K.B. is an HR and benefits administration professional with 10+ years of experience who is returning to work after a career break. From 1998-2002, K.B. worked as a consultant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers on HR-related projects for various federal government agency clients. Her work involved adapting HR systems to meet HR and business goals and identifying best practices and strategies for recruitment and retention. Prior to this, she served as a project manager with the newly created Aon Consulting Benefits Outsourcing and Administration Group, rising from a benefits administrator to a project team leader after just 8 months. She also spent four years as an HR generalist for Marsh and McLennan, Inc., focusing on compensation, benefits administration, and performance management for the Chicago office and the Midwest region. While on career break, she has been an active volunteer serving in leadership roles. She is proficient in MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite. She is familiar with PeopleSoft HRMS, Payroll, and Benefits Administration Modules. She has a Bachelors from Northwestern University.

Operations and finance professional with 10+ years of financial and project management experience in the government and non-profit sector and 2 years’ experience in administration. Currently working as a consultant to two non-profits providing program management, recruiting, marketing, communications, outreach and event management expertise to affect behavior change around commuting. For 3 years she worked at A Better City, a non-profit dedicated to improving transportation, land use, and environmental policies for the City of Boston and all of Massachusetts. At ABC she managed a Transportation Management Association which included running all daily operations of the commuter programs from administrative functions to member relations/development, and all communication with board members, commuters, and other agencies as well as organizing commuter workshops, outreach events, and awards ceremonies. Under her direction, she grew the membership by 30% and increased participation in all of the commuter programs by over 25%. From 2008-2011, she was the Associate Director of Advancement Services at Brandeis University’s Development office where she supervised a staff of 12 people who processed all donations to the University and maintained the accuracy of an 80,000+ record fundraising database. She developed training programs and standards on how to code donations and update the fundraising database in a uniform manner, reducing errors and improving the robustness of the data to effectively solicit prospects and donors. She also increased morale by improving communication among the staff and creating an uplifting but challenging atmosphere. Prior to this position, when she was finishing up her master’s thesis, she worked at Brandeis University as a payroll temp in the Development office. In this role, she processed payroll for 150 employees and supported an Annual Fund Officer. It was in this position that she was recruited by the VP of Development to apply for the Associate Director position. From 2000-2004, she was a Finance Officer in the Air Force stationed at Hanscom AFB. Her last supervisor created a position so she could return as a government contractor for a year prior to going to grad school. While working at Hanscom Air Force base, she was responsible for the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reconciling, and reporting for multiple Federal Acquisition programs whose budgets ranged from $10M-100M. In this role, she was the financial specialist on a multi-disciplinary team who advised on the proper/full use of funds and executed the program budget based upon monthly/yearly target goals. She also worked directly with the CFO in consolidating responses for various projects from across the financial divisions. She served as a cost estimator leading a team in performing cost estimates, what if drills, and other rapid-fire responses and tasks. A.O. is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, PeopleSoft, Dreamweaver, Millennium fundraising database, Constant Contact, as well as government-specific automated financial databases including LiveLink, CCARs, DSTAR, and IDOCS. She has a MA in Environmental Planning and Policy from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Business with a concentration in Finance from the University of Portland.

Human Resources and Operations professional with 13 years of experience (progressive leadership demonstrated by 5 promotions since 2005) at New England’s largest full-service commercial real estate firm, highly skilled in total rewards, HR operations, culture building and strategic partnering with business leaders. She succeeded in leading, developing and administering the firm’s HR function in partnership with senior management, providing full-service HR support across an organization of 420+ employees (approximately 40% employee growth rate over 11 years). Her HR experience is extensive and generalist in nature, including the areas of compliance, talent management, recruiting, policy guidance, employee relations, benefits/total rewards, employee engagement, HRIS, performance management, compensation and succession planning. On top of her various HR responsibilities she consistently managed a team of 8-10 administrative professionals, and in prior positions provided high-level office operations support for the firm’s Boston headquarters including vendor management, procurement of office equipment/supplies, and holding key roles in two office relocations. She has a Bachelors in Communications and graduated cum laude from Boston College.

S.K. is an HR generalist and management professional with experience working in small business and start-up environments. She is currently serving as the sole HR manager for a cyber intelligence startup with 15 employees, including employees working remotely and in international locations. She created and implements the company’s performance management process; manages the relationship with an outsourced PEO provider; developed the first online employee handbook, oversaw a summer internship program; and leads initiatives to develop staff and create a positive work culture. From 2016-2019, S.K. worked for a small HR consulting firm, where she served as the on-site HR representative for Lansinoh Laboratories, a global company with 200+ employees that produced breastfeeding products. She managed onboarding and offboarding; coordinated Open Enrollment; managed the rollout of a new HRIS system; and led an employee development and training initiative. She has a BA from the University of Virginia and recently obtained her SHRM-CP, SHRM Certified Professional designation.

Polished professional with experience across several industries, most recently as Human Resources Coordinator in the hospitality industry (2012-19). In this role P.F. directed employee services including payroll, workers compensation, insurances, and certifications. She has a proven track record of detailed record keeping, developing SOP’s, customer and vendor relations, coaching/guidance for employees and her general ability to keep multiple people and departments on track by identifying inefficiencies and making system changes. Her background in science (diagnostics and environmental health & safety industries) provided solid research and reporting skills with an ability to communicate information in a concisely. P.F. has also demonstrated her ability to assimilate and grow into a variety of different roles and situations with minimal guidance, even without the benefit of direct experience.

N.F. is an Employee Benefits Specialist with 15+ years of experience in Human Resources. She specializes in management of health and welfare, qualified retirement plans and corporate social responsibility. Her focus is on administration, organization, process improvement, customer service, and community connections. Most recently N.F. worked for a large government contractor and supported 350 employees as a Human Resources Business Partner, Benefits Site SME, and CSR/Foundation site manager where she guided managers and employees through workplace lifecycle transactions. In addition, as the site manager of her company’s non-profit foundation, she managed an allocation of $35,000 and was responsible for managing the grant and scholarship process for 15 organizations. From 2002-2011, she worked for Atlantic Research Corporation, where she supported up to 3,000 employees as a Qualified Retirement Plan Supervisor, and earlier, QRP Specialist. Prior employment titles include Employee Benefits Manager and, earlier Employee Benefits Specialist. N.F. is skilled in MS Office Suite, especially Excel (advanced). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and holds a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) Designation.

H.M. is an administration professional with over 15 years of experience in administrative support and digital marketing for arts organizations and creative professionals. She is currently a consultant providing branding, marketing and networking across multiple social media accounts. She also provides bookkeeping, human resources, payroll, contract administration, accounts payable/receivable services and has served as an office manager and administrative assistant.  She has exceptional computer skills with experience providing technical support and troubleshooting. She is highly proficient in Microsoft Windows (former Certified Professional), Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress, QuickBooks, Google Drive, Microsoft Office, HTML and technology setup and configuration. She is certified in social marketing by Hootsuite Academy. H.M. is currently working towards certification in QuickBooks Online and she holds a Bachelors of the Fine Arts in digital art from George Mason University. H.M. is available for remote work in the mornings,10-15 hrs/wk. 

Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience in both non-profit and for-profit environments. In her most recent position, M.C. started in 2010 as a Human Resources Coordinator and was promoted to Director of Human Resources after 2 years. She has handled all aspects of Human Resources including recruiting, benefits, training, onboarding, and performance management. She was the only person in the department, so she has a full grasp on all tasks. She implemented the internship program which benefited both the organization and the interns. Her previous positions were as a HR Associate, Benefits Representative, and Benefits Specialist. She has experience with ADP and is proficient in all Microsoft Office products. She has a BA in Psychology from Merrimack College.

W.G. (Ashburn, VA) is an HR professional with expertise in employee benefits administration. She has 10 years of experience working in corporate HR departments as well as third-party administrator settings. From 2014-2018 prior to relocating, she was Manager of Benefits and Compensation Programs at a mid-sized non-profit in CO. She implemented a new employee recognition program; led a team that administered all FMLA, ADA and workers compensation; and aided in developing and executing corporate benefit plans each year. Additionally, she led a team that developed a strategy and process for implementing state minimum wage increases. She has experience working with C-suite executives and was promoted twice within three years. From 2009-2014, she worked for a third-party benefits administrator where she gained detailed knowledge of specific benefit plans such as COBRA, FSAs and HSAs. She has a Bachelors in Economics and Psychology from the University of North Carolina.

C.M. is an HR generalist with 10+ years of experience at both large and small companies. Her professional competencies include recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, employee relation, benefits, compensation, and policy development and implementation. From 2016-2018, C.M was an HR Generalist at a small technology company, where she built an HR structure from the ground up and provide recruiting and HR support during a period of growth. From 2007-2016, she worked for Berlitz Languages, Inc and was promoted twice to HR Business Partner. She supported 35 learning centers across the U.S. and received a MAX annual award for successfully leading a technical HR project to develop and implement a recruiting and onboarding system company-wide. She started her career in recruiting and staffing. C.M. has a BA in Business Administration and an active PHR certification.

J.F. is a U.S. Veteran (Coast Guard) with an active Top-Secret Security Clearance and 30+ years of senior-level program management and operations management experience. He has a background in strategic planning, human capital management, workforce development, logistics planning and management, process improvement, quality assurance, and training and development. J.P. is also tech-savvy and an Excel wiz, with a strong background in financial planning & analysis and budgeting & forecasting.  In his most recent position with the Coast Guard from 2016-2018, J.P. was assigned to DOD’s Office of Compensation, where he provided program and policy guidance related to a $9B compensation budget for all DOD personnel. From 2011-2016, he was Director of Workforce Management, Human Capital and Resource Directorate, where he orchestrated the development of service-wide policy and workforce plans to manage a 7,000-person workforce. While at the Coast Guard, he led crisis operations for 17 hurricane operations, including managing personnel, supplies, and equipment and coordinating with FEMA and state and local authorities. He has an MBA from The George Washington University and a BS in Finance and Business from the University of South Florida. He is excited about transitioning to a commercial or nonprofit environment.

A.M. is an HR generalist with 10+ years of experience at both the corporate and site-levels. She is currently the HR Director for a local branch of a national organization that manages nursing homes. She is responsible for employee relations and engagement; recruiting, on-boarding, and off-boarding; benefits administration; HR reporting; and supervision of administrative staff in a high-turnover environment. From 2015-2017 she was an HR Generalist for the Reston location of what is now Walmart Labs and was responsible for the day-to-day execution of HR procedures for 150+ exempt and non-exempt associates. She was a certified Walmart Culture Ambassador and was responsible for creating and maintaining a successful summer internship program that boasted a 75% retention rate for its first two years. From 2011-2014 she was the SME for leave administration for a large law-firm in Washington, D.C. where she helped to create leave of absence policy and streamlined the workers’ compensation guidelines and packages. She also coordinated the annual Benefits and Health Fairs for 1100+ employees. She is proficient in HRIS and MS Office applications. She has a BA in Journalism and Communications from Hampton University and is a SHRM-CP.

R.G. is an operational professional with experience managing finance & accounting, HR, and IT functions. From 2014-2018, she was CFO of a wholesaler/small-batch manufacturer of small gift shop items. In addition to her CFO responsibilities, she managed HR and IT and worked with hundreds of vendors. She was instrumental in helping the company obtain an ISO-certification that enabled them to become an approved vendor of Mars Corporation (1 of 3 in the U.S.). From 2003-2014, she was CFO of G Street Fabrics ($20M revenues and 300 employees at height). She led organizational consolidation, improved risk management, managed supplier relationships, and restructured its corporate debt portfolio. She began her career in IT consulting and brings a strong ERP and technical IT background to her operations roles. In addition to currently pursuing the GSEC and GCIH cybersecurity certifications, R.G. is a CMA, CPA and an ISO9001:2015 certified Lead Auditor. She has a BA from Colorado College and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting from Arizona State University.

Versatile senior HR leader with 30+ years of HR experience driving HR strategy in consumer goods, retail, and technology/consulting. Her strengths are benefits/well-being strategy, design and management, mergers & acquisitions, project management, process simplification/improvement and communications. Her broad experience includes executive compensation, relocation, immigration, retention plans, recruiting, exit strategies, plant closings and transition support and union negotiations. She is currently working on her certification as a volunteer SHINE counselor (health benefits consulting) for Medicare beneficiaries in Massachusetts. From 2017 to 2012, D.B. worked for a consumer goods organization where she applied her strategic thinking and expertise to help the company grow globally, improve processes, strengthen management practices in the U.S and provide support for restructuring from public to private in 2016. Between 2000 and 2017, her 15+ years of total rewards experience was cultivated in several multi-national organizations where she was recruited twice in her career; once by a former boss and another time by a former colleague. From 2007 to 2012, her executive compensation experience was applied at a global technology consulting company where she managed the total rewards function with a global staff of ten (10) located in India, Germany, London and U.S. Between 2000 and 2004, D.B. was a key leader in the start-up of World Kitchen (Corning consumer Products, GHC, Chicago Cutlery and OXO), participated in compensation/benefits union negotiations and was the HR lead for the subsequent financial restructuring initiative in early 2000. She began her career at Marshalls and worked for TJX and AutoZone for a combined retail HR experience of 15 years directing compensation and benefits team members to develop, design, manage and deliver plans and programs and provide HR shared services support. She is proficient in Microsoft office products and has had experience with PeopleSoft, Taleo, HR Oracle, and Benefits Administration Systems (Businessolver). D.B has a M.Ed. from Cambridge College, Graduate Certificate in Organizational Development from Cambridge College, an Associate degree with a major in HR Management from Northeastern University, and a Certificate in Compensation/Benefits Management from Northeastern University. Available 20-30 hrs/wk

Y.M. has 12+ years of finance, accounting and human resource experience for both small and large companies. She is currently a Director of Finance and Administration for a $150M technology company. Some of her most recent accomplishments include managing the budget process, created executive dashboards and board reporting, developing and executing the compensation program (merit, commission, and bonus), and participating in the annual benefit plan redesign. In her prior role as a business controller in a small start up she reported directly to the product president and oversaw all finance and sales operations functions. She has her Masters in Accounting from Babson College and Human Resources from Northeastern University and holds both a PHR and CPA certification. Available up to 30 hrs/wk.

Experienced Human Resources Professional with 10+ years in high growth, fast paced technology companies. She is passionate about developing and supporting strategic HR programs and has excellent communication and organization skills. Her specialty is creating and supporting expatriate and immigration programs. She brings a cross-cultural understanding to the complexity of the issues by having lived and worked internationally and having a multilingual European background. She worked as a Sr. HR Analyst at Lucent Technologies from 1998-2000 where she focused on compensation, staffing and global HR. From 1993-1998 she worked for Sybase, Inc in CA and had two promotions to HR Specialist and Sr. Compensation Analyst. She supported the Director of Int’l HR and dealt with all aspects of global HR. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from San Francisco State University and obtained a PHR Certification (expired but currently seeking re-certification). Her language skills include fluency in German and English and a working knowledge of French and Spanish.

K.W. is a recruiting and HR generalist professional with 8+ years of experience, primarily with Big Four professional services firms and staffing agencies. Since re-entering the workforce in 2016, K.W. has provided short-term contract recruiting and HR support. She was a Talent Relations Specialist at Deloitte on a 10-month contract, where she provided HR guidance related to ADA accommodations and background investigations. She also served at an IT recruiter on a 3-month contract with an instructional design firm. From 1997-2001, K.W. was a Recruiting Manager for PwC’s federal services practice, where she recruited cleared and non-cleared IT professionals for federal clients. She also took on special projects such as assisting with performance reviews, serving as a functional expert for a firm-wide applicant tracking system, and training recruiters and managers on internet recruiting strategy and behavioral based interview techniques. She has a BA in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook and a MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Radford University. Seeking up to 10 hours per week.

ROR is a HR Generalist with experience in employee relations, compensation, benefits, staffing, HRIS. She has been consulting since 2013, in organizations ranging from non-profit, technology and financial services. Her consulting work ranged from assessing organizations, staffing, coaching, performance management. From 1991 through 2012, ROR provided human resources functional experience at a growing technology company, being promoted several times during that span. As that company grew, she implemented two separate HRIS systems, led the HR effort on acquisitions as well as benefit plan design. She is available 20-30 hours/wk within 30 minutes of Methuen, but would travel to an organization on a limited basis.

S.P.  has 30+ years of compensation analysis, HRIS analysis, and benefits administration experience at large and mid-sized hospitals. At Holy Cross Hospital from 1989-2016, she was a Senior Compensation Analyst, Compensation and Benefits Manager, and Compensation/HRIS Analyst. In addition to managing compensation and benefits functions, she was Project Manager for the initial installation and subsequent upgrades of PeopleSoft HR and payroll modules. She has developed compensation programs to reinforce strategic objectives, maintained programs through multiple years, developed roll-outs of compensation changes, developed recording keeping systems to help maintain salary equity, promoted and marketed benefits programs, negotiated benefit plan rates, maintained employee records, and automated many HR and payroll functions. She has advanced proficiency in Excel and PeopleSoft. She has a Bachelors in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany.

K.T. has 25+ years of high-level operations experience, including managing HR and recruiting functions, call centers, and facilities for both large and small organizations. She has routinely taken on special project and initiatives, including overseeing complicated office moves. Since relocating to the area in 2010, K.T. has been an independent Business Consultant, providing HR and operations support to small businesses and working with commercial real estate attorneys conducting complex settlements. From 1993-2009, K. T. worked for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (government contractor), where she quickly moved through the ranks and successfully managed up to 300 associates (HR supervisors, HR associates, administrative clerks, medical review RN’s, analysts, customer service and claims, etc.). Her work at Anthem involved recruiting, interviewing, on boarding, staffing, training, manpower planning, and forecasting in a virtual, multi-state environment. She also oversaw three separate department moves and build outs, each involving over 300 people, as well as large system integration projects. She began her career working in HR for a retail giant, managing daily operations of a department that serviced over 5K employees.

B.G. is an HR support and administrative professional with payroll and benefits experience across a wide-range of industries. For the past 10 years, she has been a Human Resources Assistant for a large, consumer products manufacturer, supporting a 600-employee plant in IA. Since 2009, she has worked for General Mills on a part-time basis, completing HR-related special projects and creating and editing a quarterly employee newsletter. From 2004-2009, she served as the primary POC for employees with regard to benefits, retirement, and pension issues. She also managed a summer hire program; onboarded employees; processed transfers, separations, pay increases, special payments, etc.; and coordinated employee engagement and recognition activities. From 2002-2004, B.G. was an HR and Payroll Manager for a 115-employees urgent care center, where she created an HR department, developed job descriptions, established policies and procedures, and created personnel records. She is proficient in MS Office Suite as well as a variety of HRIS and payroll systems. B.G. has a BA in Biology from the University of Northern Iowa and an inactive PHR

E.S. has 20+ years of diverse global program management experience spanning the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and consulting industries. From 2003-2017, she held progressively responsible and diverse roles at The Clorox Company. She started her career in HR, systems implementation, and knowledge management roles at Accenture from 1996-2003. Her expertise includes: building and developing new, global, and remote teams; translating technical needs into business requirements; establishing business plans against objectives; and expanding functional capabilities, namely in regulatory and compliance. Throughout her career E.S. has consistently been asked to fulfill leadership or management positions in areas where she had little to no prior technical background. She has a passion for a team-based environment where she specializes in balancing customer needs with the goals of the business. She has a Bachelors in Public Administration from California State University, Chico.

A.K. brings a decade of program development and implementation and HR business consulting, working with international development organizations in projects related to international education, youth development, leadership and entrepreneurship. From 2016-2017, A.K. served as Regional Ambassador to the San Francisco-based Technovation Challenge, the world’s largest tech entrepreneurship competition for 10-18 year-old girls. Based in Ukraine, she developed partnerships with large IT companies, Peace Corps, the Ministry of Education, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and other sponsors to promote diversity in technology in the country. From 2008-2010 for the UNDP’s Global Compact project in Belarus, A.K. organized activities to build partnerships between local government, businesses, and NGOs to create a more sustainable future and solve urgent social problems. She conducted research on inclusive business models and wrote a case study for the 2010 UNDP Global Inclusive Markets report. As a business consultant (2008-2009), A.K. worked with small and medium sized companies in Belarus to increase their effectives and improve their human resources practices related to talent development and engagement. She developed and conducted team-building and performance management training as well as taught a Human Resource Management course to undergraduate students in Belarus. A.K. has a M.A. in Education Administration with a focus on Organization Development from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a Certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. She is fluent in Russian.

E.S. has 20 years of experience guiding individuals and teams as a Career Counselor/Educator at Universities and as an HR Business Partner at a global market intelligence firm. She has a proven track record of stepping into newly created roles, assessing critical needs and growing programs to address challenges. Most recently, she spent time as a Career Advisor for students pursuing Education, Community Engagement and Criminal Justice degrees. In this role, she initiated faculty partnerships, presented to classrooms and built productive student partnerships. In addition, E.S. led the recruitment program for a top 25 Law School and built a mentor program for students embarking on combining first careers with a law degree. She transitioned into the private sector to create a college recruitment program for a global market analyst firm (IDC) and established key partnerships with schools that fulfilled the organization’s pipeline needs. E.S. was recognized as “most valuable team player” three consecutive years and moved into an HR Business Partner role working with the EVP, Worldwide Research on recruitment, compensation, and performance management strategies for the U.S. Research team. While at IDC, she led the U.S. Mentor Program, facilitating 120 partnerships and worked in concert with the Corporate Education Team to initiate creation of IDC’s first forecasting seminar. E.S. is qualified to administer the MBTI and is a current member of the Career Counselor’s Consortium. She has worked with applicant tracking systems and university recruitment platforms. She has an M.S., Counseling and Higher Education from Northeastern University. Available up to 20 hours per week.

K.D.O. is an HR professional with experience in executive search, employee training, and client relationship management. She currently works as a Consultant for Human Capital Advisors, managing retained executive-level searches, and St. Charles Consulting Group, working on an organizational development and training contract with Deloitte. In these roles, she provides recruiting services, including creating sourcing models, conducting initial candidate screens and interviews, writing candidate bios, scheduling interviews with the client, and maintaining communications with both the candidate and client. She has also managed process improvement projects with a focus on accuracy and timely product delivery. She is the owner of Magnolia Lane, a home organization and consignment services business. K.D.O. spent the bulk of her career (1991-1999) at Arthur Andersen, supporting its DC Tax Practice and Operational Consulting Practice as a HR generalist where she was responsible for resource management, training, event planning, and recruitment. K.D.O. has a BA from Denison University.

B.T. has over 20 years of Human Resources experience supporting global companies in both profit and non-profit environments. Most recently, she worked at EDS managing a team of technical and business analysts servicing Blue Cross Blue Shield. She designed and implemented HR related processes and policies including onboarding and a new mentorship program. Prior to EDS, she was a Client Service Supervisor at Adecco where she recruited and managed both contract and permanent employees for Fortune 500 Companies and non-profit organizations. Early in her career, she worked for Spherion as an Onsite Supervisor for Harvard University and recruited and managed over 400 contractors. She also worked internationally as a Human Resources Manager for B and S Travel Co. Ltd. where she successfully staffed and managed a workforce of 35 people in the Hong Kong and Bali offices. She has a Master of Science in Human Resources from Suffolk University, a Graduate Certificate in Business Communications from Harvard University and a BA in Business Management from Elms College.

S.P. is an HR strategist with a proven ability to integrate HR initiatives with company objectives. S.P. is a dedicated HR leader with 25 plus years of experience in human resource planning and management and is adept at building consensus and establishing relationships built on trust and integrity. S.P. is currently an independent consultant providing strategic workforce planning and is on the Northern Virginia Employers Advisory Committee. Prior to owning her own business, she was the Senior Vice President, Human Resources, and Operations for 18 years in a fast-paced non-profit trade association. S.P. had several promotions in human resource management where her role was expanded to include space management and the associations’ real estate ventures. S.P. managed a staff of six professionals and performed in the capacity of a consultant, advisor and coach providing guidance and support to professional level staff, senior management, and the President & CEO. She was responsible for strategic planning, human resources modeling, staff planning and allocation, talent acquisition, retention, change management, performance management, employee relations, training and workforce development, salary administration and executive compensation. As a seasoned benefits consultant (from 2011-2016), S.P. proactively managed healthcare cost by implementing an HRA Plan design with an aggressive prescription drug clinical management program that reduced rates by 20% and held employee contributions flat and created a $320,000 windfall the first year. She began her career in human resources with the American Society of Travel Agents. She is a Subject Matter Expert in HRIS system integrations and migrations. She has a BS in Criminal Justice Administration and is currently pursuing an MS in Human Resource Development from Villanova University.

A.M. has 15+ years of experience as an employment attorney in a major law firm and multiple in house counsel positions at Freddie Mac and Booz Allen Hamilton. She recently expanded her experience by serving as VP of HR for a government contracting company with more than 5000 employees, including many deployed into austere environments. She led a team of professionals in recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and compliance, as well as implemented a new HRIS system and employee benefits plan. A.M. has significant experience providing practical and business-oriented advice to executives and managers on issues related to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. She has performed many internal investigations into allegations made by employees and developed solutions to mitigate risk and address policy violations. She successfully defended employers in administrative claims and litigation matters. A.M. has a J.D. from American University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Delaware. She was granted a Top Secret clearance in January 2017.

A.B. has 10 years of solid HR management experience, mostly in small and large federal government contracting environments. Most recently, she had a one-year contract with an aerospace firm supporting its North American Mobility Office. She served as the primary point of contact for international employees being transferred to work in the U.S. She handled visa and immigration processing, employment contracts, benefits, on-boarding, relocation and tax issues. From 2011-2015, she was Manager of HR Operations for OBXtek, a start-up federal government contractor and sister company to her former employer MicroTech. She was responsible for the overall human resources strategy and built the HR structure from the ground up as the company grew from 20 to 400 employees during her time there. She supervised an HR team of 3 and was responsible for benefits, HRIS, employee relations, policy and procedures, compliance, performance management, and recruiting and on-boarding. From 2008-2010, she worked as an HR Manager for MicroTech, where she handled employee relations, established a performance management system, managed and administered benefits for 400 employees, and transitioned the company over to a new payroll/HR data system. She started her career as the sole HR Manager at FedBid. She has worked with multiple HRIS systems to include; ADP, HR Online, Employee Navigator, and PeopleSoft. She has a BS from George Mason University and is pursuing her PHR.

M.H. has over 20 years of human resources experience as a Director, Manager and HR Business Partner in mostly medium-sized organizations and is currently an independent HR consultant. She is an HR generalist, but has particular expertise in talent management, talent acquisition, performance management and organizational development. From 2013 – 2015 she managed a staff of 3 HR professionals for an international organization supporting employee groups world-wide. Prior to 2013 she served in various HR capacities at Management Sciences for Health for 8 years where she progressed from administrative roles to leading recruitment efforts, building the HR Partner and Talent Management groups, and implementing HR Strategic Initiatives. She earned her BS from the University of Nebraska/Lincoln and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certificate from HRCI.

C.S. is an HR professional with experience spanning over 25 years. She recently retired from Northrup Grumman Corporation where, since 2004, she held four HR positions, starting as a Senior HR Manager and ending as Director of Ethics. From 1998-2004, she was Director of HR for Digitalnet Government Solutions, an IT company with 1,700 employees worldwide. She revised and implemented HR policies and procedures and designed and managed a structured employee relations process. From 1987-1997, C.S. directed the HR function of various business units within Litton/PRC, where she was promoted three times, culminating in a VP role. She has an MBA from The George Washington University, a BS from the University of Dayton, and SPHR and CCP certifications.

P.F. is a seasoned HR professional with 19+ years of diverse experience, including data analysis, HRIS management and reporting, compensation, recruiting, and HR generalist duties. From 1996-2016, P.F. worked for SRA International, a leading federal government IT solutions and professional services provider. From 2010-2016 she was a Data Analyst responsible for preparing weekly, monthly, and annual reports that drove HR performance decisions. She also managed headcount data and designed and developed an HR dashboard using Excel to highlight company metrics. Prior to this she was a key member of the Workday implementation team that successfully launched a new HRIS system in under 12 months. As a Compensation Analyst from 2005-2009, she worked with consultants and other stakeholders to implement new compensation programs and restructure existing ones. From 1996-2005 she was an HR Generalist, where she designed and documented company procedures to comply with federal regulations and supported a business unit of 1000+ employees. She is an advanced Excel user and highly proficient with MS Office Suite and various HRIS systems including Lawson and Workday.  She has a BA in Psychology from the University of Maryland.

J.G. is a tech-savvy professional with 15 years of experience in Human Resources including employee benefits, onboarding, recruiting, employee relations, vendor management, HRIS, wellness programs and compliance. Since 2008, she has been a key player on the benefits team at her current employer, a prominent investment management company, and has served as project lead for several major changes, implementations and initiatives. She is highly regarded for her compassionate approach to handling sensitive matters. She has also been a strategic contributor in her organization by being a member of the Employee On-Boarding Committee, Employee Recognition and Engagement Committee, and the Internal Communications Branding Committee. She has extensive experience in project management, corporate communications, policy management and employee wellness. She has a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Leadership from Northeastern University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

C.J. has 8 years of experience as an HR and administrative professional. From 1990-1995, Carol held two progressively responsible HR positions, Compensation and Benefit Analyst and Employment Assistant, with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), where she supported a 600-employee organization. She studied and advised on salary and benefit trends, conducted desk audits and surveys, and analyzed data to make annual budget recommendations and forecasts for a wide range of positions, including insurance professionals and lobbyists. She was also the administrator of the association’s HRIS system and worked closely with the IT and Financial Systems departments to develop a seamless flow of information. Carol worked with hiring managers throughout the entire hiring process, from the development of the job description through conducting new hire orientations. Prior to NRECA, Carol was the administrative supervisor of a local employment agency, where she oversaw the day to day functions of three offices, including A/P, A/R, payroll, and insurance. She has a Bachelors from Butler University and has completed 18 hours of graduate study in Human Resources and Information systems. She recently completed a class on Social Media Marketing at Montgomery College. She is eager to re-enter the workforce in an administrative capacity utilizing her analytical skills and HR background.

T.B. has 14 years of human resources experience spanning publishing and high tech. From 1997-2006 she worked as a senior HR generalist providing HR consulting services to various business units within IDG (International Data Group). In this role she handled recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management and worked closely with managers on organizational issues. She was consistently recognized for her can-do attitude, flexibility, interpersonal skills, client satisfaction, rapport at all levels, HR skills, initiative and work ethic. From 1996-1997 she managed benefits for Wired Ventures (Wired Magazine publisher) during start-up mode across 4 business units/product lines. Prior to this she worked for a computer peripheral developer and manufacturer for 5 years as a generalist responsible for recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits. She has a BA in Communication Studies from Sonoma State University in California.

J.B. is a senior HR professional with more than 20 years of experience working for small- to mid-size companies. She has an extensive background in recruiting, benefits management and administration, employee relations and HR compliance. She has worked in a publicly traded company with mergers and SOX compliance and for a DoD contractor with OFCCP compliance including the development of an Affirmative Action Plan. She has overseen three 401k conversion projects, implementation of an ATS (applicant tracking system), and the rollout and content management of an employee benefits website. She also worked on the conversion of a manual I-9 records system in 135 locations (3000 FTE) to an electronic system including E-Verify. This ten month project included a full audit of all paper forms, the development of written policies and training materials, and the presentation of training via a WebEx to managers at all 135 locations. She has BA from Drew University and is certified HR professional (PHR).

A.M. is a strategic operations and HR professional. She spent the last 13 years in varied and progressively responsible positions at AOL, most recently as an HR Business Advisor charged with aligning HR initiatives with business goals. In this role, she worked with the SVP of Global Operations and supported a team of 600 employees in all areas of HR, including talent management, performance management, organizational development, leadership development, compensation, and employee relations. She also supported the AOL Platforms CTO, CMO, and Head of Sales and their teams during her time in HR. While working in HR, she also played a role in AOL’s acquisition and integration of more than 5 companies. Prior to moving into HR, she managed a 30-person team that supported the operations of AOL’s owned and operated properties, with $400M in revenues per quarter. Her team oversaw inventory forecasting as well as creation, set-up and delivery of sold advertising campaigns. Earlier in her career at AOL, she managed database marketing in support of acquisition, retention and win back efforts for the Access (membership) portion of the business. Prior to joining AOL, she held direct marketing, development and account management roles at Iridium, Verizon Enterprise Solutions, and CareerBuilder. She has a BS in Business Administration from LeMoyne College and an HR Management Certification from George Mason University.

E.B. has over 15 years of business experience in retail, financial services and nonprofit industries in a variety of positions with particular focus on human resource and operations. She had a long career in HR at Fidelity Investments where she was responsible for employee relations, performance management, benefits, staffing, compensation, training and strategic HR initiatives. She has deep knowledge of employment law, healthcare requirements for employers and HR policies and procedures. E.B. is currently Director of Sales and Operations for a small UK-based start-up where she has responsibility for all aspects of the US business from managing the company website to managing relationships with national retail clients. She has a BA in Psychology from The University of Massachusetts and is currently enrolled in Babson College’s MBA Program.

C.N. has over 9 years of Human Resource experience. Her expertise includes employee relations, benefits, compensation, recruiting, risk management, professional development, and international HR policy. She was most recently employed as the HR Business Partner for the Health Division of SRA International where she was responsible for providing leadership and guidance in the implementation and delivery of HR programs and the optimization of organizational effectiveness to over 250 staff. From 2006-2014, she served in several HR roles of increasing responsibility at General Dynamics IT. As its Senior International Human Resource Generalist, she was responsible for supporting over 400 employees spread across 14 countries. Prior to this, she supported over 450 employees located throughout the U.S. and Kuwait and was responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; investigating concerns submitted through the corporate helpline; and providing recommendations for corrective or disciplinary actions to senior management. She has a Bachelors from George Mason and is a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

D.H. has over 20 years experience in HR, customer service, finance and personnel management. Currently, she is an Independent Consultant providing HR, accounting and administrative support for various industries including software development, restaurant management, financial advisory and real estate investment firms. Prior to her consulting work, D.H. spent over 19 years at AT&T, first, as a non-management employee followed by two promotions; as an Assistant Manager and then as Manager. Her AT&T experience spans assignments in various AT&T organizations including IT, Government Markets, Consumer Marketing and External Affairs. While at AT&T, she managed a 15 member Call Center team, provided HR support for a 1200 member organization, managed an annual budget of $205M and was a Finance Manager on the Executive Staff of the V.P. of Defense Communications. She started her career at the Pentagon working in The Secretary of Defense Personnel Office processing employment applications. She graduated from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA with a BA degree in Political Science.

L.M. has over 20 years of experience in human resource administration, communications, and project management for global initiatives. For the past 10- 15 years she has been an independent consultant doing analytical and strategic projects for international organizations including IPR (International Professional Resources), Calvert Foundations, Summit Health Care Endowment (revamped their grant-making process), US Dept of Labor, Jane Goodall Institute’s children’s “Roots and Shoots” and Abt Associates.  She has developed a specialty as a Destination Consultant in the area of Global Mobility the last 5 years working with Dwellworks, IPR (International Professional Relations), and Cultural Awareness International guiding executives from companies such Astra Zeneca, Discovery Communications, Marriott, the Federal Reserve, Reuters, Lockheed Martin, Sodexo, among others. Prior to this, she spent three years at Delta Air Lines as a Senior Analyst, where she performed employee relations and compensation reviews for 400+ employees in 16 countries.   She started her career as part of the MBA Enterprise Corp where she served as a project manager for the Czech-American Enterprise Fund ( USAID investment entity) in Prague. She has a BS and BA in Marketing from Georgetown University and an MBA from the “Thunderbird” Graduate School of International Management in Arizona.

Annie has 15+ years of HR management experience. Since 2003, she has served as HR Manager and then HR Director for a small biotech firm. As the sole HR practitioner, she is responsible for recruiting and hiring, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training, and performance management. In this role, she has used her creativity and resourcefulness not only to provide comprehensive HR support within a tight budget but to successfully build a loyal, high-performing culture. Prior to KPL, Annie worked for a staffing firm and also for NASD as a Compensation Analyst. She started her career as an Auditor for Deloitte & Touche (1997-1998), where she developed a passion for HR through her role recruiting campus hires. She has a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification as well as an HR Generalist certificate from SHRM, where she is a member. She has a BS in Accounting from the University of MD. Desired hours: 20 hours/week. Virtual Only