Experience

Kermit

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director People & Culture (Head of HR Role)

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States Kermit is a leading provider of Cloud/SaaS software offering medical device spend management solutions. Serving in a Director/Head of HR role, I oversee all aspects of People & Culture, HR, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management, Employment Legal, Risk and Compliance. I also serve as a coach and mentor to build a servant leadership approach, supporting a 5-member executive team (President, CEO, COO, Managing Director, Board Director) in strategy, direction, and operational… Show more Kermit is a leading provider of Cloud/SaaS software offering medical device spend management solutions. Serving in a Director/Head of HR role, I oversee all aspects of People & Culture, HR, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management, Employment Legal, Risk and Compliance. I also serve as a coach and mentor to build a servant leadership approach, supporting a 5-member executive team (President, CEO, COO, Managing Director, Board Director) in strategy, direction, and operational execution. I’m deeply involved in an initiative to transition to the New World of Work, creating a culture of excellence and collaboration. Key Achievements: ✦Established formal HR functions and integrated HR strategy into the business DNA ✦Led strategic project to standardize and streamline all HR processes, including hiring, recruitment, candidate benchmarking, workers compensation, employment reporting, labor standards (MDOL) plus health and safety legal compliance (FMLA, OSHA) ✦Directed sourcing, selection, and integration of HRIS/HCM platform ✦Launched digital solutions and web processes for employee self-service of enrollment and benefits management ✦Crafted business-wide PTO program to improve employee retention and satisfaction Show less



Aging Well Eldercare

• Human Resources Manager | Billing Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2021

  Silver Spring, MD Working for this healthcare practice formerly known as Debra Levy Eldercare Associates, I oversaw all facets of HR operations. Under my purview were Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Employment Risk Management, Recruitment, Training, Onboarding, as well as EEO compliance, diversity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) programs. Collaborating with the leadership team, I led HR policy and procedure development, compliance reporting, records management, salary negotiations, retention, and performance… Show more Working for this healthcare practice formerly known as Debra Levy Eldercare Associates, I oversaw all facets of HR operations. Under my purview were Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Employment Risk Management, Recruitment, Training, Onboarding, as well as EEO compliance, diversity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) programs. Collaborating with the leadership team, I led HR policy and procedure development, compliance reporting, records management, salary negotiations, retention, and performance management. Key Achievements: ✦Led culture change initiatives ✦Positioned the company for the modern digital workplace, preparing teams for remote work and a Covid-safe work environment ✦Standardized and streamlined all HR processes ✦Sourced, selected, and implemented inaugural HRIS/HCM platform Show less



New Dream: More of What Matters

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Officer

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2012

  Takoma Park, Maryland, United States New Dream is a social empowerment focused non-profit organization for which I led operations and HR administration. In this role, I was accountable for Risk Management, HR Operations, Compliance, Payroll, Employee Benefits and Compensation. I also oversaw the retirement plan systems, billing, collections, donor contributions and relations. Key Achievements: ✦Strengthened legal compliance and financial reporting for improved accuracy and visibility ✦Led strategic project that… Show more New Dream is a social empowerment focused non-profit organization for which I led operations and HR administration. In this role, I was accountable for Risk Management, HR Operations, Compliance, Payroll, Employee Benefits and Compensation. I also oversaw the retirement plan systems, billing, collections, donor contributions and relations. Key Achievements: ✦Strengthened legal compliance and financial reporting for improved accuracy and visibility ✦Led strategic project that encompassed technology implementation, process optimization, and digital content management Show less



Cingular Wireless

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager, Legal | HR & Compliance Manager | Revenue Assurance Manager

  • Jun 1993 - Apr 2002

  Greenbelt, Maryland, United States Working at Cingular Wireless, which was acquired by AT&T, I advanced through leadership roles in fraud prevention, safety and environmental compliance, and legal. Key Achievements: ✦Established the Fraud Department and deployed the first fraud detection system ✦Developed the ethical compliance training program ✦Delivered 850+ hours of environmental and safety training ✦Led employment investigations (discrimination, harassment) ✦Oversaw responses to complaints filed… Show more Working at Cingular Wireless, which was acquired by AT&T, I advanced through leadership roles in fraud prevention, safety and environmental compliance, and legal. Key Achievements: ✦Established the Fraud Department and deployed the first fraud detection system ✦Developed the ethical compliance training program ✦Delivered 850+ hours of environmental and safety training ✦Led employment investigations (discrimination, harassment) ✦Oversaw responses to complaints filed with regulators and government agencies (FCC, EEOC, PGCHRC) Show less