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Amal Kolaghassi
Objective MBA holder with 20 years of regional experience out of which 10 years in various roles in higher education including COF, Human Resources Manager, Head of professional development and training division, Saudi Labor Law trainer, Registrar, Institute Manager and higher education startups.
Taking a role in the 2030 vision in Saudi Arabia.
Education Mini MBA in Human Resources – MBA 2013
Missouri State University (USA)- Center for Business and Economic Development Bachelor of Science – Medical Laboratory Technology 1995 The University of Jordan (Jordan)
I am experienced Chief Executive Officer with demonstrated history of working in an education industry. Skilled in negotiation and business planning
I am a self-motivated and resourceful CEO with a proven ability to develop and strengthen management teams in order to maximize company profitability and efficiency. I am an energetic business leader who pays attention to the minute details and a quick decision maker. I manage to achieve annual targets with inexpensive policies and approaches, I am a fighter in growing business revenues.
I am a leader in delivering strategic analysis& operations methodology, along business development expertise, and a collaborative leadership style to organizations seeking high-impact. I provide progressive, professional growth in general management and operations, delivering market expansion and revenue maximizing solutions largely within the academic industry. I have solid experience forging collaborative relationships with all relevant stakeholders. I am a big believer in teamwork, entrepreneurship, women empowerment, and leadership. I am a certified as a Saudi Labor law trainer by the Ministry of Labor in Saudi Arabia at the Eastern Province. I was given the the third place excellence award “HR Director of the year” at Kingdom level in 2015. WHAT I BRING
Distinguished career progressive, professional growth using project management methodologies and strategic planning to facilitate planning and directing of strategic and long-range goals. Documented success in developing and maintaining relationships between internal departments and external stakeholders as well as developing internal leaders Clearly communicate performance improvement ideas backed up by solid metrics so that all engaged parties are capable of understanding and implementing a plan of action Experience
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Mohammed Al Mana College for Medical Sciences- MACHS (Saudi Arabia) August 2017 – Present
Chief Executive Officer – Human Resources Manager
Tasks
• Communicating, on behalf of the company, with shareholders, government entities, and the public
• Leading the development of the company’s short- and long-term strategy
• Evaluating the work of other executive leaders within the company, including directors, vice presidents, and presidents
• Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities, industry developments, etc.
• Ensuring that the company maintains high social responsibility wherever it does business
• Assessing risks to the company and ensuring they are monitored and minimized
• Setting strategic goals and making sure they are measurable and describable
• Make high-level decisions about policy and strategy.
• Report to the board of directors and keep them informed.
• Develop and implement operational policies and a strategic plan.
• Act as the primary spokesperson for the company.
• Help with recruiting new staff members when necessary.
• Create an environment that promotes great performance and positive morale.
• Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
• Work with senior stakeholders, chief financial officer, chief information officer, and other executives.
• Assure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations.
• Work with the executive board to determine values and mission, and plan for short and long term goals.
• Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company.
• Build alliances and partnerships with other organizations.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the company.
• Work closely with the human resource department to ensure great hiring.
Project Manager of MACHS and The University of Oregon (USA) partnership and Aisha Al Mana Global Health Program (2+X)
Project Manager of MACHS and The American University of Beirut (Lebanon) Technical assistance and consultancy agreement
Top-level adviser, part gatekeeper, and part strategic consultant.
Establish contact with key players in the educational field and collaborate with them
Communicate and deliver presentations about the university to various audiences
Pushed for constant growth among management team and general staff, alike. Human Resources Manager/ Head of professional development and training division August 2012 – 2015
Assist campuses in the development and implementation of recruitment and retention plans
Identify and recommend solutions to enrollment barriers
Establish baseline against which to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and retention strategies
Assign responsibilities to each employee according to their capabilities
Review all the work done and ensure the work is taking place in the stipulated time
In charge of solving employee problems with the coordination of Managers in all departments
Take reports from heads of different departments and compile it into one report
Ensure quality in the work
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Liaison between the management and the employees
Develop new ways to increase profits with the management
Take role in implementing all the rules and ethics of the company
Ensured company was meeting all legal requirements and local regulations.
Maintains and enhances the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.
Develop, implement, and monitor training programs within an organization.
Supervise technical training for staff.
Evaluate needs of company and plan training programs accordingly.
Provide leadership development education.
Build solid cross-functional relationships.
Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management.
Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
Create HRDF plans for desired employees and register them under different times of agreements
Full staff training and orientation every six months on all HRDF available programs
Monthly billing through HRDF portal for employees registered under HRDF agreements
Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.
Writes directives advising department managers of Company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs.
Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
Writes and delivers presentations to corporate officers or government officials regarding human resources policies and practices.
Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward Company goals.
Coordinates management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions and performance review
Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
Administers benefits programs such as life, health, and dental insurance, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
Prepares budget of human resources operations.
Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Saudi Aramco Company (Saudi Arabia) August 2011-May 2012 Recruiter for EXPEC ARC under Petroleum and Engineering Department Tasks
Developing and recommending recruiting strategies to ensure a successful search in a given time frame is an important aspect of the senior HR recruiter’s job. Other duties typically include working Mobile: 009*********** DOB: June 20, 1973
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with hiring managers and HR personnel to determine staffing needs, along with minimum qualifications and skills required for open positions.
Developing and maintaining a strong network of contacts helps HR professionals identify and source quality candidates.
Reviewing applications to identify and arrange preliminary interviews with the most promising candidates, Screening and referring candidates .
Consulting with hiring managers on staffing and recruitment policies, ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity mandates and advising management on hiring and compensation guidelines.
Updating and tracking recruitment files, prepare and place job advertising across appropriate media, coordinate internal job postings and perform reference and background checks. Attending career fairs and networking events is another common part of this job.
Updating the recruitment pipeline regularly
Prepare the package offer for each candidate and include all needed documents and hands out to Employment through AVP Staff Department to complete the whole process.
Coordinated KAUST interview workshop, interviewed postgraduate students and completed the process with the Employment later on.
Administering appropriate company assessments
Performing reference and background checks
Making recommendations to company hiring managers
Coordinating interviews with the hiring managers
Following up on the interview process status
Maintaining relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved
Communicating employer information and benefits during screening process
Serving as a liaison with area employment agencies, colleges, and industry associations
Completing timely reports on employment activity
Conducting exit interviews on terminating employees Al Mana Health Institute (Saudi Arabia) September 2007-April 2011 Institute Manager
Tasks
Working as an administrative manager dealing with all Diploma students. The institute is licensed by and works under the umbrella of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and the Ministry of higher Education.
Trained by the AUB HR department on developing organizational structure for the Institute /College.
Creating job description and minimum requirement documents for each job title.
Perform a yearly evaluation for all employees under my Department.
Work closely with the Budget Department and provide them with the Manpower needed and the # of students registered and planning to accept every semester at the Institute/College to include it in their Budget and follow up with them throughout the year.
Coordinator in charge of the students' sponsorship programs dealing with such different governmental agencies such as human resources developmental fund, National Charity Fund, Social Charity funds, and also responsible for the financial dealings with such governmental agencies such as Maher 12/12 program and Training ending by employment program offered by the HRDF.
Helped in establishing the first students' tuition fund (Rafed) by setting up the board of trustees and collecting the essential funds
Responsible for submitting statistics for the Statistical Department of the Ministry of Higher Education
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Assigned as a Head of the Registrar's office after receiving intensive training course at the American University of Beirut.
Responsible for renewal of the Institution's Licenses.
Liaison between the Faculty members and the Registrar's office.
Volunteer work at Al-Mana General Hospital dealing with Mentally Retarded kids. Saudi Aramco Company (Saudi Arabia) January 2000-June 2007 Institute Manager
Tasks
Work as an Arabic teacher for non-Arab speakers at Saudi Aramco's Dhahran Hills School in a new program “Arabic club”.
Work as part time Arabic and English teacher at the adult education program at Saudi Aramco
Work as a guide at Saudi Aramco Community Heritage Gallery from August 2004- July 2007 Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Laboratory (Jordan) January 1995-July 1996 Lab Technologist
Tasks
Preparing cultures of tissue samples
Establishing and monitoring programs that ensure data accuracy
Microscopically examining slides of bodily fluids
Cross-matching blood for transfusions
Chemically analyzing blood or urine for toxic components
Analyzing lab reports for accuracy
Operating and calibrating equipment
Delivering test results to physicians, researchers or patients
Collecting and studying blood samples to determine morphology
Section Head of Tumor Markers and Hormones Department in Ibn Al-Haytham Hospital Laboratory Amman, Jordan.
Major achievements at MACHS
Creating a long-term plan to refocus the company on its core business model
Championing diversity and workplace inclusion
Stepping up the company’s progress on social and environmental issues
Appointed as a female Saudi Labor law trainer in the Eastern Province for Small companies
Established MACHS College : policies and procedures, internal structure, staffing, mission, vision and objectives
Achieved the third place category “ Employer of the year” at the employer excellence award held on December 13th and 14th, 2015
Obtained the university operating strategy by compiling the College regulations and Human Resources bylaws as per the requirements of the ministry of Labor, the ministry of education and higher education
Established the Human Resources : Manual, policies and procedures and Internal Labor Law for the College
Participated in a multitude of other non-admission related functions: Academic and non-academic staff recruitment, human resources, infrastructure installation (including ERP and network), facility management and financial planning and budgeting
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Revamped the College communication media including the corporate website, university handbook and marketing materials
Established solid partnerships with major educational institutions in Lebanon and the United States of America
Improved communication techniques at the College by disseminating informative e-mails, queries answers, acceptance letters and others by designing answer templates and improving mail merging techniques
Redesigned the office of admissions website and content to become more user friendly, efficient and comprehensive
Elaborated corporate training manuals to be used as references
Developed special reporting techniques from scratch to improve safety and quality Key Skills
Business strategy
Management consultants
Organizational Leadership
Training and development
Project planning
Strategic management
Risk assessment
Analytical skills
Time management
Employee engagement
Talent management
People development
Career counseling
Interviewing
Stakeholder Engagement
Interpersonal skills
Management
Team work
Negotiation
Time management
Training
Team leadership
Problem solving
Strategic thinking
Organizational development
Team building
Other skills
Policy
HR strategy
Process improvement
Governance
Adaptable to changes
knowledgeable in accreditation ( SCFHS accreditation for hospital both Institutional and program )
Knowledgeable in (CEA) Commission of English Language accreditation
Knowledgeable in NCCCA accreditation
License and certificates
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E-mail: **************@*****.*** Nationality: Saudi Status: Married
• Eastern province Trainer on the Saudi Labor Law
• Green belt six sigma
• Certified Fundraiser
• Ministry of labor and Human resources developmental fund award for best Human Resources
• Certified (TOT) train the trainer program
Tools and technology
Microsoft office( proficient at Work, Excel and PowerPoint/ Languages
• Arabic (native)
• English (fluent)
• French (Good)