Areas of Work Expectations: human- human (foreigners), human-business,
Educational institutions and educational establishments, business organizations, foreign investment companies. International sales, office support, back and front office management and support, administration, international tourism, HR companies, investment areas, business development, especially where sharp psychological and intercultural insight is required.
PROFILE
Ten years experience as governmental interpreter/ translator, recruitment and HR manager in Iraq. Proven ability to operate independently, efficiently, and effectively in multiple countries to include Ukraine, Russia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates. Consistent record of exceeding standards and expectations by superior performance on assignments in the most challenging environments. Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and task driven with focus on program needs.
Areas of expertise include:
Recruitment for hostile environments- multinational sourcing, background checks, selection, movement and management of personnel; HR Services- document checks, badging operations; Translation and interpretation (legal, market, military, contracts, conferences etc); Life Support Services- personnel transportation and housing coordination, solution of different HR issues; Program Logistics & Supply Chain Management; Security Program Recruiter and Supervisor in Iraq.
EDUCATION
2003 University of linguistics, Cherkasy, Ukraine
1997 Specialized school with the advanced language studies (English (fluent), German (good), Russian (native), Ukrainian (native))
6 years of study Hebrew (Ulpan ivrit) Zvenihorodka synagogue;
Communicative Arabic;
EXPERIENCE
1996- Present: Legal translation, interpreting, and business development
2002- present:;
Different business activities and development – present
2005-present: business development and management web- team Admatr
2004 – 2006: Recruitment, HR Support, and Security Manager, Iraq
Established, coordinated and implemented Recruitment program and HR function to include life-support, logistics and supply in support of a vehicle maintenance contract; Processed Ukrainian personnel for service in Iraq to include Psychological testing, pricing evaluation of personnel, background checks and reference evaluation of personal qualifications to identify professionals in different areas of expertise. Developed and managed physical security program in support of vehicle maintenance personnel.
Recruitment:
* Implemented unique recruitment procedure based on personal contacts, Eye-to-eye technology, collection of information concerning possible applicants preceding recruitment; credentials and background checks to give client 100% satisfaction guarantee;
* Drafted multiple job descriptions in response to client request; Job Descriptions to be utilized in the selection of project staff
* Sourced the following job types in support of maintenance and security programs in Iraq: vehicle mechanics, security operators, technicians, builders (construction), equipment operators, logistic specialists, etc; total number of recruited personnel 60 (BH defense; PSI International);
HR and Life Support Functions:
* Coordinated transportation, housing, badging support (DOD cards, Common Access Cards for all personnel) and life support services and maintenance for employees;
* Established and coordinated personnel pricing, employee evaluation, and company payroll procedures;
* Implemented life support program for each of the recruited employee (housing, room arrangements, clothing arrangements; sleeping kit supply, instruction as per SOP; daily schedule (created tables, routes, sketches for work, plans, instructions, Military and Technical assistance;
* Effected uniform provision for each employee recruited;
Management:
* Created and implemented daily schedule (created tables, routes, sketches for work, plans, instructions, Military and Technical assistance);
* Performed all types of language translation, interpreting support, and supervision in support of US military and Multi-national Contractors;
* Solved issues based on hotel regulations effectively resolving conflicts between Iraqi VIPs and military soldiers (AL- Rasheed Escort project; Baghdad)
* Software support and administration: Office support for PSI International, established, operated administrative IT support, all documentations database operations, badge preparation, control of sensitive information;
* Close collaboration with HR companies in Ukraine and Russian as well as government and Educational establishments;
* English language training and instructions for Ukrainian personnel;
* All types of language translation and interpreting - English Russian / Ukrainian language support to the US military and Iraqi contractors as well as Ukrainian personnel;
Vehicle Maintenance Program:
* Selection of Ukrainian mechanics with military experience, weapon training, experienced in working in hostile environment, selection procedure, their testing, background and professional check; transportation procedure, housing, all documents and common access card preparation;
* English language training for Ukrainian mechanics;
* Coordinated and extended HR procedure of Ukrainian mechanics for the armored vehicle for NATO program; vehicle maintenance, repair, eradication of all vehicle discrepancies done in the process of armoring in close collaboration with 4WD part center high profile US expert; (see attached list of work accomplished)
* Invented and established HR database of high specialized personnel in different areas of expertise with military experience, working in hostile environments and different counter terrorism programs;
* Coordinated logistic and chain supply management of Ukrainians for PSI International, (PCO project logistic support)
* Personal armored vehicle inspection and quality control operations before vehicles sales;
* Assistance in language support to the Ukrainian mechanics dealing with US technical experts concerning armored land cruisers and suburbans;
* coordination and maintenance of Suspension system on suburbans and land cruisers;
* Coordination of suspension and torsion bars inspection (armored excursions), installations and maintenance utilizing Ukrainian mechanics
* Coordination of technical, mechanical part of repair on suburbans and excursions repair; (Ukrainian mechanics)
* Logistics coordination effecting the immediate delivery of vehicle and maintenance parts from the USA to Iraq via diplomatic corridor via diplomatic aircraft;
* Conducted a supervision of armored vehicles repair for US Marshals; (Ukrainian team);
Logistic support for PCO:
* Conducted the armored Vehicle delivery to the clients (NATO;PCO; US marshals: different security companies in Iraq)
* Control of all delivery documentations and procedures (spreadsheets;DD250;delivery reports; delivery orders; cash reports; expenditure reports;
* Established a database as per documentations and document control as per logistics
Language teaching and language instruction experience (Zvenihorodka School with the advanced language studies 3. Cherkasy region
Implemented new teaching methods and language instructions in the 5, 6th, 8th and 11th grades
Developed a close collaboration with Peace Corps (native speakers of English in teaching areas for children (Ukrainian Zvenihorodka School)
Private English teaching classes and language instructions for children.
Awards and accomplishments:
* 1997 - Honored graduate of the specialized school in the advanced studies of foreign languages;
* 2001- Author of many articles in Ukrainian readership as per translation methods and techniques related to different conceptual analysis and cultural perceptions;
* 1994-2000 – professional sportsman (track and field), chief of the University volleyball team “SVITLO” ( took 1st place among Cherkasy Universities in volleyball |