SIRAJ BIRCH

Houston, TX

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development Houston, TX
University of Houston- Main Campus May 2019

SKILLS
Technical:
Microsoft Office- Primary tool in YES Prep Talent Support Data Entry, email writing and team communications
PowerPoint and Word also used in Human Resource Development curriculum for projects and assignments
E-Finance (HRIS)- HR data audits and profile pulling for YES Prep employees
Articulate Storyline- Learning module tool utilized in a group project to teach financial literacy to college students
Languages:
Spanish- Spoken conversationally daily with coworkers and customers at HEB and in personal conversation

WORK EXPERIENCE

YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS- MAIN OFFICE Houston, TX

Talent Support (Human Resources Intern) January 2019– Present
 Review video interviews of applicants for instructional roles
 Issue data audits using e-Finance (HRIS) system for the entire YES Prep Public Schools employee body (1483
employees)
 Process I-9s to secure compliance for YES Prep Public Schools employees
 Create Talent Data Wall to display status of the Talent Support and Talent Acquisition Team

HEB- BUFFALO SPEEDWAY Houston, TX

Produce Clerk June 2017– Present
 Trained and developed 2 new staff members through key workflow concepts and on-the-job training.
 Stocked, organized and unloaded produce to create an efficient and presentable produce section.
 Led in assisting costumers in finding and meeting their needs through friendly interaction.

ARAMARK- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON Houston, TX

Marketing Coordinator February 2017– May 2017
 Collaborated in creating and facilitating weekly dining events for hundreds of students.
 Led and improved the feedback retrieval process resulting to better turnout for future events and Aramark dining
options.

KROGER SHADOWCREEK PEARLAND Houston, TX

Produce Clerk July 2015– August 2016
 Responsible for assisting various customer needs and ensured a presentable produce section.
 Delegated tasks as part of a team to make progress in a timely manner.

CITY OF HOUSTON - HERMANN PARK Houston, TX

Park Management Assistant June 2014 – August 2014
 Assisted park managers in cleaning trash and waste in order to create a park presentable to visitors.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Granted Ignite Leadership Excellency Award at the Ignite Leadership Program Spring 2017 Ceremony
Volunteer, BARC Animal Shelter, Houston, TX, 2017
Volunteer, Martha’s Table, Washington, D.C. 2015
Volunteer, Lemonade Day Mentorship, Washington, DC 2015