Manager Project

Cynthia Carosella ( Human Resources Generalist

Boulder, CO ( 303-***-**** ( abiaul@r.postjobfree.com (

LinkedIn ( Skype:cynthia.carosella

PROFILE

Career HR Generalist and Executive Assistant for C-level Executives in

the fields of Software, Social Networking, Finance, Strategy Consulting,

TV Production and Healthcare. Additional significant experience in

Facilities, Writing, Event Planning and Fundraising. My goal is to

implement techniques and communication to best support my employer and

colleagues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

(Administrative Specialist

(Benefits Administration

(Calendar Management

(Contract Management

(Culture Strategizing

(Customer Service Approach

(Employment Relations &

Advocacy

(Employment Law

(Event Management

(Facilities & Property Mgmnt

(Fundraising

(HRIS Technologies

(Office Management

(Online Databases

(Payroll

(Policies, Procedures,Programs

(Secret Clearance through DoD

(Staff Recruitment & Training

(Travel Planning, incl. int'l

(Vendor Management

(Writing/Editing

(MS Office 2007, ADP,

Donor Databases, HRIS,

Internet Research, Peachtree,

Quickbooks

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

( Executive Assistant for Executive Leadership Group, Inc., a Denver-

based Consulting Agency, February 2009-August, 2010.

Complete support for CEO, president and consultants who create Human

Performance Systems to implement organizational strategy and programs

for the US Navy. Obtained Secret Clearance through the Department of

Defense (DoD) in July, 2009.

( Acting HR Manager and Development Director (Contract) for Smart-

Girl, Inc.,

a Denver 501(c)(3) Organization, 2008.

Hired to handle all aspects of two fundraisers. Collaborated with

sponsors, donors, media, vendors, staff, event co-chairs, committee

chairs, Board of Directors and volunteers to produce successful

events. Took on role of HR Manager, and recruited and trained DD and

Office Manager.

( HR Manager & Facilities Manager for Me.dium, Inc (dba oneriot.com),

a Boulder Social Browsing Startup, 2007-2008.

Recruited by CFO to manage Human Resources and Facilities with

anticipation of planned rapid expansion and ever-changing priorities.

Key Accomplishments:

( Hired 30 employees in 6 months in collaboration with recruiter,

increasing headcount by 67%.

( Effectively processed payroll, leaves, 401(k) deductions, benefits

and new employee hirings using

PEO HRIS program; processed offer letters, visa applications, stock

option grant and exercise

notices, contracts, separation agreements and all other documents

using MS Office applications.

( Project manager for extensive tenant improvements to new office

location and for company's move

into the space with no loss of service to web customers.

( Executive Assistant/HR Generalist for Teegarden Financial in

Broomfield, CO, 2006-2007.

Complete administrative support for managing partner and office

support for staff of fifteen.

Key Accomplishment:

( Introduced HR best practices and technological applications to

improve communication between directors, sales team and customers.

( Executive Assistant to CEO/Founder of Clear Technology, Inc., a

Software Solutions Company in Westminster, CO (100 employees in the US

and UK), 2003-2006.

First EA at this company to effectively support CEO, executive

management team and Board of Directors--superseded eight EA's over

five-year period. Team member in finance department as well in which

goal was to provide excellent support and service to all employees and

customers.

Key Accomplishments:

( Reduced travel expenses by 20% through knowledge of travel industry

and vendor relationships.

( Received accolades for quality customer-service approach and for

role in obtaining Series B & C

rounds of funding.

( Worked both in the office and remotely, providing 24/7 support to

executive team.

( Assisted CEO & his family w/assignments, incl. the development of

their hotel in Tulum, Mexico.

( Office Manager for the Boulder, CO office of Conexant Systems, Inc.,

the world's largest corporation for broadband semiconductor systems,

2003.

Complete support of office: HR generalist for staff of twenty-two,

vendor management; scheduling and meeting planning; travel

arrangements; videoconferencing; facilities management for 26,000 sq.-

ft building. This was a temporary position through AppleOne.

( HR Manager to TV producer/philanthropist Marcy Carsey of Carsey-

Werner Productions and The Carsey Family Foundation in Brentwood, CA,

1996-1998.

First person to serve Ms. Carsey in this capacity. Recruited,

interviewed, hired, trained and supervised household staff of twelve

for her Brentwood estate. Performed contract administration for and

supervised the activities of numerous contractors, subcontractors,

accountants, artists and vendors, including top L.A. caterers and

curators from The Getty Museum.

Key Accomplishments:

( Received 80% performance pay increase during first year for creative

staffing strategies and for

uncovering contractors' fraudulent billing practices.

( Produced successful and popular fundraisers and social events with

television executives and

celebrities in attendance.

( Oversaw completion of five-year renovation and remodel of Brentwood

estate and the installation

of the largest collection of Early Americana Folk Art on the West

Coast by employees of The Getty

Museum.

EDUCATION

University of Colorado--Boulder, CO

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

( Published book with HarperCollins Publishers following four years of

research, 1995, and made

numerous television, radio, workshop and public speaking

appearances over six- month period.

( First person in the U.S to be hired by a hospital as a FTE in the

role of Environmental Coordinator,

Boulder Community Hospital, 1991. Employed by BCH Business Office,

1986-1991.

( Self-funded travel for six months in South Pacific(1987) & two

months in France & England(1985).

( Have volunteered for numerous organizations including Big Sisters of

Colorado, Etown, BCH,

Boulder Rape Crisis and Boulder Community School of Integrated

Studies (BCSIS).

( Spearheaded seven fundraisers in past four years for families in

need at daughters' school including

one in which Guinness World Record was set for most bike bells

ringing at once.

( Qualified for the Junior Olympics in Swimming at the age of 12 and

swam 10 miles for Cerebral

Palsy fundraiser at the age of 10.

INTERESTS

School & Community Events, Daily Yoga/Meditation, Hiking, Skiing,

Entertaining, Writing, Social Networking, Jin Shin Jitzu.

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