WORK HISTORY
Cablevision, Woodbury, New York: Human Resources Administrator (January,
. Responsible for processing all PAF's for News 12 Networks, News 12
Traffic & Weather and News 12 Interactive. PeopleSoft "super-user".
. Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, processes
and procedures on a daily basis; ensure compliance with all state and
federal laws.
. Serve as the lead person on a variety of projects throughout the year
(i.e.: Common Review, PeopleSoft clean-up, Open Enrollment).
. Conduct benefit training sessions during Open Enrollment at multiple
locations.
. Responsible for reviewing Independent Contractor paperwork,
maintaining the tracking system and performing background checks as
necessary.
. Responsible for processing all on-line job requisitions in BrassRing,
updating status on internal and external candidates.
. Responsible for coordination of the Internship program for News 12
Networks and News 12 Interactive.
. Ability to switch gears quickly as demands change.
. Prepare PAC's and order department supplies and job fair premiums.
. Responsible for coordination of on-site blood drives, flu shots,
Administrative Assistant gifts and BFCU visits.
Cablevision, Woodbury, New York: Associate Recruiter (June, 2005-January,
2010)
. Responsible for developing innovative and cost-effective recruiting
strategies to meet the critical business needs of seven News 12
Networks, News 12 Traffic & Weather and News 12 Interactive.
. Provide hands-on consultative expertise to designated hiring managers
on strategic staffing issues.
. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and screening both external
and internal candidates while providing hiring managers with a diverse
pool of qualified candidates for a wide array of openings.
. Communicate established company human resources policies and
procedures relative to recruitment activities and ensure their
appropriate implementation.
. Attend weekly managers' meeting on site and travel to other network
sites to meet with appropriate hiring managers on a regular basis.
. Attend numerous job and career fairs throughout the tri-state area as
well as other locations as needed.
Cablevision, Woodbury, New York: Senior Employee Relations Coordinator
(April, 2002-June, 2005)
. All duties and responsibilities of the Employee Relations Coordinator
supporting over 475 Full-time and Part-time employees and 240
temporary employees in News 12 Networks, Metro Traffic & Weather and
HDNews.
. Liaise with News 12 staffing on a regular basis for all new employees.
Conduct exit interviews for terminating employees.
. Conduct employee meetings - i.e., New Hire Orientation, Annual Benefit
Enrollment meetings. Assist in training and developing new Employee
Relation Coordinators.
. Advise employees on policy issues including FMLA/Non-FMLA, Personal
Leaves of Absence, Disability, Workers' Compensation, etc.
. Actively manage the annual performance evaluation process including
the generation of annual review paperwork and follow-up directly with
department heads on overdue evaluations.
. Utilize PeopleSoft reporting system to analyze turnover history,
headcounts and demographic information.
Cablevision, Bethpage, New York: Employee Relations Coordinator (March,
2000-April, 2002)
. Functioned as the primary contact for all employees supporting News 12
Networks and Metro Traffic & Weather regarding payroll, benefits,
staffing and ER questions.
. Provided administrative support to and coordinated various projects
for Employee Relations Manager.
. Administered daily employee relations duties including paperwork
administration with the use of PeopleSoft HRIS system, new hire
paperwork distribution.
. Conducted visits to each News 12 business on a regular basis.
News 12 Networks, Woodbury, New York: Executive Secretary (November, 1998-
March, 2000)
. Provided administrative support to SVP, News Development and VP,
Business Operations including travel arrangements, meetings, and ad
hoc reports under minimal supervision.
Bravo Networks, Woodbury, New York: Secretary (August-November 1998)
. Supported Eastern Region office including Regional Vice President,
Regional Director, Affiliate Marketing Managers and Marketing
Administrator.
. Prepared training materials and sales kits for managers and the
administrator for sales promotions and trade shows.
. Assisted Regional Vice President in administrative support including
scheduling meetings, travel & expense reports and travel arrangements.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
New York Marriott East Side, New York, New York: Business Travel Sales
Manager (April, 1994-June, 1995)
. Responsible for solicitation and negotiation of all special corporate
accounts and presentation of semi-annual account reviews to clients.
. Tracked account performance for renegotiation or elimination. Trained
and evaluated assistant.
. Successfully increased room revenue.
Marriott's Wind Watch Hotel & Golf Club, Hauppauge, New York: Director of
Reservation Sales (August, 1989-April, 1994)
. Opened new hotel and set up department including staff hiring and
training. Conducted ongoing training for regional Reservations Sales
staff.
. Solicited, negotiated and managed special corporate accounts. Managed
and maximized hotel room revenue through use of Marriott's Automated
Reservations System for Hotel Accommodations (MARSHA) and Yield
Management System.
. Successfully increased occupancy and room revenue by 30%.
. Prepared room segment and operating budgets for department.
. Liaised with travel agents, special corporate accounts and group sales
department.
Long Island Marriott, Uniondale, New York:
Assistant Front Office Manager (1988-1989)
. Managed and motivated a team of all Front Office staff.
. Mentored and managed three managers and four supervisors.
. Trained, counseled and terminated staff.
. Maintained positive customer relations with guests.
. Liaised with other hotel departments.
. Successfully increased Front Office Guest Satisfaction Index comment
cards.
Reservations Manager (1987-1988)
. Managed MARSHA restrictions to maximize revenue and managed
Reservations Department Staff.
. Mentored and promoted Reservations agent to Reservations Supervisor
and into Reservations Manager position upon my promotion.
Front Desk Manager (1985-1987)
. Managed Front Desk staff and assisted with guest check in/check outs.
. Handled hotel hospitality issues.
Front Desk Clerk (1984-1985)
. Handled guest check in/check outs, special requests and hospitality
requests.
EDUCATION
A.S., State University of New York at Farmingdale, Farmingdale, New York,
Medical Laboratory Technology
TRAINING
Marriott's Introduction to Management
Marriott's Advanced Management Skills
Marriott's Director of Reservation Sales School
Cornell University: HR & The Law
Building & Managing Employee Relations
Effective Interviewing
Fundamentals of Employee Benefits
Performance Management and Appraisal
SHRM Member
TECHNICAL SKILLS
BrassRing
PeopleSoft
Webhire
Microsoft Office