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Client Relationship Management:- Serve as the primary point of contact for all pharmaceutical, CRO, and clinical research clients.- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.- Understand client goals, objectives, and unique recruitment challenges.Project Oversight:- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including recruitment strategists, marketing, and analytics, to develop and execute patient recruitment strategies tailored to each client's needs.- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.- Monitor and report on recruitment progress to clients and internal stakeholders.Strategic Planning:- Work with clients to define recruitment objectives and develop strategic plans to achieve them.- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in patient recruitment to provide innovative solutions to clients.Data Analysis and Reporting:- Analyze recruitment data to identify trends and insights.- Prepare and present regular reports to clients, highlighting the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and suggesting adjustments as needed.Compliance and Quality Assurance:- Ensure all recruitment efforts comply with regulatory and ethical standards.- Implement quality assurance processes to maintain the highest standards in patient recruitment.Budget Management:- Manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost-effectiveness.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Engage with new and existing clients in a diverse array of fields, including patientrecruitment, life sciences, clean energy, and finance, to advance projects and facilitatecommunication with creative teams.- Strategically implement timelines for new and ongoing projects to meet deadlines in a fast-pacedenvironment, fostering an agile workspace and flexible experience for clients.- Collaborate with creative teams and external partners to effectively meet the vision of projectscope, client story, and strategic plan.

St Johnsbury, Vermont, United States

St Johnsbury, Vermont, United States

Founded in 2020 and offering personalized instruction for actors & directors of all ages.

Lyndonville, Vermont, United States

Contracted in 2020 to develop and produce an online, virtual theater experience for teens rising grade 9 through graduates of grade 12. - Created an inclusive internet-based experience by developing a new format for dramatic arts in the COVID-19 era that is accessible to student artists of all experience levels and socioeconomic statuses.- Worked closely with members of the Executive Board to promote a safe learning environment.- Maintained open lines of communication with parents to ensure an environment of trust and flexibility.- Effectively utilized internet-based programs such as Zoom, Google Classroom, and CeltX to provide a variety of platforms for collaboration.Contracted in 2021 to co-direct the Senior Cabaret.

Lyndonville, Vt

Selected to serve as both a classroom teacher as well as artistic and technical director for the Lyndon Institute Theater Company. Courses Taughto Introduction to Theatero Advanced Actingo Dramatic Literatureo Stage Crafto Writing for the Stage & Screeno Children’s Theatero Theater Now (on ground & virtual)o Theater Production Labo Independent Study in FilmAwards & Recognitiono Winner – 2019 Vermont Regional Drama Festivalo Winner – 2018 Vermont Regional Drama Festivalo Winner – 2016 Vermont Regional Drama Festival

Lyndon, Vermont, United States

Contracted to fill an opening in the Fine & Performing Arts department for the 2020 online Spring semester.

Montpelier, Vt

Promoted to continue job duties of previous role, while including recruitment & interviewing.

Montpelier, Vt

Employed to coordinate all aspects of Human Resources, with a strong focus in benefits, payroll management, and student records.- Maintain employee database and personnel files, including student information, to ensure accuracy in tracking changes and updates as well as IPEDS and other institutional reporting.- Manage all aspects of benefit plan enrollment, including unique benefit opportunities such as Health Savings Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, and Student Health Insurance, to provide excellent and dependable benefit coverage for all eligible employees and students.- Organize and participate in new student orientation, including registration, on-campus employment eligibility, and student accounts relative to student health insurance.- Administer leaves of absence and short term disability while adhering to guidelines set forth by the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as well as company-implemented policies.- Process payroll for over 200 employees by verifying time cards, entering adjustments into payroll batches, and reviewing final payroll data for accuracy.- Assist in special employee event planning, such as holiday parties, flu shot clinics, and summer picnics, to enhance employee morale.

New York, Ny

Expanded position to assist in transition of company during bankruptcy, reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources.- Facilitated benefit plan enrollment and bill payment, including company-administered COBRA election, to ensure timely coverage for eligible employees according to federal law and plan guidelines.- Executed severance agreements by conducting thorough exit interviews with all corporate employees and following through with accurate payment and tracking of severance installments.- Created and analyzed HRIS reports to monitor various human resources and payroll functions, such as payment history, employee master lists, benefits enrollment, and paid time off.- Monitored main Human Resources phone line to assist current and former employees with questions and concerns regarding store closings and the bankruptcy process.

New York, Ny

Transferred to support both the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Training & Performance Management, with occasional support to the SVP and EVP of HR.- Coordinated special events, including Employee Health Fair, Charitable Drive Programs, Office Parties, and Employee Recognition Ceremonies, by working closely with outside vendors and contacts.- Published monthly company-wide Benefits newsletter to educate employees about recent updates to the Benefits program, along with tips and lifestyle changes to improve physical and emotional health. - Managed company-provided vehicle fleet and employee relocation program by submitting monthly expense reports and utilizing online data management resources.- Maintained databases and personnel files to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.

New York, Ny

Employed to support the HR Manager of the Lord & Taylor department store division of Finlay Fine Jewelry, managing nearly 50 store locations with over 400 employees.- Spearheaded the E-Learning internet-based training program initiative, increasing employee registration by 25% and training completion by 20%.- Sourced resumes, pre-screened, and performed final telephone interviews of sales associate candidates to build productive sales teams.- Audited I-9 forms for accuracy, increasing compliance from 20% to 100%.- Reviewed and processed payroll for all employees to ensure precise and timely payments.

New York, Ny

Promoted to manage company-wide employee communications and recognition programs, as well as train members of the Human Resources team in various locations around the United States.- Published monthly newsletters with topics ranging from Sales Productivity to Benefits Information to keep employees current with new business trends and vital information.- Maintained top-seller databases and recognition programs to acknowledge achievements of outstanding sales associates and managers within the company.- Monitored E-Learning internet-based training program to encourage compliance in participation and completion.- Developed online HR & Payroll Training program to assist the Human Resources team with the weekly payroll process and basic HR functions.- Trained HR Assistants and HR Managers in St. Louis, Birmingham, New York, and Seattle by creating and adhering to a training plan designed to globalize the company’s payroll approval and personnel maintenance systems.

Employed to support the HR Manager of the Filene’s/Kaufmann’s department store division of Finlay Fine Jewelry, managing nearly 100 store locations with over 500 employees.- Acted as a key contact in employee relations by responding to questions regarding company policies & procedures, benefits, and compensation and resolving individual employee issues.- Managed employee records database and personnel files to maintain accurate and current information.- Administered credit and reference checks for employment candidates to certify that security criteria were met and to verify previous employment.- Performed basic clerical duties, such as answering multi-line telephones, filing, data entry, photocopying, and faxing, to facilitate an orderly and organized office environment.