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Farmington, Ct

HR consulting company offering innovative human capital management assistance in the areas of talent management, on-boarding and new manager assimilation, recruiting, compensation systems, work culture, employee ownership, team building and leadership development.

Avon, Connecticut

Returned to Reflexite Corporation to lead HR function for high tech / high growth international manufacturing company ($150m) with Reflective Solutions business (plastic reflective products) and Energy Solutions business (solar lenses/systems and optical products for lighting and display markets). Established talent management and leadership development programs. Created innovative compensation programs. Implemented impactful HR information system (SuccessFacters). Part of deal team which successfully transitioned mature employee stock ownership plan into strategic merger with privately held graphic film company (Orafol Gmbh) in August 2011. Led all people-related aspects of merger including communication, benefits and comp programs and integration with new parent company. - Key member of management team that developed strategy and drove 30% sales CAGR - Recruited general managers and professionals for start-up solar lens factories in U.S. and China - Led quarterly process of global web meetings informing all employees of business progress - Created innovative and balanced short and long term compensation programs - Developed strong global HR team. Implemented impactful HR info system (SuccessFactors) - Led organization and talent development processes, Recruiting Process, SMART goal process - Developed and measured critical HR KPI's across all locations - Implemented new Core Values and results driven employee wellness program

Meriden, Connecticut

Created and implemented strong Performance Based Culture. CUNO was top performing company within liquid filtration sector - NASDAQ listed with outstanding financial results. Recruited and developed top talent at all locations ($500m international high technology manufacturing company with over 2,000 employees). Key part of top management team which exceeded Wall Street expectations for 16 consecutive quarters. Consistently ranked within top 50 of Forbes Best Small Companies (under $1B) in America. Handled all people-related aspects of merger with 3M Company (3M's largest acquisition ever at $1.3 billion) in 2005 including communication, cultural issues and integration. - Designed and implemented comprehensive programs with raise-the-bar philosophy - Led disciplined and rigorous Organization Development Process - Developed and implemented outstanding performance review and development system - Redesigned CUNO's long term incentive program and compensation philosophy - Developed and implemented best practice Recruiting Process - Created advanced leadership development and career development process - Implemented positive work culture programs - wellness, communication, surveys,recognition, etc - Completed 3M Advanced Leadership Development Program

Avon, Ct

Began as Human Resources Manager - promoted to VP HR after 18 months. Created human resources function for privately held (and employee owned) $50 million international high technology company (manufacturer of plastic reflective products and optical components). Recruited entire new management team to transition from family run business. Established very progressive and entrepreneurial work culture founded on employee stock ownership and innovative participation programs. Established start-up international locations and recruited top talent to grow business rapidly. Reflexite was recognized as the national winner (out of 2,300 entries) of Inc. Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year.

Masters, Industrial & Labor Relations

Ba, Industrial Psychology