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A dynamic leader with a firm belief that brilliant human resources delivery is a deeply collaborative process. Worked directly with Chief Executive Officer to establish new initiatives in areas of talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development and knowledge management.Imparted belief that the effective management of human capital is crucial for sustained business performance. Ensured human resources services were necessary, cost effective and in support of the company’s annual plan. Minimized administrative requirements while maintaining compliance with employment statutes and regulations.Conducted in-depth evaluations and identified cultural integration issues during due diligence phase of acquisitions.Actively managed all legal issues such as grievances and internal investigations. Emphasized and drove successful communication vertically and horizontally throughout the organization.Provided insightful, business-focused coaching and guidance to senior executives as well as middle management.Orchestrated restructuring strategy, including layoffs and messaging transformation, to entire company. Created and directed innovative, state of the art, in-house, training programs.Customized performance appraisal documents to support original methods of assessing employees.Specialties: Knowledge of full life cycle recruiting processes and sourcing strategies, both, traditional and creative. Extensive experience leading, coaching and mentoring staff engaged in recruiting activities.Superior facilitation and influencing skills, including ability to effectively manage internal and external business relationships.Adept at handling multiple competing priorities and duties in a fast-paced, results driven, rapidly changing environment.

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  Mcgill University

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