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Greater New York City Area

Developed and directed HR functions for various clients on a contract basis, including but not limited to, creating and implementing policy and procedure, developing job descriptions, providing management coaching, conducting compliance review/advice, and other HR functions as necessary. Clients include blip.tv, Dotgo, Dogster, Mule Design, Laughing Squid.

Greater New York City Area

Position eliminated.Joined rapidly growing social commerce company as first HR presence. Built HR Department from ground up to implement HR standards, practices and policies. Revamped and introduced employee handbook, job descriptions and performance management process. Established employee relations function, balancing the needs of the company with the.

New York, NY

Position eliminated; company acquired by Gilt.Primary HR for social commerce company. Responsible for the effective and timely execution of HR support functions concerning performance management, development, payroll, benefits, recruiting and employee relations. Supervised recruiting staff and HR Assistant.

Position eliminated.Sole HR for growing online advertising company of 91 full-time employees in San Francisco, New York and Toronto. Ensured effective and timely execution of HR support functions concerning performance management, learning and development, recruiting and employee relations. Provided evaluation and risk assessment of employee related.

Advised supervisors with employee hiring, evaluation, discipline, and termination decisions. Conducted applicant interviews and work with agencies for temporary and regular full-time hires. Responsible for new hire orientation program. Created and updated job descriptions. Updated Employee Handbook and HR policy as needed. Maintained employee files.

Performed all aspects of employee relations. Advised management with employee hiring, evaluation, discipline, and termination decisions. Mediated conflict resolution between employees at various levels. Worked closely with management to ensure compliance with Local, State, and Federal employment laws ensuring consistent application of company policies..

Position eliminated; company acquired by Aegis Group in 2003.Responsible for all Human Resource functions at online design firm. Administered employee benefits and maintained personnel records. Recruited creative, administrative, marketing and technical staff. Coordinated new hire process and orientation. Conducted exit interviews. Created and implemented.

Company closed American operations in 2000.Developed and implemented Human Resource policy and procedure for computer game magazine. Conducted interviews and new hire orientation. Administered employee benefit plan and maintained employee personnel records. Coordinated hiring and salary increases. Advised on corrective action/probation plans and conducted.

Certification, Human Resources

M.A., Media Studies

B.A., Creative Writing