To the hiring team
I am a highly motivated and goal-oriented bilingual HR professional and Certified Professional
Coach specialized in (Career Coaching). I was raised in New York and lived in Kuwait, Egypt
and NYC and traveled abroad extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East region.
My background includes 15 years of experience in Human Resources and I believe I can
significantly contribute to your organization's efficiency, organization, profitability and overall
growth. For your review I have enclosed my detailed professional profile which will provide you
with pertinent details concerning my background and qualifications.
In addition to my B.Sc. in Pharmacy from Cairo University in Egypt, I have an American High
School Diploma from the American School of Kuwait. My 14 years of experience encompass the
positions of Human Resources Sr. Specialist at Berlitz International English Language Institute
for 2 years followed by 6 years at Orange Telecom as Human Resources Supervisor. I am also
an HR Consultant and provide freelance HR & Career Coaching services to clients as needed. I
attained my certification as a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through the (ICF-International
Coach Federation-USA). Confident and self-motivated, I am both a leader and team player and
take pride in my organizational and management abilities. I sincerely believe that, with my
experience, education and career background, I would add value to your organization.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Aya Sakr
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Professional Profile
Aya Sakr
An enthusiastic and highly experienced bilingual HR Consultant and CPC (Certified Professional
Coach specialized in Career Coaching) through ICF USA (International Coach Federation) with
15 years exposure to various industries and multinational environments.
Mind Map training with Tony Buzan
Egypt 2008
Certified Oracle HRMS professional
from Oracle Egypt 2007 & 2008
Job Evaluation ,Job Analysis and
Performance Management with HAY
Group Consultants USA 2007 & 2009
Competency based interview certificate
from Reseeu Peusent Center 2007
Team Building with Red Rock
International London, UK 2007 & 2009
Performance Appraisals (Luton, UK)
2008
Organizational Development Modules
with Logic Training Egypt 2010
Organizational Development Functions
Logic Training Egypt 2011
Job Evaluation with Towers Watson
USA 2012
CPC certification from ICF USA 2015
Arabic Mother Tongue.
English Native Speaker
French & Spanish Average
TOEIC (Test of Occupational English
for International Communication)
SCORE: 970 out of 1000
Academic IELTS: Overall Score 7.5
out of 9
SPHRi certification in progress
expected license 2019
Professional Experience
Cairo, Egypt
Dec 2012 to date
HR Consultant
Achievements:
Providing human capital management and HR consultancy services to
businesses as required in developing, implementing and communicating various
HR processes & policies. Some of the industries (clients) that I have worked with
Banking Industries
FMCGs
Manufacturing Industries
Pharmaceutical Industries
SMEs
PR & Advertising Agencies
IT, Telecom and Call Center companies
Training & Education service providers
Responsibilities:
Advise clients on best human capital management practices in alignment
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with their CAPEX and/or OPEX.
Assist clients to strategically integrate effective HR processes, programs
and practices into their daily operations
Advise and guide on hiring processes and employee assessments
Ensure business practices are in accordance with human resource
policies and country’s labor laws.
Provide clients with current bench marked salary and job specifications
information for current job holders and future hires.
Provide guidance as needed to clients in the interpretation of human
resource management policies, procedures, programs and application of
related government laws and regulations.
Administer and oversee with payroll, database and record keeping
software (Oracle HRIMS)
Lead HR-related and organization development projects (career
coaching, outplacement, job evaluation, bonus systems, workforce
retention programs etc.….)
Provide advice on disciplinary actions process
Advise on processes for reduction-in-force and reorganizations
Orange Telecom, Cairo, Egypt
Oct 2006-Nov 2012
HR Supervisor
Achievements:
Talent Management & Development
Performance Management
Organizational Development
Specialized HR Projects
HR Focal point for Body Leasing project
HR Focal point for COPC project which is the Customer Operations
Performance Center (COPC) certification, which is a world-class
certification for top service delivery companies around the world and with
the team Orange Telecom was awarded the COPC certification and
became the first Telecom Company in Egypt to receive this award
HR Planning & Budgeting
Responsibilities:
Manage HR operations activities undertaken by generalist team members
in designated departments in line with Corporate HR policies, processes,
guidelines, and Egyptian labor law to enhance internal customer
experience and strengthen customer relationship
Manage a team of generalists activities for all hiring, off boarding,
employee assessment, employee grievances, and all Organizational
Development activities for: Junior to Senior/ Executive positions
“internally & externally” in line with defined guidelines and approved
annual HC budget for both on & off-payroll employees.
Manage and roll out specialized HR projects: external & internal audit,
job analysis, job evaluation & grading, organizational right-sizing, job
matching exercises, employee assessment exercises and promotion
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processes and ensure validation against set criteria and guidelines for
further actions.
Berlitz, Cairo, Egypt
Feb 2004- Sep 2006
HR Sr. Specialist
Achievements:
Training & Development processes
Compensation & Benefits processes
HR Generalist role incorporation
Responsibilities:
Acting as business partner with the hiring managers departments carrying
out all the HR activities (hiring, on & off boarding, internal & external
communication, compensation & benefits, salary structure, performance
appraisals and strategic HR planning.); while ensuring they conform to
the company’s policies and Egyptian labor law for on & off-payroll
employees
Discuss and understand the department’s hiring needs with the relevant
hiring managers to prepare relevant HR programs and initiatives in
accordance with department’s approved budget.
English Language Trainer for various major corporate clients
Education
International Coach Federation (USA)
Certified Professional Coach
Certification Date: 2015
Cairo University, Faculty of Pharmacy
B.Sc. in Pharmacy
Graduation Date: 2003
American School of Kuwait
American High School Diploma
Graduation Date: 1996
References & Relocation
References are available upon request. Flexible to relocate, freelance or work remotely as
needed.