Forward Thinking Systems (FTS) is a worldwide provider of asset tracking and fleet management software.

*UPDATE: CCSI Acquired by Vistar/Performance Food Group in 2017. Company dissolved in 2018.* Continental Concession Supplies Inc. (CCSI)/Vistar/PFG provides unparalleled distribution of confectionery products to movie theaters, stadiums and retail stores. Our experienced team of professionals is committed to providing the highest quality, and most efficient service in the market. At CCSI we believe in customer satisfaction, and therefore go all-out to create a helpful and convenient distributor/ customer partnership.

Develop policy, direct & coordinate human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, payroll, metrics, training, and employee services. Responsible for company wide human resources planning and development. Provide functional guidance for administrative support needs. Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel. Implement and annually update compensation/bonus programs; job descriptions as necessary; conduct annual salary surveys and develop merit pool (salary budget); analyze compensation; monitor performance evaluation program and revisesas necessary.Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain handbook on policies and procedures. Conducts recruitment effort for all personnel and temporary employees; conduct new-employee orientations; training; employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing; write and place advertisements.Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.Responsible for all Human Resources functions, including: Company metrics, compensation, benefits, employee relations, benefits management, training, recruitment and legal compliance. Interviews, background checks, drug tests and references. Designed and created a Human Resources Department and Company protocol. Created: Company Employee Manual, Exit Interview Process, Safety Committee, Employee Evaluation Procedure, Orientation Program, Employee Incentives and lowered Workers’ Compensation rates by 50%. First Aid Response Team. Design and conduct all training. Manage 275+ employees on a weekly basis. Created Job Descriptions, Metrics, HR Budget & Performance Standards, Benefits Administrator, COBRA, Workers’ Compensation & Disability issues.

Responsible for all Human Resources functions, including: Company metrics, compensation, benefits, employee relations, benefits management, training, recruitment and legal compliance. Interviews, background checks, drug tests and references. Designed and created a Human Resources Department and Company protocol. Created: Company Employee Manual, Exit Interview Process, Safety Committee, Employee Evaluation Procedure, Orientation Program, Employee Incentives and lowered Workers’ Compensation rates by 50%. First Aid Response Team. Design and conduct all training. Manage 275+ employees on a weekly basis. Created Job Descriptions, Metrics, HR Budget & Performance Standards, Benefits Administrator, COBRA, Workers’ Compensation & Disability issues.

- Responsible for implementing and creating all Human Resources systems and functions (enrollment, recruitment, orientation, benefits, time management, employee relations, payroll and conflict resolution). - In charge of payroll through QuickBooks, Paychex and ADP. Responsible for new employee orientation. Respond to all employee questions regarding company policy and benefits. Managed all COBRA applications and issues. - Performed all accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoices, general accounting and bookkeeping. Work extensively with QuickBooks for tax, purchase orders, reports and invoice purposes. Inventory control. - Maintained and located retail vendors and manufacturing companies. Responsible for all vendor relations and office management. Administrative duties, including incoming/outgoing calls and shipment of customer orders. Collaborate with vendors on maintaining effective order processing. Trade show/Corporate Events coordination.

Supported the President and Executive Vice President as their business/personal assistant. Handled all their personal and business transactions at both positions. At RKF responsibilities included: typing all business correspondences, along with maintaining all incoming and outgoing calls. Created site survey books, including binding and presentation of the surveys. Was also responsible for proofreading any memos or letters that were sent to clients and making and all necessary changes to documents. Maintained executive calendar coordinated and scheduled meetings. Managed all travel arrangements and created itineraries. Responsible for any and all business transactions and personal finances, along with submitting expense reports and financial reports.Assisted in client site parties for grand openings of retail sites. Acted as a liaison between the executives I maintained and brokers or clients.Performed all ad hoc administrative duties for both companies.

Sales executive selling ligitation support services. Maintained client basis of New York's Top 30 law firms & corporations including:Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, Latham & Watkins, Debevoise & Plimpton, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker and JP Morgan Chase.

Located, contacted and qualified prospective consultants by the use of Internet, internal database, referrals and networking with other offices.Interviewed and tested applicants for placement on client premises. Consulted and coached applicants on proper interviewing techniques. Responsible for calling potential contract employees, interviews, reference checks, drug and background checks, benefits and rate negotiations. Maintained potential consultants including setting lunches and touching base weekly to maintain the relationship. Set daily and weekly goals with team about future business. Conducted reference checks for prospective consultants.Generated leads for account manager and referrals for new business. Conducted internal interviews to acquire profile and gather information from consultants.

College Internship: Main assistant to the HR Department. During this time the responsibilities consisted of creating and evaluating performance appraisals, developing orientation programs and performing internal recruitment duties, which required interviewing and checking references before hire.Created attitudes and benefits surveys for understanding the development of employees. Performed HR Audit for Walton, making sure the company was in compliance with all Federal and State Labor regulations. Worked to resolve any COBRA issues. I-9 Compliance