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United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

MRA leverages deep knowledge, state-of-the-art technology, and proprietary data to help you achieve your creative, production, and financial goals. Unlike some “cost consultants” who are only focused on redlining numbers, as your business partner, our philosophy is to advise you on how to get the highest quality creative at the lowest possible price.We offer the most comprehensive set of solutions in the industry, and our customizable engagement models deliver extreme flexibility for… Show more MRA leverages deep knowledge, state-of-the-art technology, and proprietary data to help you achieve your creative, production, and financial goals. Unlike some “cost consultants” who are only focused on redlining numbers, as your business partner, our philosophy is to advise you on how to get the highest quality creative at the lowest possible price.We offer the most comprehensive set of solutions in the industry, and our customizable engagement models deliver extreme flexibility for advertisers of all shapes and sizes. So, whether you’re looking to conduct a historical audit, want support on a singular project, or need an end-to-end solution you’ve come to the right place.Areas of ExpertiseBalancing creative goals with budget realities can be difficult, and this is where MRA excels.Best PracticesCost OptimizationTransparencyDecouplingTalent NegotiationsMusic LicensingProduction IncentivesValue AssessmentsWorkflow OptimizationRate Card NegotiationDirect SourcingVendor SelectionProduction StrategyProduction GlobalizationRights ManagementAsset ManagementStaff ResourcingSOW Optimization Show less

Rochester, Ny

CONIFER REALTY LLC, Rochester, NY: 5/2017 - 6/2/2023Talent Acquisition Business Partner - responsible for talent acquisition, recruitment strategies; assessing employee retention/turnover and recommending training & development opportunities; job description development and revisions, and recommending policies and procedures' projects to align with company culture.PULLANO & ASSOCIATES/M.A. SERVICES (WBE), Pittsford, NY: 01/2018 - 12/2018VP HR Client Services - responsible… Show more CONIFER REALTY LLC, Rochester, NY: 5/2017 - 6/2/2023Talent Acquisition Business Partner - responsible for talent acquisition, recruitment strategies; assessing employee retention/turnover and recommending training & development opportunities; job description development and revisions, and recommending policies and procedures' projects to align with company culture.PULLANO & ASSOCIATES/M.A. SERVICES (WBE), Pittsford, NY: 01/2018 - 12/2018VP HR Client Services - responsible for HR support to small to mid-size clients including recruitment, employee retention, job descriptions, employee handbook development, employee relations, HR compliance. Show less

Fairport, Ny

($500M privately-held food, beverage, spirits manufacturer, co-packer with 1,200 employees, 6 plants in 4 states, 24/7 non-union operations; HR facilitated employee base growth of 20% in 3 years)As a Senior Executive Team member and strategic business partner, responsible for organizational planning to meet fast growing, changing business strategies in the company. Created and managed the development of best practices and enhancements to all human resource functions to align with the… Show more ($500M privately-held food, beverage, spirits manufacturer, co-packer with 1,200 employees, 6 plants in 4 states, 24/7 non-union operations; HR facilitated employee base growth of 20% in 3 years)As a Senior Executive Team member and strategic business partner, responsible for organizational planning to meet fast growing, changing business strategies in the company. Created and managed the development of best practices and enhancements to all human resource functions to align with the strategies and to proactively be prepared for new obstacles and challenges, new laws and new company guidelines needed. HR management responsibilities:- Developed and managed a $1.2M department budget with HR support team of 15.- Decentralized Corporate HR infrastructure- Designed Performance Management program to enhance employee engagement/development- Facilitated design of new Compensation structure- Created, enhanced training programs: employment law/compliance, coaching, safety- Co-developed onboarding/orientation program- Redesigned Employee Benefit offerings including company 401K match- Managed upgraded payroll, HRIS system implementation- Creator, editor bi-monthly newsletter and employee communications- Continuous improvement, risk management, workers compensation quarterly reviews Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

(Leading advertising production consulting firm servicing over 40 of the Top 100 global advertisers (Nestle, GlaxoSmithKline, ConAgra Foods, Novartis, Merck, Colgate, others) and ensuring high quality, cost-effective TV, Print, Web advertising production)Account/Operations Manager servicing both the production advertising consulting and the cost management billing services provided to global clients. HR management of team of 5, with overall HR business strategy planning as member of… Show more (Leading advertising production consulting firm servicing over 40 of the Top 100 global advertisers (Nestle, GlaxoSmithKline, ConAgra Foods, Novartis, Merck, Colgate, others) and ensuring high quality, cost-effective TV, Print, Web advertising production)Account/Operations Manager servicing both the production advertising consulting and the cost management billing services provided to global clients. HR management of team of 5, with overall HR business strategy planning as member of Senior team. Managed the redesign and coordination of upgrading the client account database for over 500 consumer brands and 200 clients, including screen designs, billing/reporting capabilities, data searching, system’s testing and integration into accounting. Show less

Rochester & Cincinnati

HR Staffing Area Manager/Executive Recruiter – Cincinnati, Ohio [1995 – 2002]Provided HR consulting and business strategies with multi-industry companies throughout Cincinnati and Northern KY. Managed Staffing services placement teams for manufacturing, financial, medical, and professional organizations. HR business partner relationships with clients included HR strategies, staffing, retention/turnover, safety, employee engagement and training. RMA/Kolko Corp., Rochester… Show more HR Staffing Area Manager/Executive Recruiter – Cincinnati, Ohio [1995 – 2002]Provided HR consulting and business strategies with multi-industry companies throughout Cincinnati and Northern KY. Managed Staffing services placement teams for manufacturing, financial, medical, and professional organizations. HR business partner relationships with clients included HR strategies, staffing, retention/turnover, safety, employee engagement and training. RMA/Kolko Corp., Rochester, NYDirector, Human Resources (1992-1995)Day-to-day management of all HR functions for privately-held consumer product distributor with 160 employees, 3 facilities (Rochester, Buffalo, Utica) operating 24/7 with over 50 Teamster Union members.Co-leader of successfully opposing unionization attempt at Utica operations. Responsible for payroll, benefits, performance management, HR strategy, employee training and development, safety, and regulatory compliance. Show less