Human Resources & Compliance Manager

• Apr 2016 - Present

Administer and oversee human resource programs for a 250+ person staff located in 20 States. Programs include compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.o Execute routine tasks and provide support when complex and sensitive issues arise such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, processing workers’ compensation claims and conducting employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.o Manage the talent acquisition and onboarding process, including recruitment, background and drug testing, E-Verify; collaborates with managers to understand skills and competencies required. o Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and industry-specific regulations; work closely with outside legal counsel to maintain compliance in over 20 States. o Process national, state and local-level licensing applications and renewals. o Analyze trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in talent management, benefits and employment law; propose new programs to ensure healthy talent pool. o Ensure compliance with ERISA and Safe Harbor 401(k) plan laws; act as a liaison with various insurance carriers and foster effective relationships with plan representatives. o Adhere to Unemployment, EEO, and Regulatory compliance. o Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) system; execute internal audits for FLSA compliance, compensation, etc. Show less

Marketing Communications Manager

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2016

Senior Account Director

• May 2012 - Jan 2013

Key Clients: CVS Pharmacy, Southwest Airlines, Target and United Healthcare o Crafted client advocacy communications strategies and PR campaigns; directed the development, and delivery of client deliverables, such as issue websites, and advertising campaigns. o Oversaw project budgets and ensured that projects are completed on budget and on time. o Analyzed client results, such as web traffic, online recruitment, direct mail response rates, and recommended strategic adjustments to achieve client goals. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Sep 2009 - Apr 2012

Senior On-site Consultant at DHS, Office of Infrastructure Protection, Chemical Sector-Specific Agency o Developed communication materials, training activities and strategies aimed at: Enhancing collaboration between DHS and the chemical industry; mitigating chemical industry security risks; and increasing public awareness. o Managed and lead the planning and execution of the annual DHS Chemical Sector Security Summit; oversaw budget expenditures and managed and coordinated over 20 staff members. Show less

Legislative Assistant

• Jun 2006 - Sep 2009

Key Clients: Symantec, Monster.com, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, HSUS o Provided direct advisory and operational support to firm CEO; organized campaign fundraisers o Analyzed congressional, media and industry issues for pan-industry client base. Key Clients: Symantec, Monster.com, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, HSUS o Provided direct advisory and operational support to firm CEO; organized campaign fundraisers o Analyzed congressional, media and industry issues for pan-industry client base.

Press Lead

• 2008 - 2008

o Member of national advance team which traveled across the country generating media coverage for campaign events. o Assisted in coverage maximization efforts by liaising with targeted local media sources and identifying communications opportunities for candidates. o Managed campaign volunteers as part of event planning team which organized more than 30 nationally-televised major campaign events with audiences of up to 75,000. o Coordinated local and national media interviews, videos, and photo shoots for John McCain. Show less