Barbara Hussein
3300 Narvaez Ave, Unit #94, San Jose, CA
Phone (408) 267-7004; Cell (408) 807-4434
bthoffice@yahoo.com
Professional Objective
Manage
the business office, building operations, and training for an Executive decision-maker
Qualification Highlights
Expert
business office and building operations manager
Manages
projects with minimal direction and excellent results
Performs
well in a dynamic environment
Thorough,
well organized and careful
Skilled
at communication and negotiation
Creates order out of chaos
Co-workers
describe me as:” A pit bull with manners”, “A heat-seeking missile”, “A good will
ambassador” and “The group glue”
Professional
Overview
- Created new business departments for 3 Silicon Valley start-ups
- Adapted Headquarters policies and initiated new procedures for 3 new sites
- Developed all start-up business functions from inception to maturity
- Managed liaison and operations for two international Education programs
- Trained 12 business administration staff
- Directed annual purchasing budgets up to $50,000
Benefits
for Employer
- Creates efficient office operations when there is none
- Executives can leave the office at 5 p.m. knowing that things will get done
- I make my manager look good
- Office staff works productively in a calm and professional atmosphere
- Teamwork improves through shared information, contacts and skills
- On-going training enhances morale and performance of staff, students and vendors
- Start-up operations get sustainable organizational structure that grows with them
- Office purchases are economical and fully documented
- I research, recommend, develop procedures and manage projects through to completion.
Employment History
Office Team, Atempo, Inc
June 2005 – Present
Palo Alto, CA
Human
Resource Manager for company
- Managed company benefits
- Organized office
- Involved with hiring and termination process
- Support of VP
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - West
Jan 2003 –March 2005
Moffett Field, CA
Campus Liaison and Operations Manager for the
Professional Development Center
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Managed non-academic functions for a new, international
work-study program
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Provided a seamless transition by coordinating
with Pittsburgh and India
- Adapted CMU policies and created new procedures to meet foreign students’ needs
- Conducted orientation, protocol training and counseling for 40 graduate students.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) - West
June 2001 – Feb 2003
Moffett Field, CA
Operations Program Manager
- Established a presence for Pittsburgh-based CMU at a secure NASA facility in California
- Developed a wide range of business functions for the CMU-West start-up, including: administrative, building
operations, vendor relations, purchasing, requisitions, billing and employee benefits
- Guided NASA personnel, Silicon Valley vendors, and CMU-East staff to support CMU-West strategy and needs
- Managed all non-academic issues for the first Summer Robotics Camp at CMU-West
- Directed an annual purchasing budget of approximately $50,000
Lucent Technologies, Bell Labs
March 1999- Feb 2001
Palo Alto, CA
Business Office Manager
- Reported to the VP of Lucent -West
- Established a presence for Lucent Technologies - Bell Labs in the Silicon Valley
- Successfully adapted corporate policies and created new procedures for Luc ent-West
- Developed all business office functions, including administrative, purchasing, requisitions and billing, employee
benefits, building operations and vendor relationships
- Assisted the Operations Manager to outfit the facility; selected all artwork and plants
- Directed an annual purchasing budget of approximately $50,000
Network System Laboratory, Compaq / DEC
August 1992 - Feb 1999
Palo Alto, CA
Business Office Manager
- Reported to the Director of the Network Systems Laboratory (NSL)
- Developed administrative support for the NSL Director and research personnel, including administrative, office
supplies, furnishings, building operations, expense reports, travel
- Trained 8 administrators for a business spin-off: the Palo Alto Internet Exchange, (PAIX)
- Set up remote office infrastructure for PAIX facility and personnel
- Coordinated special events and international Executive Briefing Program operations
Awards
Nominated
for CMU’s prestigious 2004 Andrew Award in the Culture category !
Education
Enrolled at University of Phoenix for B.S. in Business Administration, GPA 3.83, majoring in
Human Resource studies.
Computer Skills
- Oracle Expense Program
- MS Office, Exchange, PowerPoint, Outlook Scheduling, Outlook Express Mail
- Adobe Frame Maker
- SAP Purchasing
- XMS online Expense Tracking Program
- Expert at using the Internet for business, education and research
References Available upon Request
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