MAYSOON S.

HAMDAN
14200 Mallard Drive, Orland Park, Illinois 60467
708.253.7835
mayhamdan@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly dedicated Immigration Specialist with successful career in contributing t
o the
development of progressive organizations and expertise in legal program manageme
nt,
human resources, and business administration and operations. Experienced in over
seeing
legal issues such as coordination and successful resolution of immigration matte
rs.
Served as effective advocate for clients and committed to achieving desired proj
ect
outcomes through detailed research and evaluation of all potential issues. Exemp
lary
track record of success in producing professional results while adhering to stri
ct
deadlines. Recognized as a leader with strong business and personal ethics coupl
ed with
dynamic communication and executive presentation skills. Articulate in English
and
Arabic.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Corporate Immigration Counseling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Program Management
- Relocation Management
- Strategic Planning
- Interpersonal Relations

SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

- Instrumental in establishing and executing Crownâ⠬⠢s immigration program for the
Middle East (Crown Worldwide Group, LLC)
- Successfully managed and coordinated all immigration matters for the She
ll
account in the Middle East Region; served as main point of contact for expatriat
e staff
and HR representatives regarding corporate immigration issues in the Middle East
(Crown
Worldwide Group, LLC)
- Highly recognized by colleagues for expertise in strategic and risk mana
gement
as well as strong demeanor in problem resolution
- Directed the Global Visa Program Americas Team and monitored all aspects
of the
immigration service delivery (Sirva Relocations, Inc.)

CAREER OVERVIEW
LEGAL PROGRAM COORDINATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MANAGEMENT
- Functioned as information resource for business unitâ⠬⠢s HR representatives,
business managers, and employees on issues related to immigration and residency
regulations and requirements
- Provided assistance with business and regulatory compliance to assist cl
ients on
the immigration process, particularly with labor and immigration requirements fo
r
expatriate staff
- Conducted individual eligibility and needs assessments and conferred wit
h
individual employees by advising on process, timeline, and documentation require
ments
- Oversaw the complete immigration process for each global assignee within

clientâ⠬⠢s global assignment policy; acted as their single point of contact and advocate
- Facilitated communication with clients and attorneys, and coordinated th
e filing
of nonimmigrant B-1/B-2/H-1B/H-4/ P-3/L-1A/L-1B visas, adjustment of status,
citizenship, K-1 visas, and overseas consular processing
- Submitted documents to government agencies, including US Citizenship and

Immigration Services, National Visa Center, US Department of State, US Departmen

t of
Labor, and US embassies around the world
- Investigated requests for evidence utilizing tools, such as Westlaw and
documents from the US Department of Labor
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT / BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- Promoted immigration expertise to prospective clients and recruited busi
ness for
Crown UAE
- Directed internal operations and third party vendors to ensure compliant

processing of immigration services

- Restructured the immigration process to maintain high service levels
- Identified proper resolution of immigration issues through interviewing
transferees
- Administered monthly and quarterly reports outlining the current visa st
atus
- Monitored over 500 sponsored employees to ensure validity of their statu
s
- Supervised outsource processes of clients ensuring conformity and overal
l
project management
- Oversaw delivery of service to clients with respect to corporate immigra
tion
issues associated with transfer of staff
- Spearheaded network with more than 120 certified immigration providers i
n over
130 countries
- Accounted for preparing invoices and monthly reports
HUM AN RESOURCE / INTERDEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION
- Coached immigration consultants and administrative employees
- Collaborated with all internal departments to ensure successful assignee

experience
- Worked in conjunction with attorneys, hiring managers, and recruiters to

efficiently gather required information to support cases and ensure smooth trans
itions
- Coordinated the relocation of new hires and employees to different offi
ces
globally

WORK CHRONOLOGY
Crown Worldwide Group, LLC ~ Dubai, United Arab Emirates
REGIONAL IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST, Shell Exploration and Production 2008 -
2009
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP ~ Dubai, United Arab Emirates
MANAGING CONSULTANT 2008 - 2008
Sirva Relocations, Inc. ~ Westmont, IL
GLOBAL IMMIGRATION MANAGER 2006 - 2008
Azulay, Horn & Seiden, LLP ~ Chicago, IL
JUNIOR SUPERVISOR, Immigration Paralegal 1999 - 2006

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY, Birzeit University ~ Birzeit, West Bank
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES, Northwestern College ~ Chicago, IL

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
INS ZOOM; E-Immigration; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, an
d
PowerPoint); Windows XP/Vista/7