Hello! I'm Arpi
I'm a Human Resources professional, trainer, coach, and consultant. I am a perfectionist, broad strategy thinker and investigator. Thus, I love to experiment with tools and methods to get the best solution for each specific case. I love helping people and companies to achieve development and bring positive changes to their lives.
And yes, I do love my profession.
I have founded and am currently managing two successful companies: Cascade People & Business and Armenian HR Association. Both of them are directly related to the profession of my life, to my calling - Human Resources.
EXPERIENCE
2019-present
Founder and Program Developer
ZOOM IN!
It is the first “zoom in!” program designed specifically for teens to help our next generation embark on a journey of self-discovery. The aim is to help them cognize their personality, identify their strengths, aspirations, capabilities, and come up with an action plan on how to develop further. In other words, it is a drive to one’s self-awareness.
2012-present
Initiator and Organizer
ANNUAL REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES CONFERENCE
The Regional HR Conference is being organized annually by Cascade People & Business and Armenian HR Association. Every year this unique event brings together more than 200 internationally recognized professionals, experienced and inspiring guest speakers.
2010-present
Founder and Chairman
ARMENIAN HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
The idea of establishment of the HR community dates back to 2008, when the HR Club meetings were initiated to enable the HR specialists to come together and discuss issues of vital importance. A series of discussions brought forth the necessity of establishment of an integral structure that would commit to the development, regulation and standardization of the HR industry in Armenia.
2008-present
Founder and General Manager
CASCADE PEOPLE & BUSINESS
Cascade Consultants is a company offering one-stop complex HR management services and consultancy. We provide practical assistance to a broad range of customers offering a comprehensive set of stand alone or packaged turnkey HR services.
2006-present
HR Lecturer
UNIVERSITÉ FRANCAISE EN ARMÉNIE
Inter-Governmental higher education institution in Armenia.
2017-2019
HR Lecturer
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA
The American University of Armenia is a private independent university in Yerevan, Armenia. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission.
2005-2008
HR Director
1998-2005
Head of HR Department
YEREVAN BRANDY COMPANY
GROUP PERNOD RICARD
The company is the leading enterprise of Armenia for the production of alcoholic beverages, producer of the brand ARARAT.
1994-1997
Program Social Worker
QUALIFICATION
Senior Certified Professional, (SHRM-SCP)
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), USA
Senior Professional in HR-International, (SPHRi)
Human Resources Chartered Institute (HRCI), USA
Professional Coach, (ICF ACSTH
"MAXIMUM" International Coaching Academy,Ukraine
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
Armenian HR Association
Chairman
SKILLS
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING
LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY
EXECUTIVE & TEAM COACHING
REORGANIZATIONS & RE-ENGINEERING
HR PLANNING, POLICIES & PROCEDURES SETTLEMENT
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
right diagnosis and road; enjoy and lead the process; get result.
EXPERTISE
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25 years' in Human Resources Management
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15 years' in Human Resources Consulting
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10 years' in Personnel Training and Development
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10 years' in HR Community Development
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5 years' in Personal and Group Coaching
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50+ HR reorganizations and restructurings, 60+ team integration programs, 100+ HR professionals trained and/or certified, 200+ HR projects for different companies, 2000+ training and development programs with local and international companies.