Experience

Microphase Corporation USA

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Secretary and Director of Administration

  • Jan 1994 - Present

  A key member of the executive team as the point person managing all H R, Facilities Management, A R and Operations issues. Additionally administered payroll and H R function for 2 subsidiaries. Assumed additional responsibilities as needed. Payroll Administration and H R Documentation Successfully oversaw 3 payroll system conversions, from an in house AS400 to Ceridian Source 500 to Ceridian RedWood, to Paychex. Oversees Workers Compensation tracking, harassment and discrimination claims and terminations. Benefits Management Negotiated medical insurance costs to save 14% vs. prior year, successfully avoiding a 40% increase. Identified opportunity to save $37K annually by transitioning to a cost effective 401(k) plan administrator. Policy and Procedure Development and Management Reduced corporate liability by designing and implementing standardized, legally compliant interview questions and employment forms for recruiting. Additionally implemented required sexual harassment training. Revised 10-year old employee handbook to comply with state and federal regulations. Implemented stricter human resources policies and procedures. Demonstrated benefits of instituting a performance appraisal process to persuade reluctant managers. Successfully diffuses contentious, emotional confrontations between employees and management by understanding the issue and personalities on either side of the conflict, and injecting humor when appropriate. Confidentially investigates and equitably resolves inquiries and sensitive matters. Logistics Collaborated with IT Manager and an electrical engineer to design technical specifications for trade show booth. Handled complex domestic travel itineraries and reservations for senior executives. Cultivated relationships with trade show management to facilitate quick solutions to unexpected on site challenges. Facilities Sole point of contact to resolve all facilities issues including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and roofing. Show less



Rockin on the river

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Volunteer

  • 2009 - 2012

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Stamford Museum and Nature Center

• Volunteer

  • 2008 - 2012

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GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION

• Assistant Treasurer/Payroll Department Manager

  • Oct 1979 - Apr 1992

  Hired, trained and supervised payroll clerks, maintained direct communications with 3K employees worldwide and implemented programs that interfaced with all business areas. Instituted policies and procedures for newly automated general ledger and interacted with banks/international law firms to handle expatriate/non-resident tax issues. Controlled and processed Canadian division payroll for over 60 employees annually. Hired, trained and supervised payroll clerks, maintained direct communications with 3K employees worldwide and implemented programs that interfaced with all business areas. Instituted policies and procedures for newly automated general ledger and interacted with banks/international law firms to handle expatriate/non-resident tax issues. Controlled and processed Canadian division payroll for over 60 employees annually.