.
Preparing paperwork needed to create new employee profile and to place new employee on payroll.
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Helping in maintenance of employee directory and company organization charts.
Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Assist VP of HR in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
03/2011 – 06/2011 Office Team assignments to Mildred Elley School New York, NY HR/Administrative Assistant
Human Resource and Administrative Duties
12/2010 – 03/2011 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission New York, NY Investigative Enforcement, Human Resource & Mediation Intern
Analyzed, developed & investigated law documents to determine if there is probable cause
Attended workshop that train proper procedures and policies in conducting investigations into human rights violations
Assisted Resource Manager in recruitment process, promotion process and implementing new H.R. policies; and observed
award-committee meeting to select and appreciate best employees
Attended Mediations and learned the process of settling the problems and find out remedies to the situation
07/2008 – 12/2010 Yerman and Associates New York, NY Paralegal/Freelance Translator
Prepare legal documentation for various cases and correspond with government authorities to get update about the cases
Gather information and develop facts to assist attorneys
Translate documents from Tibetan and Nepali to English and finalize documents according to the court’s manual 05/2004 – 06/2007 British Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal Consular Assistant
Undertook protection activities; Provided travel advice and sent security notices; Maintained Tourist Registration and Warden Network to ensure that all British citizens in Nepal are safe
Conducted general office tasks like cashier duties, filing, dealing with the general enquiries, issuing Marriage, Birth and Death certificates, undertaking certification, and issue British passports
Performed immigration duties including taking application, interpreting, handling general visa enquiries, PROVISO data entry and visa writing for commonwealth countries according to the British immigration Act.
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09/2002 – 04/2004 Radisson Hotel Kathmandu, Nepal
Food and Beverage Secretary
Handled all administrative duties of Food and Beverage Department to ensure smooth running of the department
Assisted with general accounting, planning meetings and schedules and providing general administrative support to senior staff and other department’s staff to increase cooperation among various departments
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
11/2010 - Current Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) SKILLS
Fluent in English, Tibetan and Nepali, Working Knowledge of Hindi RECOGNITION AND HONORS
Excellence Performance Award for year 2006 at British Embassy
Best Employee of the month of May 2003 at Radisson Hotel
Best Employee of the year 2003 at Radisson Hotel