Human Resources Professional

Cherry Valenzuela

San Jose, California USA

Mobile: +1-408-***-**** or Email: ********************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Broadly skilled Human Resource Professional with planning, execution and ability to handle multiple functions and

activities in high-pressure environment with tight deadlines and goals. Highly motivated, positive and goal-oriented with

demonstrated professionalism and ability to lead effective team. Strong convincing skills and charming personality.

Effective verbal and written English communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Software. Main career expertise

and professional experience includes the following:

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High Volume Recruitment HR Administration Employee Relation

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Remote Site Recruitment Compensation & Benefits Performance Management

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Mobilization & On-boarding Travel Coordination HR Services

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENT

• Streamlined processes, devised forms and relevant reports as part of the Project Team for the launch of the

Talent Acquisition Centre in 2012

• Improved the reduction of all related recruitment costs resulting in huge savings to the business that enabled the

company to be commercially viable for new business opportunities

• Developed a healthy pipeline and pool of candidates in a proactive manner that supported the business in the

most effective and timely manner as and when a requirement arises

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUPREME GROUP – Dubai, UAE

A global leader in the provision of end-to-end supply chain solutions to defense, gover nment, and energy & extractives sector clients in

challenging environments around the world.

Talent Acquisition Coordinator Apr 2013 until Sept 2014

Reported to the Global HR Business Partner

• Interfaced with all levels of recruiters, senior leaders and hiring managers to facilitate and ensure that all

interview processes run smoothly and efficiently.

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Handled recruitment of all grade levels and maintained regular communication with candidates throughout the

entire interview lifecycle from initial contact to start date.

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Served as primary point of contact for all level of candidates, including potential interaction and coordination

with executive level candidates, for the purposes of phone and in-person interview scheduling. Organized all

candidate travel, expenses and related activities and ensure that all candidate interview and travel details are

communicated appropriately.

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Perform necessary candidate tracking activity and other miscellaneous systematic activities as needed.

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Frequent meetings with the Business Unit to get an accurate projection of recruitment numbers for bulk

recruitment.

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Coordinated background and reference checking processes.

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Created and routed offer letters for approval.

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Built strong external relationships resulting in increased employer branding and awareness.

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Focused on agencies or markets that allow mass and cost effective recruitment at lower levels.

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Worked on improving employee experience by promoting company career growth initiatives and encouraged

referrals.

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Coordinated meetings with universities and agencies for discussing future partnership opportunities.

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Kept abreast with market situations and making best use of the information for the benefit of the company

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Prepared and submitted recruitment reports to Global HR Business Partner and key stakeholders covering

areas like recruitment updates, cost savings per hire and other ad-hoc reports as requested by the TAC

Manager.

HR Coordinator Sep 2012 until Mar 2013

Reported to the HR Manager

• Coordinated and performed hiring process, performed phone screen, scheduled interview and

administered applicant testing

• Prepared approved hiring packets and completed hiring process using established guidelines.

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Scheduled and coordinated on-boarding for new hires, conducted orientation and collected documentation.

Processed all paperwork involved in the hiring process (Timecard, Background Verifications, etc.)

• Reviewed and processed personnel and/or position changes.

• Prepared Termination Reports on assigned employees and submitted to HR Manager for review,

signature and processing.

• Processed recruitment invoices for external services rendered in compliance with Supreme’s internal policy.

• Ensured employees are enrolled with the company’s medical and life insurance plan according to their

grade and entitlement

• Coordinated and processed internal transfers and promotions.

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ommunicated promptly to Payroll about any change in personnel status.

• Coordinated and processed benefits enrollment for new employees.

• Administered benefits and leave programs.

• Processed pay rate reviews.

• Maintained and updated HR database and coordinated with payroll on timekeeping administration and

review.

• Continually reviewed the current processes and proposed well sought out recommendations for

improvisations.

HR Travel Coordinator Aug 2010 until Aug 2012

Reported to the Travel Manager

• Arranged travel bookings for all employees that travel to and from Supreme’s Operations – includes

flight bookings (domestic and international FF&V), Marhaba bookings, hotel bookings and liaising with Travel

Kabul and Travel Kandahar to make military flight bookings.

• Completed daily passenger manifests.

Built a strong working relationship with the travel agent, airlines and hotels.

• Liaised with employees and/or their Administration teams regarding their travel, accommodation and

visa requirements.

• Provided monthly a report on all bookings made .

• Reviewed and analyzed costs to ensure cost efficiency.

• Advised the Travel Manager of any changes in procedures by suppliers.

• Provided recommendations to the Travel Manager on improvements to the current systems, policies and

procedures.

KBR INC. (KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT) – Dubai, UAE

One of the world’s premiere engineering, procurement, construction and services companies and have evolved into a prominent

supporter of the energy, hydrocarbons, power, industrial, civil infrastructures, minerals, government services and commercial sectors.

HR Associate Specialist Mar 2009 until Aug 2010

Reported to the Travel Manager

• Under general supervision of management, coordinated travel activities of employees, advised of

current travel conditions, and planned customer travel itineraries, ticketing and booking functions and calculated

accommodation costs for all new employees.

• Ensured that current tariff rates and regulations are in effect in accordance with current USA law and

corporate policy.

• Processed Hours and Airfare Reimbursement for employees who DEMOB from theater and who

returned from Emergency Leave.

• Provide service to all aspects of day to day travel operations including ticketing and booking functions,

management of unused tickets, discounts, corporate meeting arrangements and customer information desk.

ORIENT TRAVEL – Dubai, UAE

Pioneered in 1963 in Dubai and subsequently moving to Sharjah in 1965, Orient Travel has since evolved and grown to become one of

the Top Travel Management companies in UAE. General Sales Agents (GSA) for Air France, Al-Italia, Gulf Air, Jet Airways, Lot Polish

Airlines, Olympic Airways, Pakistan International Airlines, Saudia Arabian Airlines, Syrian Arab Airlines, Yemenia Airways and Safi

Airways.

Travel Consultant Sep 2005 until Mar 2009

Reported to the Travel Manager

• Handled American Company Client – (KBR) providing 24 hours service to meet all travel needs.

• Worked for the actual booking and reservations of all the passengers offering the best and cheapest

available options throughout US and Europe.

• Handled emails and phone support.

UNIWORLD TRAVEL CORPORATION – Batangas City, Philippines

Bona fide IATA accredited agent and affiliated with several travel/tourism organizations such as Philippine Association of IATA Agents

(PIATA), Philippine Travel Agents Association (PTAA), Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Foreign Affairs Philippine (DFA)

and National Statistics Office (NSO). It is as well the preferred wholesaler agent for Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific,

Eva Air, China Airlines, Air Canada and Northwest Airlines.

Travel Consultant Feb 2004 until Aug 2005

Reported to the Travel Manager

• Offered information and expertise in-country – (provided airline schedules, airline name and day of

operations, fares, flight time, arrival/departure etc.

• Gave assistance in securing travel documents such as passports and visas.

• Processed travel arrangements by placing reservations, obtaining confirmations and issuing

corresponding. tickets or tour vouchers in behalf of the suppliers.

• Handled international queries over the phone.

• Prepared invoices as, when, required.

• Prepared monthly international reports on counter sales.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Recruitment Skills – Competency Based Interviewing

Supreme Foodservice FZE

Completed 13 April 2013

• E-Learning Courses

KBR Inc.

College of Management, Leadership and Business (Customer, Conflict and Confirmation) – 30 May 2009

Security Awareness Training and Education Program (Industrial Security Training) – 28 Jul 2009

Bachelor of Science in Tourism

Lyceum of the Philippines University

Completed 2004

Languages:

• English and Filipino

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