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Warsaw, Poland, PL

• Increased operational efficiency and reduced expenses by 25% through the tactical implementation of global employee relations policies, driving process improvements across the organization
• Exemplified adept project management skills by spearheading an office relocation initiative utilizing defined timelines, and resource allocations, delivering annual cost savings of over $300K
• Doubled the administrative team to support US growth, providing new members with hands-on mentorship while cultivating challenging opportunities that expanded their skills and capabilities.
• Orchestrated and led a multi-day, 200-person team offsite featuring presentations, workshops, panels, and team-building activities, strengthening community, collaboration, and productivity among employees

Warsaw, Poland, PL

• Enhanced team productivity by 70% through a collaborative effort to craft an innovative hybrid workplace policy, enabling US employees to safely return to office settings while maintaining flexibility
• Partnered with HR leadership to launch a cost-effective and user-friendly Professional Employer Organization (PEO) platform, driving operational efficiency and improving the overall employee experience
• Reinforced the company's commitment to employee well-being by instituting additional time-off and stipend offerings in alignment with regional employment laws and best practices
• Served as a key partner to the US HR and LATAM teams in developing and implementing regional diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) initiatives, fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace

Warsaw, Poland, PL

• Facilitated seamless logistical support for team members across New York, California, Illinois, and Poland, fostering operational connectivity and collaboration within the global organization
• Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to spearhead the transition to remote operations for the 15-member US team, ensuring a smooth and efficient shift in workflows
• Leveraged exceptional negotiation skills and data-driven insights to finalize a $1.25M lease agreement for the New York office, securing favorable terms that benefited the company
• Introduced a user-friendly travel management platform that improved transparency in travel expenditure while empowering team members to book their own travel arrangements, enhancing autonomy and responsibility

New York, NY, US

• Directed the operational activities of the New York, North Carolina, Barcelona, and Toulouse offices, ensuring performance consistency and functionality across diverse geographical locations
• Developed tiered travel policies and reimbursement procedures, resulting in greater accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in expense management
• Implemented and oversaw a new Professional Employer Organization, driving a 30% reduction in HR costs for the organization
• Collaborated closely with the marketing team to seamlessly manage logistics for trade shows, as well as external and internal events, elevating the company's brand presence worldwide

Southfield, MI, US

• Seamlessly managed the daily operations of the New York City and Stamford, Connecticut offices, ensuring smooth workflows across both locations
• Coordinated schedules, meetings, travel arrangements, and events for a team of 5 Senior Vice Presidents, proactively anticipating their needs
• Designed and executed impactful events and volunteer initiatives for a team of 30, fostering a positive work culture and boosting morale
• Optimized office budgets through strategic vendor partnerships, securing cost-effective solutions and driving operational efficiencies

68 3rd St, Brooklyn, US

• Collaborated cross-functionally with an international team of recruiters to schedule 15 English-speaking and 15 Spanish-speaking participants for user research interviews
• Conducted thorough preliminary screening interviews to assess participants' qualifications and ensure they met the study criteria
• Proactively evaluated participants' technological capabilities prior to interviews, troubleshooting any access or compatibility issues to enable seamless remote sessions
• Meticulously documented detailed notes on each participant's background, experience, and qualifications to inform the research process and data analysis

Roseland, New Jersey, US

• Conducted 11 user research studies using a variety of methods, including participant recruitment, ethnographic field studies, usability testing, focus groups, phone interviews, Qualtrics surveys, and prototype.
• Collaborated closely with senior UX researchers to synthesize research findings, create presentations, reports, personas, and documentation of research techniques and processes
• Utilized MailChimp to produce, format, and promote content for the Lab's weekly blog under the guidance of the Director of Communication Outreach
• Piloted experiments and provided valuable feedback to the study team, helping to optimize research procedures

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

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