Human Resources Management

KYRA C. PRESSLER

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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP - Human Resources

Seasoned, results-oriented Human Resources Executive with extensive

experience in building and retaining exceptional teams. Well-versed in all

aspects of hiring, dispute resolution, salary and benefits administration,

contract negotiation and training. Proven ability to partner with

management to develop and maintain human resources policies and procedures

from scratch contain costs and maximize profits. Demonstrated ability to

delegate work and manage all operational functions for both small and large

organizations. Exceptional skills include leadership, management,

organizational development and process improvements.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Hiring & Retention

. Development & Training

. Compensation & Benefits

. Legal Compliance

. Policy & Procedure Development

. Employee Dispute Resolution

. Project Management

. Pharmaceutical / Clinical Operations

. Strategic Planning

. Pricing & Negotiation

. Vendor Management

. Staff Management (NJ and FL)

. Start-Up Ventures

. Advanced Microsoft Office & Payroll

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TAXOLOG, INC., Fairfield, New Jersey ( 1999 to 2009

Pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of anti-cancer

compounds based on an extensive compound portfolio for both clinical and

pre-clinical use.

Director, Human Resources and Administrative Services

Directed all Human Resources functions for a multi-site corporation. Key

contributions included developing Policy and Procedure manuals, designing

informative training programs, directing all recruiting, hiring and

retention initiatives, negotiating competitive employee benefit packages,

resolving disputes and ensuring seamless operations of all personnel

functions.

Human Resources Achievements:

. Collaborated with outside sources to prepare and publish job

descriptions; research market salary data to maintain competiveness.

. Controlled costs of employee benefits packages while providing maximum

value to employees by regularly comparison shopping medical and dental

benefit programs.

. Coordinated salary increases and annual performance reviews to reward

and retain effective employees and identifying staffing weaknesses.

. Investigated and actively pursued resolution of employee grievances in

conjunction with department managers and senior executives.

. Maintained confidentiality and implemented security measures to

protect the privacy of employees and corporate records.

. Minimized costs to by effectively negotiating pricing and service

agreements with vendors.

. Pioneered the design of a state-of-the-art web site to reflect company

philosophies and provide an informative resource for the public.

. Slashed employee turnover at remote facility from 160% to 4% by

evaluating existing processes, implementing corrective actions to the

management team and revamping the structure of the department.

Corporate Achievements:

. Assumed responsibility for building and directing the clinical

development team - working with numerous contract research

organizations and clinical sites (including contract negotiations) to

bring three new drugs to Phase I and II clinical trials throughout the

US and Europe after the termination of the Chief Medical Officer.

. Spearheaded the development of the clinical trial program and pre-

clinical development paradigm.

. Assisted in the submission of multiple IND's and NDA's to domestic and

international regulatory authorities.

. Partnered with scientific staff and safety committee to ensure OSHA

compliance.

. Oversaw the construction and maintenance of 2 state-of-the-art

pharmaceutical facilities, including the purchase of equipment,

negotiation of service contracts and coordinating all operational

necessities.

THE BREESE CORPORATION, Metuchen, New Jersey ( 1996 to 1999

Administrative Services Manager

Masonry contracting firm serving major multi-state developers.

. Managed various accounting functions, including Accounts Receivable,

Accounts Payable and payroll for over 100 employees.

. Assisted in preparing and analyzing job costs; executed purchasing and

costing of all equipment and supplies prepared contracts for

purchases.

. Interacted with project executives and site managers for major

developers regarding projects.

. Oversaw and delegated assignments to administrative support staff and

estimators.

Computer Systems Development, Piscataway, New Jersey ( 1993 to 1996

Accounting / Human Resources Administrator

. Supported the CFO in managing all accounting functions; administrated

salary and benefits programs.

. Prepared and manage contracts and reporting for over 500 exempt and

non-exempt employees.

EDUCATION, CERTICIATION, AND AFFILIATION

Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (In Progress)

University of Phoenix - GPA: 4.0

American Management Association Human Resources Certification (2010)

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM): Member

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