Vice President - Human Resources

Katherine D. Foroughi

E-Mail: ac0mrd@r.postjobfree.com KF Accomplished in Building Corporate Infrastructure, Proactively Engaging Employees and Shaping High-Performing Cultures Strategic Human Resources Planning

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Training & Development

Change Management

Performance & Compensation Programs

Federal Contract Administration

Acquisition and Restructuring

Employment Law

Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion

Office and Facilities Management

EXPERIENCE

Human Resources and Operations experience spans start-up to established business environments, and includes managing multiple office locations within business consulting, technology and federal contracting Vice President, Human Resources Applied Knowledge Group, Inc. 2002 – Present Reston, VA

Business Consulting and IT Professional Services in the Federal Contracting/Commercial/Non-Profit Sectors

Vice President, Human Resources Outbounder, Inc. (formerly UUCOM) 1999 – 2001 Alexandria and Reston, VA

Business Consulting and IT Professional Services in the Back-end Internet Engineering Commercial Sector

Vice President, Office Operations/Human Resources Magnet Interactive 1994 – 1999 Washington, DC/New York, NY/ Detroit, MI/Seattle, WA and Los Angeles, CA Business Consulting and IT Professional Services in the Front-end Web Development Commercial Sector

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERTISE

Developed and executed strategy to increase productivity and exceed corporate objectives during varying economic cycles:

Devised employee training and development programs to onboard employees, maintain engagement, and acquire or enhance knowledge, skills and abilities to meet organizational objectives

Designed programs to motivate teams, including a structured compensation program with performance- based bonuses

Successfully created and administered formal and flexible check-in performance management programs to support engagement and overall company success

Transitioned to a total web based, paperless system/program available 24/7 that saved 58% of time and cost per employee and management in completing this program

Established office facilities and effective operations for a productive work environment, including the selection, design, and build-out of office space for multiple locations in the United States; allocating and installing equipment; and implementing practices for office security 2

Implemented and oversaw initiatives to protect organizational interests and mitigate risks:

Developed and oversaw organizational policies and practices based on governmental laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, E-Verify, USCIS, AA, ADA, OSHA, EEO, ERISA, Reduction in Force); prepared and reported required employment and census information to the government

Implemented employee retention programs and effectively guided the organization through employee relations issues, reducing the number of potential legal claims

Initiated and maintained a legally compliant recordkeeping system which included federal reporting requirements, paperless employee files

Implemented programs for office continuity and disaster recovery in the event of an emergency Practiced sound financial responsibility for organizational stability and growth:

Managed the company’s due diligence process for potential investments and/or acquisitions

Monitored and made adjustments to pay and benefit practices for effectiveness and cost containment

Negotiated contracts and agreements for office space, furniture and equipment

Effectively transitioned the 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan from a revenue sharing based mutual fund line- up to a new institutional menu with significantly lower mutual fund expense ratios which amounted to an overall savings of 46%

Maintained HR practices for talent acquisition and retention, and the effective operation of business:

Established standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures utilizing traditional and social media methods for positions at all levels; negotiated and managed outsourced recruiting firms as necessary; Interviewed candidates and evaluated technical and interpersonal skills

Designed and negotiated with providers all employee benefit programs and services

Selected and managed the use of Human Resources consultants, insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators, training specialists, labor counsel, and other outside sources

Processed payroll and payroll tax filings (including transitioning to a fully paperless system which redound to a 50% reduction in time and cost), A/P and A/R, coordinated bank deposits, transfers and account reconciliation, and prepared weekly financial reports for the executive management team EDUCATION

A.S. Legal Technology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management Member of the National Chapter Northern Virginia Technology Council Workforce Committee, Past Co-Chair of the Subcommittee for Recruiting Technology Workers to the Region

NVRP/NVTC Spring Conference Preparing Our Students for New and Emerging Careers in Information Technology, Past Speaker and Panel Moderator

Bishop Ireton High School – Parent Teacher Organization Past President Alexandria City Public Schools - Parent Teacher Association Past Committee Chairperson for Fall Event; Past Membership Committee Chairperson

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