Human Resources Office
Resume:
Elizabeth M. Oliva
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EXPERIENCE:
CORPORATE AMBIANCE LLC
*/** – Present
Consulting Firm – New Jersey
Consultant
Work with business owner to determine firm’s environmental needs and business specific
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design goals.
Assist in the selection of appropriate consulting services (from a small tweak to a
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complete overhaul).
Assemble the appropriate team for the specific job and oversee all aspects of the project.
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LANDMAN CORSI BALLAINE & FORD P.C.
10/96 to 6/13
Mid size Law Firm, New York and New Jersey
Manager of Administration
Administered day to day operations of New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia offices with
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total personnel exceeding 100 employees.
Responsible for all Human Resources functions for all three offices, including 57 attorneys and
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75 staff. Responsibilities included recruitment, hiring, terminations, orientation (of both
attorneys and staff), training & development and counseling.
Administered all aspects of employee benefits program. Working with the firm’s broker
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regarding renewals; survey the market, negotiate with carriers, select and recommend programs
to firm members.
Implement new benefit programs, or changes to existing programs. Educated personnel
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regarding programs. Resolved claims, coverage issues and problems for all personnel.
Oversaw the performance and development of staff personnel. Worked to develop competency
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and efficiency through training and hands on guidance.
Significantly reduced (75%) the use of temporary services through hands on management of
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daily secretarial coverage and the expansion of team participation.
Developed and implemented new system and procedures for annual performance evaluations
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and salary reviews.
Developed a policy manual for non legal personnel.
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Reviewed and approved all overtime and part time employee hours for submission to
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Payroll.
Planned, arranged and executed a number of yearly business functions.
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Oversaw all purchasing including approval of all administrative related expenses for all offices.
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Negotiated with vendor all service and office equipment contracts.
Supervised two expansions and two office relocations
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including the built out of new office location (budget ($1,100,000) consisting of 23,000 square
feet. Worked closely with architect, contractor, misc. vendors and firm member to successfully
bring project in on time and under budget.
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ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS
10/94 to 7/95
New York Publishing firm with
both domestic and international offices
Office Administrator
Responsible for the day to day operation of 25,000 square
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foot office with staff of 85, including contractual responsibilities to sub tenant.
Executed all Human Resources functions at location,
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including hiring and supervision of personnel.
Administered benefits program.
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EDUCATION
: Baruch College – BA Business Administration
MEMBER
: Association of Legal Administrators
National Organization of Professional Women
SKILLS: Microsoft Office
LANGUAGE: Bi lingual Spanish
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