Clients / Projects Jewish Family Services, Inc., Teaneck, NJ Spearheaded efforts to provide employment opportunities to Jewish services clients, which include those with Asperger syndrome and victims of domestic violence. Led training initiatives and strengthened relations with community leaders, elected officials, non-profit organizations, and external stakeholders to secure employment opportunities. Resulted in 90% placement rate.Edison Learning, New York, NY Assisted in the implementation of the applicant tracking system, Virtual Edge. Consulted with HRIS team and IT team to implement staffing process flow and review system functionality. Supported the recruitment and placement of teachers and para-professionals nationally.Accredo Health, Inc., Memphis, TN Designed and implemented centralized talent acquisition department, improved HR processes and efficiencies while building in-house capabilities that reduced cost and significantly streamlined the recruitment cycle.Implemented and designed workflow process for Virtual Edge applicant tracking system company-wide. Wrote training material and conducted HR roadshow to showcase new system, workflow, and process and procedures. Consulted with a recruiting team that filled over 300 positions.Cushman & Wakefield, New York, NY Consulted with the CFO and Controller on talent acquisition initiatives, diversity, and employer branding.Sourced, recruited and placed 35 financial professionals for the CFO/Controller organization. Quest Diagnostics, Lyndhurst, NJ Implemented and designed workflow process for new ATS, Authoria, company-wide. Wrote training material and conducted HR roadshow to highlight new system, new workflow and new process and procedures.Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the centralized recruitment function and created documentation, training materials and system implementation plans.Assisted with recruiting mid-management and executive level professionals.

City of Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ (2012 - present)Director, Human Resources (Appointed by the MAYOR)Direct, design and implement human resource strategies related to employee relations, labor negotiations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, training and development, performance management and AA/EEO compliance. Manage a team of 12 and a budget of $28 million dollars. Provide analysis and sound business and employee recommendations across departments.Significant AccomplishmentsEffectively enhanced and modified HR processes and procedures regarding ADA, FMLA, HIPPA and EEOC reporting resulting in a 30 -35% decrease in leave abuse and absenteeism.Partner with the City Insurance broker to identify a more cost competitive health care coverage, which resulted in a cost savings of $2.6 million for dental, prescription and medical coverage over a two-year period.Conduct training for all employees in several areas including: HIPPA, FMLA and ADA to provide managers with resources to ensure legal compliance as it relates to leave requests.

Developed and led a centralized, high volume recruiting function including the sourcing, testing, and placement of high caliber diverse talent in the Northern New Jersey region. Managed a staff of 10 associates during Regional start- up. Organization grew to 57 associates in 9 months and implemented a national program.Designed and implemented the 1st Shared Service Staffing model for Northern New Jersey. Responsible for executive presentations and reporting. Developed and exceeded established Service Level Agreements criteria i.e. TTF, CPH and client satisfaction.Established processes and procedures that resulted in saving the company $300,000 in 9 months.Selected as the Project Manager for SOX quarterly testing and compliance for the national staffing operation.Assigned to several "challenged" areas throughout the country to resolve both internal and external staffing issues. Consulted with Business Unit heads on how to best diversify their organization (i.e

Employment, Staffing & PlacementLed the establishment and enhancement of AXA's Staffing and Employment processes as well as all aspects of the recruiting process. Increased operating efficiency and hiring practice compliance utilizing Six Sigma methodologies.Researched, deployed and implemented processes to enhance background check procedures for HQ employees and Field Associates. Resulted in a 50% cost savings.Resolved in 9 months all non-compliant hiring practice issues identified by Internal Audit in 2002. Designed and implemented new processes, programs and procedure guides.

Diversity & University RelationsLed development and execution of new recruitment processes and procedures for the purpose of attracting high quality diverse talent. Ensured alignment of new programs, processes and procedures with corporate objectives related to diversity, women, college/MBAs and key executives. Led a cross -functional team to redefine Unilever's Employer proposition. Created a successful recruitment advertisement campaign used throughout North America that increased the flow of diverse professionals in both the finance and marketing areas throughout the company.Led project team in the design, development and implementation of a North America Internet site, Unileverna.com, the Open Job Posting system which provided for more transparency in the self-directed career planning process for employees. Assigned diversity programs from Community Affairs department to improve external and internal awareness and relationships that created a diverse talent pipeline. Worked closely with the following organizations

Led the design, creation and implementation of the 1st centralized Strategic Staffing organization for Warner-Lambert Company. Hired over 3,000 new colleagues in 17 months to support the launch of two blockbuster drugs.Consolidated recruitment advertisement process resulting in savings of $400K.Built in-house recruiting capability to reduce reliance on outside vendors, which resulted in savings of $1.4 million (50% reduction of prior year cost).Implemented the 1st IVR (HREasy) recruiting technology to support Field Sales expansion nationwide. Resulted in manpower savings estimated at $300K.Chief architect for the 1st Warner Lambert Internet career-site which generated in 7-10% of new hires.Established system support for resume management and reports via Internet services (Isearch, OCC, Monster Board and etc.) as well as worked on the project team that implemented Restrac.