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Work History
Education
Skills
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Volunteering
Timeline
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Christie Saikaly

Ottawa,Canada

Summary

Astute Hiring Manager bringing a long professional history and specializing in leadership and development. Talented facilitator, collaborator and team leader across all HR-related objectives. Effective at aligning key initiatives to support organizational needs with the securement of highly-qualified employees.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

American Income Life: AO

Sr Hiring Manager
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Improved onboarding experience for new hires, creating a comprehensive orientation program.
  • Managed interview scheduling, and facilitated communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
  • Created customized training and ran weekly workshops enhancing skill sets.
  • Increased applicant quality by streamlining the hiring process and implementing a pre-screening system.
  • Worked within timelines, meeting quotas for growth, while reducing the cost per hire.

South Ottawa Mustangs Football Club

President
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
  • Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Streamlined organizational processes by evaluating current systems and implementing improvements.
  • Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.

OD Byrne Contracting

Service Coordinator
08.2021 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Prioritized tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring overall satisfaction.
  • Managed a high volume of client requests, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
  • Worked under constant change, successfully adapting
  • Worked 24hrs/day, on one-week rotations and over the weekend
  • Confidently made decisions that affected revenue

Hawthorne Nursery School Inc.

Program Coordinator
12.2015 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Managed a multi-site childcare organization and a multi-use building
  • Supervised staff numbering anywhere from 26-40 employees, as well as non paid students and volunteers.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Maintained the program budget and operating expenses.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Education

Institute For Change Leaders
Toronto, ON

No Degree from Community Leadership And Social Change
08.2019

University Overview

  • Professional Development Studies; Mastery of five key leadership practices: telling stories, building relationships, structuring teams, strategizing, and acting.

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

Diploma from Early Childhood Education and Teaching
01.2007

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Staff Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee Relations
  • Onboarding Processes
  • Training and mentoring
  • Internal Communications

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Volunteering

Currently involved with Ottawa Dog Rescue, fostering dogs until they find a forever home, as well as contribute HR services and help plan fundraising events.

Timeline

President

South Ottawa Mustangs Football Club
12.2023 - Current

Sr Hiring Manager

American Income Life: AO
09.2022 - Current

Service Coordinator

OD Byrne Contracting
08.2021 - 10.2022

Program Coordinator

Hawthorne Nursery School Inc.
12.2015 - 11.2019

Institute For Change Leaders

No Degree from Community Leadership And Social Change

Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

Diploma from Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Christie Saikaly