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Middlebury, Ct

-Lead Benefits function for 2,000 US and Canada employees for global specialty chemicals company

Middlebury, Ct

-Lead Benefits function for 1,300 US and Canada employees, for global specialty chemicals company-Led project to convert and scan 3,000 pensioner files to a digital format. This streamlined the search function and enhanced file security and records retention.-Implemented consolidated pension and OPEB database, including a pension calculator, which saved over $200k annually.-Researched, led and implemented retiree medical stabilization project by transitioning 1,300 retirees from a self funded medical plan to a private Exchange platform. Resulted in immediate $200k savings and insulated future cost increases.-Integral part of pension annuity de-risking project, which resulted in a $350 million pension benefit obligation reduction.

Ridgefield, Ct

-Reporting to the VP of HR. Led implementation and oversight of benefits function for start-up, $900 million venture capital based 2010 acquisition of petroleum refining and retail assets.-Led transition of 3,000 employees to new benefit programs including plan design, administration, enrollment, and communications.-Designed and implemented business specific benefit offerings to meet recruiting and retention goals.-Grew 401(k) retirement plan from $0 to $50 million in less than 3 years by facilitating direct transfers, employee communications, and leading enrollment meetings.-Developed and implemented strategy to lower and stabilize healthcare costs by communicating alternative plan designs; experienced 14% lowered claims costs.

Middlebury, Ct

HR Compliance process developmentRetirement Plan Investment monitoringRetirement Plan strategic planning

Ma, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Ba, Psychology