AMAKA CYNTHIA UZOR
Email:-Phone number: -
Address: Lekki, Lagos.
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaka-uzor-a/
Extensive Human Resources specialist with 7 years of experience cutting across several industries by working with one of Nigeria’s HR consulting firms, I have successfully helped businesses build teams, organize and deliver training and development programs as well as hire and retain top talent, restructure processes, create salary benchmarks.
SKILLS
Knowledge and experience in sourcing techniques- Social media sourcing through Instagram and Facebook. Boolean search on LinkedIn
Proficient in Microsoft Windows packages and ERP Solutions, Microsoft Teams
Hands-on experience with various interview formats- Virtual and In-person
Versatility in the use of remote work tools.
Invaluable experience in providing world class service professionally.
Excellent communication, Interpersonal and Collaboration skills
Experience working within distributed team
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior HR Consultant II (Advisory Department)
Kimberly Ryan Consulting- Dec 2017 till date
Handle end-to-end recruitment by identifying, sourcing and successfully placing talents in diverse roles - Entry level, intermediate to C-level recruitment across roles such as, Engineering, Technical Talents, C-Suite and Generalist roles etc.
Closed out successful placements across various sectors such as: Information technology, Oil and gas, financial services, Legal, Fast moving consumer goods, etc.
Led teams in learning and development projects for clients from start to finish.
Collaborating with other stakeholders in designing quality, tried and tested HR strategy solutions for clients.
Collaborated with stakeholders on strategies to develop talent pool. Developed workshop initiatives to increase and drive candidate attraction.
Attending clients’ calls to understand and interpret complex recruitment briefs for excellent delivery.
Oversees quality and robust assessments on behalf of our clients at different locations.
Provide specialist advice to clients on learning and development activities. Design training plan/program in methodical as well as cost-effective ways.
Design and develop quality learning content, materials and resources.
Handled Employment Compliance
Collaborated with other stakeholders in the development and deployment of recruitment & selection framework and systems.
HR Consultant I (Client Facing HR Department)
Kimberly Ryan Consulting- June 2016 till Dec 2017
Championed the entire process of recruitment of staff in the financial sector in Ghana.
Responsible for the Business Development and Client Engagement/Relationship Management of all Recruitment and Outsourcing Business clients. Analysis of market demands and channels insights
Handled extensive Market Analysis and Research for business penetration across the Oil and Gas, Fintech, FMCG, Banking and other sectors across Africa.
Responsible for the management of talents benefits and welfare in line with labor laws as well as overseeing onboarding, relocation, Visas etc.
Identify and/or respond to the client organization's needs, driving solutions and provide input into the development of the HR interventions that meet the client's priorities - including talent management (learning and development, acquisition and retention). Managing candidate Engagement/Relationship, Initiating, building, managing and sustaining client and contractor relationships.
Championed an entire process of technical and Commercial Bids/Proposals on Talent Management Projects to the level of negotiation.
Managed outsourced technical talents (entire life cycle of employees) from different sectors , NGOs, IT, Oil and Gas, Finance and Technology, and Embassies.
Facilitated and Coordinated Training Events
Client Relationship Management for Outsourcing Account
Contracts Management
HR Analyst (D3- Design, Development and Delivery Team)
Kimberly Ryan Consulting- June 2015 till June 2016
Managed HR operations for outsourced staff from different sectors , NGOs, IT, Oil and Gas and Embassies.
Collaborated in lifecycle Recruiting process for different roles.
Sourced for Consultants for workshops and training for external clients
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
Kimberly Ryan Consulting- December 2013 till June 2015
Provided administrative support to the Executive Director
Conducted researches, managed projects and, organised employee weekly developmental sessions.
Customer Service Representative
MultiI-Choice Nigeria- May 2011 till October 2013
A few Projects handled:
Team member in recruitment of several roles for a technology company.
Project lead in bank recruitment of staff in West Africa.
Project lead in recruitment of several roles for a company in oil and gas.
Project lead in bank-wide design, development and delivery of capacity building initiatives.
Project lead in recruitment of several roles for financial services
Project lead in Recruitment short list of over (500 members of staff) for British Council in West Africa.
Project lead in org-wide recruitment at SOS
Co- facilitator in training project for SOS
Project lead in Team building projects carried out
Project lead in recruitment for landmark
Team Member in HR Strategy and systems design for a client.
EDUCATION
Atlantic International university, USA (2020 till date)
Masters of Sc. (Human Resource Management)
In view
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos -)
BA. Arts and Social Science Education (English)
Second Class lower Division
Queens College Yaba Lagos (1997 – 2003)
West African Examination Certificate
TRAINING AND SEMINARS
Human Resource Management Training
Organized by Comptech Global Link Limited (a Microsoft certified partner)
Sales Success: Effective selling skills Training
Organized by Kimberly Ryan Limited
Emotional Intelligence seminar
syndicated by the IE Business School (Madrid Spain)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
