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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , SPHR, CCP - Lenox, MAPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLECareer SummaryStrategic Human Resources Director/Business Partner. Combined experience as small business owner of HR consulting practice started by 100% referrals to progressive roles leading to Interim HR Director working with Fortune 100 to privately-held organizations within profit/nonprofit space. Global experience building programs across HR functional areas with emphasis in Total Rewards/HRIS Project Leadership/Implementations and Change Management. Masters degree in Management, Bachelors in Economics with experience developing curriculum and teaching at college levels, consulting with business leaders within organizations with 80 to 600,000 employees, presenter to public audiences on HR trends with up to 150 participants and publications.WORK EXPERIENCEGilbert & Associates, Lenox, MA (Stamford, CT/Lenox MA) 2002-On-GoingManaging Director/Principal Consultant (short-term project-based or interim and consulting opportunities)Assumed some senior leadership roles short-term (w-2) such as Director HR at MCLA (2011-2012) and Director HR at City of Groton (2017) and HR Generalist at Grange Cooperative in part-time role (2005)Accomplished: Participated and led benefit plans design and vendor management within start-up overseas, compensation and performance man. Held short-term roles as Director HR/Head of Total Rewards within healthcare, city government and higher education for several months. Taught HR at Mildred Elley 2016 and Southern Oregon University 2002-2004.Delivered training in soft and technical skills to all employee levels. Created performance management programs applying competency-based design in Saudi Arabia. Established all benefits for overseas organization working with external consultants and internal staff/management. Initiated and implemented several systems upgrades working with HR and Payroll staff/team in PeopleSoft, Workday and Oracle. Developed total rewards philosophy/strategy and associated budgets to negotiation, communicate and implement plans training Regional HR Directors in the US and Abroad. Created and administered compensation and benefit survey for regional community for 5 years with over 27 participants. Administered equity compensation stock issues to US and global employees. Updated and revised plan documents and employee handbooks for several organizations. Implemented payroll, time and attendance system in PeopleSoft, installed a succession planning tool with training globally, developed expatriate compensation worksheet summarizing over 200 employees working abroad as tracking tool, delivered training to senior officers to establish compensation committees determining grades, levels, promotions and compensation changes. Managed up to 8 consultants and in interim roles up to 6 directly and 12 indirectly in interim HR leadership roles. Started consulting practice via referrals which continued to build organization over first 5 years. Short-term roles with City of Groton, MCLA (Head HR), USPS (Project Management), American Red Cross (Exec Comp Project Incentive Design), KAUST (Start-up University in Saudi Arabia for HR).Teaching OpportunitiesMildred Elley 2016Adjunct Instructor Human ResourcesAccomplished teaching class of students on Human Resources topics for credit, grading their performance, developing weekly lectures and assignments.Southern Oregon University 2002-2004Adjunct Instructor - Human Resources CourseAccomplished: Design of a HR Certificate Course approved by head of Adult Learning and Education. Delivered course for 3 years while attending graduate school and assisting students acquire positions within the field of HR.Southern Vermont University (through Berkshire Community College)InstructorAccomplished HR modules taught via telecast tools (video exchange) to students remotely out of a studio. Taught Compensation and Performance Management.Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires 2012-2015TrainerAccomplished drawing from framework of soft skills training, developed PowerPoint training modules for students assigned to Good ill for career preparation.Connecticut Business Industry Association 2007-2011PresenterAccomplished - Designed and delivered presentations on trends in Human Resources ranging from employee engagement, compensation design and administration, benefits, incentive compensation and performance management.Industry ExperienceMattson Technology, Freemont, CA 2001-2001Sr. Human Resources Manager (2700 employees, headed up compensation globally)Global Semiconductor ManufacturerAccomplished: Designed Deferred Compensation Plan, Cost Savings of $21million, establishment of 5 salary structures in US and internationally, 2 reductions in force (RIFs). Coached Regional HR Management on staff planning and communications for Government review and approvals. Partnered with Global HR Directors to address and communicate changes to be made for workers council (unions in EU) and associated change management responses.Hudson RCI (now Teleflex Medical), Temecula, CA 1999-2001Manager Compensation & Benefits (2700 employees, managed 4 employees directly and 3 indirectly and functionally in Mexico and across USA), Global Medical Device manufacturing in 12 states, Mexico, the EU, Asia and Latin America managing a staff of 4.Accomplished: Implemented SAP delivering training HR/Payroll staff within 9 months seamlessly, acquisition of plant operation in Argyle NY and integration/change management strategies. Developed HR policies/programs, salary programs across US and international operations providing field offices with guidance. Designed career bands aligned with rotational opportunities in technical fields, coordinated benefit fairs and enrollments with 80% participation across US and Mexico, Salary and Benefit negotiations cutting 10% of costs and adding national EAP through RFP process.MassMutual 1996-1998HR ConsultantMutual Insurance company with locations across the US and abroad employing 4,500Accomplished: Delivered and administered sales compensation plans for retirement services groups. Directed 5 staff consultants to complete and analyze 31 outside surveys to present recommendations for annual compensation changes. Participated with senior executive leadership team to build engaging programs and facilitate change management bringing together Connecticut Mutual and MassMutual cultures, programs, processes and employees. Designed and administered sales and management/employee incentive plans.Gilbert & Associates, Lenox, MA 1992-1999HR Consultant (specialty Total Rewards)From 1992 to 1999, I started a consulting practice, Gilbert & Associates. This practice was initiated by referrals that filled my schedule with regional and local organizations. My first assignment was secured through a referral from BHS followed by 100% referrals for several years.Accomplished: Acquired 100% clients through referrals. Created and administered Regional Total Rewards Survey with 27 participants for 5 years. Established salary budgets and programs for over 20 clients. Constructed and delivered certified HR training at Southern Vermont University (through BCC) on Compensation/Performance Management programs and delivered multiple presentations to senior executives and boards on programs they approved.Berkshire Health Systems (BHS), Pittsfield, MA 1990-1991Manager, Compensation (managed 2 staff members)BHS is a Health System with 2 acute care and 16 long term care facilities and 4,500 employees across 3 statesAccomplished: Conducted due diligence and participated in integration upon acquisition of 8 long-term care facilities developing and training senior management on compensation and performance management. Established merit-based pay-for-performance replacing step rates. Evaluated 20% workforce positions in Acute Care and 100% of positions in LTC. Participated in leadership team to integrate 16 LTC facilities with 2 Acute Care organizations, VNA and Ancillary Services. Delivered cost analysis for union negotiations presenting options to SVP at table. Managing position control minimizing replacement costs and managing cash flow during financially difficult year. Presented cost savings of $200k to reduce layoff numbers.Total Fina SA/Elf Aquitaine, Inc., Stamford, CT 1987-1990Manager, Compensation (managed 2 staff members)Petroleum, Plastics, Mining Organization with 16,000 US employees, over 80,000 worldwideAccomplished: Developed automated salary increase forms to reduce late increases to zero. Reevaluated all (100%) exempt and executive positions and trained field personnel on Hay Job Evaluation process. Delivered annual compensation budget recommendations for approval to Chairman of Board each year securing approvals, developed venture compensation program, and coordinated survey analysis training direct reports. Managed 2 staff members developing their knowledge and skills in Compensation. Designed performance management program and administered across 7 divisions. Completed 3 levels of training on Hay Evaluations. Established executive compensation program and competitive pay levels for Chairman of Board and executive team.Education and TrainingSouthern Oregon University Post-Graduate work in Applied PsychologySouthern Oregon University Masters in Management/LeadershipPace University Computer Science Certificate programUniversity of Connecticut Bachelors in Economics and Post-Graduate EconomicsOtherSPHR, CCP, Mediation, SAP formal training, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Microsoft Office. Taught human resources certificate programs at two universities (Southern Vermont, Southern Oregon). Delivered presentations to SHRM chapters in Ct, NY, and CBIA 1996-2012. Published FMLA changes in Berkshire Business Journal and quoted in Berkshire Business and Exchange on Massachusetts Pay Parity law and published in Berkshire Record on the Overtime Ruling. Provided peer reviews for WorldatWork articles published in WorkSpan. Offshore sailing Massachusetts to Bermuda and back, Virginia to Tortola and back and up coast of California and founder of Berkshire County Hiking Group (over 700 members).Boards/Committees/ActivitiesFounder The Berkshire County Hiking Group 400+ members, Ambassador- Berkshire Chamber of Commerce 550+ membersPast Board Member Colonial Total Rewards Association 50 members, Past Board Member SHRM Chapter, Jackson County, Oregon 50 members, Past Board Member WEBHartford 60 members, Past Board Member Ashland, OR Kiwanis 50 members, Past Board Member Berkshire Professional Womens Association 150 members, Past Officer Berkshire Power Squadron 60 members, Past Recreational Chair Windsor Massachusetts 8 members, Ski Instructor Jiminy Mountain Resort 800 employeesPublished and/or quoted1994 FLMA Rules (Berkshire Business Journal)2016 Overtime Rule (Berkshire Record)2018 Massachusetts Pay Parity Requirements (Berkshire Business & Exchange) |
