         HR GENERALIST       Summary     Dedicated and focused Administrative Assistant who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority.       Highlights         Microsoft Office proficiency  Excel spreadsheets  Meticulous attention to detail  Results-oriented  Self-directed      Time management  Professional and mature  Self-starter  Legal administrative support            Experience     11/2008   to   08/2014     HR Generalist    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Managed visa related employment processes for all non-immigrant faculty and staff.  Improved productivity and enhanced visa related services.  Improved operational structure by developing guidelines and tools for internal and external administration of non-immigrant employment procedures  Reduced internal employment authorization processing times by approximately 30 percent.  Prepared, reviewed and submitted petitions for USCIS adjudication  Maintained electronic database of petitions filed  Served as a university point of contact for USCIS.  Developed and presented university with guidelines to adhere to mandates presented by USCIS, USDHS and USDOS   Presented monthly orientation  Created, edited and internally distributed bi-annual newsletter  Maintained HR Website         05/2000   to   11/2008     Coordinator    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Provided advice to faculty, staff, scholars and students by interpreting complex regulatory guidelines.  Thoroughly prepared and filed non-immigrant petitions to USCIS for non-immigrant students and employees.  Maintained highly confidential and sensitive data  Identified as Designated School Official for non-immigrant student programs and Alternate Responsible Officer  overseeing the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program for J-1 employees   Assisted foreign nationals in obtaining the H-1B visa status for employment in the U.S.  Coordinated bi-annual student orientation   Created training programs; supervised and trained volunteers  Supervised Administrative Assistant and student employees   Managed and coordinated student activities.         05/2000   to   11/2008     Coordinator/International Student Advisor/Secretary    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences.  Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.  Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.  Handled all media and public relations inquiries.  Planned meetings and prepared conference rooms.  Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.  Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office.  Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence.  Created PowerPoint presentations used for business development.  Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.  Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment.          Education     8/2013     ABA Approved Paralegal Program Certification             8/2013     BA  :   Justice Studies    Montclair State University   －   City  ,   State      Justice Studies       06/2002     AS  :   Psychology    Essex County College   －   City  ,   State      Psychology            Certificate in SHRM Essentials of Human Resource Management, 6/2013 Program Highlights
*Performance Management			-    Critical Analysis
*Recruitment and Selection			-    Strategic Planning
*Effective Human Resources Management	-    Establishing Competencies      New York Institute of Technology   －   City                Publications    Identified by the Department of State as an Alternate Responsible Officer for Exchange Visitor Programs and recognized by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as Designated School Official. Conference Presenter, National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) 2012 Appointed Acting Assistant Director (Coordinator) of International Students, 2000 She brings calm attention to detail and an approach that places the customer as the number one focus in any activity or service.  This style works.  It benefits all of us."  2008 Annual Performance Evaluation, NJIT - Overall Performance Level -Outstanding. Lisa is a quality employee.  She often works beyond contractual hours to complete a task.  This office could not operate in its current modus operandi without her efforts."  2008 Annual Performance Evaluation, Merit Proposal, NJIT Thank you for your steadfast style and contributions you make to this office.  You are truly valued."  2006 Annual Performance Evaluation Notification, NJIT - Overall Performance Level - Commendable/Outstanding. She is calm, humorous, personable and a model of patience."  2004 Annual Performance Evaluation, NJIT - Overall Performance Level - Outstanding.       Skills    administrative, Administrative Assistant, bi, conferences, database, special events, filing, Human Resource Management, HR, Human Resources Management, Excel, Exchange, Microsoft Office, Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, newsletter, Paralegal, Performance Management, processes, Publications, Recruitment, Strategic Planning, Supervisor, training programs, travel arrangements, Visio, Website, workshops, annual reports   