Alisha A. Findlay
**** ** **** ****** #*** Cell: 718-***-****
Lauderhill, FL 33319 pctwli@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dynamic and results-driven professional with more than 5 years experience in human resources, financial analysis, business management and customer service. Areas of knowledge range from employee relations to fundamental bookkeeping and accounting correspondence. Demonstrated records related to success and high activities. Creative and passionate problems solver, self-starter as well as team player.
EDUCATION
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY December 2011
Masters of Business Administration
Specialization in Human Resources Management, (cum laude 3.6 GPA)
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY May 2010
Bachelors of Business Administration
Concentration in Management, (cum laude 3.5.GPA)
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, BVI June 2007
Associate in Science in General Business Administration (cum laude 3.6 GPA)
Coursework in: Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Compensation, Business Policy, Developing World Class Human Resources, Strategic Management, Persuasive Communication, Complexity and Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Virgin Islands Government, BVI July 2011 – August 2011
Department of Human Resources, HR Apprentice
• Prepared Departmental initiative Proposal for the ‘Employee On-boarding’ program.
• Organized and hosted the first “Employee On-boarding’ program Focused Group Meeting with little or no supervision.
• Created a 16 question questionnaire and analyzed results in reference to the ‘Employee On-boarding’ program, gathering information potent to current process.
• Above resulted in the Director of Human Resources being able to deal with other important matters and increase job satisfaction and employee morale.
• Prepared employee’s retirement certificates with specific information including summary of employment, monthly pension and gratuity, to be sent to the Auditor General for approval, resulted in faster processes for retirees.
• Assist the Director of Human Resources with employee contract project increasing efficiency.
• Analysis employee’s files and prepare proper documentation to be sent to the Public Service Commission for approval on matters such as promotion, salary increase, contract extensions and appointment to permanent and pensionable post, resulted in a substantial increase of cases being processed in one meeting.
• Responded by letters, memorandums and emails to Permanent Secretaries, Department Heads and employees correspondences resulting in departmental efficiency.
Department of Human Resources, HR Apprentice July 2010 – August 2010
• Hands – on experience managing the Governor’s Office and completing all duties assigned
• Assisted in the sorting and distribution of Insurance Certificates
• Determined number of pensionable years an employee has acquired towards retirement
• With little or no direction, reviewed and edited the job specification and description template
• Created and implemented a spread sheet for total annual leave from 2006 to 2009 resulting in increase productivity
• Assisted in the Annual Return Student Job Fair – Ministry/Department Explosion hosted by the Succession & Planning Unit
• Assisted in the dispatch of documents/letters to various employees, departments and applicants
• Prepared Job Letters for employees on request resulting in high departmental efficiency
• Assisted in the recording of leaves taken by employees
Motivational Training July 15, 2010: Attended a one day training session on how to stay motivated on the job
Law Office of Dennis Biancanello, NY July 2009 – January 2010
Part Time Financial Assistant
• Developed and maintain an internal expense tracking spreadsheet
• Handle various accounting correspondences on a weekly basis
• Perform basic office duties: Communicated closely with clients and prepare correspondences
• Prepare the bills to be paid and mailed out
Beacon Capital Management Limited, BVI April 2008 - August 2008
Accountant Clerk and Assistant to Human Resource Manager
• Generated invoices and updated database
• Balanced employee’s loan accounts and prepared documents for Audit
• Communicate with clients and staff via email and telephone
• Managed and updated new and existing client’s books
• Hosted employee meetings and employee social events
Receptionist and Assistant Accountant Clerk Christmas 2005 & Summer 2006
• Managed and updated new and existing client’s books
• Created a process to organize all general journal and ledger entries
• Managed and monitored all incoming phone calls, greeted and directed all visitors
Trident Trust (BVI) Limited, BVI July 2004 (Summer Internship)
Funds Administrator Assistant
• Incorporated companies and kept in touched with clients via email
• Created certificates of good standing and articles of memorandums to be approved by registry
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/HONORS/AFFILIATIONS
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, President Academic year 2006 - 2007
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, OneNote, Publisher; Skillful with QuickBooks
Effective Multi-tasker