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Ridgefield Park, NJ

• While managing HR, operations and facilities, some of my key accomplishments have been:
• Generated over $1.25M in cost reductions through proactively identifying and remedying operational inefficiencies, vendor contract negotiations and process improvements.
• Spearheaded HR improvements for enhanced onboarding experience, and improved employee training, recognition and satisfaction.
• Successfully transitioned to a new HR/Benefits vendor (Paychex), enhancing HR efficiency and compliance while upgrading benefits offerings and reducing costs by 10%.
• Led the design and implementation of a major expansion project for a new 5,000 square foot office in Philadelphia, collaborating with contractors, building management, and architects.
• Successful direction of HR, operations, and facilities, including strategically managing and optimizing multiple areas to drive efficiency while also improving employee retention and satisfaction.

New York, New York, United States

Spearhead administrative operations for the CIO and COO, overseeing project managment across 4 different IT platforms, plus website redesign project. Some of my key achievements and responsibilities included:► I direct our website redesign project, managing a team of 11 internal and remote, overseas staff, tracking project progress, presenting status.

New York, NY / Clearwater, FL

In these positions, I delivered expert executive support for team of 5 investment professionals, across an energetic, trading-floor environment. I also answered multiple phone lines for a thriving office, responding to client inquiries and following up as needed, as well as completing calendar management and booking all domestic and international travel.

Orlando, Florida Area

As an Event Administrator, I facilitated worldwide, multi-cultural seminars with 500 to +4K attendees, managing hotel contracts and banquet events, coordinating group housing, and budgets of $50K to $750K. I led registration management, organizing and tracking confirmations and responses from all event goers. I also liaised across multiple parties.

Stamford, CT

At L-1, I drove office operations for a $750M organization, assisting the CEO and VP of Human Resources, as well as overseeing facilities management, contract negotiations, and inventory control across corporate headquarters and Washington, DC satellite offices with 30 associates. A few of my accomplishments include:► I directed a high-performing team of 5.

Rye, NY

• Led all aspects of managing $1.5 billion private equity firm office until company downsizing. Planes an executed several large annual investor conferences. Provided functional support for 15 financial managers and.
• Designed overall concept of a $1 million office addition, including technically advanced board room, 11 new offices and managed all other aspects of construction and installation.
• Saved company over $125,000 annually in negotiating new and existing vendor contracts and equipment leases.
• Identified and implemented changes in shipping and purchasing procedures (including pricing) resulting in increased efficiency and 10% cost savings.

New York, NY

• Directed $10 million, NY region of major security guard company, including operation managers, field inspectors, recruiting and training departments, office staff and general oversight of over 2,000 employees including.
• Lowered overtime costs by 8% and reduced open shifts by over 50% through management of local HR functions, which increased profitability of entire region by over 10%.
• Further increased profits 8-10% each year through negotiated price increases, improved cost reductions and efficiency analyses.
• Improved customer service skills, appearance and knowledge of security officers with 20% increase in customer contract renewal.

Elmsford, NY

• Managed all operations of tri-state, $13 million region of national security guard firm. Fully responsible for oversight of training, recruiting, employee retention, strategic direction and regional bottom line.
• Increased profitability of major accounts, through negotiated price increases, cost reductions and efficiency analyses, which resulted in an 8% overall increase in regional profits. Exceeded profit goals by over 12%.
• Raised customer retention to 100% through improved procedures, services and consistent monitoring.

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