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Provides leadership, management, and strategic direction for HR and talent endeavors. Orchestrates the achievement of organizational goals by architecting, executing, and overseeing impactful HR operations and talent development strategies. Guides and mentors business leaders in cultivating effective leadership practices, enhancing employee communication, fostering development opportunities, and optimizing performance management approaches to foster a culture of engagement and perpetual advancement.

Successfully led a human services organization focused on providing behavioral healthcare to adults and children with intellectual disabilities, including autism. Managed a workforce of over 600 professionals, driving the company to generate $22 million in annual revenue. Held direct oversight of all legal affairs, working in close collaboration with external legal counsel. Key responsibilities included offering strategic input and support during negotiations, advising the Board on a broad spectrum of legal issues, including contracts, employee and client concerns, corporate governance, and insurance matters. Efficiently managed, coordinated, and reviewed the activities of the legal team. Played a pivotal role in developing strategies and representing the company in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and trials, effectively navigating diverse legal arenas.

Led strategic leadership and managed daily operations for a diverse workforce of over 600 employees as the Director of Administrative Services and Human Resources. Pioneered a comprehensive talent management lifecycle, including workforce forecasting, onboarding, performance management, career and succession planning, and retention strategies, significantly enhancing talent acquisition and development. Successfully oversaw multiple departments, including human resources, talent acquisition, training and development, operations, facilities, contract negotiation, legal affairs, and technology, ensuring seamless operational efficiency. Responsibilities included leading policy development, employee relations, mediation, workforce planning, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, and problem resolution, while ensuring compliance and fostering a positive work environment. Served as Committee Chairperson for process improvement, safety, strategic planning, business operations, and HIPAA compliance, contributing valuable insights to the Executive Committee. Collaborated effectively with internal and external teams to ensure timely deliverables and adherence to compliance standards, while managing the development and administration of operational budgets to ensure optimal resource allocation and financial oversight.

Organized, created and coordinated efficient systems (shared services), operations and procedures for parent and wholly owned subsidiaries to ensure organizational efficiency. Oversaw procurement of materials for various municipal contracts. Partnered in collective bargaining negotiations, fostering collaboration for successful agreements.

Played a pivotal role as a key member of the acquisition transition team at a music and video DVD/CD/accessory wholesale distributor generating approximately $65 million in revenue. Evaluated operational efficiencies, devised strategic initiatives, and spearheaded the risk management and people operations division. Introduced innovative programs aimed at boosting employee engagement and morale by integrating technical and human-centric approaches.