Experience

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  Monticello action committee

  Sept 1987 - Feb 1991

  Executive director

  — Operations Management: Oversaw all programs and strategies for town-wide chamber of commerce— Business Development: Coordinated program development for 200 members— Strategic Initiatives: Initiated an intensive training program for start-up businesses and developed a business incubator withoutwalls program

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  Sullivan county chamber of commerce

  Feb 1991 - Dec 2004

  President/ceo

  Managed a portfolio comprising of foundation and corporate membership while leading the organization in utilizing effective and appropriate stewardship techniques: phone calls, mailings (including various forms of written communication) and meetings, program development, documenting all members and economic development— Strategic Partnerships: Led efforts to foster and maintain strategic public/private partnerships while streamlining organizational goals.— Community Development: Coordinated all activities including meetings, seminars, and program development.— Change Agent: Created Catskills Casino Conference to educate local officials and businesses on progress of issue and potentialimpacts to the area.— Membership Development: Increased membership rolls from under 400 to over 1000.— Event Planning: Devised and implemented full range of special events and programs to promote Sullivan County and the business community (Air Shows, Car Shows, Concerts).— Grants Management: Provided comprehensive grant management services while obtaining over $1 million in grant funds to assist local enterprises through training and counseling.— Government Relations: Registered lobbyist representing county business community on local, state and federal levels ofGovernment officials.— Program Management: Managed and created Leadership Sullivan, a nine-month intensive executive leadershipProgram.— Strategic Planning: Implemented and created the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce Inc. foundation Show less

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  Kohl's dept. stores

  Dec 2004 - Feb 2012

  Human resources manager

  Human Resources Business Partner provided guidance and administered HR programs, policies, practices and processes for the Northeast distribution center while coordinating public relations activities in the community, employee recognition programs, and other special events. Implemented a suite of integrated HR initiatives and solutions to advance organizational objectives. — Staffing Operations: Managed all human resources programs and activities for the distribution facility. Supervised 400 associates and administered HR employment policies and procedures relating to compensation, benefits, payroll, labor relations, training, associate satisfaction survey, staffing, temporary staffing and health and safety.— Program Management: Implemented programs with the local medical facility to assist in workers compensation cases, drug screening and medical needs. — Training & Development: Created a regularly scheduled training program to develop leadership skills in supervisors and stakeholders.— Community Initiatives: Liaison with state, town and county officials on economic development and tax programs as well as the point of contact for Empire Zone designation.— Employee Engagement: Coordinated the administration of associate satisfaction survey and creation of action plan to address deficits in employee engagement. Show less

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  Kohl's department stores

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2015

  Hr director of distribution, east coast

  Accountable for the successful delivery of all HR programs and processes for the individual business and stakeholders supporting 1200 non-exempt associates to include 2000 during peak production season in 4 states (New York, Virginia, Georgia, and Ohio). Key programs include:— Talent Acquisition: Accountable for talent planning and management for the client / business, in fulfillment of the HR Plan.— Change Agent: Assisted in the creation and deployment of a unique and innovative model for a national network.— Management: Manage Human Resources Operations, and business strategy utilizing cross-functional business units to meet strategic objectives, as well as supervising a staff of 4 field Human Resources Managers and 13 indirect reports.— Operations: Oversee various operational locations to assure performance is consistent with the corporation’s employee engagement programs.— Rewards & Recognition Specialist: Project lead for national program to reward and recognize associates through an innovative program. — Workforce Relations: Develop and implement a network wide Leadership Development program for high potential executives to include establishing an Executive Development program while increasing the proficiency of front line supervisors.— Business Partner: Manage the national conversion of the food service program in all distribution locations resulting a cost savings of $250,000. — Process Improvement: Managed the development, and successful staffing necessary to support the implementation of e-commerce and direct to consumer supply chain program from all nine retail distribution centers. Show less

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  Granite associates, l.p.

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2019

  Senior director
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  Do-over real estate

  Jul 2017 - now

  Managing director

  Do-Over is the premier residential redevelopment company located in the stunning The Sullivan County Catskills area of New York. Our mission, and the way we renovate homes really separate us from other investors. Do-Over Real Estate is a locally owned family business. We live in the community and genuinely care about helping homeowners facing difficult situations where sometimes others can’t. Situations like people facing foreclosure, probate, or divorce. We also specialize in dealing with properties that have code violations, fire damage or even hoarder homes. We are able to help our neighbors by closing in as little as 5 days or on their timeline and giving them time to move out. We can even negotiate liens, work with the IRS and the municipality to create win-win solutions. We believe that people shouldn’t be stuck in a difficult situation, there are options. Do you deserve a do-over? Contact me to see how we can help you start again. Show less