Experience

TeachBeyond

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Beyond Borders, TeachBeyond Global

  • Sep 2020 - Present

• Regional Employment Services Coordinator, Europe & Africa

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2020

  Provided administrative and program coordination to the People Services Department in fulfilling the Human Resource responsibilities for TeachBeyond. Directly provided employment services to members, staff and employees of TeachBeyond U.S. and Canada serving in Europe and Africa, thereby helping members be effective as employees in accomplishing the organization's mission.► Assisted Region Leaders in keeping up with current local employment legislation and its impact to members on the field and the broader TeachBeyond Global Community network. ► Supported interdepartmental efforts and initiatives; and coordinated with leadership and peers (regionally and globally) on key initiatives.► Wrote, reviewed, and explained organizational policy.► Assisted with and monitored the administration of the full member life cycle: hiring, pre-boarding, on-boarding, engagement, leaves, job-work transfers, performance management, career development and off-boarding. ► In conjunction with the North American offices, communicated key tasks and events to members throughout the year: including: annual summaries, ending service, insurance changes, leave from assignment forms, status declarations, and tax reminders. ► Utilized organization systems to anticipate needs, by promoting member activities and developing reports to contribute to strategic HR decisions. ► Worked with school/project leaders and members on improvement plan development and accountability; liaised between project leaders and members.

• Employment Services Officer

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2019


doTERRA International LLC
• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Wellness Advocate & Educator

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2020


Bonneville Power Administration, U.S. DOE [Contractor, Flux Resources, LLC]

• Leadership Development Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Aug 2018

  Provided program support to the Leadership Development programs. Scheduled program workshops dates, coordinated logistics, developed and maintained training materials, reference materials, and presentation in support of leadership development and training programs for Bonnville Power Administration. Created and designed program marketing materials in support of program redesigns. Set up training sessions, tracked course completion, and inputted results into the Human Resource Management Information System (HRIS). Assisted in the development of customised data collection surveys; providing metric data on training programs. Collected evaluation data and developed summaries and reports to assess the benefits of the Leadership Development programs offered.Supported the development of the Agency Employee Engagement plan, through strategic initiatives to foster inclusive culture and ongoing organisational change.

• Organizational Development Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2017

  Provided administrative, clerical support, and program coordination to the Learning & Workforce Development workgroup within the Human Resource Service Center. Directly supporting the Supervisory Human Resource Manager of Learning & Workforce Development; and the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist of Leadership & Organizational Development. ► Coordinated workgroup development sessions (e.g. Building Effective Teams, Executive Coaching, Executive Learning Series, Gallup StrengthsFinder, and Action Planning); includes the design, development and maintenance of training materials, reference materials and presentations. ► Launched and coordinated individual and group self-assessments (e.g., 360 Feedback for Development, EQ in Action - Emotional Intelligence, & Myers-Briggs Type Indicator), as needed. ► Assisted and supported the development of the Agency Employee Engagement plan, through strategic initiatives to foster inclusive culture and ongoing change. ► Provided support to the development and execution of the bi-annual Manager's Meeting (450+ attendees); acting as a liaison, coordinating the event's exhibition area from conception to completion.► Prepared and maintained vital department information, including expense reports, budgets, order requests, and audit materials.



Givorgy Kraskoff Photography

• United States
• Photography

• Portrait Photographer & Freelance Designer / Owner

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2018

  Portland Metro Area on-location and outdoor portrait photographer, photographing engagements, high school seniors, families, newborns, and professional portraits as well as events and weddings, using a combination of photojournalism and non-traditional creative styles. ► Post production, image editing, color/tonal correction and re-touching through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Bridge. ► Design and maintain photography portfolio/website and client database. ► Create and design marketing materials, including calendars, cards, invites, postcards, packaging, and senior rep cards in a style that represents the GKP brand.



Westport Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions

• Global Missions Director

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

  Provided leadership and oversight for mission teams that were mobilized to serve alongside global ministry host partners. Included heavy engagement with volunteer mission team leaders, coordination of trip logistics and the management of all facets of team preparation. ► Oversight and coordination of two mission trips annually, focusing on efforts related to orphan care and community outreach. ► Trained and equipped mission team leaders before, during and after each trip. Ensured that designated mission teams were prepared spiritually, logistically, culturally, and financially. ► Served as the primary in-country mission team leader.



Manpower Professional

• Germany
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Site Program Operations Specialist @ IBM

  • Mar 2008 - Aug 2012

  Involved in many aspects of Human Resources procedures and Business Controls; including site wide communications, guidelines, content publishing and emergency preparedness procedures. Required high level of confidentiality and diplomacy. ►Organized site events from conception to completion; sought out, negotiated, and contracted talent. Collaborated on development of budgets, venue selection, design, and communications. ►Published and ensured content published complied with TOP Quality Program Standards. ►Owned w3 On Demand Workplace (ODW) relationship and Enterprise Content Manager process for Oregon. ►Owned on-site advertising venue, highlighting Beaverton Site and Corporate Headquarters events, initiatives, committees, councils, and campaigns. Included interviews, and story writing.



IBM

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

  Senior executive assistant support Vice President of Global Solutions Enablement and Beaverton Senior Location Executive (700 site employees), Communications Manager, and Development Program Director. Senior executive assistant support Vice President of Global Solutions Enablement and Beaverton Senior Location Executive (700 site employees), Communications Manager, and Development Program Director.



Phillips Van Heusen

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Floor supervisor @ Bass

  • Mar 2006 - Oct 2006

  Responsible for providing help in staffing, training, scheduling, store profitability as well as provided superior client interaction and sales to ensure all customer needs where met. Responsible for providing help in staffing, training, scheduling, store profitability as well as provided superior client interaction and sales to ensure all customer needs where met.



Valley Fab Corp / Newave Tower Components, LLC

• Executive Assistant / Internal Tower Component Sales

  • Aug 2005 - Oct 2006

  Responsible for providing executive administrative support to the Vice President and CEO. Part of the Executive Director’s team and was expected to assist other team members within the office to ensure an effective and efficient operation. Responsible for providing executive administrative support to the Vice President and CEO. Part of the Executive Director’s team and was expected to assist other team members within the office to ensure an effective and efficient operation.



Bank of America

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Teller

  • Apr 2004 - Jul 2005

  Processed various account transactions for both regular account holders as well as business account holders, reconciled and deposited daily funds. Accomplishments: Credit card specialist & Spirit champion. Processed various account transactions for both regular account holders as well as business account holders, reconciled and deposited daily funds. Accomplishments: Credit card specialist & Spirit champion.