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Monroe Township, New Jersey, US

To design, implement and execute strategies and plans that transform the organization and business. Drive excellence across all HR disciplines, including organizational design, talent management, leadership and team effectiveness, acquisition integration, diversity and inclusion, performance management and compensation.

• Develop & execute HR strategies; drive talent acquisition; champion for company values, mission and vision. Business leader, entrepreneur, mentor, and coach with expertise leading company growth and company downsizing..
• Employee & Labor Relations
• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement
• Training & Development
• Performance Management

Madison, NJ, US

• Human Resources DirectorLed the administration of all Human Resources programs, policies and procedures that supported the mission, strategic plan, and administrative objective of the University.
• Ensured the effective delivery of Human Resources services and initiatives in the areas of compensation, benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, performance management and Human Resources policies and.
• Provided advice and guidance to the President, Cabinet and other senior managers on complex, sensitive and confidential employee issues. Served as an internal resource/consultant to University departments and managers.
• Developed and implemented collaborative process improvement initiatives that streamlined processes, maximized efficiency and effectiveness and appropriately leveraged technology to enhance access to and the delivery of.
• Fostered a workplace environment consistent with the values and missions of the University that supports and strengthens the University’s commitment to diversity. Provided strategies to effectively manage change.

Jersey City, New Jersey, US

• Roseland Management Services, L.P. builds, develops and manages Class A Residential Properties.Directed the company's overall HR functions including regulatory compliance, talent acquisition, employee relations.
• Created clear and attainable performance goals and objectives by establishing a formal performance management process for the entire company.
• Reduced open positions from 10% to 3% by developing staffing strategies to identify talent within and externally. Identified appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all organizational levels.
• Mentored managers in coaching and managing individual direct reports, reducing performance improvement plans needed and turnover rate.
• Transitioned payroll and HRIS system, increasing systems efficiencies and accurate data content.

• Bollinger Inc. was a privately held multi-state insurance broker/agency that was acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Company in August of 2013.Managed the administration of all Human Resources functions for an employee.
• Led company growth through 35 acquisitions, integrating expansion seamlessly from 235 employees to 550 employees and revenues from $80M to $120M.
• Created and executed assimilation plan that integrated all acquired employees into company culture, business, and performance processes.
• Oversaw benefit plans, including health, dental, FSA, life insurance, 401(k), and LOAs. Transitioned company to new 401(k) provider, ensuring full compliance with ERISA for plan valued at $48M.
• Developed and implemented people initiatives, programs, and policies that resulted in company being awarded NJ Biz’s top 10 Best Places to Work in NJ 3 consecutive years.
• Managed employee relations issues to a positive resolution through effective communication with employees at all levels.

New York City, US

Federated Logistics and Operations is a division of Federated Department Stores.Led labor and employee relations for 13 distribution centers with 4,000 employees throughout the U.S. including Hawaii. Workforce comprised of both unionized and non-union employees.

Warnock Automotive was a privately owned auto dealership network.Oversaw the administration all human resources functions for 6 locations and 500 employees. Managed staff of 5 covering payroll, benefits and training.

Established a consulting practice designed to mediate and arbitrate business disputes and divorce proceedings. Taught conflict resolution to school-aged children.

Ms, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Pschology And Sociology