Human Resources Real Estate
Resume:
Janet L. Riesel, MBA, SPHR
New York, NY 10002
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HUMAN RESOURCES TALENT MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING EXECUTIVE
Global Recruiting ... Dynamic Presentations ... Excellent Motivator
Strategic HR Executive credited with spearheading and implementing creative
solutions impacting over 1500 employees. A connector of individuals,
problem solver and decision maker. Strong communication, interpersonal
relations and mentoring skills. Expertise includes:
Executive Recruitment/Talent Professional Recruitment and
Acquisition Retention
Staff Training and Development Team Leader
Negotiator College Recruitment
Received High Impact and other special bonuses in recognition of high
volume recruiting.
Voted best and humorous instructor for non-financial CPE continuing
educational courses.
EXPERIENCE
HR/NY (local affiliate of SHRM), New York City, NY
Chair, Career Panning and Professional
Development Special Interest Group 06/2009-present
Ernst & Young, New York, NY
05/1995-12/2008
Global Big 4 accounting and professional services firm
Associate Director-Recruiting and Lifelong Relationships-Northeast Sub-Area
> Recruiting - Successfully met all Executive Recruitment target goals for
over 10 divisions, which included Assurance, Tax, Risk Advisory Services,
Financial Services (Asset Management, Capital Markets and Banking) and
Business Development.
Global recruitment included hiring staff from China, Europe, the
Middle East and India.
Managed approximately 100 successful searches annually. Supervised all
phases of interviewing process including candidate assessment, sourcing,
identification, interviewing and closing candidates.
Renowned for selecting quality candidates that have progressed throughout
the organization, many becoming partners in the company.
Developed creative recruiting strategies to increase low or no fee hires.
Excellent negotiator in closing passive candidates. Structured and
negotiated salary offers and compensation packages.
Met with internal clients to discuss strategic planning and resource
requirements to ensure that client engagements were properly staffed.
As a Lead Area Recruiter, led a team of 27 employees, resulting in
enhanced performance for the Northeast sub-area by improving
relationships and fostering a sense of community.
> Training - Dynamic presenter, voted best instructor due to excellent
presentation, humorous delivery and ensuring active participation of
audience. Received highest rating for "Networking to Make a Splash"
presentation at Professional Women's Network Hallmark event, attended by
400 participants. Saved Firm $9,000 in consulting fees.
> Target Talent Workstream Leader - Created campaign emphasizing to all
employees that "Each Individual is a Recruiter". Led a team of 15
professionals in identifying alternate means of increasing "Passive
Candidate Pipelines". This project resulted in additional quality hires
for the Firm.
> Diversity - Conceptualized and developed highly successful "Take Your
Friend to Work" Day. This initiative increased the number of diverse
hires within the Firm by 10%.
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> Mentor - Exceptional rapport with staff, resulting in mentorship
opportunities, and leading to promotions. Participated in official and
unofficial mentoring programs resulting in improved relationships with
management and subsequent performance advancement.
Invited yearly by faculties of Touro, NYU, Baruch, Sy Syms Business
School, and Queens College, to speak at "Career Night" on "Succeeding in
the Business World". Selected to interview entry level students and guide
them on the career path best suited to their talents.
> Previous Positions - National Tax Recruiting Manager, Northeast
Recruiting Manager and Director of Human Resources New York Real Estate
Practice.
The Conway Organization, New York, NY
03/1991 - 05/1995
Director of Human Resources
> Recruiting - Leading a staff of 7, directed the recruitment for all
permanent and temporary personnel for various groups ranging from MIS to
Merchandising for this $170 million, privately-held retail company
consisting of 1500 employees at peak season.
Saved the company over $700,000 in employment agency fees at the
management level.
Conceived of a Job Fair format for high-volume, cost-effective
recruitment.
> Marketing - Initiated and edited company newsletter. Directed first
company fashion show, which led the way for future public
relations/marketing events.
Laventhol & Horwath, CPA's/Business Consultants
Organizational Consulting Division, New York, NY
04/1986 - 10/1990
Company filed for bankruptcy in November 1990
Supervising Associate (1998-1990; promoted from Sr. Associate)
> Recruiting - Recruited executives for clients in diverse industries
including the manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, construction,
laser and semiconductor industries.
Recruited 2 new audit clients as new business totaling over $300,000 in
audit fees and resulting in $30,000 personal bonuses.
Completed assignments to staff key internal positions including Director
of Personnel, Director of Facilities and Chief Financial Officer.
> Organizational Development - Participated in several organizational
studies including a reorganization of a not-for-profit, unionized agency
and an analysis of a major real estate developer. Projects included
compensation studies and preparation of job descriptions.
Wrote sections of the Executive Search Policy and Procedure manual.
Member of the Editorial Board for the Firm's newsletter.
AFFILIATIONS
Member: National and Metropolitan chapters, Society for Human Resource
Professionals, SHRM
PTACH: Board Member and Officer, Corresponding Secretary, Young Leadership
Award 1997
Young Adult Institute, Business Advisory Council member, Advocacy Award
2007
Local Community Board 3 Member
EDUCATION
SPHR Senior Professional in Human Resources, Society for Human Resources
Professionals
Certificate in Career Counseling - New York University, 1995
M.B.A. Industrial Psychology, Bernard Baruch Graduate School of Business,
New York, NY 3.2 GPA
B.A. English and Psychology, Queens College of the City of New York 3.7
GPA
Honors: Dean's List, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course in Public Speaking
Certified DDI Facilitator
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