Shan Oglesby
** ****** ****** . ****** ****, NJ *7305 . Phone 201-***-**** . Email:
abmreg@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER PROFILE
HR Generalist ~ Talent Acquisition ~ Program Management~ Organizational
Development
Enthusiastic and highly skilled strategic Human Resources Manager and
proactive business partner credited with demonstrating quantifiable
achievements and expertise encompassing all generalist functions, talent
acquisition, organizational development, and project development. Combines
unique blend of visionary leadership and business savvy with competencies
to spearhead strategic planning and execution of core staffing, operational
administrative initiatives to drive overall HR, organizational and bottom-
line financial performance. Demonstrated expert communication skills,
analytical thinking, strategic planning, and business management
capabilities.
Recruitment & Talent Training & Development Reward & Recognition
Acquisition
Campus/Diversity Recruitment HRIS/Payroll Admin HR Generalist Functions
Vendor Management Event/Project Management Employee Relations
Retention Compensation Performance Appraisals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NYC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (SCA) - Long Island City, NY
07/09 - Present
The SCA was established by the New York State Legislature in December 1988
to build new public schools and manage the design, construction and
renovation of capital projects in New York City's more than 1,200 public
school buildings.
Vendor Outreach Coordinator (Consultant)
Reporting to the Vice President for Administration, in close collaboration
with other senior administrative managers, brought in to design a vendor
recruitment program that will support the anticipated needs of the SCA's
Business Development, Procurement and Prequalification Divisions.
Key Accomplishments:
. Conducted gap analysis to match current/anticipated workload with
existing database of pre-qualified/certified contractors and consultants
. Designed and managed the creation of an access database to systematically
track and measure the success of outreach activities
. Identify trades and professional consultant services in which the SCA
needs to attract more qualified bidders/proposing firms.
. Analyze the current vendor/consultant outreach process (e.g.,
advertising, media relations, outreach events, event follow-up) and
identify opportunities for improvement.
. Assist these Divisions in attracting additional, diverse contractors and
consultants (including MWLBE -minority, women, or locally- owned firms)
in critical trades and professions.
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES - Weehawken, NJ
08/04 - 08/08
Associate Director, Campus & Events Manager
Key member of senior management team, charged with providing ongoing
tactical support, advice, and presentations to Executive Management in
achievement of corporate growth objectives. Held full responsibility for
developing and implementing recruiting strategies for professional, campus,
and diversity recruitment initiatives.
Key Accomplishments:
. Managed the daily activity and tactical assignments for the Campus and
Events Team leading to the completion of over 450 experienced and campus
recruiting events which resulted in a record recruiting season for the
organization. The team achieved over 95% of annual hiring goal which was
an unprecedented accomplishment.
. Successfully negotiated contract with woman's organization resulting in a
net savings of $45,000 while simultaneously securing additional perks
including keynote speaker position, sponsorship of panel discussion
event, additional full conference attendee spots, prime advertising space
in annual magazines, etc.
. Challenged to increase number of female hires, established the "Year of
the Women" campaign and developed a targeted marketing and recruiting
strategy resulting in 10% increase of female hires for the year
. Demonstrated project planning and management skills when took on the role
of program manager for the newly launched newly launched graduate
Financial Advisor Associate (FAA) Program
. Established the recruiting strategy including marketing and promotion of
FAA program. Resulted in hiring 100% to goal (108 hires) for program's
first two years of launch.
. Part of a small team of employees that developed and launched the Asian,
Black & Hispanic Affinity network, MOSAIC. As a Steering Committee
Member & Community Outreach Chair, instrumental in increasing
organization's membership base from 5 to 500 within 12 months of network
launch.
. Built strong cross-functional and inter-departmental partnerships to
develop innovative HR initiatives, establish metrics, & global recruiting
initiatives.
. Successfully completed over 50 diversity focused programs/recruitment
events. Increased the pipeline for diverse talent by 25% from 2005 to
2007.
. Progressively promoted over four years to positions of increased
responsibility and scope.
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Shan Oglesby
CITIGROUP- Weehawken, NY
12/99 - 05/03
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Provided full spectrum human resources generalist support for the North
American Data Centers supporting IT, Finance, and Operations. Held
positions of increasing scope and responsibility, beginning as temporary
Administrative Assistant and finishing as a Human Resources Manager.
Key Accomplishments:
. Oversaw the effective delivery of all human resources management,
including compensation, recruitment, HR information Systems, and campus
recruiting for Citigroup Global Operations and Technology Management
program
. Developed and implemented core programs in performance management and
human resources planning that sharpened organizational effectiveness by
providing managers with practical tools and critical information.
. Represented HR Specialists during a companywide PeopleSoft system
conversion. As project manager, identified and advocated for the unique
needs of HR Specialist function. During implementation served as trainer
to HR specialists, administrative assistants, general managers, and other
users.
. Identified a significant administrative challenge regarding the
inaccuracy of employee time-off accrual plans for individuals on flexible
schedules (3 or 4 day work weeks). Rectified the problem by creating a
mathematical equation that was then imbedded into a tracking spreadsheet
which was employed and distributed to time-off keepers.
. Regularly conducted new hire orientation for new employees to corporate
center group.
. Conceptualized and developed an incentive plan to increase employee
participation in blood drives by 30%
CONSULTING ASSIGNMENTS
MANPOWER PROFESSIONALS
04/04 - 08/04
Honeywell Utility Solutions- Recruiter (Contract)
. Recruited professionals in finance, engineering, marketing, sales,
customer service and management. Interviewed and recruited applicants
nationwide.
. Strategized use of classified advertising, search firms, employment
agencies, internet sourcing, employee referral, etc.
. Assessed effectiveness of tool and develop implementation strategy to
modernize business's recruitment process by transitioning to a complete
on-line recruiting tool (Taleo formerly Recruitsoft)
. Worked with managers to determine best recruitment strategy considering
cost, priority of placement, return on investment
. Trained managers and supervisors on staffing process and effective
interviewing techniques
. Provided weekly recruitment updates to senior management, identifying
priority recruitment, year to date requisition status, and
recommendations
LYNNE PALMER INTERIM PROFESSIONALS - New York, NY
11/03 - 04/04
Human Resources Consultant (McGraw Hill Companies)
Key Accomplishments:
. Provided general Human Resources support for Higher Education division
. Managed a job-reclassification project. Conducted occupational
research to determine if job titles were in sync with workplace norms.
. Conducted a national search for senior sales force positions;
identified top candidates; led the hiring process. Three candidates
successfully hired and drastically helped to positive influence sales
results in their specific areas.
EDUCATION
New School University - New York, NY
Master of Science, Human Resources Management, 2003
Seton Hall University - South Orange, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1998
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
. Certified Coach - Coach Training Alliance (CTA), 2009
. Project Management Training, FMLA, PeopleSoft/Taleo, Brassring, Respect
at Work (Diversity Training)
. PeopleSoft, Brassring, ATS, Taleo,
. AIRS Certified in Diversity, Googling for Candidates, & Searchlab
. Highly Proficient in Windows Office XP/Vista - Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, Outlook & Visio