Devynne Tortora

**** ********** ********* #***, ********, CT 06902

914-***-****

aczkpw@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

* * **** ********** ** high growth progressive companies in the ad tech and digital media sectors. 3 4 Trusted and valued business partner able to support an organization in building and retaining best in class talent. 3 4 Collaborative and proactive in managing employee relations matters and averting risks. 3 4 Analytical thinker adept in identifying opportunities and pioneering cost effective and efficient organizational structure and development initiatives. 3 4 Effective agent for change and persuasive communicator with all levels of personnel across an organization. Experience

ROCKET FUEL, INC. (Formerly [x + 1] Solutions, Norwalk, CT 2010 to 2017 Senior Manager/HR Business Partner (2014 to 2017)

Provide HR leadership to the Chief Customer Officer and the Engineering Department Executive of the nation’s premier provider of advertising and marketing technology with revenues of $500 million annually. Manage all aspects of HR for more than 300 employees. Partner with the recruitment, compensation, and benefits specialist to support departments’ hiring and retention needs. Orchestrate performance management and employee development programs. Design and deliver leadership develop programs. x Led HR due diligence for Rocket Fuel’s acquisition of [x +1]. Directed employee relations, retention initiatives, and integration (relocation, retitling, and new benefits programming) for 200 employees. Executed post acquisition downsizing, eliminating 11% of staff, including 18% of senior management while minimizing attrition of crucial employees. x Piloted the implementation of the Alliance Framework, a partnership focused career development platform based on a tour of duty model, which created a new environment of shared manager and employee accountability for career development.

x Played a key role in the implementation of 15Five, an ongoing feedback and qualitative performance management tool. Encouraged and supported managers in engaging in weekly conversations with staff with results of discussions serving as the basis for the quality component of employees’ performance appraisals.

x Educated managers in the use of the High Performance Model, which provided business leaders with a structured vision and practical tools for building and maintaining top performing teams during a period of rapid organizational change.

x Collaborated in the creation of a change management leadership development program based on the eight step Kotter framework of team leadership. Facilitated learning sessions and guided managers in leading business units to achieving corporate objectives in an evolving organizational landscape. x Spearheaded the launch of a succession planning initiative using the 9 Box Grid. Collaborated with senior executives to identify high potential employees, gaps, and risks and to align employee career development plans with corporate succession goals. x Instrumental in the rollout of an objectives and key results (OKR) program, which resulted in enhanced employee accountability, increased transparency, and improved alignment of compensation with performance. Coached managers on strategies for creating effective employee OKRs that support the attainment of the company’s goals. Devynne Tortora

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Director, People (2013 to 2014)

Senior Manager, Human Resources (2011 to 2013)

Manager, Human Resources (2010 to 2012)

Directed the Human Resources Department of [x + 1] Solutions a top provider of data management and analytics. Managed a corporate recruiter and oversaw HR specialists and administrators at four satellite offices. Partnered with executives on workforce and space planning for rapidly growing organization. Controlled the recruitment budget. Prepared all HR reports for Board of Directors meetings. Collaborated with outside legal counsel on compliance and litigation issues. Reported to the CFO and COO. x Created HR structure to accommodate business expansion from 80 to 200 employees and integration of employees following two acquisitions. Partnered with attorneys to create a comprehensive employee manual compliant with multiple state and federal labor laws. x Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategy that included international recruitment, internship and college recruitment programs, hiring the first corporate recruiter, and expanding relationships with external recruiters. Led a robust employee referral program, which generated more than 10% of new hires annually. Instituted formalized hiring and applicant tracking processes. x Designed a structured compensation system based on extensive industry research, which enabled business to evolve from an entrepreneurial to a more structured corporate environment. Revamped the benefits program, resulting in an 11% cost reduction while enhancing coverage. x Transitioned the 401 k program to a new third party administrator, leading to more efficient management and more compliant recordkeeping. Collaborated with plan advisors to diversify portfolio, resulting in a 20% increase in employee participation. x Launched a retention program, achieving 70% to 80% annual employee retention in a highly competitive industry. Identified cost effective options, such as a web based training platform, executive coaching, and leveraging leadership expertise of Board members to develop junior staff. x Spearheaded migration to ADP Workforce Now platform, resulting in dramatic cost savings while providing users with single source access to a full suite of HR tools. Launched the company’s first employee self service HR portal.

STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, Norwalk, CT 2009 to 2010 Manager, Human Resources

VERTRUE, INC., Norwalk, CT 2006 to 2009

Human Resources Generalist (2007 to 2009)

Recruiter (2006 to 2007)

TWOFOUR SYSTEMS, White Plains, NY 2005 to 2006

Human Resources Administrator

Education & Professional Affiliations

Mercy College, Bachelor of Science Business Organizational Management Expected May 2017 SHRM National, HR Summit (Pending Thesis Approval) Technical Expertise

MS Office Suite, G Suite, HRIS (Workday, Halogen, UltiPro, Perfect Software), Paychex, and ADP