Lama Abbasi Phr, Ipma-Scp

Lama Abbasi, PHR, IPMA-SCP, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. In 2006, they began their career as a Teacher Assistant at Olympia High School, where they provided administrative support and assisted with counseling appointments. From 2006 to 2008, they volunteered at Providence Saint Peter Hospital.

In 2011, Abbasi held internships at the Museum of Glass, where they gained experience in advancement, and at Burkhart Dental, where they supported the Human Resources department by maintaining files and tracking FMLA. Lama also served as the Vice President of Global Business Society Student Organization at the University of Washington Tacoma during this time.

In 2012, Abbasi joined Northland Communications as an HR Generalist. Lama successfully developed a program for recruiting and retaining technical employees and implemented online harassment training procedures. Additionally, they created HR instructional materials and assisted in updating the employee handbook. Lama also managed HR operations for the southeast division offices and conducted screening interviews.

Since 2018, Abbasi has been working at the City of Bellevue, Washington as an Organizational Development Program Administrator. Details about their specific responsibilities in this role are not provided.

Lama Abbasi, PHR, IPMA-SCP has a strong education background in the field of management and leadership. Lama completed their Masters of Science degree in management and leadership from Western Governors University in 2021. Prior to that, they obtained an HR Management Certificate from the University of Washington in 2015. In 2012, they earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from The Milgard School of Business, University of Washington. Before pursuing their bachelor's degree, they completed an Associate degree in Business from South Puget Sound Community College in 2010.

In addition to their formal education, Lama Abbasi has obtained several certifications to further enhance their professional qualifications. In 2016, they became a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the HR Certification Institute - HRCI. Lama also holds the Certified Professional - Human Resource (IPMA-SCP) certification from IPMA-HR, which they obtained in 2019. Additionally, they obtained an HR Management Certificate from UW Professional & Continuing Education.

Overall, Lama Abbasi has a comprehensive educational background in management and leadership, backed by relevant certifications in the field of human resources.