Establish and implement HR efforts that effectively communicate and support the company's mission and strategic vision.Develop HR plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each business unit or specialty group regarding key organizational and management issues.Work with the company's executive management team to establish a sound plan of management succession that corresponds to the strategy and objectives of the company. Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective.Provide overall leadership and guidance to the HR function by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation and benefits

Financial Empowerment Educator and Retirement Planning Consultant

- National Representative providing Retirement Education and Consulting Services.- Manage, Develop and Improve the Retirement Education Program- Create innovative education materials for Retirement Education- Prepare communication plans for approximately 1600 401(k), 403(b) and Defined Benefit Plans, spanning Pentegra's national footprint of clients.- Promote investing and saving for retirement through personal consulting, on-site presentations and off-site webcasts.- Mentor, train and oversee new education specialists.

Uncover Rollover assets to help clients maintain combined control of their retirement accounts, ranked #1 Specialist for uncovering $1.8 million in assets for Q1 2011Consult with clients, employees, and employers to uncover financial needs and refer those needs to sales opportunitiesResponsible for plan promotion, participant education, enrollment campaigns and financial consultationsConsult with regional Retirement Consultants for the development and implementation of communication strategies to promote employer sponsored retirement plansING Americas 2007-2010Retirement Plan ConsultantDeliver complex subject matter pertaining to DB and DC plans in the form of educational presentations to a variety of audiences and individualsArticulate and teach the concept of investing, describing investment strategies as it pertains to all levels of risk tolerance and time horizonsWork independently to maintain relationships with book of clients through scheduling one on one meetings, seminars and workshops to provide knowledge and background on retirement benefits Present basic and unbiased investment information relating to mutual fund options available within a plan. Review basic investment concepts such as asset allocation, target date funds and mix portfolio

Deliver complex subject matter pertaining to DB and DC plans in the form of educational presentations to a variety of audiences and individualsArticulate and teach the concept of investing, describing investment strategies as it pertains to all levels of risk tolerance and time horizonsWork independently to maintain relationships with book of clients through scheduling one on one meetings, seminars and workshops to provide knowledge and background on retirement benefits Present basic and unbiased investment information relating to mutual fund options available within a plan. Review basic investment concepts such as asset allocation, target date funds and mix portfolio

Work directly with new and existing retirement plan sponsors to develop customized communication plans to determine and deliver necessary training and enrollment programs designed to promote plan participation.Apply basic ERISA knowledge to effectively convey plan benefits and advantages of program participation to eligible retirement plan candidates.Research and report enrollment activity for all programs conducted and ensure that appropriate fees are assessed.Coordinate and facilitate all "after the sale" activities necessary in finalizing the sales process and transitioning new relationships to the appropriate servicing officer.Research and complete sample fund comparisons for prospective clients.Relationship BankerServed as primary contact for new account openings and cross sale of other products and services to clients and prospects.Proactively and reactively contacted clients and prospects daily by phone or in person to identify additional client financial needs and strengthen client relationships.Supported team sales process by acting upon or referring identified client needs to other lines of business, including but not limited to, retail loan, mortgage, investments, private banking, insurance, small business, merchant services, and other areas.Served as contact for client problem resolution and perform maintenance for current clients as dictated by the needs of the office.

Coordinated with 24 state agencies among 67 counties to implement uniform statewide campaignDeveloped and implemented training seminars to enhance campaign strategies statewideIncreased statewide giving over 12% in 3 years representing a total gift of almost $2.4 millionAnalyze strengths and weakness of specific agency campaigns and report of improvement processes if necessary

Coordinated with 24 state agencies among 67 counties to implement uniform statewide campaignDeveloped and implemented training seminars to enhance campaign strategies statewideIncreased statewide giving over 12% in 3 years representing a total gift of almost $2.4 millionAnalyze strengths and weakness of specific agency campaigns and report of improvement processes if necessary