1. ALI RIAD ABDALLAH
49, avenue Stanislas Liedet, 94350, Villiers sur Marne, France rdabdallah@gmail.com | (+33) 7 54 24 81 13 |
CAREER PROFILE
Talented multilingual MBA graduate with international professional experience including consultancy at
Facebook in the Silicon Valley. Strengths include fluency in 4 languages, project management, flexibility in
working with global and cross-functional teams, training /coaching, and conflict resolution. Currently seeking a
position worldwide in Human Resources, consultancy, or business development. Core Competencies include:
~ Data Analysis ~Fluency in 4 languages ~Project Management
~ Training/Coaching ~Event Management ~Business Development
Work Experience
Facebook Inc. Menlo Park, California, USA September 2014 – June 2015
German and French Language Consultant
 Analyzed the quality of geographic areas by geo-localizing places for engineers in French and German.
 Improved data accuracy by providing regular training support for teams based in Poland and the Philippines.
AIRBUS Central Entity, Toulouse, France September 2012 - July 2013
Human Resource Business Partner Assistant
 Organized and conducted transnational Newcomer Integration sessions for 60 - 100 engineers every 6 weeks.
 Supported the on-time and cost delivery of the HR annual campaigns: recruitment, staffing, performance and
potential review, and mid-year review plans.
 Elaborated and developed career paths of 135 Aircraft Architects over 10 years.
First Resort Global Recruitment, London, England February 2011 – May 2011
Headhunter and Business Developer- Internship
 Initiated cold-calling techniques to connect with Senior HR Managers of Middle Eastern companies and
developed partnerships for filling vacant managerial positions through internal applicant tracking database.
 Negotiated hiring terms with partners and enhanced business development activities in the Middle East.
Itiremia, Paris, France January 2008 – July 2012
Qualified Eurostar Reception Agent at Paris Nord Train Station- Seasonal
 Assisted mobility-challenged passengers for check-in and on-time boarding on Eurostar trains.
 Managed 2-3 groups of 20-40 people during peak periods for on-time boarding.
UNESCO Office for Iraq, Amman, Jordan June 2008 – August 2008
Project assistant in the Education, and Communication Department- Internship
 Managed fellowship programs dealing with the reinsertion of Iraqi professors in American universities
 Participated in the elaboration of concept notes and action plans of various education projects
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business May 2014
Masters of Business Administration, General Business
Toulouse Business School, Toulouse, France June 2012
Masters, International Business and Human Resources
University of Sorbonne, Paris France September 2010
Bachelor’s, English and German (applied to International Business)
LANGUAGES
German and Arabic: Mother tongue, French: fluent; English: Fluent (TOEFL iBT grade: 105/120;
TOEIC: 945/990; GMAT: 600/800), Spanish: Basic knowledge
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Database Experience, SQL, and Internet Research