Leading training worktreams, including developing and managing training plans in alignment with timeframes, budget, scheduling and resources.

Management of the training delivery section with approximately 50+ subordinate staff, responsible for the development and delivery of the training programs to company employees and contracting companies, considering Company business needs, RoK legislation. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: Management of Language, Technical & HSE, General Training Faculties and Reporting team (18 staff & 50+ contracted nationals and expatriates). Provision and organization of personnel training activities within the mentioned range for more than 3500 employees in accordance with the requirements and standards established by RoK legislative acts and the Company. Development of professional skills of the personnel, competence increase, personnel training and re-training, and provision of re-certification. Implementation & maintenance of effective and efficient cost control methods, managing the general training budget ($5,000K+ on annual basis). Responsible person for graduates professional training initiatives (around 100 trainees per year) and trainees' job placement. Key accomplishments include: Optimized the organization structure of the section to ensure right allocation of resources. Development and implementation of computer-based training system for HSE training courses. Development of relevant procedures, guidelines and process flow diagrams. Development and implementation of training passport system. Development and implementation of HSE certificates expiry dates tracking/notification system. Competency based assessment of business / technical trainers. Development of training effectiveness assessment tools. Designated representative in tender process to award two major contracts: provision of language training services, provision of Technical & HSE training services (contract value app. $15000K each). Successful accomplishment of training programme & job placement of Intake II trainees (65 trainees employed; OPITO HNC schema).

Joint Venture Asset with 4000 + employees (including 400+ expatriates) Leading the recruitment section with 7 subordinate staff, responsible for the delivery of national staff recruitment services (400+ positions per year) in accordance with the company resourcing plan. Key accomplishments include: Improved hiring process and procedures, increased efficiency, reduced candidate placement time and ensured consistent selection practices. Implemented a competency based interviewing and occupational testing SHL to ensure the selection of an effective and multi-skilled work force. Sourced, screened, and interviewed over 1000 applicants per annum. Contributed to overall recruitment cost reduction through effective evaluation, monitoring, and control of help wanted advertising. Launched and managed graduate recruitment campaigns and training initiatives programmes such as apprenticeship scheme, student placement, scholarship award programme and training sessions for Kazakhstan students. Co-managed OPITO training programme for technical disciplines (Intake 1 -95 people; Intake 2- 100 people). Conducted and facilitated new employee orientations, by issuing and delivering induction materials. Established and managed relationships with local manpower providers, Educational Institutions & Government bodies linked to HR. Developed & implemented Tender exercise for Headhunting contracts award (7 providers). Provided professional HR solutions to discrete problems, giving advice on the consistent application of policy, and ensuring robust data management. HR Coordinator (1 June 2007 – 1 September 2008) Strong focus on expatriate selection and recruitment from parent companies and expat manpower agencies. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: vacancy posting, candidates’ nomination, interview arrangements, appointments, internal transfers, job title changes, promotions, mob/demob and repatriation. Maintained continuous operation of the electronic database on expatriate personnel. Interacted with key stake holders such as Parent Companies, KPO Line Managers, Health department, Visa & Work Permits, manpower agencies and local authorities.

Leading HR group in an International Company, providing technical training development, maintenance support and Foreign & National Manpower to the Main Operators of the Karachaganak and Kashagan Fields and other major international companies, operating in Kazakhstan. Management section with approximately 5 staff. Responsible for all support needs of approximately 120 local staff and 250 expatriate personnel. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to: payroll management for all expatriate personnel, paperwork preparation in accordance with RoK Labour Regulations as far as employment, transfers, job title changes, salaries reviews are concerned (Orders, Individual Employment Agreements, resolutions, memorandums, manpower reports). Responsible person for liaison with local authorities on expatriate and national staff issues associated with following bodies: Ministry of Labour, Department of Employment and Social Protection, National Security Committee, Akimat. Supervision of the preparation and issue of personnel service invoices to clients, provision of international insurance and medical coverage for expatriate personnel with responsibility for emergency response and medivac coordination in event of incident or accident. Preparation of monthly personnel turnover reports for headquarter in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, organization of expats mobilization/demobilization, contracts management (Engineering, Call-Off services, Manpower Supply, Headhunting, Technical Training, Export Pipeline, English Language Training/Coordination). Provided advice and guidance to management and employees on all HR issues and on compliance with company wide HR polices. Recruitment of national personnel and resource planning to ensure an effective and multi-skilled work force. Responsible for compensation and benefits strategy, practice and administration, to ensure fair and competitive compensation practices in the company. Present business unit feedback through attendance at meetings with other HR regional representatives (Angola, Congo, Nigeria, Russia, Italy, France and UAE); HR Assistant/Technical Interpreter (October 2001 – October 2003) Responsibilities of HR Assistant included: preparation of employment contracts; archiving and updating employee’s personnel documentation, selection and recruitment of national staff, timekeeping; monthly and annual turnover and statistic reporting, liaison with local labour authorities; payroll and invoicing to Client. Provided assistance to Legal department in obtaining work permits for expatriate manpower. Day-to-day support to Section Head. During this period undertook interpreting for various training courses in the following disciplines: Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical and DCS, Pre-commissioning & Commissioning and Plant Start-up phases, safety induction courses for KPC (Karachaganak Processing Complex) and Unit 2 Gas Re-injection Plant, Fire & Gas Detection Systems, Wireline & Slickline Course delivered to Expro and KPO employees, pipeline cathodic protection, H2S and PTW. Technical translation of various technical documentation including: Instrumentation manuals, Fire & Gas manuals and diagrams, Welding standards presentation, Coiled tubing manual, Safety procedures, Auditing procedures, QC procedures, Training plans, Contracts for services and goods, Training programs, SKA training materials and etc.

Verbal and written translation to Line Manager, interpreting negotiations with suppliers, translation of contracts and incoming/outgoing correspondence, preparing material requisitions and purchase orders in multiple languages, updating suppliers database, assisting in formulation and translation of contracts, archiving and registering documents in the record system book. Acting as Buyer for the purchase of materials and equipment overseas, liaison with foreign suppliers, customs clearance, payment of the invoices.

Verbal and written translation to Line Manager, interpreting negotiations with suppliers, translation of contracts and incoming/outgoing correspondence, preparing material requisitions and purchase orders in multiple languages, updating suppliers database, assisting in formulation and translation of contracts, archiving and registering documents in the record system book. Day-to-day administrative support to Line Manager and stakeholders.