Experience

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  ieadvocates

  • United States

  • Co-Founder/Consultant

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • United States

    ieadvocates (Invisible Employee Advocates) is a consulting firm that supports working caregivers by engaging directly with their employers. The co-Founders know first-hand how difficult it is balancing work responsibilities while caring for a loved one. The research shows that being a working caregiver can have negatively impact your physical, mental, emotional and financial health. ieadvocates provides employers with strategies to support their working caregivers through the challenges of their caregiver journey while remaining productive and fully engaged in the workplace.

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  Employee Relations Solutions

  • Employee Relations Solutions

  • Vice President Training & Compliance

    • 2011 - Present
    • Employee Relations Solutions

    Counsel and train clients in range of employment-related areas to reduce litigation exposure regarding hiring, termination, harassment and social media.

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  SRA

  • Consultant

    • 2008 - 2011

    Consulted clients regarding dispute resolution, managing resistance to change, enhancing appreciation for cultural differences, and systems development. Services included negotiation and business strategy development.

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  Seagate Technology

  • Executive Director Diversity & Inclusion

    • 2006 - 2008

    Advised senior management regarding corporate policies and procedures, talent management and diversity recruitment and retention strategies. Designed and implemented initiatives to help promote inclusive, harassment-free work environment.

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  Pfizer Pharmaceuticals/Warner Lambert Pharmaceuticals

  • Director Diversity & Inclusion

    • 1998 - 2006

    Managed corporate Open Door and Diversity department and partnered with business unit leaders to effectively address compliance infractions. Oversaw the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance procedures and regulations department; supervised Office of Federal Compliance Programs (OFCCP) internal audits; served as corporate employee relations representative.

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  State of New Jersey - Office the Governor

  • Legal Counsel

    • 1996 - 1998

    Legal counsel to Governor of New Jersey for departments of Labor and Human Services. Worked closely with members of legislature and administrative staff to implement administrative programs and promulgate legislation to address constituent needs and concerns.

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  Grotta, Glassman & Hoffman

  • Attorney

    • 1994 - 1996

    Litigation associate for boutique labor and employment law firm. Executed all aspects of caseload management including intake interviews, preparation of court submissions, discovery and court appearances.

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  Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon

  • Attorney

    • 1993 - 1994

    Served as litigation associate in various areas of civil litigation practice. Strong focus on legal research and writing court submissions.