PATRICIA ROBINSON
LAURELTON,NY
Summary
Accomplished Leader recognized for change management skills and strong thinking and decisive leadership strengths. Experienced leader offering results in employee relations strategies, execution of quality performance management, professional development training with a focus on Talent Development. Experienced media professionals
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Administrative Officer
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
Queens, NY
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with executives on operational planning, budgeting, and organizational matters
- Creating and implementing operational policies and procedures
- Developing strategic plans for the organization in coordination with other top executives
- Guiding employees on administrative procedures and processes
- Oversight of Human Resources function
Public Affairs On Air Personality /Public Affairs Show
Audacy
02.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement comprehensive public affairs and advocacy strategies that enhance the company's image and reputation for on-air programming
- Coordinate shows with guests, communications, such as press releases, and community initiatives Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including media outlets, government officials, and industry organizations
- Monitor and analyze media coverage and public opinion to stay informed of industry trends and public sentiment
- Manage and participate in events, such community outreach initiatives, to raise awareness and build support for the quality-of-life issues that support public interest
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, such as the Programming management and marketing, to ensure the company's messaging is aligned and consistent
Vice President HR & Community Engagement
MediaCo d/b/a Hot 97 & WBLS FM
New York, New York
01.2000 - 04.2021
- Employee Relations: Manage employee relations - Union Relations, Employee grievances- conduct investigations
- Provide coaching and counseling to management and staff
- Handle performance-related issues including corrective action- (progressive discipline & Performance Improvement plans)
- Ensure proper documentation of all matters
- Manage boarding and terminations
- Provide first-level advice and support to managers on all matters relating to staff
- Support and advise Managers on the handling of disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance issues
- Participate in hearings upon request
- Ensure the management and application of the above within the context of good employment practice and relevant compliance with federal and state laws
- Compensation and Finance- Effectively manage annual merit increase process
- Payroll processing, Accounts Payable backup, Participate in annual SOX audit
- Guide by developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure the department follows SOX 404 internal control requirements
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and update forecasts throughout the year
- Provide support and assistance as needed for both internal and external audits
- Manage month-end trade reconciliations
- Manage monthly Union medical dues and medical reporting
- Performance Management: Manage and ensure the highest level of quality to our annual Performance Management Process including partnering with managers on employee reviews, salary planning, development and succession planning
- Gap analysis reviews in conjunction with Performance Development Plans
- Learning and Development: Diagnose opportunities for Learning & Development programs
- Evaluate opportunities for elevating skills, knowledge, and abilities of the employee base through customized Talent Development clinics
- Partner with managers to ensure proper development tracks for employees are in place
- Strategic goal setting against Balance Scorecard Metrics- (Undesired Turnover, PDP Plans, Talent Development Opportunities, Employee Surveys)
- Administrative Functions- FCC/EEO License Annual Reporting
- Recruitment & Screening, Job Posting & Tracking, conducting background checks, managing all internship programs
- Oversight of functions involving: Unemployment, Workers Comp, OSHA Compliance
- Security/Facilities Management Oversight and Employee Expense Approval
- Manage external Vendor Partnerships that offered ROI for the company
- Approve all corporate card business expenses for Senior Executive Staff
- Work directly in tandem supporting the SR VP/GM on all company presentations, managing guests, contract management (talent and vendor contracts)
- Oversight of 5 Outside Vendors that work with DYCD on providing paid interns integrated into the workforce along with a college internship program- year-round
Education
Master of Management - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2009
Bachelors - Business & Finance
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2007
Skills
- SOX Compliance Oversight
- Performance Evaluation - Ceridian, ADP
- Media Relations Management
- Litigation Support
- Facilities Management
- Staff leadership and direction
- Policy implementation
- Workforce Management
- Talent Recruitment
- Business Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Change Management
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
Certification
- PHR Certified - SHRM (2011)
- NYS Notary - 2014- Current
Additional Sections Info
- Adjunct Professor Westchester Community College
- Teaching Courses: Speech & Communication., St. John's University
- Courses Teaching: Public Relations, PR Premiere- Consulting MWBE & Port Authority Certified
Timeline
Chief Administrative Officer
Greater Jamaica Development Corporation
02.2022 - Current
Public Affairs On Air Personality /Public Affairs Show
Audacy
02.2022 - Current
Vice President HR & Community Engagement
MediaCo d/b/a Hot 97 & WBLS FM
01.2000 - 04.2021
- PHR Certified - SHRM (2011)
- NYS Notary - 2014- Current
Master of Management - Human Resources
University of Phoenix
Bachelors - Business & Finance
University of Phoenix
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