DEBORAH E. DASH

NEW YORK, NY

Phone: 917-***-****

E-Mail: ac794t@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources professional with expertise in design and implementation of effective policies, programs, processes and initia- tives. Special skills in both functional and strategic HR, including recruitment, retention, performance management, training and development, benefits, employee relations, compensation, coaching, HRIS/Applicant Tracking/Performance Management software solutions and culture transformation. Team leader with track record of commitment to achieving results through collaboration and creative thinking. Successful at building trust through partnership and making HR a trusted and user-friendly resource. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Redesigned Employee Handbooks in US and UK to be "plain language"

• Implemented best practices to streamline recruiting, on-boarding, record retention and performance management. Reduced costs and centralized data collection for easier access through SaaS platform integration

• Generated FLSA compliant Job Descriptions and standardized compensation packages and Titles

• Conducted Sexual Harassment and Zero Tolerance Training

• Created Friday communal lunch "Snack and Share" events where teams present projects they are working on to entire com- pany

• Established weekly "shout-outs" and thank you's

BENEFITS

• Delivered consistent cost savings by conducting annual reviews and Request for Quotes while maintaining quality and compet- itiveness of benefit policies

• Conducted benefit due diligence during Mergers and Acquisitions

• Insured ERISA compliance

• Introduced no-cost benefits like store shopping discounts, no-fee payroll debit cards, lunch-time yoga and on site flu shots

• RECRUITMENT, RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Expanded Career Page for websites with staff bios and testimonials

• Encouraged "out of the box" thinking for candidate selection and evaluations

• Developed KPI forms for Quarterly assessment and measurement

• Set up Quarterly 1:1 feedback schedules

• Advised Management on strategies for career development

• Created recognition programs to encourage retention

• Coached Management on how to motivate under-performers

• Implemented Applicant Tracking System

• Created real time census for measuring churn-rate

• Reduced turnover rates by up to 85%

• Introduced training modules and programs for career development

• Organized off-sites for collaboration, engagement and team building

• Handled NAFTA and H1B Visa applications

• Implemented Background Screening programs with per candidate customization to eliminate unnecessary investigations

• Developed Culture Survey and provided analysis of data collected to Senior Team

• Recruited for key management positions

• Eliminated use of staffing firms through networking, employee referral program and developing marketing materials for out- reach at trade shows and events

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Guided and advised Management on communication strategies during mergers, downsizing and scaling

• Oversaw integration of over 58 acquired companies into major entertainment conglomerate

• Created round-table discussion and feedback forums to encourage employee engagement and participation in culture change resulting in better acceptance for innovations

WORK HISTORY

Canoe Intelligence, Inc., New York, NY January 2019 to present HR Advisor

Early stage FinTech SaaS start-up

Shareablee Inc. NEW YORK, NY August 2017 to December 2018 Vice President People and Culture

Early stage Social Media Data Analytics and Marketing company. Consultant NEW YORK, NY 2010 to 2017

Sageview Consultants/NCJW

Schweiger Dermatologic Group

MatlinPatterson Global Advisers

Outsourced Human Resource services in NFP, Medical and Private Equity sectors. ROO Media Group NEW YORK, NY 2006 to 2010

Vice President Human Resources

VC backed start-up streaming media technology company. Alexander Dash NEW YORK, NY 2003 to 2006

Full Time Mom

Active in Parent Association fund raising through pie sales, book sales and Annual Auction. Madison Square Garden/Radio City Entertainment (Cablevision) NY 2001 to 2003 Director, Employee Relations

"The World's Most Famous Arena" where I was responsible for the Knicks, the Rangers, the Liberty, the Rockettes, MSG (Cable), Sales, Advertising, Marketing, Concerts/Entertainment, Arena Facilities and Radio City Entertainment groups. SFX Entertainment (Clear Channel/LiveEnt) NEW YORK, NY 2000 to 2001 Vice President Human Resources

Global producer of live entertainment and sports events (now LiveEnt.) Ford Motor Company NEW YORK, NY 1999 to 2000

Contract Adviser/Consultant

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI: Appeal in McIntyre v. Manhattan Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Inc., create training programs and change culture in corporate owned dealership.

International Management Group (IMG/TWI) NEW YORK, NY 1993 to 1999 Office Manager, Manager Human Resources

Global sports and modeling marketing, management, television and event company. EDUCATION

Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University New York, NY, MBA Management University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude, Government PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS

Columbia University Center for Career Education —Industry Expert Participated in Career Week at the School of Professional Studies at Columbia Participant/Coach at session called "Elevator PitchPerfect" for approximately 100 students. I was one of the 10 professionals that students practiced their pitch with for ad- vice/critique on what they would present about themselves to a prospective employer at an interview. Philadelphia Women's MBA Association —Featured Speaker Featured Speaker at Conferences for women MBA candidates from Drexel University LeBow School of Business, Temple University Fox School of Business, Haub School of Business at St. Joseph's University, Villanova University and LaSalle University. Topics: Balancing work and life commitments; Leaning In; How to Look for a Great Job and How to Interview for It.

CERTIFICATIONS

SHRM-SCP CERTIFICATION: expected 2019

TRAINING AND COURSES

Reductions In Force

Gender Communication

XL 2000 Excellence in Leadership Series

Living Our Values Corporate Culture Training

Labor Negotiation

Conducting an Investigation

New York State and NYC's New Sexual Harassment Laws (2018) WHEN I AM NOT WORKING

Ran 8 Marathons

Volunteer Pancreatic Cancer Network-NYC Chapter

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