Compensation Manager

SUMMARY: High-energy results oriented compensation executive with

experience in multiple industries. Possess a passion for wage

and hour issues, is a collaborative internal consultant, and

ascribes to sound compensation principles.

RECENT Independent Compensation Consultant, 11/12 to present

EXPERIENCE:

Retained on a contract basis to execute and manage consulting

assignments.

For Rotating Precision Mechanisms, a Southern California

aerospace client, crafted and implemented a customized

compensation plan driving increased focus on a level-based merit

budget/staffing model.

For AECOM, a global provider of professional technical and

management support services, provided general compensation

manager coverage on a temporary assignment basis.

For PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., a specialty financial

services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform, developing

an integrated compensation management approach as well as

providing advanced compensation consulting services.

For United Online, Inc., a leading provider of consumer products

and services over the Internet, conducted a market benchmarking

study as well as a comprehensive evaluation of the company's

compensation structure.

For Machinima, Inc., provider of a gaming and media streaming

website as well as Multi-channel network, currently conducting a

market benchmarking study as well as providing advice and counsel

on the company's compensation practices.

Senior Manager, Compensation, St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm

Management Division (CRMD), Sylmar, California, 3/99 to 10/12

A five billion dollar, 16,000 employee Fortune 500 high-tech

manufacturer of medical devices for the global cardiovascular

market.

Responsible for the strategic direction, development,

implementation and maintenance of CRMD's total rewards, benefits

policies, procedures, employee incentives and stock programs.

Provided day to day management to HRIS and Benefits functions.

Realigned compensation philosophy to support a period of rapid

expansion and growth resulting in the company's ability to

attract, retain and motivate employees.

Designed and conducted training to support management in the

development of legally compliant FLSA and ADA compliant job

descriptions.

Spearheaded the company's career development and succession

planning activities.

Lead a major redesign of the division's total compensation

program.

Monitored market trends and develops job progressions/incentive

programs that recognized/rewarded staff for increased levels of

responsibility and professional growth.

Ensured that the company's incentive and stock programs were

properly administered.

Manager, Employee Compensation and Records Group, Jet Propulsion

Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena,

California, 11/88 to 2/99

The NASA Center for the unmanned space program, employing 6000

scientists, engineers and researchers.

Supervised a staff of 5 professionals and 2 nonexempt employees

Lead a team that designed and developed the key components for a

new market-based compensation program.

Prepared and costed annual recommendations for merit budgets and

salary structures.

Facilitated the selection and implementation of compensation

software and systems.

Responsible for the job requisition and new employee start salary

processes.

Trained recruitment staff in sound compensation practices.

Consulted to management on compensation matters

OTHER Consultant. ECS, a subsidiary of The Wyatt Company; Ft. Lee, NJ

EXPERIENCE:

A compensation survey and consulting firm.

Advised clients on a variety of compensation matters.

Responsible for generating $170,000 annually in new business.

Assisted clients in evaluating and improving their compensation

systems & practices.

Designed and managed consulting and tailored survey projects.

Compensation Consultant. Organization Resources Inc.; Boston, MA

A general management consulting firm.

Retained on a contract basis to manage consulting assignments.

Evaluated, defined and operationalized base/sales compensation

programs for clients.

Corporate Compensation Specialist. GenRad, Inc.; Waltham, MA

A high-tech manufacturer of automatic test equipment.

Consultant to corporate and remote personnel departments on

compensation and benefits.

Established and interpreted corporate compensation policies and

practices.

Managed world-wide employee stock purchase plan.

Corporate Compensation Analyst. DuPont - New England Nuclear

Products; Boston, MA

A high-tech manufacturer of radioactive pharmaceuticals.

Provided compensation support to subsidiary managers.

PROFESSIONAL Instructor, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles,

ACTIVITIES: California, Department of Business and Management, 9/97 to

present

Develop curriculum and teach "Design, Implementation &

Administration of Employee Compensation Programs."

Recognized by students as a role model and mentor.

University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California,

Department of Business and Management, Los Angeles, CA, 1995 to

present

Member, Human Resources Management Advisory Council.

Instructor, California State University, Northridge, California,

2010 & 2011

Developed curriculum and taught "Compensation and Incentive

Systems."

Guest speaker for professional organizations on global

compensation trends and developments.

PROFESSIONAL Electronic Salary and Wage Association (ESWA) - past president

AFFILIATIONS:

Certified Compensation Professionals - World at Work

Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM)

Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA)

SPECIAL NASA Group Achievement Award;

ACHIEVEMENT: In recognition of outstanding effort in the successful design and

implementation of JPL's Base Pay Compensation Program.

EDUCATION: Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, Master of Science

in Applied Psychology

Queens College, CUNY; Flushing, NY, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology,

Cum Laude

UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA, Department of Engineering,

Information Systems and Technical Management, Engineering and

Management Program Certificate

World at Work; Phoenix, AZ, Certified Compensation Professional

(CCP)

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