ANN ALDRICH
Sarasota, FL *****
abgtbr@r.postjobfree.com
Strategic, Dynamic Human Resources and Executive Team Leader with record of
leveraging talent and technology to drive profitable operations within
national companies. Credible Business Partner who initiates change and
collaborates across organizational boundaries to ensure objectives are met.
Extensive HR Leadership Experience across varied industries in
recruitment, benefits, basic & executive compensation, employee relations,
legal, strategic alignment, succession planning, safety, and
administration. Extensive experience in complex, highly competitive multi-
state operations. Significant expertise in business acquisitions, coaching,
change management and organizational development in fast growth, turnaround
and start up operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Domari & Associates
Current Position
Executive Recruiter
Executive search and recruitment, staff consulting and personality/energy
profiling with divisions focused specifically on the healthcare
advertising, medical education, clinical research, market research,
pharmaceutical and medical device industries
. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with client leaders,
vendors, community organizations, and other team members to create a
partnership that yields success, predictable results and credibility.
. Create and foster relationships with colleges and diverse professional
organizations to attract and recruit alumni and diversity candidates.
. Manage the presentation, selection, offer, negotiation, closing, and
administrative components involved in full lifecycle recruiting.
. Conducts follow-up calls and quality-improvement studies with hiring
managers and new hires.
. Stay informed of trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order
to be competitive in state-of-the-art recruiting practices
Gould & Lamb, LLC
2008-2010
Director of Human Resources
Directed the human resources function for a 350 person, $200 million, multi-
site and multi-state organization including talent acquisition, benefits,
payroll, employee relations, strategic alignment, compensation, safety, and
administration.
. Member of the executive management team reporting to the CEO.
. Implemented a human resources infrastructure to allow the company to
scale rapidly resulting in 38% growth within 6 months.
. Managed HR managers and HR shared services.
. Responsible for the talent acquisition processes to maintain staffing
levels with qualified individuals.
. Reduced staff turn over from 68% to 14% within first 6 months through
improvement of staff orientation and training, professional
development, and mid-level management coaching.
. Migrated staff to a new compensation system including job evaluations,
grade mappings, short and long term bonus program alignment, and the
development of a new variable compensation program for sales and
operation staff.
. Responsible for completion of bi weekly payroll utilizing ADP, eTime,
and Oracle.
. Worked with Executive, Sales and Operation leadership to assess and
then redeploy or release existing talent. Eliminated $1 million in
cost while continuing to drive double-digit top line sales growth.
. Partnered with the Corporate Benefits team to develop a project plan
for the migration of all benefits and vendors.
. Led the effective resolution of HR litigation matters and informal staff
complaints. Secured the appropriate external resources, when needed, in
tandem with our internal General Counsel.
. Provided strategic and operational support to executives and management
in coaching them through organizational, regulatory, and business issues.
. Maintained affirmative action logs and implemented affirmative action
plan.
. Designed and implemented a Performance Management and Career
Development program.
. Advised the senior management team in developing vision and values
statements, company culture and guiding principles with a focus on
embracing diversity.
. Identified internal/external HR and business trends, best practices
. Maintained full responsibility for creating employee handbook.
. Developed and implemented training and development programs that
included leadership development, customer service, project management,
and computer skills.
. Improved HR information management and reporting by designing and
implementing HRIS system, which automated benefit processing, payroll,
employee education and credentials tracking, FMLA processing,
performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and position control.
HEALTHSOUTH RIDGELAKE HOSPITAL
2003-2008
Human Resources Manager
Served as a member of the Human Resources team in the founding of a
formalized HR department for the company. Attained aggressive schedules in
the implementation of key initiatives: talent acquisition, compensation
programs administration, policy/procedure implementation, legal compliance
and report development.
. Responsible for all areas of Human Resources: recruiting, hiring,
training, development, retention, employee benefits, retirement plans,
employee relations and compensation, OSHA compliance, annual reviews.
. Maintain affirmative action logs and implement affirmative action
plan.
. Developed and implemented special programs and incentives, which
supported recruitment plans.
. Implemented measures, which ensured center compliance with EEO
guidelines.
. Monitored and participated in unemployment claims.
. Plan, organize, and implement employee activities including award
programs, celebrations, and recognition parties.
. Developed, implemented, and maintained written annual staff
development plan, which ensured a coordinated program for staff
education for all center personnel.
. Planned, coordinated, and conducted all required in service programs
and/or special training sessions in compliance with applicable
federal, state and local laws
. Assisted in planning, coordinating, and conducting all required
training to assure compliance with quality assurance program in
conjunction with all departments.
. Monitored the disciplinary process for consistency. Advise Dept.
Heads and supervisors on proper procedures regarding progressive
discipline, termination activity, performance reviews and planning to
ensure consistency in policy interpretation and application.
. Responsible for completion of bi weekly payroll..
HCR MANORCARE/KENSINGTON MANOR
1998 to 2003
Human Resource Director
Directed the human resources function for a 200 person, healthcare
operation including recruitment, benefits, payroll, employee relations,
strategic alignment, compensation, safety, and administration.
. Responsible for all areas of Human Resources: recruiting, hiring,
training, development, retention, employee benefits, retirement plans,
employee relations and compensation, OSHA compliance, annual reviews.
. 100% growth in practice employee population - instituted a weekly
career night that fostered recruiting efforts with the support of key
management.
. Introduced a framework and disciplined approach to workers'
compensation claim prevention and management showing an expense
decrease of 42%
. Evaluated non-production positions to identify compensation gaps and
recommended strategies to move staff into grade range relative to
performance
. Maintain affirmative action logs and implement affirmative action
plan.
. Assessed and recommended changes to the core benefit offerings to
avert a major labor crisis. Later participated in a Benefits Task
Team assigned to assess overall design and delivery of core benefits
and launched the remodeled platform across the entire enterprise and
reduced costs by $1 million annually as well as delivering a profound
service improvement for covered members as evidenced by internal
surveys indicating a 60% improvement is satisfaction ratings.
NEW GATE SCHOOL, INC.
1995 to 1998
Human Resource Director/Business Manager
. Excelled in HR support of managers and academic staff, which included
presidents, general managers and teachers for multi educational
campuses.
. Responsible for all financial and accounting functions for multi
campuses, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, A/R, collections,
A/P, payroll, contract negotiation and Financial Statement
preparation.
. Manage business operations: inventory, equipment and supplies
purchasing, space planning, administrative support programs,
client/volunteer services, service awareness programs, and school
records, administer and execute all policies made by Headmaster and
Board of Directors.
. Monitor and manage all licensing and accreditation requirements,
regulatory compliance and workplace safety.
. Handle all database operations: creation, management, backup and
storage.
. Prepare monthly financial reports and present to Board of Directors.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
B.S., Business Administration