HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST, MANAGER AND RECRUITER
Full-cycle, resourceful recruiter for a broad spectrum of specialized technical roles
Designer and implementer of full-scale in-house HR operations for two companies
Board certified counselor, skilled in employee relations, career coaching and negotiation
Innovative builder of quality cost effective benefits packages and creative recruiting strategies, resulting in attraction and retention of high level professionals
Creator of employee handbooks, employment policies and internal compliance procedures
Experienced in energy efficiency, private equity, financial services and EV electronics and manufacturing industries
Proficient catalyst promoting inter-departmental collaboration, optimizing employee performance and freeing management to focus on core business goals
EXPERIENCE
Curtis Instruments Inc., Mt. Kisco, NY, Global leader in electric vehicle controls and instrumentation 2018
HR Recruiter – 12- month contract
Conducted full-cycle recruiting, reporting to VP of HR
Leveraged professional networks, university/alumni relations and social media including LinkedIn, Glassdoor and targeted Boolean searches
Created and updated job descriptions with hiring managers, evaluated resumes, conducted interviews and coordinated hiring teams
Led hiring decisions, negotiated compensation packages, verified references, drafted employment letters and managed on boarding
Reviewed and updated comprehensive employee handbook
Demonstrated capability to communicate and work effectively at all level of the organization, inspiring respect, credibility and collaboration
Joule Assets Inc., Katonah, NY, Energy efficiency financing and private equity fund 2012 - 2017
Human Resource and Administrative Director
Established and managed HR for CEO and COO, doubling staff in one year
Developed and executed recruiting strategy, and implemented cloud-based applicant tracking system
Spearheaded multi-channel recruiting maintaining relationships with ten universities, three specialized search firms and various industry associations
Instituted onboarding and off boarding processes, employment agreements and NDA’s, managed global hiring including E-Verify and employment visas, resulting in exemplary legal, DHS and DOL compliance
Negotiated, implemented and administered employee benefit packages including medical, dental, commuter plan, option plan, disability, worker’s compensation and COBRA, resulting in a motivated team of talent
Established HR policies, published employee handbook, trained staff and ensured compliance
Partnered with controller, doing ADP payroll, department budgeting and cost-effective vendor relationships, resulting in operating 25-30% below budget each year
Insight Exhibits Inc., Brewster, NY, Museum exhibit and prototype fabricator 2008 - 2012
Human Resource Administrator and Payroll
Managed human resources, benefits administration and ADP payroll, reporting to President
Restructured and streamlined, optimizing all front office operations
Renegotiated all corporate benefits, insurances, contracts, and services, achieving over 20% cost reduction
Reinvented marketing plan to incorporate new website, dynamic LinkedIn and social media profiles, resulting in a rebranding within the industry
Liquidated the pension plan and executed distributions, resulting in smoother off boarding of all employees
TrophyCentral Inc., Brewster, NY, Employee recognition and awards 2008 - 2012
Manager of Operations (concurrent)
Established and managed startup of headquarters office, from construction to staffing the full operation
Handled all human resources including hiring, ADP payroll, PTO tracking, and publishing employee policy handbook
Oversaw daily operations, including customer service center and production staff
Represented company at industry association meetings and conferences
Private Practice, Somers, NY 2004 - 2008
Life Coach and Counselor
Conducted interviews and assessments, life coaching, personal and career goal setting
Administered and interpreted integrated personality inventory
Mediated, resulting in dispute resolution and improved communications
Coordinated care and referrals as needed with a network of other professionals
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY
B.B.A. Finance, cum laude
SBA Emerging Leaders Initiative
Executive mini MBA for SME 2017
PHR Professional in Human Resources Certification 2019
Call School of Counseling - AACC Board Certified Counselor 2004
Paid Family Leave Legislation 2019
Social Media Algorithms for Recruiting 2019
NY & CT 2019 Employment Law Update 2019
Mental Health First Aid Certification 2018
Active Shooter Citizen Response Training, County Sheriff’s Department 2018
Community Opioid Overdose Training 2017
Cybersecurity Awareness - NSC 2016
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Westchester Human Resource Management Association WHRMA 2013-present
Society of Human Resource Management SHRM 2013-present
Brewster Emergency Shelter Partnership Inc. 2013-present
CIYC and GIYC yacht racing 2009-present
CMA motorcycle association, Chapter President 2008-present
Women to Women mentoring 2007-present
Appalachian Mountain Club 2011-present