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Hartford, Connecticut, United States

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States

• Managed HR transition for a 350+ employee factory during the switch to a shared services administrative model, ensuring a seamless transition and effective implementation.• Directed a temp employee project, successfully hiring and onboarding over 200 temps within a tight 3-month timeframe, demonstrating strong organizational and recruitment skills.• Collaborated with senior management, resolving employee relations and workplace safety issues, while providing strategic insights to the CEO on future workforce planning, staffing concerns, and HR-business relationships. Additionally, contributed to the negotiation points for the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Local 224 Union.

Springfield, Ma (Remote)

• Functioned as a remote business partner and consultant for Baystate Labs, Radiology, and Pharmacy, collaborating with management to develop and support strategic business initiatives for a workforce of 1300+ employees.• Served as the key HR professional for all staff and managers, ensuring the timely delivery of comprehensive human resources services and resolving operational issues through established policies and procedures.• Consulted with clients on various human resource issues, providing expertise and guidance, while actively resolving operational challenges, thereby contributing to a streamlined and efficient work environment.

Southwick, Massachusetts, United States

• Provided expert advice to CEOs of Comark Communications (75 employees) and Hitachi Kokusai America (20 employees) on legal and HR policy matters, adeptly modifying business strategies to align with evolving laws and pandemic-related challenges.• Managed all aspects of personnel administration, overseeing recruiting, talent management, payroll, benefits processing, training, annual reviews, employee discipline, handbook revisions, compensation analysis, and succession planning, ensuring a comprehensive HR approach.• Took charge of insurance-related affairs and claims, including worker’s compensation, unemployment, EEOC claims, and intricate federal court lawsuits, demonstrating adept handling of complex legal matters and ensuring organizational compliance and risk mitigation.

• Served as the primary HR Officer for multiple units, supervising 1-6 HR Personnel and 500+ Soldiers across various units, demonstrating strong leadership and administrative skills.• Managed diverse administrative functions, including personnel assignments, talent management, inspections, corrective action plans, promotions, awards, soldier financial actions, Equal Opportunity (EO), Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention (SHARP), ensuring strict compliance with federal law and Commander policies.• Deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, showcasing dedication to duty, and honorably discharged in 2019 after successfully fulfilling responsibilities in high-pressure military environments.

Concord, New Hampshire

• Assisted clients in debt resolution, creditor negotiations, and foreclosure prevention, demonstrating expertise in financial advocacy and debt management strategies.• Practiced criminal defense in misdemeanor and violation cases, appearing before district and county courts, handling witness interviews, defendant preparation, trial preparations, and negotiated plea agreements, ensuring legal representation tailored to clients' needs.• Specialized in bankruptcy cases, focusing on guiding individuals through the complexities of bankruptcy proceedings, showcasing a strong commitment to helping clients navigate challenging financial situations.

Master'S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services

Juris Doctorate, Law

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government