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United States

Works with leaders, faculty and staff (including the dedicated HR team) to support organizational transformation and success. As Vermont’s regional public higher education system, our technological, professional, and liberal arts programs engage with partners throughout Vermont and beyond to provide students with rich real-world learning while meeting the needs of our communities and the state.

Plattsburgh, New York, United States

Providence, Rhode Island Area

Partners with senior library administrators, library department heads, and staff in University Human Resources and other University offices on talent acquisition and retention, staff engagement and performance management, organizational and professional development, and labor relations matters.

Plattsburgh, Ny

Burlington, Vermont Area

Serves as a consultant to management & staff on bringing out the best in people and helping each other succeed. Works on a daily basis to influence employee and leadership behaviors to achieve the organization's strategic goals & vision. Partners with other areas of Human Resources to ensure timely, value added service to management and employees that supports the business objectives and cultural initiatives of the organization.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Managed the delivery of comprehensive and dynamic career services for employers, community members, students and alumni. Collected and managed career outcomes data used for strategic planning and marketing. Led the Career Services team in working collaboratively with students, faculty, employers, and alumni to deliver needed outcomes for our stakeholders.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Responsible for talent acquisition and development,employee relations, compensation administration, benefits management, international HR, and organizational development for College faculty. Also responsible for policy development and strategic planning.Implemented cost effective technology systems that enhanced service delivery such as: applicant tracking, new hire onboarding, and HR web portal.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Provided HR leadership for company facilities in Burlington, VT, Camden, AR and McHenry, MS. Worked with senior management to develop and implement HR programs (compensation, policies and procedures, relocation, etc.) that supported business units’ operational objectives.• Developed Affirmative Action plan and programs, including community outreach, staffing, employee development and recognition initiatives. Tracked and communicated progress towards goals. Successfully passed EEOC audit.… Show more Provided HR leadership for company facilities in Burlington, VT, Camden, AR and McHenry, MS. Worked with senior management to develop and implement HR programs (compensation, policies and procedures, relocation, etc.) that supported business units’ operational objectives.• Developed Affirmative Action plan and programs, including community outreach, staffing, employee development and recognition initiatives. Tracked and communicated progress towards goals. Successfully passed EEOC audit. Constantly reinforced mindfulness and inclusion of diverse cultures and perspectives when working with management relative to decisions impacting human resources• Responsible for the Burlington location’s ethics program. Conducted investigations relating to possible business practice infractions• Maintained positive labor relations with unions, including contract negotiations, grievances, layoffs and recalls• Led transition from former passive staffing methods to proactive recruiting strategies Show less

Taunton And Needham, Massachusetts

Responsible for staffing strategies in support of short and long-term company-wide human resources requirements. Initiatives included proactive networking, internet recruiting, college relations, employee referral programs, contract labor, and advertising with a focus on reaching out to diverse candidates.• Developed and reported staffing metrics aimed at evaluating effectiveness of staffing processes and initiatives. Effectively managed areas of concern highlighted by… Show more Responsible for staffing strategies in support of short and long-term company-wide human resources requirements. Initiatives included proactive networking, internet recruiting, college relations, employee referral programs, contract labor, and advertising with a focus on reaching out to diverse candidates.• Developed and reported staffing metrics aimed at evaluating effectiveness of staffing processes and initiatives. Effectively managed areas of concern highlighted by metrics• Established and chaired Corporate Staffing Council. This committee successfully shared best practices and collaborated on recruiting initiatives across the corporation.• Created and implemented leadership development program aimed at addressing development needs of “high-potential” managers to prepare them for more senior roles• Designed “blended learning” solutions for several staff training needs (ethics training, new hire orientation, program management, etc.) Show less

Stamford, Connecticut

This work in the Organizational Development department, focused on management feedback and organizational surveys.

Masters Of Science, Human Resources Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resources Management

B.A. In Commercial Studies, Human Resources Management