As a strategic partner to the leadership team, I direct, plan and lead the Human Resources function. I work in partnership with leadership and actively contribute to the strategic business plan, vision and mission of ACC, and ensure that “people processes” are aligned to support the goals of the organization. I oversee the Office Management team and ensure that the needs of ACC staff are met. I evaluate our current processes and best practices, make recommendations, and lead and implement any changes going forward. As an operational and tactical HR professional, I proactively engage with all levels of staff to ensure employee engagement, provide coaching and information, and promote a culture of belonging, shared values and teamwork. It is an engaged, hands-on leadership role where I manage the day-to-day needs of the organization while leading key HR functions for the organization. I apply my broad expertise across all areas of HR, including compensation and benefits, employee relations, HR processes and best practices, performance management, recruiting, organizational and career development, and training. I also ensure full compliance with all federal and district employment laws and requirements.

Provide overall strategic HR & administrative leadership to the co. Foster a workplace environment consistent with the values & mission of the co.• Oversee the development & implementation of HR policies, programs & services, including recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee benefits, online enrollment, retiree benefits, compensation, employee relations, employment practices & procedures, employee communications, emergency preparedness, contract negotiation & employee events.• Researched, recommended & administered employee benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, FSA, 401(k) plan, pension plan, & unemployment compensation. Serve as a trustee & plan administrator for certain benefit programs. Effectively transitioned co. to a new 3rd party administrator for self insured plan.• Responsible for budget oversight of over 3 million dollars for 6 depts. • Manage admin groups to include HR, IT, cafeteria, property management, general services & FL vacation facility.• Reduced staff cost by over 1.3 million by effecting layoffs of over 10% of the staff to include outsourcing the night staff & a co. wide salary & benefits reduction. • Researched, recommended & facilitated a change in the co. HRIS & payroll system to result in more efficient processing & reporting.• Coordinated move of more than 120 employees, distribution of corporate art collection to charities, disposal of all corporate archives & other property in a bldg that was occupied for more than 60 years. • Analyzed the savings potential of outsourcing IT admin & selected a new IT provider for the co. • Designed & implemented 1st company wellness program to include wellness seminars, Lite N’ Fit program & annual health fair.• Develop staffing strategies & implementation plans & programs to identify talent within & outside the co. for positions of responsibility. Identify appropriate & effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the co.

Responsible for the development and administration of the human resources function for an international employee training and development company. Provide human resource services for 1600 employees on an international basis within 16 subsidiaries.• Accountable for all Human Resources functions and coordination with independent national subsidiaries.• Responsible for the administration and facilitation of the benefits program and all aspects of the self funded plans, company wide communication, benefits billing, coordination with all operating companies, employee hotline, COBRA, FMLA, 401(k), disability coverage and related benefits reporting.• Ensured legal compliance with administration of all visas, 5500 filing and worker’s compensation set-up and administration.• Facilitated the implementation and maintenance of UK benefits.• Reviewed and updated the Human Resources manual and benefits brochure for prospective employees, for distribution to all operating companies.• Directed staff in the areas of HRIS, benefits systems and the company intranet to reduce redundancies and ensure more accessible information.• Participated in extensive due diligence in relation to the purchase of several subsidiaries and coordinated a new benefit program for subsidiaries, facilitated transition of information, set up new accounts and maintained communication with employees. Resulting in successful integration into the company.

Responsible for the administration and development of the human resources and administrative groups for an internationally linked IT and telecommunications consulting firm. Provide all internal services for 130 employees on a national basis. Established legal compliance and reduced corporate risk.• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of human resources, payroll, MIS, immigration and administrative groups.• Designed and implemented a national employee benefits program, which increased benefits with a minimal cost increase.• Responsible for overseeing benefits and administration, employee relations, human resources reporting, organizational development, all human resource related audits, administration of all visas and payroll processing to result in legal compliance while meeting company objectives.

Responsible for the development and implementation of the Human Resources Department for a professional services organization that provided support solutions to growth companies, in the Internet technology and telecommunications industries. Provided human resource services to approximately 500 employees within the United States and Internationally.• Accountable for all functions of the Human Resources department and all internal operations (IT and Accounting) and played an integral part in the strategic growth of the company.• Established and played a critical role in the implementation of policies and procedures that drive company morale and culture.

Responsible for the administration and coordination of benefit plans for a high tech company with over 4000 employees at 56 offices worldwide. Served as a member of the team that evaluated CACI benefits (including SCA) and recommended plan improvements and changes. Managed, facilitated and developed employee orientation programs and employee communication programs.