1. Resume – Marcia Lawrence
Address: 14 Darwood Place, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
Tel: Cell (914) 557 8160/Home (914) 665 7786
E-mail: richdanii@yahoo.com
Career Objective:
To effectively bring my experiences to clients by taking on new encounters of integrating Human
Resources (HR) strategies, with in-depth knowledge of HR successes and challenges, through continuous
learning, and strong organizational skills, particularly in Human Resources -
Management/Administration/Recruitment Services.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
• MSc in Human Resources Management and Development, Leicester University, UK
• Certificate in Human Resources Studies, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• BA in Business Administration Management, Monroe College, Bronx, NY
• Associates in Business Administration Management, Monroe College, Bronx, NY
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
September 2001 to Present:
UNICEF New York, Recruitment Services
Senior Human Resources Assistant
Main duties:
• Ability to analyze client needs and create innovate and strategic HR solutions;
• Work closely with client Managers to provide support on all aspects of recruitment and selection –
including workforce planning, sourcing and recruitment strategies;
• Directly contribute to increasing the filling of vacant positons from talent groups or Generic
Vacancy Announcements, while actively promoting the recruitment modality to hiring managers;
• Contribute to the improvements in corporate recruitment standards, tools and other HR products
and services by providing strategic inputs and creating standard operating procedures;
• Provide staff in operational functional areas with advice and information on mobility and staffing,
career planning and development and additional HR areas;
• Provide policy guidance and support staff in understanding HR regulations, processes, benefits
and entitlements;
• Review job descriptions and write ;
• Coordinate testing and interviews;
• Conduct interviews and background checks on candidates;
• Review recommendations for final approval;
• Maintain roster of potential candidates for temporary assignments;
• HR Generalist role being involved in all aspects of HR;
• Global Staff Representative for HR matters;
• Providing personal coaching, feedback and guidance to staff members
• Research and maintain an understanding of the current, most effective talent management
practices;
• Providing effective facilitation and training workshops whenever necessary;
• Support the management of global ‘Operations’ recruitment portfolio, strategically partnering with
clients;
• Contribute and support the efforts to build staff capacity and knowledge on HR processes by
advising staff on HR procedures, policies, rules and regulations;
• Team member for talent development and learning interventions;
• Write correspondence for all operations recruitment and selection processes;
• Draft, proof, finalize and release Vacancy Announcements;
• Prepares Terms of Reference (TOR) and contracts for consultants.
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2. Resume – Marcia Lawrence
Address: 14 Darwood Place, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
Tel: Cell (914) 557 8160/Home (914) 665 7786
E-mail: richdanii@yahoo.com
January 1998 to August 2001:
UNICEF New York, Organizational Learning and Development
Training Assistant
Main duties:
• Researched to support business development activities for bid preparation;
• Joined the Learning and Development team in training development, training procurement and
pilot implementations;
• Provided advice to staff related to their professional development, as well as coached staff
concerning conflict matters;
• Location scouting and negotiating with vendors;
• Monitored and maintained a Who's Who Learning Web portal;
• Managed and coordinated logistical activities for regional learning events for Senior Operations
Managers, Junior Professional Officers, and Training of Trainers;
• Facilitated Presentation Skills;
• Arranged consultative meetings for training courses;
• Assisted with the administration of the internship program;
• Liaised with vendors and negotiated contracts for learning events.
Software Applications
Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, WebHRIS, SAP/VISION
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