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Dynamic, focused and expert-level Vice President of Human Resources and Finance. Possess both vision and agility needed to deliver exceptional results and foster collaboration within diverse business functions. Capable of motivating employees to attain levels of peak productivity. Able to measure ROI and take on accountability for results. Demonstrated analytical, planning and forecasting skills. Thought leader in emerging web technologies; articulate vision, strategy or idea clearly in order to carry it out with success within a fast-paced startup environment. Investigate actions to ensure the delivery of the best product to internal customers and employees. Seeking an executive role that will allow for positive contributions to a thriving organization with an open attitude towards work culture development, quality assurance and people management.

         Earned an array of awards by founding excellent client and staff relationships, with high retention rates for both parties

         Expert in 401k, benefits administration and commercial insurance to ensure securing the best products at competitive prices

         Skilled in developing a work environment that personnel and clients are proud to be part of

         Think outside the box to discover new ideas, e.g. securing an FSA before anyone else knew what it was; also had an HSA and then a HRA before other companies joined in

         Founded Expert Technology Associates as a managing partner and grew it organically to $15M in revenue

         Achieve consistent, equitable interpretation of Expert Technology Associates employment policies and act as an internal Consultant as it pertains to organizational development matters

         Achieved substantial growth with Expert Technology Associates, highlighted by winning the Philly Top 100 Growth Companies Award

         Secured notable EBITDA annually for Expert Technology Associates; funded growth internally with zero debt

         Served as the Vice President for several combined business units until American Communication Systems was acquired in 1999 by Expanets

         Additional core strengths include procedure creation, managerial support, applicant screening, hiring, and orientation, among others

Policy Development | Regulatory Compliance | Training & Development | Labor Relations | Change Agent | Staffing

Business Development | Strategic Planning | Tactical Initiatives | Coaching & Mentoring | Budgeting | Marketing | Risk Mitigation

Supervisory Skills | Organization | Time Management | Negotiation | Communication | Problem Solving | Conflict Resolution

Benefits Administration | Payroll | Recruitment | Staff Development | Communication | MS Office | Windows Proficiency

Expert Technology Associates

Founding/Managing Partner, 2001-Present

Vice President of Human Resources and Finance, 2005-Present

Vice President of Human Resources, 2001-2004

         Founding partner and seasoned professional with a track record of managing the complex financial needs of an organization, including budgeting, fleet management, benefits planning and administration

         Lead both strategic and operational efforts in order to develop a healthy corporate culture; worked during the company s first three years to directly oversee the Operations Department

         Ensure fiduciary and Human Resources compliance to demonstrate the company s history of financial independence and stability, along with consistent YoY growth

         Supervise a fleet of company vehicles including maintenance and purchase.

         Manage the Accounting Department to drive overall consistency and compliance

         Secure commercial insurance for the company and oversee all of its related audits and review processes

         Lead building management e.g. space planning, leases, moves and facility maintenance, all within budget

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Expert Technology Associates, Continued

         Work as a pivotal member of the senior leadership team to organize and execute of HR operations; includes the development of related companywide policies and programs

         Lead related duties such as organization planning and development, employment, indoctrination and training, staff relations, compensation, HRIS, leadership development, travel, benefits, safety and health compliance and other employee services.

         Also created and presently utilize a Quarterly Performance Appraisal system

Expanets

Vice President Human Resources, 1999-2001

         Collaborated seamlessly with the management team during the company s transition in securing American Communication Systems as one of its own entities

         Facilitated more than 50 layoffs, all done with zero legal ramifications incurred

         Crafted new and improved policies and protocols for the new combined iteration of both companies

American Communication Systems

Vice President Human Resources Finance, 1986-1999

         Worked alongside the President to create a viable strategy to build the ACS brand; led to it becoming recognized as the Philadelphia area s largest regional telephone provider, serving over 2.5K client companies

         Fostered an employee environment that was positive, empowering and involved; drove exceptional levels of customer satisfaction, low turnover rates, consistent execution of projects, as well as notable profit growth

         Founded an HR Department from the ground up during tenure

         Served as a Controller during instances in which the position was vacant or the Controller was not available

         Started working with the company as Assistant to the President before becoming the VP of HR;

         Began working with the company part-time while studying at Villanova and accepted the full-time offer upon graduation

         Aimed to achieve vision and mission of the company until it was sold in 1999 as previously referenced

Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Villanova University

Attendee, SHRM Annual Conference and Various Classes

Engage in over 20 webinars annually to learn about emerging trends and processes

Volunteer, annual Dr. Seuss Read to Me Day

Treasurer and Purchaser, East Norriton Little League

Volunteer, annual Philabundance Food Drive

Volunteer, Cradles for Crayons

Volunteer, annual Conshohocken Food Bank Drive

Volunteer, annual Toys for Tots Campaign

Philadelphia Corporate Culture Award - SmartCEO 2016

Philadelphia Brava Awards Executive - SmartCEO 2015

Windstream U.S Top Business Partner, 2012, 2013, 2014

Top Workplaces Philadelphia Inquirer and Philly.com, 2012, 2013

Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces Award 2012, 2013

Mitel Virtualized Voice Partner of the Year, 2012, 2013

Best Places to Work awards from Phildelphia Business Journal 2010, 2011, 2012

Mitel Top 15 Business Partner Worldwide, 2011

Philadelphia 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies