Noam Farago

Current

Teaching Assistant for Understanding Behavioral Research course at Teachers College, Columbia University
Web Content Specialist at Teachers College, Columbia University

Past

Intern Global Learning at NBC Universal
Intern at Personnel Decisions International–PDI
Intern at Undertone Networks

Intern at Universal Music Group
Personal Coach at Strive Israel
News Reporter at Radio Haifa
Research Assistant at University of Haifa
Lieutenant Artillery force at Israel Defense Forces

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Education

Teachers College of Columbia University
University of Haifa
Alliance High School

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Industry

Human Resources

Noam Farago’s Summary

Currently Pursuing a Masters Degree in Organizational Psychology at Columbia University, I interned in Human Resources and Consulting and worked as a Personal Coach, a News Reporter and a Web Specialist. I have an ability to solve problems in creative and proactive ways as well as an aptitude to handle strict deadlines and stressful situations in a relaxed and efficient manner. Over 5 years of diverse leadership experience.

Looking for a position in Consulting or Human Resources,

Noam Farago’s Specialties:

Executive coaching, Human Resources, Recruiting, Personal Coaching, Assessment, Leadership Development

Noam Farago’s Experience

Teaching Assistant for Understanding Behavioral Research course

Teachers College, Columbia University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

September 2009 — Present (7 months)

•Handle student inquires through email, phone and personally in small study groups to ensure understanding of course concepts
•Create course exams, grade and deliver feedback on student exam and papers to provide clarification and comprehension
•Manage class logistics including posting documents and grades online and reserving media equipment
Web Content Specialist

Teachers College, Columbia University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

•Consult department representatives on web presentation best practices to improve events and communication planning
•Create and edit web content to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the College’s website
•Manage Teachers College’s iTunesU site and movie archive resulting in an increase of 40% in recorded entrances
Intern Global Learning

NBC Universal

(Public Company; GE; Entertainment industry)

September 2009 — December 2009 (4 months)

•Worked with VP of Global Learning to create a comprehensive case study for company’s Executive Business Symposium
•Reviewed and recommended training material and courses from different vendors to increase employee’s registration
•Assisted director of Global Learning team to create and deliver training sessions on leadership, coaching and group dynamics
Intern

Personnel Decisions International–PDI

(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)

February 2009 — September 2009 (8 months)

•Developed and helped execute training programs to respond to the business needs of corporate companies
•Administered psychometric tests to candidates in assessment centers to provide constructive feedback
•Scored and analyzed developmental tests, selective tests and interviews to present a personalized report of candidate
•Certified to administer, analyze and provide feedback using PDI’s PROFILOR® multi-rater feedback tool
Intern

Undertone Networks

(Privately Held; Online Media industry)

May 2009 — August 2009 (4 months)

•Reviewed resumes in iCims, Yahoo! Hotjobs and Monster for various position
•Incorporated information from hiring managers to create and post job descriptions
•Researched a variety of venues for information about potential candidates
•Worked with Director of Organizational Development to build internal website and create training sessions.
Intern

Universal Music Group

(Public Company; V; Music industry)

January 2009 — May 2009 (5 months)

•Updated Intern Tracking database and filed employee information to ensure accurate record maintenance
•Performed extensive computer research to improve company’s web presence to and increase recruiting
•Coordinated event organization for more than 50 interns from various departments and labels to foster community development
•Conducted preliminary interviews with candidates at job fairs which led to the hiring of 15 interns
Personal Coach

Strive Israel

(Human Resources industry)

December 2007 — August 2008 (9 months)

•Provided personal training and consulting to chronically unemployed program participants to support them in taking critical first steps towards achieving self-reliance
•Taught 30 program participants time management techniques, self-empowering skills and job readiness expertise to help them make the life changing transition into self-reliance
•Established and maintained relationship between the program, outside organizations and municipalities in the area to recruit participants resulting in over 100 application requests from people that wanted to participate in the program
News Reporter

Radio Haifa

(Entertainment industry)

January 2006 — November 2007 (1 year 11 months)

•Reported business, politics and education news; and conducted interviews to produce cutting edge and innovative news coverage
•Supervised four journalists by delegating daily assignments to achieve news coverage of the region
•Broadcasted live reports from the field during the 2006 Lebanon war, disseminating information and calming civilians which resulted in the station receiving the NAB2007 Award for International Broadcasting Excellence
Research Assistant

University of Haifa

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

October 2002 — June 2005 (2 years 9 months)

•Assisted Dr. Nurit Tal-Or with her research "The Impact of the Social Situation on Self-Evaluation Maintenance Processes" performed statistical analysis, recruiting experiment participants and supervising experiments.
•Assisted Prof. Moshe Zeidner with his research "The Sense of Coherence and Health amongst Holocaust Survivors", part of the consulting team for interview’s analysis, transcribed video recorded interviews into written files
Lieutenant Artillery force

Israel Defense Forces

(Government Agency; Military industry)

August 1998 — June 2001 (2 years 11 months)

•Platoon commander of 50 soldiers in operations to defend civilians
•Fostered development, mentored soldiers, and created a motivating and supportive unit in order to increase achievement potential

Noam Farago’s Education

Teachers College of Columbia University

M.A , Social-Organizational Psychology , 2008 — 2010 (expected)

Activities and Societies:

Organization and Human Development Consulting Club - OHDCC
University of Haifa

BA , Psychology and Communication , 2002 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

Reporter for Communication Department's newspaper "Presspectivi"
Alliance High School

Additional Information

Noam Farago’s Groups:

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteered for Shnat sherut - a year of service at an underprivileged neighborhood in Jerusalem, assisted the local community reach educational achievements keeping more than 100 children and teenagers of the streets 1997 – 1998
Head of the youth movement's club Hamahanot Haolim, lead the club to a record breaking number of participants, coordinated community activities to produce events which became a tradition still taking place today, 1995 – 1997