Patricia Karl Email & Phone Number

Blairstown, Nj

-- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Blairstown location, utilizing independent judgment, initiative, diplomacy and flexibility in a constantly fluctuating environment. We serve over 5,000 diverse participants year-round, and this position is the first point of contact for visitors and callers inquiring about our facilities. Priorities constantly change and the Operations Manager is relied on to be sure programs run smoothly.--Assist with the annual recruiting process of our summer staff and any open full-time positions.--Provide high quality customer service to all current and potential clients of PBC throughefficient and accurate outreach and communication.--Support the Blairstown Marketing Team to develop and implement a successful strategy to extend our program offerings and increase occupancy.--Generate reservations, invoices and other confidential paperwork for our client organizations and answer any questions that arise before, during or after the programs.-- Generate financial and program measurable participant reports for management to keep them apprised of the groups that were here for budgetary and staffing projections.

East Hanover, Nj

Supported the HR Director with any human resource and payroll issues for 50 NJ employees-- Was asked to take responsibility for the Payroll function (50 NJ and 150 Green River, WY employees) with no prior financial background when General Chemical Industrial Products was spun off from General Chemical Corporation.--Helped review resumes, working with outside recruiters and scheduling candidates for interviews saving the director’s time.--Helped manage salary increase and performance review process to be sure employees performance reviews were done in a timely manner. --Provided monthly Manpower Analysis Report to senior management showing personnel movement at both locations and noting differences against plan/forecast budget numbers, which allowed management to respond quickly to personnel changes.

Murray Hill/Whippany, Nj

-- Provided administrative assistance of a highly responsible and confidential nature to the Executive Director and other Managers within the Human Resources department utilizing autonomy, diplomacy and good judgement. Held various positions, each with increasing responsibilities during my 14 years with AT&T Bell Labs.1991 - 1996 - Administrative Assistant, HR Strategic Planning and Employee Development1989 - 1991 - Office Manager/Executive Secretary, Human Resources1987 - 1989 - Senior Secretary, Compensation/Job Evaluation Department1983 - 1987 - Senior Secretary, Media Relations Department1982 - 1983 - Stenographer, Service Operations