Experience

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  OI Partners-Gateway International

  • Parsippany, NJ

  • Executive Advisor/Consultant

    • 2009 - Present
    • Parsippany, NJ

    Contract basis employee providing Outplacement Counseling across the full range of disciplines.

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  Split Rock Music et al

  • New Jersey

  • musician, lead guitar, vocals, arrangements, et al

    • Jan 2011 - Present
    • New Jersey

    4 piece band recreating the sounds and feelings of the 50's, 60's, and early 70's.

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  OI Partners - Consultant/Advisor

  • Parsippany

  • Executive Advisor

    • Apr 2009 - Present
    • Parsippany

    Outplacement Services

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  A Yadouga

  • HR Consultant

    • Aug 2008 - Present

    Senior HR & Staffing Professional across multiple organizations.Including Oncology Global Development Business Unit for Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Responsible for filling opportunities in Operations, Biostatistics and Statistical Reporting, across organizational lines for MD's, University Relations/Summer 2007 and Summer 2008 professional internships, Early Clinical Development, and others. Additional assignments include Johnson & Johnson, and senior level interim assignments for The Ayers Group.

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  Ayers Group

  • United States
  • Human Resources
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 1999 - Present

    on Staffing, Employee Relations, and Organizational Effectiveness Executed full life cycle staffing activities for Area Business Specialty teams (component of US Sales unit - J&J) consistently within guidelines and resume lifecycle standardsCounseled Management and Employees across functional units (Biostatistics, Sales, Management, etc.) on wide ranging organizational and policy issues.Developed and implemented phase I of a comprehensive turnaround plan ensuring continued operational viability for a 320-employee privately held manufacturing client.Managed high volume staffing and University Relations activities for Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Benefit Management organizations (Medco, Novartis Oncology, and Johnson & Johnson) in Sales, Technical, Field, and Managerial positionsReorganized Human Resources Group and managed all traditional functions, including Staffing, Compensation, Employee Relations, Title VII issues and Reductions in Force. Implemented integrated HRIS and Payroll system (Ceridian Source 500) enabling consistent and accurate processing and required reporting of a $1.2 million payroll.Revised and implemented comprehensive benefits program, expanding services and reducing costs by 25%.Generated a net bottom line contribution of $750,000.00 by successfully completing the sale of 2 commercial properties.Consolidated employee services programs increasing participation from 20% to 60% with no cost increase.Created and implemented coaching and team building programs improving overall organizational performance and productivity, management team effectiveness, and reducing turnover.

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 1999 - Mar 2010

    on Staffing, Employee Relations, and Organizational Effectiveness Executed full life cycle staffing activities for Area Business Specialty teams (component of US Sales unit - J&J) consistently within guidelines and resume lifecycle standardsCounseled Management and Employees across functional units (Biostatisics, Sales, Management, etc.) on wide ranging organizational issues Developed and implemented phase I of a comprehensive turnaround plan ensuring continued operational viability for a 320-employee manufacturing client organization.Managed high volume staffing activities for Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Benefit Management organizations (Medco, Novartis Oncology, and Johnson & Johnson) in Sales, Technical, Field, and Managerial positionsReorganized Human Resources Group and managed all traditional functions, including Staffing, Compensation, Employee Relations, Title VII issues and Reductions in Force. Implemented integrated HRIS and Payroll system (Ceridian Source 500) enabling consistent and accurate processing and required reporting of a $1.2 million payroll.Revised and implemented comprehensive benefits program, expanding services and reducing costs by 25%.Generated a net bottom line contribution of $750,000.00 by successfully completing the sale of 2 commercial properties.Consolidated employee services programs increasing participation from 20% to 60% with no cost increase.Created and implemented coaching and team building programs improving overall organizational performance and productivity, reducing turnover, and management team effectiveness.

  • Sr Consultant

    • Jan 1999 - Aug 2009

    on Staffing, Employee Relations, and Organizational Effectiveness Executed full life cycle staffing activities for Area Business Specialty teams (component of US Sales unit - J&J) consistently within guidelines and resume lifecycle standardsCounseled Management and Employees across functional units (Biostatisics, Sales, Management, etc.) on wide ranging organizational issues Developed and implemented phase I of a comprehensive turnaround plan ensuring continued operational viability for a 320-employee manufacturing client organization.Managed high volume staffing activities for Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Benefit Management organizations (Medco, Novartis Oncology, and Johnson & Johnson) in Sales, Technical, Field, and Managerial positionsReorganized Human Resources Group and managed all traditional functions, including Staffing, Compensation, Employee Relations, Title VII issues and Reductions in Force. Implemented integrated HRIS and Payroll system (Ceridian Source 500) enabling consistent and accurate processing and required reporting of a $1.2 million payroll.Revised and implemented comprehensive benefits program, expanding services and reducing costs by 25%.Generated a net bottom line contribution of $750,000.00 by successfully completing the sale of 2 commercial properties.Consolidated employee services programs increasing participation from 20% to 60% with no cost increase.Created and implemented coaching and team building programs improving overall organizational performance and productivity, reducing turnover, and management team effectiveness.

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 1999 - Dec 2004

    Consulting, Outsourcing, and Organizational Effectiveness services to client organizations. Services I provided include Interim Vice President - Human Resources for a manufacturing organization, Staffing Consultant for Medco Health Services, Business Development support for The ayers Group.

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  Novartis Oncology

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2009

    Staffing, Retention, Manpower Planning and Management

  • Sr. Consultant

    • Mar 2007 - Aug 2008

    Counseled Management and Employees across functional units (Sales, Biostatisics, Management, etc.) on wide ranging organizational issues.Ensure a positive Employer/Employee relationship was maintained through active issues management and resolution. Developed and implemented phase I of a comprehensive turnaround plan ensuring continued operational viability for a 320-employee manufacturing client organization.Managed high volume staffing activities for Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical and Pharmacy Benefit Management organizations (Medco, Novartis Oncology, and Johnson & Johnson) in Sales, Technical, Field, and Managerial positionsReorganized Human Resources Group and managed all traditional functions, including Staffing, Compensation, Employee Relations, Title VII issues and Reductions in Force. Implemented integrated HRIS and Payroll system (Ceridian Source 500) enabling consistent and accurate processing and required reporting of a $1.2 million payroll.Revised and implemented comprehensive benefits program, expanding services and reducing costs by 25%.Generated a net bottom line contribution of $750,000.00 by successfully completing the sale of 2 commercial properties.Consolidated Employee Services programs increasing participation from 20% to 60% with no cost increase.Created and implemented coaching and team building programs improving overall organizational performance and productivity, reducing turnover, and management team effectiveness.

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  Prime Time Personnel

  • Senior Consultant

    • Mar 2007 - Aug 2008

    Staffing and retention Consultant for Novartis Oncology on a contract arrangement. Additional roles included managing the Summer Intern Program, University Relations representation at selected schools, Employee Referrals, cross functional support whenever needed.

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  Johnson & Johnson

  • Sr. Consultant

    • Jan 2005 - Mar 2008

    Full life cycle staffing as part of Johnson & Johnson Professional Staffing serving the full range of companies and positions within the J&J family of companies.

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  Clark Davis Associates

  • United States
  • Staffing and Recruiting
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Sr Consultant

    • Mar 2005 - Mar 2007

    Staffing and Retention on a contract basis for Johnson & Johnson

  • AJ Yadouga

    • Mar 2005 - Mar 2007

    Senior Consultant in Staffing, Retention, and Counselling

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  Johnson & Johnson Professional Recruiting

  • Senior Recruiting Consultant

    • Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

    Recruiting and Sourcing for assigned business units within the Johnson & Johnson family of companies.

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  ISP

  • Staffing Officer (Domestic Operations)

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

    Generalist focusing on Selection and Placement, Retention, and Employee RelationsDesigned, acquired, and implemented comprehensive applicant tracking system reducing staffing costs 18%.Integrated Succession Planning and applicant tracking programs ensuring selection from within for growth opportunities.Developed, implemented and managed worldwide employee referral program expanding use from 2% to 23% utilization worldwide (approximate annual savings - $225,000.00).Developed and managed a comprehensive University Relations program resulting in company identified as "Employer of Choice" in 3 of the top 10 business school programs. A. J

  • Staffing Officer (Domestic Operations)

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

    Generalist focusing on Selection and Placement, Retention, and Employee RelationsDesigned, acquired, and implemented comprehensive applicant tracking system reducing staffing costs 18%.Integrated Succession Planning and applicant tracking programs ensuring selection from within for growth opportunities.Developed, implemented and managed worldwide employee referral program expanding use from 2% to 23% utilization worldwide (approximate annual savings - $225,000.00).Developed and managed a comprehensive University Relations program resulting in company identified as "Employer of Choice" in 3 of the top 10 business school programs. A. J

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  Yadouga Services

  • Principal

    • Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

    Provided full range of Human Resource consulting services with proven success in resolving harassment, hostile work environment, union avoidance, contract negotiation, and contract management issues. Clients included Granutec, EBS, Instruments & Equipment, R. Sheppard, and Dendrite International, LHH. Services included:Performance (Management, Appraisal, Improvement) and Productivity (Improvement, Management).Staffing and Compensation.Corporate Culture: Change, Management.Operations Management and Process Flow.

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  Zenith Laboratories, Inc

  • Corporate Director, Human Resources & Administration

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

    Managed full functioned Human Resources Operations for this equity managed generic pharmaceutical manufacturer.Chief Spokesperson, responsible for all daily union contractual issues (Teamsters, Seafarers International).Managed staffing process for all organization levels, reducing costs by 30%.Established highly successful Ombudsman and open door program.Chaired company safety committee, which included the MSDS Program.Introduced company-wide training and development programs, which included employee/needs analyses and Succession Planning.Managed compensation and benefits programs to ensure budgetary integrity and establish benefits cost containment and program enhancements. Within two years, caused rebates in benefits area exceeding $175,000.Created initial Affirmative Action Program and served as EEO Officer.

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  Zenith Laboratories

  • Director Human Resources

    • 1990 - 1992

    Full Generalist covering all aspects of HR within a union (Teamsters) environment.

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  Breeze

  • Director, Human Resources

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

    Managed day-to-day contractual issues (UAW) reducing grievances to zero for 3 years.Provided full staffing support for all organizations and levels and successfully reduced cost-per-hire by 20%.Developed and delivered in-house training and development programs, including interviewing, performance appraisal and succession planning.Assumed control of plant services functions when key operations executives unexpectedly resigned.Managed compensation and benefits program and successfully enhanced benefits portion at no cost while ensuring company remained within compensation budget.