M A RK R O BERT M O NT EY NE

Totowa, New Jersey *7512 • acn34l@r.postjobfree.com • 201-***-****

GLOBAL WELLNESS LEADER

~ A Practical Thinker who Pioneers Programs that Enhance Revenue Growth and Profitability

While Creating Employee-Friendly, Safe, Productive Work and Wellness Culture. ~

Personable, Analytical, and Cost-Conscious Strategic Leader offering broad-based experience providing

excellence in wellness leadership. Considerable expertise creating innovative benefit and wellness programs,

developing leading-edge proactive programs, and implementing the strategic HR function for high-growth organizations.

Team player that will support all functions of an organization to help achieve corporate goals with positive results.

*Superior project management, implementation, follow-up, negotiation, and consensus-building skills. Able to keep a

diverse group of strong leaders on track. Extremely focused on creating proactive programs that delivers an above-

average ROI.

C ORE C OMPETENCIES

• Developing & Executing Strategic Goals • *WORK/LIFE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY

• Communicating & Administering HR Policies & Programs • Providing Advice/Counsel to Senior

Management & Staff

• Spearheading Key Projects, Initiatives & Rollouts • Serving as a Chief Spokesperson in PR Relations

• Providing Employee Training & Support • Ensuring Regulatory Compliance with State &

Federal Laws

N OTABLE C AREER H IGHLIGHTS

• Initiated and developed a groundbreaking benefit and wellness program at Verizon Wireless that fostered a

healthy lifestyle culture and significantly reduced claim costs.

• Innovated a cutting-edge broker development program that positioned Verizon as a choice employer,

significantly enhanced the company’s ability to attract top talent, and altogether changed the recruitment process.

Innovative, energetic and action oriented leader with a proven track record. Strong passion to motivate

people toward a healthy and productive lifestyle. Founder, developer and head coach of Verizon Health

and Wellness Centers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ

2000 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Teaching physical education courses

• Mentor students, internship field experience

• Motivational speeches to student body

• Supported adaptive - handicap exercise program

Hewlett-Packard Company, HQ- Palo Alto, CA

2013 - 2014 Consultant - Global Real Estate

• Review health and wellness centers and clinics to provide an overall assessment

• Identify best practices

• Provide recommendations for improvement

Verizon Wireless, HQ- Basking Ridge, NJ

1990-2013 Director – Human Resources- Operations

• Led and recruited over 21,000 employees participating at Verizon health and wellness centers

• Developed Internship Health and Wellness program –over 1,300 students

• Led Global Work/Life Balance programs

• Created, implemented and designed a total 43 national health and wellness centers-clinics

• Developed Budget- ROI measurements

• Led RFP/RFI-vendor wellness plan operations

• Restructured organization to six regional areas

• Led staff of six area managers, 90 staff coordinators, 22 states

• Established evaluation and measurement procedures for active participants

• Attended and presented at the White House “Let’s Move” initiative

• Over 50 Wellness & Fitness Awards

• Developed Global flu shot, biometric screenings, back up childcare family programs

• Implemented numerous successful annual, quarterly and monthly community programs

• Led national corporate fundraising and community events- AHA, DV, ADA

• Performed numerous successful participant diversity events

• Represented Verizon for non-profit organization activities

• Led Marketing PR plan to increase participation and pro-active awareness

• Created healthy proactive initiatives-workstation treadmill,

• Implemented national equipment vendor purchasing procurement process

• Developed nutrition guidelines “Farmers Market” for internal cafeterias

• Implemented Community 1st Verizon Corporate 5K Classic - over 6,000 participants

• Implemented NFL Play 60

2000 – 2002 Health and Wellness Manager

• Designed Recreation basketball, softball fields

• Opened 12 new health and wellness centers

• Responsible for $1.9 million budget

• Staff of 24 Health and Wellness coaches

• Coordinated design features for all centers

• Initiated and monitored executive management personal training programs

1995-2000 Health & Wellness Coordinator

• Opened eight new Health and Wellness centers

• Initiated personal training programs

• Hired six health and wellness coaches

• Responsible for $ 1.3 million budget

1991-1995 Health & Wellness Specialist

• Opened (planned, created, designed, implemented and staffed) the first health and wellness center

• Budget of $150 K

• Hired initial staff of four health and wellness coaches

1990-1991 Customer Service Representative

• Presented Health and Wellness concept to senior management

• Handling customer concerns

Education

Montclair State University, Montclair, N.J.

Master of Arts, Physical Education, Exercise Science, 1995

Montclair State University, Montclair, N.J.

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Adult Fitness, 1989

Outside Activities

• Marathon runner – 54 completed - (New York City, Boston, Disney World and Marine Corps)

• Achilles International, Special Olympics

• Coach Youth Programs basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey, softball and football

References furnished upon request

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