Experience

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  America's Essential Hospitals (formerly NAPH)

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Sr. Director, Human Resources & Administration

    • Jan 2013 - Present
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

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  The Marmara Group

  • Ellicott City, Maryland

  • President | Executive and Human Resources Consultant

    • 2011 - Dec 2012
    • Ellicott City, Maryland

    Principal architect of this consulting company specializing in management and human resources consulting solutions for start-up, small and mid-sized organizations. *** Created organizational value proposition, sales development plans and identified talent for a diverse consulting profile.*** Served as executive consultant for assignments with clients in a diverse range of industries. Staffed consulting assignments to provide clients with audit and regulatory review of human resources function and design of compensation, benefits, staffing and performance management tools.

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  Essex Bank

  • Crofton, Maryland

  • SVP, Human Resources & Administration | VP, Human Resources

    • 2007 - 2010
    • Crofton, Maryland

    Instrumental in leading Suburban Federal Savings Bank’s Human Resources, Special Assets/OREO, IT and Facilities departments through FDIC acquisition and subsequent sale to Essex Bank.*** Reported to the CEO and collaborated with key service line leaders to develop the bank’s first strategic HR business plan and service deliverables.*** Promoted in 2008 to assume additional leadership for the bank’s Special Assets (Other Real Estate Owned), Information Technology and Marketing departments.*** Maintained oversight for a $40M loan portfolio of distressed properties and championed aggressive sales efforts to disburse of $25M of foreclosed properties in a fiscally responsible manner.*** Served as key contact for FDIC and OTS during a critical audit of business operations. Provided financial reports, substantiated regulatory compliance and designed business continuity plans. *** Only member of Senior Management chosen by Essex Bank to remain with organization following the acquisition. Provided organizational stability essential to achieve successful integration of staff and banking operations into Essex Bank.*** Guided integration processes for the consolidation of Human Resources functions resulting from acquisition of four distinct banking institutions.*** Created a single employer comprehensive employee benefit plan for Essex Bank in the aftermath of high acquisition activity. Consolidated 401(k) plans and selected health and welfare plans that were both compliant and market competitive.*** Spearheaded compensation study, designed and implemented formal competitive compensation plans. Conducted comprehensive training for bank management to incorporate a Total Rewards approach to decisions relating to human capital, budgets, compensation planning, and performance management.

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  Beny Bigalos, Inc.

  • Ellicott City, Maryland

  • Chief Executive Officer | Chief HR Officer | Board Member

    • 2003 - 2006
    • Ellicott City, Maryland

    Acquired operations for this fledgling chocolate products company and led it from $46K to $1.7 M in annual revenue within first year of operations.*** Led key financing and operations strategies to acquire and restructure the company’s business model. *** Spearheaded all strategic planning, internal infrastructure and business development efforts to poise organization for rapid growth.*** Established agreements with major US retailers to distribute products in over 8,000 retail locations.

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  Walker Investment Funds | Steve Walker & Associates

  • Glenwood, Maryland

  • Venture Capital Partner | HR Consultant | Management Consultant

    • 1998 - 2004
    • Glenwood, Maryland

    Initially led the start up and staffing of the consulting business unit and subsequently became instrumental in investment fund management.*** Instrumental in securing over $75M in capital from high net worth investors, institutions and government organizations to provide capital for startup-early stage technology companies.*** Led all Human Resources management, staffing and organizational design strategies; worked with entrepreneurs to guide implementation of HR processes, benefits, compensation and stock option plans.*** Personally managed Maryland Angels Council, an $8.5M angel investment fund.

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  Trusted Information Systems (TIS)

  • Glenwood, Maryland

  • VP, Human Resources | HR Leader | Board Contributor

    • 1997 - 1998
    • Glenwood, Maryland

    Publicly traded information security software company providing commercial products and government R&D. Sold to Network Associates in 1998. Reporting to the CEO, established vital HR functions, infrastructure, and systems to support rapid expansion, acquisitions and subsequent sale of the company.*** Aligned HR strategies to operations and established critical partnerships with internal business units. *** Developed all compensation and benefits programs, led recruiting, hiring and performance management initiatives and was instrumental in positioning organization for successful acquisition.

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  USF&G Insurance

  • Baltimore, Maryland | Indianapolis, Indiana

  • AVP, Human Resources | HR Leader | Regional HR Leader | Change Leader

    • 1992 - 1996
    • Baltimore, Maryland | Indianapolis, Indiana

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  CalFed, Inc.

  • Los Angeles, California

  • VP, Human Resources

    • 1988 - 1991
    • Los Angeles, California

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  Heller Financial

  • Los Angeles, California

  • AVP, Human Resources

    • 1984 - 1988
    • Los Angeles, California