Arva Anees
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EXPERIENCE
Codesmith, New York, NY
Jan 2022 – Sept 2023
Senior People Operations Specialist, Aug 2023 – Sept 2023
• Identified communication gaps and organized training sessions for team members through one-on-one meetings
as well as comprehensive team-wide presentations to foster a culture of continuous efficiency for the company
• Managed and regularly improved company-wide resources, including the employee handbook, quarterly human
resources newsletters, Slack announcements, and team-wide meeting updates to advance the employee experience
• Led comprehensive new hire onboarding, implementing values-aligned improvements on a consistent basis to
optimize team members' transition into the company and overall task performance in their respective roles
• Mentored managers on best practices and trends for effective and inclusive onboarding to facilitate smooth
transitions into the company for 25+ new hires per month, while also supporting new hires via regular check-ins
People Operations Specialist, Jan 2022 – Aug 2023
• Collaborated with leaders to address gaps and implement change management practices to human resources,
hiring, and onboarding/offboarding, in alignment with values and diverse, equitable and inclusive practices
• Collaborated with key stakeholders to research, revise, and implement HR policies and general HR best practices,
maintaining compliance and alignment with organizational goals while supporting employees across divisions
• Facilitated the hiring process by collaborating with hiring managers, posting job descriptions, scheduling job
interviews, and maintaining channels of communication with a diverse range of candidates across multiple roles
• Conducted onboarding of 25+ new hires per month, facilitating access to tools, benefits, company policies and
resources, and led new hire orientations to ensure a seamless integration into the team and overall company values
• Organized employee engagement initiatives including cultural and social events, annual team retreat, lunch &
learns, and the Women's Leadership Collective workshops in an effort to educate staff and monitor satisfaction
• Served as the point of contact for employee inquiries, maintained employee records in HRIS system, and led
research on best practices to ensure legal compliance including I-9 documentation and employee classifications
Mayor’s Office of Special Projects and Community Events (MOSPCE), New York, NY
June 2018 – Dec 2021
Special Assistant, Oct 2018 – Dec 2021
• Fostered long-term partnerships with 35+ companies by leading outreach efforts and pitching fundraising goals
• Spearheaded the implementation of streamlined processes for the volunteer program, overseeing recruitment,
comprehensive training, and retention efforts of 75+ volunteers spanning approx. 50 large-scale events annually
• Coordinated content across the website, newsletters, and official correspondences while leveraging data insights
to generate reports with leaders and maintain overall communication about events, sponsors, and other updates
Events Intern, June 2018 – Aug 2018
• Partnered with key stakeholders on the planning and execution of over 10 community, heritage, and ceremonial
events, hosted by the Mayor and First Lady, each attracting 1,000+ guests of diverse backgrounds and boroughs
• Served as the primary liaison for guests, maintaining open communication, addressing event-related inquiries, and
documenting feedback for ongoing enhancements, aimed at elevating the overall attendee experience in the future
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Faith. NYC, New York, NY
Nov 2019 – Present
Co-Founder
• Lead 10 core volunteers, orchestrating the strategic planning and execution of monthly spiritual discussions aimed
at fostering personal growth as well as community engagement, with every session attracting over 70 attendees
AlMaghrib Institute, New York, NY
Aug 2015 – Jan 2021
Consultant to Senior Leadership, Oct 2019 – Jan 2021
• Identified areas of improvement to address gaps within leadership and communication structures, resulting in
strategic change management that fortified 50+ chapters and the HQ of the multinational non-profit organization
Co-President, Aug 2015 – Oct 2019
• Led a team of 30+ volunteers in the planning and execution of weekend-long seminars, while maintaining open
communication with leadership at headquarters to synchronize efforts and achieve overall organizational goals
EDUCATION
CUNY Baruch College, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, New York, NY
Master of Arts in Corporate Communication, GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication, GPA: 3.77
Dec 2023
May 2018
SKILLS
People Operations | HRIS System (Gusto) | JazzHR Recruiting Software | Asana | Communication | Change Management
