Human Resources Resource

Sidra Irfan

**** ***** ****; Houston, TX *****; 607-***-****; *****.*******@*****.***

*** ******* *****; Horseheads, NY 14845; 607-***-****

EDUCATION

Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Ithaca, NY, May 2010

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations

Texas Education Agency: Houston, TX, May 2010

Teaching Credential: Generalist 4-8 and Professional Pedagogy and Responsibility

RELATED COURSEWORK

Human Resource Management Broadcasting Journalism Organizational Behavior Micro-and-Macro-Economics Financial Accounting Broadcast Journalism Labor and Employment Law Marketing Statistical Reasoning

Collective Bargaining Economics of Wages and Employment Essential Desktop Applications

EXPERIENCE

Teach for America, KIPP Charter Schools, Houston, TX [August 2010-Present]

Science Teacher at KIPP Charter Schools

Serve as member of highly selective corps of college graduates who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools

Create, implement, and instruct 7th Grade Texas Students’ Science Standards

Collaborate monthly with all KIPP Houston science teachers to develop future science curriculum for KIPP schools in Houston

Develop KIPP Houston Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) vision to enhance the use of engineering and technology in the classroom

Tailor instructional practice in the classroom by leading and applying professional development strategies weekly

Analyze and respond to grade-level student performance data by creating individualized intervention plans

AAG TV, New York, New York [June 2009-August 2009]

Co Host on Pakistani TV Show Des Pardes

Directed, wrote, and co-hosted two episodes of Des Pardes, a popular youth TV show in South Asia

Developed communication skills through interpersonal relationships with professional producers, directors, and hosts

Enhanced public speaking skills by presenting in front of a camera and live audiences

HBO, New York, New York [January 2009-May 2009]

Human Resource/ Recruiting Intern

Researched and modified recruitment techniques in order to recruit more effectively

Recruited and analyzed new personnels’ resumes from colleges and universities for HBO Summer Internship Program

Conducted phone and in person interviews based on credentials submitted to the company database

Established close ties between HBO and prominent leadership organizations in New York to help market various

jobs within the company

Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY [June 2008-August 2008]

Human Resources/ Marketing Intern

Conducted research assessments on employee demographics to increase diversity

Collected, transferred, and analyzed important company data in MS Excel to forecast the company’s future employment capacity and to predict the company’s involvement with certain firms

Collected data for various managers by completing tasks such as proofreading statistics, compiling case documents, and updating client information

Observed and evaluated termination process of employees

Attended social and professional gatherings to discuss and promote company logistics and vision

Johnson Graduate School of Management, Management Library, Ithaca, NY [June 2008-May 2010]

Peer Advisor/librarian

Directed enrollees by offering and providing information on business programs available at the Johnson Business School

Facilitated learning in web-based programs by instructing participants on Bloomberg, New York Times, Lexis Nexis, as well as the Cornell University Library Catalog

Organized and assembled newspapers, magazines, online databases for research purposes

Strategized employee schedules in conjunction with operating hours

ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS

KIPP SPIRIT Lead Robotics Coach (2011- Pres) Cornell MUN (2006-2010)

KIPP SPIRIT Garden Club (2011-Pres) Pakistani Student’s Association e board (2006-2010)

KIPP Houston STEM committee (2011-Pres) School of Industrial and Labor Relations Student

Resident Advisor for West Campus Dorms (2009-2010) Ambassador (2006-2010)

Minority Industrial and Labor Relations Student Mark Twain Scholar (2006-Pres)

Organization (MILRSO) (2006-2010)

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, PC (Windows), LexisNexis

Language: Fluent in Urdu/Hindi, Proficient in Spanish, Fluent in reading Araabic

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