• Possesses strong business acumen with a wide array of skills ranging from human resource services to banking operations and public relations.
• Skilled in all facets of recruiting, including talent identification, interviewing and training.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills, critical to cultivating positive relationships with executive level management, team members and clients.
• Linguistic fluency in Albanian, Spanish and Italian.

Giorgio Armani/AX, Fifth Ave, NYC 2012-2016

Associate Manager

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, with associated responsibilities including direct oversight of 100+ employees, human resource services and managing daily store operations.
• Heavily involved in recruitment initiatives; successfully sourced top talent, conducted thorough interviews and performed new hire orientations.
• Utilized strong communication skills throughout salary negotiations.
• Developed highly effective training initiatives to substantially boost team performance; monitored productivity and implemented action plans as necessary.
• Adhered to company values and vision; continually designed innovative ways to drive company revenue.

Yllmir Realty, New York 2010-2012

HR Coordinator

• Fulfilled critical human resource management position within a fast paced real estate company generating $4M annually.
• Successfully oversaw full cycle recruiting process for 30+ employees; sourced top talent, coordinated/extended offers and conducted pre-hire background checks.
• Exemplified superior sales abilities; successfully sold $2M in projects/buildings.
• Utilized strong organizational skills to manage $3M annually in company rental funds; verified tenant eligibility.
• Streamlined process improvement initiatives, resulting in a reduction of company expenses by 20%.

JPM Chase, Pelham Parkway Bronx, NY 2011-2012

Personal Banker

• Established and maintained key customer relationships to successfully grow existing book of business.
• Collaborated extensively with Loan Officers, Business Bankers and Financial Advisors to assist customers with needs.
• Used strong banking knowledge to make individualized recommendations, develop strategic plans and manage 20-30 customers daily.
• Obtained in depth understanding of various banking and investment processes.
• Continually met and exceeded sales goals; implemented various strategies to enhance overall customer experience.

Albanian Royal Court 2009-2010

HR Executive

• Provided top notch support to executive level employees, with associated responsibilities including scheduling, travel coordination and handling human resource issues.
• Contributed extensively to development of highly successful recruiting program; conducted thorough analysis regarding staffing initiatives.
• Maintained confidentiality throughout all operations; tracked employee performance, issues and relations.
• Demonstrated strong organizational abilities; successfully coordinated national meetings and press conferences for up to 1,000 guests.
• Collaborated extensively with Public Relations Director; formed positive relationships with European media and film companies while attending press conferences in the Royal Court.
• Managed orphan institution projects valuing over $1M.

Business Management in Human Resources, GPA: 3.67, Keller Graduate School of Management, NYC; 2013

Politics and International Relations, Essex University, Colchester, England, UK