Thomas P. Callahan, Esquire

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Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Phone: 215-***-****/ Cell: 215-***-****

Email: ab86bt@r.postjobfree.com.

Summary

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Experienced HR Executive with a proven record of managing human resource

operations including recruiting, talent development, employee relations,

design and implementation of benefit programs, compensation and team

building. Responsible for budgets, legal affairs and administration.

Professional Experience

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Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Legal

Modern Group Ltd.

1995 to Present

Responsible for recruiting, employee relations, employee benefits,

compensation, corporate training, safety, and insurance. Also handle

compliance, FMLA, ADA, and employment law issues. Act as General Counsel on

contracts, liability claims, collections, corporate transactions and

environmental matters.

. Reviewed all contracts to protect the company.

. Initiated "Modern University" internal training program.

. Enhanced compliance by updating company handbook.

. Improved management of health costs with new wellness plan.

. Successfully negotiated several small acquisitions and real estate

transactions.

Director

Medical Professional Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund

1993 to 1995

Responsible for operations, human resources, claims and finance of

Pennsylvania medical malpractice insurance fund with an annual operating

budget of $200 million.

. Reduced average cost per claim by $200,000.

. Reduced unfunded loss reserve by $400 million.

V.P. of Risk Management and Benefits

PSFS Bank

1986 to 1993

Responsible to design, negotiate and purchase insurance coverages for large

savings bank with 6,000 employees. Set up loss control program, headed

United Way program for two years. Reported to CFO.

. Reduced liability claims cost by implementing aggressive response to

all slip and fall reports and other claims.

. Named one of 20 "Key Managers" at the bank.

. Reduced annual insurance costs by over $1 million annually.

Manager of Risk and Insurance

Stearns Catalytic Corporation

1979 to 1985

Claims administration and risk analysis for construction and engineering

company. Purchasing of

Insurance, negotiating with insurers on claims, and working with safety

personnel to improve results.

Education

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Juris Doctor, Temple University Law School, 1995 (Barrister Award)

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)

MBA, Temple University

BBA, Temple University (cum laude)

Part-time Teaching Experience

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. Adjunct Instructor in Insurance & Risk Management at Temple

University.

. Instructor in Contract Law at St. Josephs University in on-line

Continuing Education Program.

Articles

"A Bank Liability Loss Control Program", National Union Financial

Roundtable; Spring 1992

Authored a column titled, "On Insurance" in the Northeast Times for a year.

Speaking Engagements

"Insurance Issues in Contracts", AstraZeneca Corporation, 2003

"Advanced Contract Law", AstraZeneca Corp., 2002

"Sexual Harassment", Temple University Chapter, Society of Human Resources,

2002

"Basic Contract Law", Astra Zeneca Corp., 2001

"Contracts & Insurance", Purchasing Managers Association, 2000

"Risk Management & OSHA Compliance", Eastern Building Material Dealers

Association, 1999

"Loss Control in Banks", Pennsylvania Association of Savings Institutions,

1989

Professional memberships

American Corporate Counsel Association

Society of Human Resources Management

HR Roundtable

St. Josephs University Purchasing Consulting Group

Board Member, Bucks County Community College Foundation

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