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Newark, Nj, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

● Oversaw HR operations for nonprofit providing residential services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Northeast Philadelphia● Directed HR team, including a recruiter, employee relations specialist, and benefits coordinator● Developed and updated company policies and procedures, including revision to employee handbook● Worked with senior management and outside consultant to develop updates to compensation system● Managed relationship with labor union; handles grievances and participates in collective bargaining● Conducted thorough audit of personnel files to ensure compliance with state licensing process● Project leader for agency-wide strategic planning process, including working to rebrand organization● Researched payroll data and implemented recommendations to reduce overtime costs● Implemented comprehensive training program for front-line managers● Achieved reduction in insurance costs through implementation of safety committee● Launched employee recognition project, based on employee retention surveys and focus groups

East Brunswick, New Jersey, Us

● Initiated human resources management role for startup social services agency serving people with autism● Managed all HR functions, including employee relations, payroll, and compensation● Oversaw work of recruiter and managed training and onboarding for new employees● Developed and implemented plan to reconstruct senior management team; recruited new COO and CFO to improve performance and professionalism● Authored new employee handbook and HR policies and procedures● Implemented comprehensive leave and benefits programs● Managed ADA compliance issues, including interactive process and accommodations

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

● Successfully implemented organizational change effort for federally-funded financial loan program● Negotiated with local banks to achieve lower interest rate● Advocated for elimination of processing fee and simplifying application form● Redesigned marketing materials and website● Conducted comprehensive outreach effort to publicize loan programs at disability-related events● Achieved marked increase in loan applications

● Provided non-profit legal representation and advocacy services for over 60 clients with disabilities in civil rights and employment law cases over 10 years● Managed New Jersey’s statewide Assistive Technology Act program● Managed federal grant for Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology● Conducted confidential investigations of complaints of abuse and neglect by patients in health care settings● Monitored legislative and policy changes; testified before New Jersey legislature on disability policy concerns● Developed detailed curriculum for 3-4 presentations per year for training sessions for up to100 participants on ADA, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and diversity and inclusion

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

● Provided training and legal updates for federally-funded Americans with Disabilities Act technical assistance center serving the Southeast region● Presented at over 25 regional and national conferences on ADA compliance, FMLA leave, and technology issues● Authored several law review articles and research papers on disability law and assistive technology, published in the North Dakota and Tulane Maritime Law Reviews● Won a competitive federal grant to develop educational modules and other resources for accessible distance education for professors teaching students who are blind, revised 2 existing online courses and developed the curriculum for a new online educational module to showcase accessibility● Developed and implemented innovative game-based training program on ADA compliance issues

● Responded to constituent inquiries regarding ADA and disability issues● Worked with Sunset Commission to conduct statewide surveys on ADA compliance issues● Led quarterly ADA technical assistance and training sessions for 50-75 people with disabilities, employers and educators● Worked with legislature and Governor’s Office staff on policy issues affecting Texans with disabilities● Published quarterly ADA update and disseminated information about new ADA cases to state agency ADA coordinators

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

● Handled correspondence from constituents about Social Security, disability, military, and veterans’ affairs● Worked with a variety of state and government agencies to resolve casework issues for constituents● Developed thorough understanding of Medicaid, Medicare, and military health care● Assisted Texas veterans in getting documentation for military medals

Master Of Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

J.D., Law

B.A., Political Science