Marcia M. Appia
914-***-****•************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Organized, hard working, detail oriented Human Resources professional with diversified background capable of
working independently, or part of a team, is currently looking to become a part of a dynamic and progressive
organization.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Full Cycle Recruiting Employee Relations
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Immigration Working with EXPATS
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Creating Policies & Procedures On Boarding & Off Boarding
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Performance Reviews Benefits Administration
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Payroll Organizing & Planning Company Events
EXPERIENCE
Triumph Learning, LLC New York, NY 7/2011 – 3/2014
Human Resources Manager
• Responsible for recruitment and selection of exempt and non exempt staff, saved over $30,000 by
implementing new recruiting strategies that delivered more qualified candidates
• Managed the on boarding process of all New Hires, conducted New Hire Orientation for on site and off site
staff at multiple locations
• Investigated and resolved Employee Relations issues
• Conducted Exit Interviews for voluntary terminations, analyzed trends, and recommended solutions
• Initiated and managed Company’s first Internship Program, resulting in positive experience for both Company
and Interns
• Managed administrative aspects of employee processes, such as on boarding, promotions, terminations,
salary changes, benefits administration
• Created new Policies and Procedures, updated Company handbook
• Streamlined and standardized annual Performance Review Process resulting in 97% completion of reviews,
and 100% accuracy of salary increases, keeping within budget guidelines
• Managed, planned and organized Company Events
Heineken USA, White Plains, NY 1/2004 – 3/2010
Human Resources Associate
• Managed all Expatriate processes and policies including initiation of assignments for appropriately placing
EXPATS, managed Immigration/legal needs, provided orientation, interfaced with Global Expatriated Services
on in bound, and out bound placements, and oversaw annual evaluation and compensation process for both
Heineken Americas, i.e. New York, Latin America, parts of the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Heineken
USA and Heineken Holland
• Developed and implemented Heineken USA’s first Green Card Policy and Repayment Agreement
• Created and designed Heineken USA’s first Local Secondment Guide, implemented its use Company wide
• Facilitated annual Global Management Review process, collaborated with Training & Development and
Department Heads to determine and identify international assignments for local High Potential employees
• Recruited Exempt employees utilizing Behavioral Type interviewing style
• Conducted Exit Interviews, monitored and evaluated trends for coaching opportunities with managers
• Managed Tuition Reimbursement Program, developed and implemented Heineken USA’s first Tuition
Reimbursement Program
Westchester County & CT (Temporary Assignments) 11/2002 – 1/2004
Credit Lyonnais, New York, NY 3/2001 – 11/2002
Human Resources Assistant
• Managed Full Cycle recruiting for Administrative Personnel
• Managed Immigration processing, liaised with outside counsel, and prepared employees for interviews with
various consulate offices throughout the world
• Managed summer internship training program for both Graduate and Undergraduate levels, managed Floater
and Co op Program
• Managed job postings utilizing both internal and external resources to acquire and match potential candidates
to fill open positions
• Responsible for temporary staff needs for Company of over 1,000 employees
• Assisted with Performance Appraisal process
• Responsible for conducting Compensation Surveys
• Responsible for EEO 1 Reports
• Plan Administrator for American Express Card Program for over 400 employees
• Created and maintained Company’s newsletter, and provided bi weekly communication throughout the
Company
Marsh USA, Stamford, CT 1/1998 – 3/2001
EA to MD & HR Representative
Marcia M. Appia
914-***-****•************@*****.***
• Managed Campus Recruiting Program
• Conducted New Hire Orientation
• Processed FMLA, STD, LTD and Workers Compensation
• Maintained attendance records for 200+ employees
• Handled MD’s calendar, scheduled both on and off site meetings, travel arrangements, planned events, and
handled all correspondences
EDUCATION
IONA COLLEGE, New Rochelle, NY MONROE COLLEGE, New Rochelle, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Economics Associates Degree, Computer Science
CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, NY
Certificate, Fundamentals of Human Resources Management
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LEADERSHIP & SELF DECEPTION WORKSHOP, White Plains, NY
In and Out of the Box
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SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP®II, White Plains, NY
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Lotus Notes, and working
knowledge of MS Access
HRIS SYSTEMS PAYROLL SYSTEMS
Ultipro, ADP HRB Ceridian, ADP
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Lance Corporal, Honorably Discharged