Experience

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  Marchese Consulting LLC

  • Principal

    • Oct 2002 - Present

    Monica L. Marchese, Principal, of Marchese Consulting LLC brings 25 yrs of HR experience to her consulting practice that she began in 2002. During her 17 years at Shawmut Bank, she held several key Human Resources roles, including Human Resources director for a bank division of 6000 employees. She then became the Diector of HR for Bank of Boston Connecticut where she oversaw the entire HR function for the Connecticut affiliate for two years. Her last role in Corporate America was as a Senior HR executive for Aetna Financial Services/ING Group. In her six year tenure, she was a HR Director for Aetna’s pension business, a HR Team Leader for one of the divisions at Aetna Financial Services Division and lastly, Director of Staffing and College Relations for Aetna Financial Services. Her areas of expertise include Staffing, Talent Management, Performance Management, Organizational Development, Compensation and other Human Resources generalist functions. Monica is a graduate of Boston University. In her successful consulting practice, Monica’s areas of expertise have focused on Executive Search, Talent Management, Outsourced Human Resources and Executive Coaching. Marchese Consulting LLC was established in October 2002. and was recognized in May of 2006 as one of the Hartford Regions fastest growing privately held cos with a growth of over 115% year over year. Her clients include The MetroHartford Alliance, Hartford Steam Boiler, Simsbury Bank, ING, Webster Bank, the City of Hartford, Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, and Fallon Community Health Plans and Hoffman Auto Group. In 2007, Monica was named VP of the Board of the newly formed Western New England Chapter of the Human Resource Leadership Forum. For the last ten years, Monica has served on the Planning Committee of the Hartford Region’s Women Against MS luncheon for the MS Society of Greater Hartford. Specialties: Executive Search, Talent Management, Outsourced Human Resources and Compensation Development.

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  ING (now VOYA)

  • Director of Staffing and College Relations

    • Jan 2000 - Oct 2001

    Developed Centralized Staffing and College Relations function for all of Aetna Financial Services. Developed start up operation from concept to execution. Hired and managed department of 13. • Initiated Strategic Staffing Proposal- developed and implemented plan and organizational model to centralize staffing function at Aetna Financial Services resulting in first year savings of $1.5MM in search and agency fees. • Developed and implemented College Relations strategy; oversaw development and execution of Summer Intern, Undergraduate and MBA programs targeting 6 undergraduate and 3 MBA schools. Annual recruitment results brought on class of 20-40 interns and 10-15 program participants from top Northeast schools.• Prepared and participated in Talent Management review at Aetna Chairman level reviewing Top Talent and High potentials. Partnered on development planning for key senior leaders within AFS organization.• With ING separation from Aetna Inc., selected and implemented new recruitment database achieving 2001 Cost per Hire of $1200. (BrassRing/Hiresystems). • Developed ING 2001 “in house” temporary pool resulting in annualized cost savings of $750,000.

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  Aetna

  • Human Resources Director Sales and Service

    • Nov 1995 - Jan 2000

    Human Resources Director, Sales and Financial Planning March 1997 – December 1998 Supported Sales and Financial Planning organization, supported Sales organization in areas of Compensation, Talent Management, Organization Development, Performance Management and Employee Relations. Managed a staff of 4.• Partnered to develop Sales plans for Channel Heads within Sales organization resulting in more market focused plans. • Implemented 360-degree feedback process for Sales and Financial Planning targeting most key leaders. • Acted as Human Resource contact for newly acquired broker/dealer, Financial Network, focusing on leveraging of sales efforts between AFS and Financial Network and identifying cross-cultural synergies between two firms.

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  Bank of America

  • Affiliate Human Resources Director- Bank Boston CT

    • Jan 1994 - Nov 1995

    Managed all facets of human resources function for Bank of Boston Connecticut. Supported all business units in areas of Employment, Employee Relations, Compensation and Training. Managed staff of 8 employees. • Provided Human Resources consulting to Bank President and Executive Management Team on Human Resources implications of Bank of Boston Connecticut’s strategic initiatives.• Established Diversity Network Task Force that addressed diversity issues resulting in mentor and networking programs.• Received Letter of Compliance from OFCCP in March 1995 (3rd of 50 companies to receive Letter of Compliance).• Improved market visibility of Bank by establishing 20+ relationships with community based organizations resulting in 24 placements and 2 awards of recognition in an 18-month period.• Orchestrated Team Building program for Executive Management Team resulting in higher cross-functional effectiveness.

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  Bank of America

  • Human Resources Group Manager- Shawmut National Corporation

    • 1977 - 1993

    Vice President and Human Resources Group Manager, Shawmut Bank, CT 1993 - 1994Managed department of 25 who delivered human resources services to Shawmut National Corporation Consumer Banking and Personal Trust businesses totaling 6,000 employees.• Provided strategic Human Resources consulting to business line executives for Branch Banking, Private Banking, Small Business Banking, Telebanking, and Personal Trust. • Provided HR planning and support for branch network shift from full time staffing to peak hour staffing model generating a 60% part time workforce.• Served as key organizational design consultant for new HR restructure as well as providing organizational design expertise to key business line executives.