Experience

Administrative Concepts, Inc

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States



Consulting

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• HR Consulting

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2019

  Provided HR consultation in areas including resume writing, interview coaching, and salary negotiations for job search candidates.



Thomson Reuters

• Canada
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resources Business Partner

  • Sep 2005 - Apr 2008

  Greater Philadelphia Area Provided HR consultation to business leaders on the strategic and employee related matters impacting their businesses. Offered coaching and support on talent development, hiring, employee relations, policy and procedure interpretation, performance management, compensation, and other HR activities. Assessed trends, organizational structure and alignment of people to promote organizational effectiveness; facilitated training in leadership, talent development and performance… Show more Provided HR consultation to business leaders on the strategic and employee related matters impacting their businesses. Offered coaching and support on talent development, hiring, employee relations, policy and procedure interpretation, performance management, compensation, and other HR activities. Assessed trends, organizational structure and alignment of people to promote organizational effectiveness; facilitated training in leadership, talent development and performance management programs. Collaborated with managers to provide recommended approaches and solutions to drive the success of their business. Partnered with functional HR Centers of Excellence on various initiatives (i.e., Compensation during annual reviews, Benefits during open enrollment, etc.). Served on mergers & acquisitions initiatives and completed due diligence efforts for such projects. Assisted planning and rolling out reorganization initiatives.

• Human Resource Consultant

  • Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

  Greater Philadelphia Area Consulting assignment focused on employee relations, recruitment, and special projects for the HR director and vice president. Promoted to director level position after consulting assignment concluded.



Various Organizations

• Strategic Management Services

• Human Resource Consultant

  • May 2004 - Jan 2005

  Greater Philadelphia Area Provided HR consulting services for organizations in areas such as policy and procedure analysis and development, employee relations, recruitment, change management, and benefits administration. Prior assignments included working with a board of directors to develop an employee handbook, evaluating an international firm’s HR and payroll system and procedures; and planning, organizing, and conducting a benefits open enrollment initiative for a newly acquired body of 500 employees.



Farm Journal

• United States
• Farming
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resource Director

  • Jul 2002 - Feb 2004

  Greater Philadelphia Area Oversaw human resource and payroll functions for multi-media corporation with multi-state locations across the U.S. and about 200 employees. Analyzed and implemented new 401K and health insurance cost-saving benefit programs, providing employees with more options, additional services and greater flexibility over existing plans. Counseled and coached managers and staff on employee relations issues, policy and procedure interpretation, hiring initiatives, reduction in work force… Show more Oversaw human resource and payroll functions for multi-media corporation with multi-state locations across the U.S. and about 200 employees. Analyzed and implemented new 401K and health insurance cost-saving benefit programs, providing employees with more options, additional services and greater flexibility over existing plans. Counseled and coached managers and staff on employee relations issues, policy and procedure interpretation, hiring initiatives, reduction in work force planning, and compensation. Managed the creation and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and employee handbook, involving management and board participation. Completed several strategic HR initiatives within a six-month period while maintaining day to day operations. Show less



Realm Business Solutions

• United States
• Software Development

• Human Resource Director

  • Nov 2000 - Jul 2002

  New York City Led human resource initiatives for corporate body of over 350 employees in five locations across the U.S. and Canada for Realm Business Solutions, a provider of integrated financial analysis, property management, and e-business solutions for the commercial real estate industry. Provided counsel on employee relations issues, policy and procedure interpretation, hiring initiatives, reduction in work force planning, compensation management, and other HR related matters. Implemented… Show more Led human resource initiatives for corporate body of over 350 employees in five locations across the U.S. and Canada for Realm Business Solutions, a provider of integrated financial analysis, property management, and e-business solutions for the commercial real estate industry. Provided counsel on employee relations issues, policy and procedure interpretation, hiring initiatives, reduction in work force planning, compensation management, and other HR related matters. Implemented new 401K and health insurance benefit programs, providing employees with additional services and greater flexibility over existing plans. Managed the design and implementation of company’s performance evaluation process and management assessment program. Planed and conducted recruitment and hiring initiatives through direct sourcing campaigns. Conducted new hire orientations and exit interviews. Oversaw payroll (ADP) and benefit administration. Organized immigration efforts to obtain work authorization and permanent residency for foreign employees. Show less



Summit Systems, Inc., a Misys Coporation

• Senior Human Resource Specialist / Recruitment Manager

  • Mar 1997 - Nov 2000

  New York City Led recruitment and human resource functions for Summit Systems, a provider of trading, operations, and risk management software for fixed income, derivatives trading, and commercial lending businesses. Provided instruction on human resource matters including compensation, recruitment, employee relations, immigration, payroll (ADP), and benefits administration. Reduced cost per hire 20% through expanding the internal recruiting function and college recruitment… Show more Led recruitment and human resource functions for Summit Systems, a provider of trading, operations, and risk management software for fixed income, derivatives trading, and commercial lending businesses. Provided instruction on human resource matters including compensation, recruitment, employee relations, immigration, payroll (ADP), and benefits administration. Reduced cost per hire 20% through expanding the internal recruiting function and college recruitment campaigns. Led aggressive hiring initiative, increasing number of employees by 50%. Project managed the relocation of the company headquarters located in Wall Street area consisting of 200 employees. Partnered with designers, architect, moving resources for large scale move. Show less