Human Resources Vice President
Resume:
LINDA D. STONE
East **st Street
New York, New York 10028
**********@***.***
SUMMARY
Experienced Global Human Resources and Administrative Executive skilled in
start-up and turnaround change and integration project management in both
corporate and consulting environments. Proven track record in cost-
effective employment techniques and development of cutting-edge employee
relations including policies and practices. Skilled listener, stand-up
trainer, trouble shooter, developer of staff. Increase productivity through
streamline processes and budget analysis. Effective negotiator with proven
track record of avoiding litigation. Ability to understand business to
align Human Resources with corporate culture and bottom line.
EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Consulting
2008-present
Wolters Kluwer- Created and Delivered International Business Etiquette
Workshops 2010
Adjunct Professor and Career Counselor: New York University-SCPS
1994-present
(Mid-Career Change, Fast Track to Career Change, Business Etiquette,)
McClure Management - Outplacement Counselor (Pfizer,Time Inc.)
present
J & R Music and Computer World - Recruitment Consultant (e-commerce group)
2008
Coastal Development LLC
2007-2008
Vice President-Human Resources/Administration
Created Human Resources and Office Administration for developer of luxury
hotels, casinos and racetracks. Instituted benefits program within six
months of hire, created position descriptions and facilitated conflict
resolutions. Developed policies and practices. Streamlined administrative
supply ordering.
Nielsen BuzzMetrics (Nielsen Online-Formerly VNU)
2006-2007
Vice President-Human Resources/Administration
Created Human Resources Department and developed unifying culture for
global pre-IPO Consumer Generated Media Company with offices in New York
and Cincinnati for approximately 300 employees. Liaison with Israel
office.
Human Resources Consulting
The Hudson Guild - HR Consultant for Union and Non-Union Employees
2005-2006
Fathom Communications -Recruitment Strategies/Policy Manual
2005
141 Worldwide (Ogilvy/WPP Company)- HR Consultant-Recruitment, Policies,
Separations 2004-2005
AMC Corporation - HR Consultant
2004
IPC Information Systems
2002-2004
Vice President-Global Human Resources
Created professional Human Resources Department for $200 million private
company in 14 N.A. sites that provided trading floor solutions and VOIP for
global financial community. Supported worldwide population of 1850 with 5
direct reports including UK based Director of HR. Managed acquisitions for
smooth interface of processes, plans and policies. Supported union and non-
union offices. Developed metrics for human capital reporting and global
reduction-in-force of 10%. Wrote and implemented policies and practices.
Created Global HR intranet site. Wrote and delivered Harassment Training
Program for US locations. Developed and Implemented:Cost effective full
benefits programs in United States and Canada plus 401-K in US within 12
weeks. HRIS System with payroll interface.Recruitment and Talent Management
Strategy to reduce agency dependency with 70% decrease in costs and 20%
increase in recruitment. Developed forms and procedures. Coached and
counseled managers in writing accountable position descriptions,
performance issues, employee relations and restructuring issues. Revised
Performance Management Evaluation Process with user friendly forms and
procedures
Human Resources Consulting
2001-2002
Marsh & McLennan - Family Relationship Manager - Provided human resources
and personal support to 50+ families who lost loved ones in The World Trade
Center. Lee Hecht Harrison - Certified Associate-Delivered Outplacement
Programs NFAIS - Benefits Audit. Find/SVP (now Guideline)-HR Research
Consultant
Madge.web (Madge Networks)
1999-2001
Vice President, Human Resources
Developed and implemented Human Resources function in North America and
Asia Pacific for UK based provider of web hosting, content distribution and
VOIP for financial services and media industries. Change agent and partner
to align HR strategies with global design and organization, developed and
administered policies and practices for HR operations in multiple locations
through business closure. Developed global philosophy of Human Resources
as business partner. Reduced turnover from 30% to 1.5%. Reduced
recruitment costs by 75%.
Elsevier Science, Inc. (Reed Elsevier Inc.)
1995-1999
Vice President, Human Resources & Organization
US head of Human Resources for global organization of 10,000. Member of
Executive Committee, Due Diligence Team for Acquisitions and creation of
Regional Sales Office. Member of Reed Elsevier Benefit and Pension
Committee. Personally responsible for Ex-Patriate Issues, Senior Level
Recruitment and Relocation. Staff of 12 supporting multi-US locations of
approximately 4500 employees.
Instituted selection, assessment and retention philosophy by creating
competency benchmarks. Developed job posting system distributed to all
Elsevier domestic and international locations. New hires equaled 33% of
population in 1996 - 1998. Diversity hiring increased 30%. Created career
pathing which increased promotions from 0% to 35% in 3 years. Realigned
compensation structure and utilized market survey data. Developed
Succession Planning Process and Incentive Bonus Strategy. Increased 401-K
enrollment by 15%. Renegotiated contract for reduction of administration
costs by 20%. Decreased traditional medical plan usage to 8% resulting in
0% increase for POS premiums in l999.
Aligned policies and forms to meet legal guidelines. Wrote user friendly
Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook. Created progressive
discipline policy which addressed long-standing non-performance issues.
Developed and delivered Performance Management Development System program.
Trained over 200 managers to begin two way communication in performance
appraisal process. Created Sexual Harassment and Interview Skills Training
Programs. Instituted Employee Relations Program including Conflict
Resolution, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, Community
Programs, and Discount movie tickets. Facilitated Focus Groups (20% of
population) to measure employee satisfaction and morale with globalization
effort.
Linda D. Stone Associates, Inc 1990 - 1995
President
Organizational development consulting practice that specialized in human
resources issues, career counseling, and outplacement for small to mid-size
organizations (public relations, media, law, international banks)
OTHER
Quoted in AM-New York Newspaper, Elle-French Edition. Reader's Digest
2009
Speaker: Professional Women's Alliance-NYC, International Association of
STM Publishers 2008,2009
Certifications:
Achieve Global Trainer (Zenger Miller), The Center for Creative Leadership,
Benchmark 360, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Notary Public
Adjunct Professor: New School University (Milano Graduate School)
1991 - 1993
EDUCATION
New York University-Courses in Global Philanthropy, New York City History
Certificate in Mixology-American Bartender School
M.A., Human Resources Management, The New School-Milano Graduate School
B.A., English, Hartwick College
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management - International and New York
Chapters, International Association of Career Management Professionals
Association of Psychological Type - New York Chapter
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