Human Resources Manager
Resume:
Sarah Price-Lorme
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Amicus Therapeutics, Cranbury, NJ 11/07 – 11/09
Amicus is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and
commercialization of a new class of small molecule, orally-administered drugs to treat a range of human genetic
diseases. www.amicustherapeutics.com
Associate Director, Human Resources
• Served as a business partner to consult with and influence senior management within G&A and R&D on
business needs, while providing human resources expertise across all areas of HR.
• Provided extensive leadership, advice and counsel to senior management on all human capital issues to ensure
company policy compliance, minimized legal exposure and ensured productivity.
• Designed, initiated and rolled out Career and Management Internal Training Initiative resulting in a progressive
environment which enabled the organization to meet strategic objectives; Recognized and effectively balanced
the business group’s interests with the needs of the company.
• Identified, created, and communicated opportunities to develop high potentials and high performers that cross
functions and /or divisions; specifically R&D Career Ladder and Competency Matrixes.
• Managed company-wide performance evaluation program. Led process, worked closely with all levels of
management to ensure fair and equitable evaluations across the organization.
• Reduced voluntary turnover thru training of managers and focus on increased employee engagement.
• Partnered with inside and outside counsel on all employee relations issues that needed immediate and
confidential attention
• Designed and implemented competitive salary, incentive and recognition program. Projected to account for
35% of hires in 2010.
• Conducted extensive analysis and created broad-band compensation approach for organization to ensure
competitiveness within industry
Reason for leaving: Laid off due to downsizing and elimination of position
IAC, New York, NY 8/04 – 11/07
IAC is an interactive conglomerate operating more than 60 diversified brands (Ticketmaster, Lendingtree,
Match.com, HSN etc) in sectors being transformed by the internet, online and offline. www.iac.com
Associate Director, Human Resources
Senior Manager, Corporate Recruiting
Manager, Corporate Recruiting
• Provided front-line support to the Executive teams of Corporate and IAC’s Emerging Businesses to assess and
prioritize key recruiting processes and strategies
• Trained, counseled, and advised managers and supervisors involved in the hiring process to drive higher quality
selection decisions and ensure productivity
• Developed HR metrics to measure recruiting effectiveness around quality of hire, cost per hire, and time to fill;
Overall ROI
• Managed the hiring process and lead the search strategies across departments to ensure attraction of top talent in
a timely and cost effective manner
• Project Lead for six subsidiaries to implement and launch company-wide applicant tracking system, Taleo
• Trained, counseled, and advised clients on employee relations and performance management issues to ensure
company policy compliance, minimize legal exposure, and ensure productivity
Reason for leaving: To work closer to home
Edison Schools, Inc., New York, NY 2002 – 2004
Founded in 1992, Edison Schools is a diverse organization made up of committed educators, innovators, and caring
individuals from across the country and the U.K. who seek to improve public education. Partnering with school
districts, charter boards, and states to help create great schools and innovative programs that help students reach
their potential. www.edisonschools.com
Senior Manager of Human Resources
Sarah Price-Lorme
Manager of Human Resources
• Managed 5 Regional Recruiters who were responsible for filling over 1,500 teacher vacancies per year and
verifying compliance with NCLB (No Child Left Behind) legislation. This resulted in all Charter contracts
being renewed.
• Created staffing metrics to measure sourcing success and productivity. Metrics utilized to make strategic, fact-
based decisions. Responsible for the hiring process at all levels of HeadQuarter staff; identifying sources,
placing advertisements, screening applicants, interviewing candidates and scoring examinations
• Forecasted and managed 2 million budget for two teams within HR and implemented corrective measures to
support achievement of financial targets. This includes: developing monthly financial projections and
reconciliation, annual budgets, monitored inventory, equipment and service agreements, and performed cost
benefit studies to manage costs and reduce expenses
• Designed banded approach for compensation; Conducted classification studies including salary surveys,
revamping job descriptions and recommending classification changes
• Trained, counseled, and advised managers and supervisors on employee relations and performance management
issues to ensure company policy compliance, minimize legal exposure, and ensure productivity
• Led company wide reengineering effort; responsibilities included quantifying severance amounts; created all
severance documents and letters; traveled to various sites throughout the country to lead termination meetings
resulting in no legal recourse taken
Reason for leaving: Survived two major downsizing efforts. Started proactively looking for a larger, stable and
profitable company
Odwalla/Samantha, Inc., New York, NY 2000 – 2002
Odwalla began with three friends, a few boxes of oranges, and a simple vision: make great juice, do good things for
the community, and build a business with heart while striving to nourish the rest of the world as much as nourishing
your body. www.odwalla.com
Human Resources Generalist- East Coast
• Assumed leadership role in the management of the Human Resource function for 400 employees in multi-state
locations to provide regionalized HR expertise, training, and administration
• Recruited, interviewed and provided orientation and exit interviews to administrative, sales, financial and
managerial staff to achieve smooth transitions, business goals and financial objectives
• Managed employee relations issues; provide counsel management and guidance to employees
• Led Performance Management Process (Mid-year and Year-end Reviews)
Reason for Leaving: Coca-Cola acquired Odwalla resulting in downsizing
Donna Karan International/DKNY, New York, NY 2000
A design driven company that represents the international pulse of New York in the design, marketing and delivery
of a complete lifestyle system to a global customer. www.donnakaran.com
Human Resources Generalist
• Managed all recruitment efforts for entry, mid-level and executive level positions for over 1000 employees;
included on-campus recruitment programs, internet searches, employment agencies and networking
• Maintained recruiting costs and prepared weekly recruitment reports for internal management meetings
• Conducted exit interviews with all employees and provided feedback to the appropriate managers
• Consulted with key managers on compensation related issues to ensure competitiveness within the market
• Key liaison with all employees regarding any benefit questions or issues
Reason for Leaving: Contacted by a previous client who presented a more challenging opportunity with Odwalla.
Excellence in Staffing, New York, NY 1999-2000
Staffing Specialist
• Responsible for starting up the permanent recruiting division in a temporary agency
• Screened, tested, interviewed and coached candidates on proper interviewing techniques
• Checked references and extend offers to qualified candidates
• Conducted meetings with existing and new clients to determine needs and maintain relationships
• Generated new business which resulted in $200,000 revenue for the company
Reason for Leaving: To return to the corporate side of Human Resources; stability in compensation
Neuberger Berman, LLC, New York, NY 1996-1999
Offers a wide spectrum of investment products for a full range of clients, both individual and institutional. The
wealth management capabilities include tax and financial planning, fiduciary services, and financial advocacy.
www.nb.com
Sarah Price-Lorme
Human Resources Generalist
• Conducted employee orientation program on a weekly basis
• Conducted exit interviews with all employees and provided feedback to the appropriate managers
• Coordinated recruitment efforts to include diversity initiatives while monitoring cost effectiveness
• Responsible for the development of new employment opportunities for interns and organized intern program
twice a year
• Employee Benefits - enrolled employees, reviewed and approved carrier invoices, communicated changes to
office personnel, assisted with claim issues
Reason for Leaving: Launch the permanent division of Excellence in Staffing
Education
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Management
Minor: Human Resources GPA in major: 3.56 Graduation December 1995
University of Pittsburgh, Semester at Sea Program 9/95 - 12/95
Participated in an international study abroad program, which included courses for credit and provided hands on
experience in ten different cultures and societies
New York University
Completed two out of six courses towards a Human Resources Certificate
World At Work
Completed one course and passed exam towards Compensation Professional Certification (C4)
Additional info:
Volunteered twice a week at St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, in Pediatrics. Part of a Child Life program
to make children feel as comfortable as possible in a hospital setting
The Garden Project - volunteered in building gardens at underprivileged grammar schools along the East
Coast
At Amicus, was Chair of the Culture and Value Committee. Managed team of six. Responsible for
planning and rolling out social and volunteer events and lunch and learns to influence and drive company
culture
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, ADP/HRB, Outlook, Internet, Taleo, IBM Score
References Available Upon Request
Sarah Price-Lorme
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