Experience

NHRA | Orange County Affiliate

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Volunteer BOD position Volunteer BOD position



Children's Home Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Human Resources

  • Sep 2013 - Feb 2019



Gulfside Regional Hospice

• New Port Richey, FL

• Director of Human Resources

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2013

  Strategic HR business partner developing compensation structures, employee engagement, retention programs, and benefits. Strategic HR business partner developing compensation structures, employee engagement, retention programs, and benefits.



NHRA | Orange County Affiliate

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Past President - Rochester Affiliate

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2012

  I will continue to support the newly elected President of Rochester's NHRA affiliate

• President

  • Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

  Lead a group of 10 board of directors to successfully accomplish 30% growth in membership and program attendence resulting in Affiliate of the year award in 2009.



Bivona Child Advocacy Center

• Rochester, New York Area

• HR Advisor

  • 2008 - Jul 2011

  Provided guidance and direction as it pertained to job descriptions. employee handbook, employment laws, and regulations as well as hands on recruiting. Provided guidance and direction as it pertained to job descriptions. employee handbook, employment laws, and regulations as well as hands on recruiting.



Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Human Resources and Organizational Learning

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2011

  Executive HR managing a support staff of 6 employees providing employee relations, diversity, recruiting, benefits, payroll, and training and development servicing over 465 employees in 20 locations.  Developed HR strategic plan and metrics that aligned with the overall agencies Mission, Vision and Values and culture that exceeded quarterly goals for a $25 billion federal and state funded agency reporting directly to the COO.  Partnered with the Executive Leadership and Senior Leadership team providing coaching and mentoring, and ensuring company was in legal compliance at all times.  Designed, implemented, and analyzed community salary/benefit surveys which lead to developing a new compensation/benefit cost saving programs for various levels in the Agency.  Improved recruiting on-boarding processes to attract, manage, and expedite the hiring of top qualified talent/applicants through implementation of new HRIS system  Developed a workforce development matrix to encourage growth and support agency’s succession plan reducing Agency turn-over rate.  Converted agency from a manual payroll process to automated Paychex payroll system providing improved efficiencies for finance, labor distribution, and reporting options.  Implemented an On-Line Open Enrollment process reducing administration costs. Show less



Jay Advertising

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Mar 2007 - Dec 2009

  Responsible for the strategic initiatives through management of payroll, recruiting, benefits, training and development, employee surveys, performance, and coaching management in a creative service oriented environment. Supported approximately 100 employees including National Account Executives located throughout the US, account managers, customer service, creative teams, accounting, print production, and Director/Executive level.  Provided guidance and coaching to all levels of the organization, managing and improving the communications through employee relations and performance development tools.  Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures ensuring the company was in compliance with state and federal guidelines.  Designed Employee Handbook – the first employee handbook providing managers and employees a policy, procedure, and resource tool.  Designed effective training programs through applying and obtaining $45k in state grants that supported growth opportunities for all employees. . Show less



Lakeview Mental Health Services

• Director of Human Resources

  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2007

  Executive HR representative for 12 residential and case management programs/departments within a five (5) county span including Ontario, Seneca Falls, Yates, Tompkins and Wyoming counties providing employee relations, corporate and government compliance, policy and procedure guidance and direction to over 125 employees. Provide guidance and coaching for Directors, Managers and Supervisors with employee relations regarding performance, behavior and training needs. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures. Analyze, negotiate, design and implement 2007 Benefits Program resulting in a $36000 cost savings to their benefit expenses. Facilitate Personnel Committee meeting to review various changes within the organization that effect change to compensation structure, benefits, policies and procedures. Collaborated as an advisor with Lakeview's Board of Directors. . Show less



Jay Advertising, Inc

• Human Resource Manager

  • Aug 2004 - Oct 2006

  Human Resources point of contact with US Shared Services responsible for the administration and management of payroll, benefits administration, training development programs, employee surveys, performance evaluations, and coaching management. Provided guidance and coaching to all levels of the organization, managing and improving the communications with employee relations, disciplinary actions, performance measurement and termination process. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures. Created and designed Employee Handbook - the first employee handbook ever designed for a 33 year old organization. Utilize PeopleSoft HRIS for data entry, research, queries and report generation. Collaborate with department heads, internal and external resources to develop and execute effective recruitment campaigns meeting business objectives. Design effective training initiatives within budget by obtaining state grants. Show less



Lazer Incorporated

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP, Finance and Human Resources

  • Dec 1991 - Aug 2004

  Responsible for overseeing Human Resources and Accounting supporting 3-shifts, 24/7 multi-state high tech manufacturing printing/prepress environment managing employee relations, coaching and developing effective one – on – one communications with management, supervisors, and employees with 5 direct reports at four plant locations and corporate. Instrumental in growth of an $8M company from 5 employees to 100 employees – resulting in a succession of promotions reporting to President, Supported CEO and CFO through the due diligence process for three business acquisitions. Guided company through effective communications process assuring a union-free environment in response to union solicitation. Researched, analyzed and implemented competitive compensation and benefit packages for 4 facilities – New York, Ohio and North Carolina. Implemented annual Employee Satisfaction Survey resulting in 98% participation for three consecutive years. Show less

• Prepress/Graphic Arts

  • Dec 1991 - Aug 2004

  Overall responsibility for Human Resources and Accounting supporting 3-shift, 24/7 manufacturing environment managing all employee relations, coaching and developing effective one - on - one communications with Management, Supervisors and employees.Created, designed and initiated multi-faceted performance review process considering performance measures and development as aligned with company goals and business objectives.Facilitated growth of company from 5 employees to 100 employees - resulting in promotions from Office Manager to Controller to VP of Administration.Re-designed the company's 401k plan that enhanced options for the employee and resulted in 30% savings to the company in administrative costs.Designed Employee Guidebook to provide guidance and direction for current and new employees that represents fairness and consistent practices throughout the organization.Created and designed competitive compensation and benefit packages for multiple facilities; Assisted CEO and CFO through the due diligence process for business acquisitions.Lead safety and occupational committee assuring OSHA compliance and new state and federal laws. Guided company through effective communications process assuring a union-free environment.Implemented Employee Survey resulting in 98% participation for three consecutive years.Maintained a 5% voluntary employee turnover ratio. (Industry standard is 20%) Show less



Various Retail Management

• Rochester, New York Area

• HR Manager and Assistant Buyer

  • Aug 1981 - Dec 1991

  Fortune 500 companies in Women's clothing and Specialty stores: Limited Corporation (Victoria Secrets), Casual Corner, B. Forman Company (division of McCurdy & Co.), Shoe Racks (Division of Altier's Shoes), and Snow Country. Fortune 500 companies in Women's clothing and Specialty stores: Limited Corporation (Victoria Secrets), Casual Corner, B. Forman Company (division of McCurdy & Co.), Shoe Racks (Division of Altier's Shoes), and Snow Country.