Experience

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  Thomas house/baptist senior adult ministries/goodwin house west

  Jan 1991 - May 1995

  Human resources director

  Human Resources Director Successfully managed Human Resources for staff of 400, including multiple facilities in multiple states. Negotiated new contracts and plan administrator for all employee benefits. Presented employee benefits options to new employees. Responsible for open enrollment presentations. Presented COBRA offerings to former employees and their covered family members. Assisted employees by answering benefits questions as needed. Advised department directors regarding personnel and staffing issues, strengthened employee relations, and ensured compliance with accepted policies and laws. Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, orientation, retention, continuing education, professional licensure, and disciplinary actions and terminations. Prepared cases and represented company in unemployment cases and worker’s compensation claims. Created and presented in-services and training for supervisors and staff. Created framework for organizational restructuring. As a member of the Executive Board, advised on organization selection of health insurance providers, retirement plans, employee scheduling/ timekeeping, and corporate policies for sick/vacation. Initiated several projects to improve operational efficiency and safety including automation of personnel information, installation of new time and attendance system, establishment of safety subcommittee, and implementation of ESL and Wellness Programs for employees. Improved employee relations and communications by enacting monthly employee newsletter, internal job posting system, and various family events. Show less

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  Unity presbyterian church

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2010

  Communications coordinator

  Responsible for all external and internal communications, including weekly newsletter, web presence, and print media. Web master for corporate web site and social media presence. Coordinated and maintained database systems containing information for thousands of members. Project manager on many highly visible and successful campaigns, which included creating publications, managing publicity, maintaining project flow and completion, coordinating special programs, leading discussions, scheduling speakers, and conducting in service training. Created and taught a variety of classes for members, and presented a multitude of programs, presentations, and seminars to members and other congregations. Created and oversaw corporate logo creation and related branding. Managed standards and implementation of its use. Oversaw mass emails to congregation. Responsible for communication to local media regarding news, events, and weather-related cancellations and postponements. Created and oversaw the annual Ministries Fair, which included creating displays and marketing material, coordinating room layout, and providing support to ministry teams. Show less

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  Cardsmart technologies, inc.

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2022

  Human resources and communications executive

  CardSmart Technologies; Basking Ridge, NJ (2010-present)Human Resources and Communications ExecutiveCommunications, marketing, and human resources executive for Department of Defense (DoD) contracting firm. Design, layout, and test client facing web applications, including technical and artistic components. Develop and document improved security policies, project plans, proposal writing guidelines, and other corporate communication best practices, and created education materials to support. Also responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment, retention, required forms, employee records, organizational management, and technical skills review. Coordinate resource tracking and consistent documentation and reporting. Serve as the DoD Facility Security Officer. This role demands a special diligence to properly safeguard sensitive information and a responsibility for preserving privacy. Show less

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  Consolidated planning, inc.

  Apr 2022 - now

  Human resource administrator

  As the Human Resource Administrator at Consolidated Planning, I direct and carry out the functions of Human Resources for the firm including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. I partner with the leadership team to support, guide, and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs.Partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs. Provide support and guidance to leadership and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.Manage the talent acquisition process including recruitment, interviewing, hiring and retention of qualified job applicants. Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Maintain and enhance employee benefits programs, including compensation, health insurance, expenses, PTO, and other personnel packages. Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs. Identify and recommend areas of improvement to internal standard operating procedures, including team restructuring and morale. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Show less