Human Resources Project Manager

LORRAINE VENESKY

** *********** *********, **********, ** 05751

Cell: 973-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

High-performing Human Resources management executive with expertise in building/optimizing

organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to translate business strategy into effective

people strategy.

Proactive change agent who spends time in employee environment encouraging learning and promoting the

increased productivity that results in value-added client service.

Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against

key operation targets/goals.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Operational Process Multi-unit Management Facility Management

Analysis Employee and Succession

Strategic Planning and Management Training Planning/Management

Leadership Programs

Policy Assessment

Organizational Design and Account Management and

Performance Management

Development Retention

Federal, State and Local

Productivity and Business Development

Compliance Program

Efficiency Improvement Requirements

Project Planning and Financial Plan

Execution Development

Client Satisfaction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DELOITTE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, WESTFIELD, NJ 2006 to present

A division of a global accounting firm whose focus is providing litigation process outsourcing services to corporate

clients with focus on pharmaceutical, technology and financial services industries.

Senior Manager

• Oversees life-cycle project management including project staffing of 10-100 person teams, scope and

budgeting, process design and key stakeholder communication procedures.

• Responsible for project assessment and analysis to enhance existing client service and retention and to utilize

in new business development.

• Project manager responsible for development, implementation and ongoing improvement of an enterprise

database to automate workflow, monitor resource allocation and provide real-time project status reporting to

clients.

• Oversee talent development for identification, coaching & training of staff to ensure long-term talent strategy

for growing organization.

• Liaison to business development group to prepare proposals, develop marketing and training material and

visit target clients.

Publications Include:

Discovery Q5–Key Goals to Delivering Quality Discovery; co-author, Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, April

’06; Breaking the Code: The DNA of Document Review, co-author, New Jersey Lawyer, February ’07; Choosing

Wisely: Navigating the Document Review Format Dilemma, co-author (Whitepaper, January ‘07)

HOBART WEST GROUP, INC., FLORHAM PARK, NJ 2002-2006

A national legal technology solutions services provider with over 750 employees and 4,000 contractors in 27

states with 60 branch offices.

Vice President, Human Resources

• Business Partner to executive management to align human resources with business strategy in company

formed through multiple acquisitions.

• Maintained P&L responsibility for HR, HRIS, compensation, benefits and training.

• Hired, trained and developed national team of Human Resources Generalists.

• Evaluated, selected and implemented HR Enterprise database for enhanced payroll processing, employee self-

service on-line benefits enrollment and changes, financial monitoring and reporting.

• Restructured health benefit program without reducing benefits to employees and decreased annual expense by

15% over two-year period through phasing-in of alternate plan designs.

• Liaison with EVP National Sales to develop and implement strategic sales compensation package and

recruitment process for new product line which resulted in an increase in revenues by $3 million in year one.

• Partner with office of General Counsel to ensure compliance with federal, state and local statues and policies.

• Designed and presented management training programs for first line supervisors and office managers to

facilitate performance management and interview skills development training. Results included reduction in

annual turnover by 5%.

CENTER FOR CLAIMS RESOLUTION, Inc., PRINCETON, NJ 1989-2001

A professional services firm located in 5 states providing national legal defense and administrative claims

processing for asbestos related bodily injury product liability claims.

Director, Administrative & Human Resources Operations (1998-2001)

• Maintained P&L responsibility for human resources and administrative functions at all facilities (NJ, PA, TX,

CA, DE)

• Administrative stakeholder for development and implementation of an image-based Document

Management/Workflow System for claims processing handling and storage that saved over $270,000

annually and had a ROI of less than 2 years.

• Managed all office space projects including lease negotiations, architectural design assistance, office

equipment and furniture lease/purchases and office relocations.

Manager, Human Resources and Administration (1992-1998)

• Designed and implemented salary systems for all levels of employees with compensation programs that

included enhanced 401(k) program, bonus plans, deferred compensation and executive SERP plans.

• Improved organizational performance through procurement and implementation of desk-top automation of

performance management program and enhanced training on management coaching and counseling.

• Incorporated benefits review and communications programs that resulted in increased 401(k) plan

participation, implementation of flexible spending accounts, and an EAP program.

Human Resources Administrator (1989-1992)

• Responsible for implementing human resources process in start up environment. Business partner with all

levels of management to develop and implement benefit and retirement plan programs, recruiting strategies,

and a human resources administrative function for growing organization.

EDUCATION

SETON HALL LAW SCHOOL, Newark, New Jersey

Juris Doctorate, 1998, Admitted to Practice Law in New Jersey, 1998

WHARTON SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Program (CEBS) - Certified Retirement Plan Associate

KEAN UNIVERSITY, Union, New Jersey

Bachelor of Management Science, Graduated Cum Laude; Minor in Adult Education, 1988

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