Human Resources Executive

LISA BRISBANE, PHR

*** **** ******* ******* ***** Bronx, New York 10467 : 646-***-**** *************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A highly regarded Director-Level executive with 10 + years of extensive experience in Human Resources, Operations, Finance,

and Accounting. Extensive track record of solid organizational, communications, and financial analysis acumen. Adept at conveying

solutions for complex challenges in a simple and compelling manner. Recognized by executive staff as a compassioned leader that

coaches and mentors with purpose and understands that results are garnered within the dynamics of self-driven teams.

Areas of Expertise

Human Resource Management – Organizational and Leadership Development – Executive Recruiting – Budget Forecasting – Audit Trail

Analysis – Employee Benefit Evaluation and Execution – Policy Execution Intelligence – Risk Management – Project Management – Policy

and Work Flow Development – Workflow Analysis

RECORDS OF EMPLOYMENT

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT – New York, NY 2012 TO PRESENT

Provides highly tailored consulting as an Operations and Process Improvement advisor to local firms with a focus on Accounting and

Publishing.

PUBLISHING + ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT

• Consults as a Publishing and Accounting operations advisor to provide targeted oversight, solutions, and process

improvement for local small to medium sized firms.

• Provides legal interpretation of intent relative to client agreements.

• Furnish extensive and highly granular reporting and reconciliation of key escrow accounts, netting over 1 million dollars.

• Prepares annual tax returns for 2 New York based businesses.

TECHMEDIA NETWORK – New York, NY 2011 TO 2012

Provided strategic guidance of Operations Execution Intelligence and Client Management for one of the largest, most respected technology

media companies in the world.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLISHING OPERATIONS

• Managed human resource functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, conflict resolution, on-boarding, and

personnel training.

• Directed employee benefit options, benefit program execution, and insurance and retirement plan management for both the

New York City office and remote employees.

• Served as Executive Assistant to the Publisher of LAPTOP magazine.

• Developed and maintained production of LAPTOP magazine in a timely and efficient manner.

• Served as key liaison between the production of LAPTOP magazine and multiple vendors ensuring continuity and integrity

of print and digital editions.

• Provided multiple layers of leadership including due diligence and contract validation as part of the transition team.

• Proactively handled all employee related matters while interpreting and administering relative policies and procedures.

• Initiated, developed and conducted a successful Wellness program for the New York office.

BEDFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. – New York, NY 2001 TO 2011

Provided executive steering and decision tree ownership of both Finance and Business work streams for an established magazine publisher.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

• Oversaw all cash management, accounting work-flow and process execution, human resources, and organizational

management including payroll, budgeting, and strategic planning.

BEDFORD COMMUNICATIONS - Cont’d.

BEDFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. – New York, NY 2001 TO 2011

Provided executive steering and decision tree ownership of both Finance and Business work streams for an established magazine publisher.

• Maintained timely and ongoing communication with the Executive committee and President on policy related issues, fiscal

position and general administration.

• Developed Best Practices within Human Resources to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local employment laws.

• Processed and maintained all records for personnel transactions including COBRA, FLMA, unemployment, workers

compensation, I-9 and ensured company was ADA compliant.

• Informed Publisher of risk and exposure in areas of financial management, human resources, legal, and tax matters as an

Executive Committee member.

• Played an instrumental role steering organization through Asset Acquisition Agreements.

• Regularly cultivated vendor relationships and negotiated new contracts, which led to continuity of services, company credit

and accelerated accounts receivable payments.

• Conducted month-end closing including general ledger and bank reconciliation.

PORTER NOVELLI – New York, NY 1990 TO 2000

Managed Accounts Payable + Receivables processes for Porter Novelli, one of the most highly regarded Public Relations Firms in the world

with 100 offices in 60 countries around the world.

MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE + RECEIVABLE

• Processed all aspects of accounts payable for 6 offices and over 500 employees.

• Reduced monthly accounts receivables balance by an average of 15%, utilizing tact, diplomacy, predictable follow up

patterns.

• Responsible for maintaining transportation accounts and air travel arrangements for 200+ employees.

• Utilized organizational skills to successfully coordinate corporate events with accommodations for 150 to 250 guests.

• Served as direct point of contact for inquiries and vendor relations.

• Identified, created, revised, and implemented policy and process improvements.

• Promoted employee engagement through continuous training, open-communication sessions, and team building.

OFFICIAL CREDENTIALS + ACCOLADES

Bachelor of Science, International Business – Mercy College – Dobbs Ferry, New York May 2004

Master in Business Administration – Harvard Extension School – Cambridge, Massachusetts Expected 2015

Professional Certifications: PHR – Professional in Human Resources, CPC – Certified Professional Coach, CEC – Certified

Executive Coach in Training (Expected 2014),

Additional Skills and Software

Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Donovan Data Systems, Mas 90, ADP – HRIS

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