Committee Member, Learning & Professional Development Legislative

• Jan 2018 - Present

A professional association dedicated to empowering and educating HR professionals at all levels. Volunteer position; Assist, plan workshops, identify, and vet speakers for mini-conferences, breakfast series, and webinars.

Membership/Diversity & College Relations Committee Member

• Jan 2015 - Present

A professional association dedicated to empowering and educating HR professionals at all levels. -Volunteer position; Recruit and retain members. -Actively participate in membership call-a-thons and membership drives. - Promote diversity and inclusion within the HR profession by actively pursuing inclusive members/organizations.

Board Member, Vice-President (2023)

• Aug 2018 - Present

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing faith-centered, career search services making a positive impact on the greater Pittsburgh region. -Volunteer position; Actively engaging professionals in job search strategies including resume preparation, personal marketing plans, networking, and interviewing skills. -Mentor and coach assisting professionals in career transition. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing faith-centered, career search services making a positive impact on the greater Pittsburgh region. -Volunteer position; Actively engaging professionals in job search strategies including resume preparation, personal marketing plans, networking, and interviewing skills. -Mentor and coach assisting professionals in career transition.

Human Resources Generalist

• Feb 2021 - Jan 2023

Third-party logistics provider for outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services. Reduction in force; -Benefit Carrier Liaison; established and maintained critical relationships with benefits carriers and insurance brokers. -Facilitated successful Electronic data interchange implementation with carriers. -Accountable for all Compliance related reporting (ACA, NDT, CMA, Multi-State, PCORI, HR Audits, EEO-1, OSHA), and 401K contributions and loans… Show more Third-party logistics provider for outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services. Reduction in force; -Benefit Carrier Liaison; established and maintained critical relationships with benefits carriers and insurance brokers. -Facilitated successful Electronic data interchange implementation with carriers. -Accountable for all Compliance related reporting (ACA, NDT, CMA, Multi-State, PCORI, HR Audits, EEO-1, OSHA), and 401K contributions and loans. -Responded timely to all unemployment claims and appeals. Instrumental with Ukraine Contracts and H-1B Visa. Show less Third-party logistics provider for outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services. Reduction in force; -Benefit Carrier Liaison; established and maintained critical relationships with benefits carriers and insurance brokers. -Facilitated successful Electronic data interchange implementation with carriers. -Accountable for all Compliance related reporting (ACA, NDT, CMA, Multi-State, PCORI, HR Audits, EEO-1, OSHA), and 401K contributions and loans… Show more Third-party logistics provider for outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services. Reduction in force; -Benefit Carrier Liaison; established and maintained critical relationships with benefits carriers and insurance brokers. -Facilitated successful Electronic data interchange implementation with carriers. -Accountable for all Compliance related reporting (ACA, NDT, CMA, Multi-State, PCORI, HR Audits, EEO-1, OSHA), and 401K contributions and loans. -Responded timely to all unemployment claims and appeals. Instrumental with Ukraine Contracts and H-1B Visa. Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

Ametek, Inc. (parent company); is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced electronic instruments for the aerospace, process, power, and industrial markets. -Efficiently sourced and recruited for remote, national, and global positions. -Established dynamic relationships with agencies for qualified candidates. Consistently conducted phone screens and in-person interviews narrowing the pool of candidates for hiring managers. -Instrumental in Special Projects… Show more Ametek, Inc. (parent company); is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced electronic instruments for the aerospace, process, power, and industrial markets. -Efficiently sourced and recruited for remote, national, and global positions. -Established dynamic relationships with agencies for qualified candidates. Consistently conducted phone screens and in-person interviews narrowing the pool of candidates for hiring managers. -Instrumental in Special Projects including preparing for OFCCP audit; researching and establishing beneficial relationships with Disability Outreach Agencies; reviewing and verifying California new hire and termination checklist for compliance. -Revised and updated Interview Consistency Guide for Managers incorporating Employer Best Practices for Testing and Selection of Candidates. Show less Ametek, Inc. (parent company); is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced electronic instruments for the aerospace, process, power, and industrial markets. -Efficiently sourced and recruited for remote, national, and global positions. -Established dynamic relationships with agencies for qualified candidates. Consistently conducted phone screens and in-person interviews narrowing the pool of candidates for hiring managers. -Instrumental in Special Projects… Show more Ametek, Inc. (parent company); is a leader in the design and manufacture of advanced electronic instruments for the aerospace, process, power, and industrial markets. -Efficiently sourced and recruited for remote, national, and global positions. -Established dynamic relationships with agencies for qualified candidates. Consistently conducted phone screens and in-person interviews narrowing the pool of candidates for hiring managers. -Instrumental in Special Projects including preparing for OFCCP audit; researching and establishing beneficial relationships with Disability Outreach Agencies; reviewing and verifying California new hire and termination checklist for compliance. -Revised and updated Interview Consistency Guide for Managers incorporating Employer Best Practices for Testing and Selection of Candidates. Show less

Programs Chairperson/Board of Directors

• Jan 2016 - Oct 2018

A 501(c)(3) non-profit networking organization that helps participants advance their careers. -Volunteer position; Co-facilitated weekly meetings engaging the members with dynamic speakers. -Organized 18 speakers on various employment topics leading to an increase in 30 new members. Topics included Small Business Ownership, Predictive Index, PAR Statements, DISC Profile, Career Planning, and the Emotional Rollercoaster of the Job Search. -Mentor and coach assisting… Show more A 501(c)(3) non-profit networking organization that helps participants advance their careers. -Volunteer position; Co-facilitated weekly meetings engaging the members with dynamic speakers. -Organized 18 speakers on various employment topics leading to an increase in 30 new members. Topics included Small Business Ownership, Predictive Index, PAR Statements, DISC Profile, Career Planning, and the Emotional Rollercoaster of the Job Search. -Mentor and coach assisting professionals in career transition. Show less A 501(c)(3) non-profit networking organization that helps participants advance their careers. -Volunteer position; Co-facilitated weekly meetings engaging the members with dynamic speakers. -Organized 18 speakers on various employment topics leading to an increase in 30 new members. Topics included Small Business Ownership, Predictive Index, PAR Statements, DISC Profile, Career Planning, and the Emotional Rollercoaster of the Job Search. -Mentor and coach assisting… Show more A 501(c)(3) non-profit networking organization that helps participants advance their careers. -Volunteer position; Co-facilitated weekly meetings engaging the members with dynamic speakers. -Organized 18 speakers on various employment topics leading to an increase in 30 new members. Topics included Small Business Ownership, Predictive Index, PAR Statements, DISC Profile, Career Planning, and the Emotional Rollercoaster of the Job Search. -Mentor and coach assisting professionals in career transition. Show less

Recruiter

• May 2012 - May 2013

Certified Woman-Owned, full service Human Resources contract and sourcing company combining staffing expertise in the Pittsburgh and national market. -Actively sourced and recruited for direct placement positions. -Established productive accounts and fostered thriving relationships with 10 colleges to source and recruit within budget for multi-state medical positions. Certified Woman-Owned, full service Human Resources contract and sourcing company combining staffing expertise in the Pittsburgh and national market. -Actively sourced and recruited for direct placement positions. -Established productive accounts and fostered thriving relationships with 10 colleges to source and recruit within budget for multi-state medical positions.

Human Resources Manager

• Aug 1999 - Nov 2000

Louisville-based not-for-profit health system including five Louisville hospitals with 1,837 licensed beds; providing care at more than 250 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. -Successfully managed employment, employee relations, benefits, compensation design, and administration of 17 departments including a pediatric facility following my promotion. -Supervised and trained a human resource staff of 5 in all phases of the recruiting and onboarding process… Show more Louisville-based not-for-profit health system including five Louisville hospitals with 1,837 licensed beds; providing care at more than 250 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. -Successfully managed employment, employee relations, benefits, compensation design, and administration of 17 departments including a pediatric facility following my promotion. -Supervised and trained a human resource staff of 5 in all phases of the recruiting and onboarding process, monitored quality, and drove results. -Improved Pharmacy retention rate by 90% saving the hospital $80,000 per Pharmacist (salary, training, and relocation costs) by proactively sourcing and recruiting from the University of Kentucky for open Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician positions. -Prevented legal action (saving the hospital approximately $250,000 in legal fees) by thoroughly investigating and effectively responding to EEOC claims. -Collaborated with numerous management teams to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations standards of operation (patient care, medication safety, and infection control) for approximately 1100 employees.

Human Resources Generalist

• Aug 1996 - Aug 1999

-Provided expertise and counsel to leadership regarding conflict resolution, performance, policy interpretation, and workforce requirements which resulted in a reduction in employee turnover and an increase in employee morale. -Developed appropriate and productive recruitment strategies which not only met but exceeded organizational goals. -Conducted individual and group separation meetings for staff permanently displaced with the acquisition. -Coordinated successful… Show more -Provided expertise and counsel to leadership regarding conflict resolution, performance, policy interpretation, and workforce requirements which resulted in a reduction in employee turnover and an increase in employee morale. -Developed appropriate and productive recruitment strategies which not only met but exceeded organizational goals. -Conducted individual and group separation meetings for staff permanently displaced with the acquisition. -Coordinated successful retraining of 100 employees as a result of acquisition thereby saving the hospital unemployment costs of $1 million dollars. -Actively participated in Audit by the Office of the Federal Contract Compliance Programs saving the hospital potentially millions of dollars in settlement demands by furthering the meticulous examination and audit of employee files according to the hospital Affirmative Action Plan. - A success rate of 98% at unemployment hearings saving the hospital $10,400/per year per employee. -Demonstrated strong legal research and writing on special projects including harassment claims under the EEOC and Title VII.

Litigation Paralegal

• Jan 1995 - Jul 1996

Litigation Paralegal

• Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

Trial Litigation Paralegal

• May 1988 - Dec 1992