Georgetown University: School of Foreign Service in Qatar

Office of Human Resources Staff Contact Information

Jonathan Cartmell
Director of Human Resources

Phone: +974-457-8313
Room: A032C
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Omar Al Swadi
HR Assistant
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares customs release letters for receiving shipments in country
• Liaises with Doha Port on relevant port and customs-related issues
• Coordinator for international guests and special deliveries in country

Phone: +974-457-8295
Room: A001B
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Hussein Aldobashi
HR Officer
Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as main point of contact on issues related to visas and visa processing
• Handles all paperwork with Qatar Foundation immigration office
• Manages most aspects of housing including contract issues, and relationships with compound managers

Phone: +974-457-8326
Room: A001C
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Deborah Bassard
Assistant HR Director
Key Responsibilities:

• Manages employee relations with respect to discipline/grievance and Qatari Labor Law/GU HR Policy
• Develops individual development plans and GU-Wide training plan
• Responsible for performance appraisal process and career planning
• Conducts job analysis, evaluation, HR policy interpretation, and merit review and analysis
• Oversees benefits and HR processes

Phone: +974-457-8266
Room: A032A
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Mary Elizabeth Bryan
Health & Wellness Officer
Key Responsibilities:

 

Phone: +974-457-8349
Room: A035
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Kevin Ferra
Recruitment and Retention Officer
Key Responsibilities:

• Recruits all of the FY09 staff and AAP employees in an efficient and timely manner.
• Introduces appropriate psychometric / personality assessment methodology to identify level of cultural/ organizational fit.
• Oversees the management of the Community relations function. This is to include effective management of the Community Relations Officer and providing education/guidance to all GU community members.
• Introduces an organization wide employee attitude survey to assess levels of employee satisfaction and to serve as the basis for prioritizing initiatives for increasing levels of employee engagement.
• Manages the relationship between SFS-Qatar and schools in Doha through effective liaison with schools and SFS-Qatar parents (as well as potential SFS-Qatar employees).

Phone: +974-457-8263
Room: A032F
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Jill McSorley
Community Relations Coordinator
Key Responsibilities:

 

Phone: +974-457-8283
Room: A032D
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David Phongsavan
HR Officer
Key Responsibilities:

• Communication of HR policies and procedures
• Coordinates recruitment and open searches
• Answers questions related to taxes and/or GU’s Tax Protection Policy
• Designs and executes special projects

Phone: +974-457-8226
Room: A032B
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Hadeel Salameh
Administrative Assistant
Key Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative support for the HR department
• Prepares agendas for visitors to campus
• Acts as initial point of contact for all inquiries to the HR department

Phone: +974-457-8275
Room: A032
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Matthew Tweito
HR Officer
Key Responsibilities:

• Manages hourly payroll (students, biweekly, temporary employees)
• Administers expatriate benefits (CIGNA, retirement, flexible spending, etc.)
• Acts as main point of contact for questions related to storage and shipping procedures
• Tracks employee leave

Phone: +974-457-8203
Room: A032E
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