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Merita Miftari

Helsinki

Summary

Responsive and engaging Human Resources Assistant skilled in supporting employees and managers with diverse HR needs. Expert with word processing, database and benefits administration software. Focused on keeping systems updated and facilitating positive employee relations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Assistant

Unicef Finland
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
  • Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
  • Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy and assisted with system changes.
  • Maintained office supplies, distributed mail and processed invoices for payment.
  • Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
  • Supported coordination of benefits open enrollment activities and process.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
  • Coordinated and set up meeting materials, presentations and audiovisual systems.
  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.

Entrepreneur

Self Employed
09.2009 - 12.2017
  • Designed and manufacturing costume work
  • Launched new product successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
  • Working with artist and musicians on designing and manufacturing costumes
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
  • Deep Recycle material knowledge in fashion industry


Project Coordinator

Remake Ekodesign
09.2011 - 08.2013
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Coordinated venue and catering arrangements, speaker and attendee liaison and material distribution for meetings and events.

Instructor of Day Activities

Invalidiliitto Ry
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and resources to enhance student experience and success.
  • Designed and implemented activities to help students explore and develop interests.
  • Observed students to assess abilities, interests and learning objectives for personalized lesson planning.
  • Conducted classes and workshops for students on special topics of interest.
  • Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Community Educator

Humak - University of Applied Sciences
Turku
01.2024

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Snellman Korkeakoulu
Helsibnki
2014

Associate of Arts - Tailor

Helsingin Palvelualojen Oppilaitos
Helsinki
06.2005

High School Diploma -

Itäkeskuksen Lukio
Helsinki
2005

Skills

  • Employee Recruitment
  • Clerical Support
  • Workstation Design
  • Human Resources Department Processes
  • New Employee Onboarding
  • Artistic Vision
  • Cultural and artistic methods for groups

Languages

Albanian, Finnish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Swedish
Beginner
A1

Timeline

HR Assistant

Unicef Finland
06.2020 - 12.2022

Project Coordinator

Remake Ekodesign
09.2011 - 08.2013

Entrepreneur

Self Employed
09.2009 - 12.2017

Instructor of Day Activities

Invalidiliitto Ry
01.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Community Educator

Humak - University of Applied Sciences

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Snellman Korkeakoulu

Associate of Arts - Tailor

Helsingin Palvelualojen Oppilaitos

High School Diploma -

Itäkeskuksen Lukio
Merita Miftari