EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Human Resources Executive with 10 years of comprehensive human resources experience, including
mergers and acquisitions, compensation and benefits design, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, training and development programs, HR compliance, salary administration, project management and corporate communications. HR Business Partner ensuring a strong Human Resources strategic plan to support a company’s high growth initiatives and business goals.

Compensation/Benefit Design Employee Communications Performance Management
Succession Planning Recruitment Mergers & Acquisitions
Policy Design/Administration Employee Relations Organizational Development

Confidential Fairfax VA 09/09-Present

Human Resources Business Partner- Partnering with GDAIS on the integration and assessment of all policies and procedures, compensation structure and benefit plans for Axsys Technologies into General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems.

Confidential,
–Rocky Hill, CT (acquired by General Dynamics, September 2009) 12/01-09/09
Manager of Human Resources - Axsys Technologiesis a global leader in the design and development of high-performance surveillance cameras, imaging systems and related motion control technologies, serving the aerospace, defense and the high performance commercial markets. Supported employees in six (6) locations across the United States. Reported to the Chief Financial Officer and was responsible for the overall direction and leadership of all Human Resources activities.

• Strong partnership with senior management to build an environment with high performance standards, high value on human capital, long-range vision and development.
• Drove workforce planning, recruitment and organizational initiatives for a dynamic fast growing company.
• Facilitated the Human Resource acquisition integration following the purchase of three companies in four years. Assessed and developed strategy to address any significant gaps relative to company practices.
• Lead the design and development of all policies, procedures, services, programs, including employee communications and surveys company-wide.
• Shaped and developed a strong HR organization throughout the company to handle growing businesses.
• Developed and implemented a Performance Management Program, supported by a comprehensive Salary Administration plan.
• Enhanced benefit programs, negotiated contracts, designing additional products and automating administrative process both internal and external. Resulting in cost reductions annually, without negatively impacting benefit coverage or quality. Created and implemented wellness programs, which positively impacted claim experience.
• Managed the company 401k plan and compliance requirements.
• Developed strong safety programs, performed OSHA audits, and other programs tied directly to loss prevention and experience ratings that reduced cost.
• Prepared HR budgets. Monitored and ensured all spending was within budget. Develop and implemented metrics consistent with corporate reporting.
• Ensured HR compliance across all divisions.

Confidential,
Wallingford, CT 10/98-12/01
Human Resources Generalist – CiDRA a dynamic pre-IPO start-up company. Currently design and manufacture sonar-based flow meter technology for flow measurement in down hole, offshore oil and gas production. Company grew from 60-380 employees in two years. Reported to the Director of Human Resources and was chartered to help lead all Human Resources activities.

• Launched HR department, creating employee handbook, job descriptions, pay policies, performance management program, and training and development program.
• Implemented new policies and procedures, and other value-added initiatives.
• Prepared budget for HR department.
• Oversaw multi-state payroll and implemented new HRIS system.
• Introduced Diversity Training as mandatory training for all supervisors, managers, and executive level employees.
• Redesigned benefits program by consolidating providers and renegotiating contracts. Successfully maintained benefits costs with 2% increase over 3 years.

Confidential,
South Windsor, CT 10/94-10/98
Human Resources Generalist-Gerber Systems Corporation designs and manufactures precision plotting systems for use in the electronic, printing, aerospace, and automotive industries. Reported to the Corporate Vice President of Human Resources. Hired to develop and implement new procedures and to improve efficiencies throughout the CT location.

• Implemented all human resource initiatives for the Connecticut facility, including compensation, benefits, federal regulations, payroll, workers compensation, unemployment claims and separations.
• Responsible for multi-state payroll and reporting.
• Counseled employees, resolved employee relations’ issues, and conducted investigations for the organization.

Confidential,
– Rocky Hill, CT 09/88 - 10/94
Human Resources Specialist/ Benefits Coordinator - DEC designed and manufactured minicomputers for the scientific and engineering communities. Reported to the General Manager of the CT operation and hired to support growth and coordinate benefit programs for the division.

• Developed and conducted new hire orientation programs and benefit presentations..
• Responsible for multi-state payroll and reporting.
• Recruitment for Non-Exempt employees,
• Interpreted, communicated and administered State and Federal employment laws, division policies and procedures.

Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
Strong PC proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Intranet design, HRIS)

Middlesex College - London, England
Diploma, Business Studies

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Employer Advisory Member since 2005

Northeast Delta Dental - Employer Advisory Member since 2006

New England Human Resources Association - Active Member since 2006;
Volunteer Human Resources Mentor Program; Committee Member

Society for Human Resources Management - Professional Member since 2001

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