سارة Shaw, HR Expert

سارة Shaw

HR Expert

Family Development Foundation

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
التعليم
ماجستير, Public Administration
الخبرات
20 years, 9 أشهر

مشاركة سيرتي الذاتية

حظر المستخدم


الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :20 years, 9 أشهر

HR Expert في Family Development Foundation
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ سبتمبر 2012

1. Manage special projects for the Strategic Planning & Organisational Development Division (Development projects, change management projects, organisational development projects)
2. Managed both the operational and strategic initiatives within the department of HR (Apr - Jun 2014)
3. Review the Policies & Procedures document within the HR function
4. Support the Learning & Development function in a consulting and operational capacity for the organisation (setting up systems and policies to support employees in their development journey)
5. Support the Human Resources function in a consulting capacity
6. Manage organisational wide development initiatives and steer learning & development activities towards competencies that require support
7. Provide expert advice to the General Manager on HR related matters
8. Member of the HR Committee internally and a member of the Department of Economic Development and Family Development Foundation Collaboration Committee externally (Jan - Dec 2013)
9. Establish international MoUs with universities, colleges and institutions in the field of social work and sociology (i.e. Columbia University School of Social Work in NYC)
10. Provide necessary support in the Directorate of Strategic Planning & Organisational Development on a needs basis (strategy formulation, organisational performance review,

Project Manager في General Secretariat of the Executive Council - Abu Dhabi
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • يناير 2010 إلى أغسطس 2012

1. Supported in the advancement and development of a AED215M project that supports human capital capability building & development for the Abu Dhabi Government; focusing on whole-of-government human capital development and talent management
2. Managed the marketing and communications division within the Centre of Excellence and ensuring that branding guidelines are met
3. Acted as a liaison between the various government entities and divisions within GSEC to ensure knowledge transfer across sections and employees
4. Managed and organising the agenda, meeting documentation and circulation of meeting minutes of the Centre of Excellence Steering Committee in a timely manner
5. Managed the daily administrative operations of the Centre of Excellence \[CoE\] and ensured any issues were addressed and resolved; including finance, administration, registration, event planning, learning & development initiatives etc.
6. Strategy and policy analysis for talent management, human capital development and management within the Abu Dhabi Government through the Centre of Excellence
7. Managed the design and delivery of international learning journeys for Executive Directors and Special & Grade 1 employees within the Abu Dhabi Government
8. Engaged with various team leads and members to ensure deliverables are achieved in a timely manner
9. Co-designed and developed programmes that promote peer to peer learning across all levels within Abu Dhabi Government
10. Supported in the development of a leadership competency framework in addition to a whole of government orientation programme and a high potential leadership programme for grades 2 & 3 employees in Abu Dhabi Government
11. Spokesperson for the Centre in Executive Council orientation of new employees
12. Delivered bi-lingual training in specialised subjects such as customer service, change management and coaching for Emiratis

Project Management Office Member في Abu Dhabi Government Restructuring Committee
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • يناير 2009 إلى ديسمبر 2009

1. Managed and was the project leader for the training and development work stream; which had the primary objective of supporting human capability building within Abu Dhabi Government during the time of transformation (main focus on Change Management functions and processes)
2. Supported in developing a leadership training programme that was designed for the Department of Transport focusing on young leaders (grades 2 & 3)
3. Designed and delivered a customer service training for Abu Dhabi Municipality \[in both Arabic and English\]
4. Acted as a coach and mentor to two Emirati members within the team
5. Supported in the development of a strategy for community of practice for Abu Dhabi Government through the Al Nahdah Community portal
6. Worked as an entity liaison for Western Region Municipality, Abu Dhabi Municipality and Al Ain Municipality

Graduate Development Programme Specialist في Aldar Properties PJSC
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - أبو ظبي
  • أغسطس 2008 إلى يناير 2009

1. Engaged with line managers to support in the Graduate Development Programme within Al Dar to set expectation both from them and their trainees
2. Coached and mentored eight Graduate Development Trainees \[fresh graduates with Bachelor degrees\]
3. Project lead in developing marketing materials for the learning & development department
4. Engaged with key stakeholders; namely local/international colleges and universities to identify job market requirements on real estate management programmes and other related sectors such as engineering, museum curator etc.
5. Provided key strategic support for Emiratisation initiatives within ALDAR through engaging with the HR department and organisation development department
6. Co-lead the scholarship programme ALDAR offers to high school graduates in terms of:
a. Short listing of candidates
b. Interviews
c. Selection

Emiratisation Project Manager في The Emirates Academy
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • فبراير 2007 إلى يناير 2008

1. Designed and delivered training programmes to help prepare Emiratis in gaining employment within the demanding hospitality, retail and real estate sectors in Dubai
2. Acted as deputy chair to the Emiratisation Task Force for Tourism Committee and supported in steering the committee and its agenda
3. Generated strategies and initiatives to be presented to Task Force members for concurrence and implementation
4. Supported Jumeirah in its Emiratisation initiative by providing consultancy work and one-to-one coaching sessions with line managers
5. Provided Emiratisation consultancy and support to Dubai Holding and Hospitality companies
6. Local media spokesperson for all Emiratisation initiatives within the Emirates Academy and Jumeirah

Emiratisation Projects Assistant Manager في The Emirates Academy
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • فبراير 2006 إلى فبراير 2007

1. Delivery of 2-month training programme for Emiratis seeking employment in the hospitality sector
2. Support in the logistics preparation for 2-month training programme that supports job seekers to gain employment in the hospitality sector
3. Engage with hotel companies and their line managers to support Emiratis during their work placement
4. Conduct field visits to Emirati trainees during work placement and submit report on performance to Director of the Centre
5. Coordinate with TANMIA and ENDP to retrieve list of potential Emirati job seekers and generate short list for 2-month training programme
6. Supported in the finalisation of conditional employment contracts for Emirati trainees on 2-month training course

Management Trainee in Public Relations في Jumeirah
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • أغسطس 2005 إلى يناير 2006

Writing and handling press releases
Formatting and designing media packs
Managing video recordings
Liaising on events management

Freelance Tour Guide في Freelance
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • يونيو 2004 إلى ديسمبر 2005

Provide tour guides in both Arabic and English for various companies (Alpha Tours, Arabian Adventures etc)

Management Trainee - Intern في One & Only Royal Mirage
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • مارس 2003 إلى ديسمبر 2003

front office internship (Reception, Reservation, Telephone Operator and Sales & Marketing)

Trainee في Jumeirah Emirates Towers
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • نوفمبر 2002 إلى يناير 2003

Housekeeping Attendant

Trainee Chef في Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Hotel
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • ديسمبر 2001 إلى فبراير 2002

Cold Kitchen
Hot Kitchen
Pastry
Chocolatier

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Public Administration
  • في Zayed University
  • ديسمبر 2011

Executive Masters in Public Administration in association with University of Utah and Indianna University

بكالوريوس, International Hospitality Management
  • في Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management
  • يوليو 2005

BSc in International Hospitality Management (hotel management programme) in association with Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne

اختبارات بيت.كوم

Management Skills Test
Score 68%

Specialties & Skills

Governance
Communication Strategy
Strategy Development
Project Management
Learning Management
Presenter
Leadership
Project Management
Team Management

اللغات

العربية
متمرّس
الانجليزية
متمرّس
الفرنسية
متوسط

العضويات

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
  • Associate
  • April 2009

التدريب و الشهادات

Certificate in Corporate Governance Best Practices (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2013
صالحة لغاية:
June 2013