Human Resources Manager

DANIELLE M. MARINO

**** ******* **** * Akron, OH 44305

Home: 330-***-**** * Cell: 330-***-**** * e-mail:

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A human resources executive with over 20 years of progressive experience

and accomplishment in support of corporate objectives and strategic, long-

range direction. As a member of the executive leadership team, provided

input on broad corporate issues and the establishment of business plans and

policies. In-depth experience includes program development and management

of the following functions:

Policy Development & Adherence Employee Relations

Legal Compliance Change Management

Talent Acquisition & Staffing Performance Management &

Improvement Systems Organizational Development Compensation,

401k and Benefits

Payroll Administration & HRIS Workers' Compensation &

Unemployment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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UNIVERSAL SCREEN ARTS, INC. (Sept 1999 - Present) - Hudson, Ohio

Privately-owned $100 million consumer multi-catalog and online retail

company with operations in 4 states, including corporate headquarters,

distribution center, off-site receiving facility, and 3 satellite offices.

Human Resources Manager and Executive Team Member (May 2005 - Present)

Human Resources Manager (Sept 1999 - May 2005)

Developed and established the human resources function as a sound, value-

added resource for the owners, executive management and employees. My role

encompasses the vast range between being a hands-on generalist and an

executive team member, with the objective being to originate and lead all

HR practices and initiatives in order to provide an employee-oriented, high

performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and

standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of

a superior workforce. Responsibilities and accomplishments include:

. Employee relations and support of up to 500 employees during peak (150

non-peak), including management consultation, coaching and guidance.

. Development, implementation and adherence to company policies. Produced

the first employee handbook. Established consistency in addressing

employee performance and behavior problems through appropriate,

progressive steps and applicable coaching of all levels of management.

Effectively demonstrated and reinforced a culture of fair and consistent

treatment to all staff.

. Design and implementation of performance and development management

programs.

. Management of all compensation functions including payroll, bonus

programs, annual merit review, and development of compensation structure.

. Selection, installation and management of all HRIS, payroll and

timekeeping systems.

. Management of all benefits plans including contract negotiations,

selection, implementation, and administration. Introduced supplemental

benefits programs to compliment company-paid programs and an Employee

Assistance Program.

. Management of 401K and Profit Sharing Plans. Initiated review of

custodians, performance, and fund selection. Managed conversion of the

Plan to alternate custodian to improve participant returns and offer more

secured fund options.

. Responsible for company recruiting efforts and talent acquisition at all

levels. Develop and implement strategic staffing plan to meet extreme

shift in Holiday demand over multiple shifts and facilities.

. Administration of all Workers Compensation and Unemployment claims.

. Responsible for administration of all leaves of absence, in compliance

with FMLA, and all record-keeping requirements related to benefits,

personnel, payroll, medical, etc.

. Management of all HR due diligence and transitional requirements

associated with 2 out-of-state acquisitions.

. Development and implementation of multiple cost-saving 'survival'

initiatives during the economy downturn, including rightsizing,

furloughs, hiring and wage freezes.

. Responsible for legal compliance in all aspects of human resources

management.

CAMELOT MUSIC, INC. (Jan 1994 - Sept 1999) - North Canton, Ohio

One of the nation's leading music and home entertainment retailers

headquartered in North Canton, along with its Distribution Center,

servicing nearly 500 store locations through the contiguous United States,

Alaska and Puerto Rico.

Manager - Employee Relations, Compensation & HRIS (02/98 - 09/99)

Supervisor - Employee Relations & Safety (08/95 - 02/98)

Benefits Coordinator (01/95 - 08/95)

Executive Administrative Assistant (01/94 - 01/95)

. Employee relations and support of 9,000+ employees nationwide, including

management consultation, coaching and guidance.

. Successful investigation and response to human rights charges of

discrimination and harassment.

. Managed and administered compensation programs, including salary,

position and pay grade administration, bonus plans, merit increase

programs, and incentive programs.

. HR information systems administration, upgrade and improvement.

. Acquisition support for an addition of 200 stores, including policy

blending and PTO resolutions.

. Support for the outplacement of 250 corporate Associates, including

career and transition guidance.

. Developed, communicated and administered policies, procedures and

programs.

. Talent acquisition and recruitment for distribution center and corporate

office.

. Conducted training courses for all levels of corporate and distribution

center management.

. Ensured a safe working environment through OSHA compliance in the

development, implementation and administration of the safety and health

program. Developed and chaired corporate safety committee.

. Administered benefits, workers' compensation, and FMLA management and

administration.

. Organized and administered employee suggestion & award program.

PHYSICIANS WEIGHT LOSS CENTERS, INC. (Jan 1990 - Oct 1993) - Fairlawn, Ohio

Major weight loss centers franchise headquartered in Fairlawn, Ohio with

over 400 franchise locations in operation, along with 25 company-owned

locations.

Personnel Manager (07/91 - 10/93)

Statistical Coordinator (01/91 - 07/91)

Marketing Reports Coordinator (01/90 - 01/91)

. Managed all recruiting, payroll, benefits and workers' compensation

administration.

. Previous responsibilities included accounts receivable, general ledger

accounting, bank statement reconciliation and month-end balancing of all

company-owned centers.

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Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, 1989 - Miami University at Oxford, OH

Major: Business Psychology, concentration in Human Resources Management

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