Human Resources Management

Krista Becwar Bortolato

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Philadelphia, PA 19148

Cellular: 267-***-**** Email: ******.*********@*****.***

EMPLOYMENT:

Energy Plus Holdings (an NRG company) 2010-

Present

Human Resources Director; Strategic Human Resources Business Partner

Defined and implemented a scalable Human Resources strategy for an

entrepreneurial, collaborative and fast-growing organization. Successfully

built and scaled the Human Resources function to support company growth

from 50 employees to over 200 employees in less than three years as well as

the sale to NRG Energy in 2011. Successfully completed the integration of

Energy Plus into NRG Energy in 2014.

. Contribute to the overall strategic vision of the company by

developing, driving and executing strategic Human Resources programs

and initiatives aligned with the overall business plans and specific

strategic and tactical initiatives

. Provide consultative advice to senior leadership and key stakeholders

on Human Resources strategies and risks, including but not limited to:

Performance Management, Organizational Design, Change Management,

Talent Management, Competency Development, Recruiting, Workforce

Planning, Compensation, Communications and Employee Relations

. Maintain current knowledge of Human Resources developments and trends,

assess the impact and ensure that new trends/developments are

appropriately incorporated in current and future strategies

. Collaborate with key internal stakeholders on the organizational

design of the business to improve operational effectiveness and

efficiency while growing the next generation of diverse talent

. Partner with Human Resources Center of Excellence (COE's) to

effectively develop, drive and execute Human Resources strategies and

programs for the business

. Provide training and development opportunities (including stretch

assignments) for team members and give honest and open feedback to aid

in the development of talent

. Direct the effective management of employee relations including:

investigations, monitoring of corrective actions taken, conflict

resolutions and related documentation

. Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing,

writing, and

updating policies and procedures (including the Employee Handbook);

Communicate and enforce policies, procedures and organizational values

. Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying

existing and

new legislation, anticipating legislation, enforcing adherence to

requirements and advising management on needed actions

Barclays Bank 2008-2010

Human Resources Business Partner

. Interpret and consult with senior leaders on policies and programs

covering areas such as succession planning, recruiting, compensation,

benefits, training, development and employee relations

. Consult with clients on various people and organizational related

issues (Talent Management, Compensation Planning, Succession Planning,

etc.)

. Manage the talent acquisition efforts for assigned clients

. Manage various cross-functional Human Resources projects

. Facilitate training classes to meet the needs of client groups

Wachovia Bank

Sr. Recruiting Consultant 2005-

2008

. Utilize behavioral interview techniques in the selection of interview

candidates

. Develop and implement a diversity recruiting strategy for line of

business

. Identify, attract, recruit and hire the desired talent for the

functional unit to include proactive recruiting and building a

pipeline for future needs

. Seek innovative methods for creating new contacts and relationships

within the community

Citizens Bank 2004-2005

Human Resources Recruiter

. Recruit retail banking professionals by attending job fairs,

coordinating advertising, and planning various recruitment strategies

. Screen applicants for qualifications to fit various retail banking

positions

. Interview candidates utilizing a behavioral interviewing technique

. Coordinate all aspects of the hiring process including: negotiating

offers for employment, explaining benefits, setting up orientation and

training, and communication with payroll

. Collaborate with generalists to solve employee relations, benefits,

payroll and other issues and fill in for generalists when needed

. Train branch and regional managers to utilize Targeted Selection in

the selection and interviewing process for new employees

The University of Tampa 2002-

2004

Admissions Counselor and Marketing Coordinator for Nursing Programs

. Consult with prospective students; review prerequisites and needed

courses for completion of a Bachelors or Masters degree in Nursing.

. Make contact with hospitals, local colleges, and doctor's offices in

order to promote the Nursing program

. Recruit, interview, and maintain contact with prospective students

. Provide guidance to students throughout the admissions process

. Aid students with creating schedules and provide guidance in

registering for classes

. Travel throughout the state and local area up to 50% of the time

Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa, Florida 1999-

2001

High School Teacher (Grades 9-11)

. Create course descriptions, daily lesson plans, and teach six classes

daily.

. Other responsibilities: create and examine tests and written homework,

tutor students, consult with parents, and supervise extra-curricular

activities.

EDUCATION:

Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, FL

Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies

Magna cum Laude

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:

. Member- Wharton Career Advisory Board

. Member- Event Planning Committee, BalletX

. Member- Advisory Board, Mom Corps Philadelphia

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