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Boston, Ma, Us

HR consulting, including business operations, coaching, and Kolbe Wisdom workshops and support.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Global leader with broad human resources and business operations responsibilities; executive team member. Grew the company from 20 to ~100 employees (U.S., U.K., Italy, and Israel) and built all HR, talent acquisition and development, benefits (health & welfare, 401(k), etc.), and payroll (U.S. & international) functions and processes from the ground up. Partnered all across the organization to create consistent recruiting processes and career paths and compensation (cash and equity) strategies; directly sourced senior / leadership roles. Led initiatives with marketing and executive team regarding employment brand and culture communications and related events. Transitioned organization to remote-first approach. Implemented Paycor (ATS, Payroll, & HRIS). Managed multi-million dollar budgets for workforce, systems, and office management.

Wilmington, Ma, Us

Global leader with responsibility for core Human Resources functions (e.g., employee relations, HRIS, performance management, cash compensation, training, organizational development and effectiveness, etc.) with headcount growth from ~380 to ~570 employees (across the U.S., U.K., & India). Managed an international team of generalists focused on developing and stabilizing the company's HR strategy and execution; developing an operations function for global HRIS and payroll (including global implementation of Namely HRIS, and US implementation of Namely Time and Payroll; implemented GDPR requirements).

San Francisco, California, Us

Global leader with responsibility for compensation (cash and equity), HRIS, payroll, corporate training, and organizational design and development. Managed a global team of experts supporting regional HR business partners in executing programs across the globe adjusted for localized needs and regional environments. Designed and deployed Workday solution (including HCM, Time-Tracking, Absence, Benefits, Talent, and Integrations) worldwide with small internal team; project came in on-time and under-budget. Led the grassroots development of the Company's Operating Principles (core values) and utilized the Kolbe Wisdom to create a shared language for all Employees and Managers to discuss solving problems and increase team effectiveness. Managed multi-million dollar global corporate training budget; overall fiscal responsibility for global HR line budget. Supported IPO and multiple acquisition transactions (up to $75M), as lead for HR due diligence and integration initiatives, with headcount growth from ~200 to ~1,000 employees (across U.S., U.K., France, & Germany). HR and Employee Communications diligence and integration lead for $2.8B company acquisition by Salesforce. Previous roles: Learning & Development Director (2011 - 2013); Senior Director, HR Operations (2013 - 2015).

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Strategic HR partner for New York-based plants and Mass.-based National System Control Center, including Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, and Employee and Labor Relations. Managed partnerships with field operations Employees and Management, as well as interfaced directly with Union and Corporate Leadership regarding Labor Relations and negotiations. Implemented process improvements within the U.S. Finance group, including enhanced analytical approaches for labor budget, compensation, and benefits data modeling.

Waltham, Massachusetts, Us

Led and executed talent management and learning initiatives aligned to Salary.com’s growth, product, customer satisfaction, and service strategy. Drove knowledge transfers across multiple functions and global sites (U.S. & China). Led and executed internal Performance Management initiatives, including the design and deployment of Compensation programs utilizing Salary.com's tool set, including CompAnalyst and TalentManager. Partnered with Finance to design, develop, and implement budget models for labor cost-saving programs.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Executed the international compensation and equity function. Best-practice administration of Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and Ongoing Employee Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plans. Implementation of budget modeling and streamlined rollout for Annual Salary Increase Program and Equity Program, including line manager training and communications.

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Developed and executed bleeding edge online social media strategy for free daily newspaper, including reader comments, interactive advertising, and reader-supported blogging.

Waltham, Massachusetts, Us

Managed team of analysts and consultants for CompAnalyst customer portfolio of 200-plus organizations. Served as subject matter expert for compensation and pay-for-performance for external customers. Previous roles: Editorial Assistant (2001 - 2002) and Associate Product Manager (2002 - 2003).

New York, Ny, Us

Maintained high quality event database and editorial calendar for Boston and Florida markets; remotely managed a staff of local freelance writers in both markets.

Rapidly promoted to operational manager of bookstore with the largest card and magazine stock in the area. Oversaw liquidation process at local store due to chain (all location) closing. Previous roles: Bookseller (1995-1998) and Supervisor (1998-1999).

Ba, Government And International Relations

General Course, International Relations