InfoTrust

HR Specialist & Executive Assistant

Cerro Flow Products LLC

• Provided operational support to the Human Resources department in recruiting, onboarding, managing employee attendance, and handling leaves of absence.
• Managed a training calendar to monitor employee participation and track progress on a monthly basis.
• Assisted in the implementation and enforcement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring organizational compliance and consistency.

Human Resources Administrator

• Led a summer project focused on strategic preparations for union negotiations: gathered and analyzed key topics from the current contract, identified areas for improvement, and formulated strategic modifications.
• Supported and enhanced positive employee relations by providing guidance and support to a diverse workforce of over 200 employees.
• Provided administrative support to the Human Resources department, including recruiting, onboarding, record-keeping, and managing employee attendance and leaves of absence.
• Developed and maintained a training calendar, tracking employee participation and progress on a monthly basis.
• Assisted in the implementation and enforcement of HR policies and procedures, ensuring organizational compliance and consistency.

Human Resources Intern

Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• Provided career coaching to students, helping them develop resumes, compelling cover letters, and professional LinkedIn profiles while advising on effective job search tactics.
• Conducted mock interviews and group practice sessions to enhance students’ interview techniques, boost confidence, and improve overall performance.
• Organized and led career training workshops and networking events, such as career fairs, alumni panels, and company showcases, handling event coordination, setup, and on-site management.

Peer Career Advisor

UNIQLO

• Managed end-to-end HR administration for 500+ employees using Workday and 1C.
• Recruited top talent for the UNIQLO Manager Candidate leadership program and store staff for 9 stores.
• Developed, administered, and analyzed staff satisfaction survey for 1,500 employees across multiple regions in Russia.
• Created and implemented strategies to enhance employee motivation and retention, resulting in a 15% reduction in turnover and increased employee engagement.
• Collaborated on the development of the onboarding system, providing support to new hires and conducting assessments to ensure successful integration and productivity.
• Assisted in the development of local regulations, policies, job descriptions.
• Health and safety coordination: assisted and participated in H&S training, audits; incident investigation.

Key Human Resource Specialist

TIGRE DE CRISTAL

• Developed and implemented training programs for supervisors “Steps for a Successful Interview”.
• Prepared and edited the internal company newsletter, including updates on company news, events, and reminders.
• Assisted with organizing presentations and corporate events for 1,000+ employees.
• Participated in educational courses, seminars and corporate meetings to enhance human resources skills.

Brand Manager Intern

Rostelecom

•	Provided recruitment support to hiring managers including searching and conducting primary selection and evaluation of candidates, developing position descriptions, recruitment advertising; responsible for pre-screening and scheduling all candidates for interviews.
•	Worked with the database of employees: creating profiles of candidates in the internal programs, updating and changing information.

Recruitment And Adaptation Department Intern

• Assisted the Human Resources Manager with daily operations, including employee relations, recruitment processes, and administrative tasks. 
• Conducted preliminary assessments of candidates by reviewing resumes, screening applications, and scheduling interviews. 
• Supported the organization and execution of corporate events, handling logistics, coordination with vendors, and on-site management.

I’m an HR Specialist with 6+ years of international experience driving people operations in dynamic and growth-oriented environments. With a Master’s degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from UIUC, I bring both strategic insight and hands-on execution to HR challenges that matter.

I focus on employee relations, talent acquisition, onboarding, HR compliance, and executive support. I’ve supported teams of 500+ employees, helped organizations navigate change, led satisfaction initiatives, and implemented scalable, data-driven HR programs that reduced turnover and improved engagement.

Currently, I work at InfoTrust as an HR Specialist & Executive Assistant to the CEO, where I combine strategic HR insight with organizational support at the leadership level.

I’m passionate about building workplaces where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to grow – and I thrive in fast-moving environments where HR is a business partner, not just a function.

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