Dynamic, professional Human
Resources, Office Manager, Bookkeeper with a 20+ year record of achievement and success managing
all aspects of human resources, office management, accounts receivable and payable, payroll,
interviewing/hiring/terminating, benefits administration, and more. Excellent
business sense and accounting experience with developing budget plans,
negotiating contracts and tracking results. Exceptional mentor and coach,
combining innate leadership abilities to recruit, build and retain top
employees.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist, SHRM-CP
RSAT
01.2019 - Current
Creation of employee wellness program
Updating Employee Handbook
Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding new employees
Terminations and exit interviews
Payroll processes and PTO accrual
Employee Benefits including open enrollment
Employee appreciation event planning
Charity fundraising planning
Office Manager/HR/Payroll
Faculty Practice Group At Montefiore Health System
05.2016 - 01.2019
Preparation of all financial reports including daily deposit/payment postings, monthly collection target reports, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow, as well as quarterly and year-end financial reports.
Oversee the bi-monthly payroll accounting process and manage employee paid time off reporting.
Ensure completion and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and identify and communicate findings.
Spearheaded complex transition from DOS based accounting system to state-of-the-art collection management software programming during year-end closing.
Supervision of 8 employees.
Benefits management /open enrollment review.
Program Coordinator
SIPA Development/ Columbia University
09.2014 - 04.2016
Identified and placed qualified professional researchers in a variety of East Coast positions utilizing exceptional written and oral communication skills.
Developed professional network and sales leads from referrals, resumes and references.
Facilitated public relations and program marketing.
Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
Helped directors resolve production, casting and budgeting issues impacting station performance.
Work Readiness Trainer
Arbor Education & Training
01.2008 - 08.2014
Provided high-level administrative support for management team.
Directed customer service inquiries to responsible departments.
Developed spreadsheets and provided back-up support accounts payable, receivable and payroll.
Educated clients on proper use of products and systems.
Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
Enhanced trainee engagement through interactive workshops and hands-on activities.
Office Manager/Corporate Paralegal
MacAndrews & Forbes
01.1997 - 08.2008
Performed legal transcription, court document preparation and filing.
Accounts payable and receivable.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/ Human Resources
Southern New Hampshire University- Dean's List
Manchester, NH
06.2026
Skills
HR certified: SHRM-CP
Budget Administration
Recruiting & Staffing Initiatives
Profit & Loss Tracking
Team Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring
Payroll Management
Benefits Administration
Open Enrollment
Evaluations and Needs Assessment
Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, QuickBooks, 10-Key, Payroll Systems, HRIS, Internet Research and more
Accomplishments
Skilled in improving employee moral and team bonding. Successfully organized employee kickball and corn hole teams and a Wellness Wednesday in which wellness tips and recipes were emailed to the employees. Spearheaded complex transition from DOS based
accounting system to state-of-the-art collection management software
programming during year-end closing. Reduced staff turnover rate with 30% improvement
by improving staff orientation and training, performance evaluation and
coaching.
Timeline
HR Generalist, SHRM-CP
RSAT
01.2019 - Current
Office Manager/HR/Payroll
Faculty Practice Group At Montefiore Health System
05.2016 - 01.2019
Program Coordinator
SIPA Development/ Columbia University
09.2014 - 04.2016
Work Readiness Trainer
Arbor Education & Training
01.2008 - 08.2014
Office Manager/Corporate Paralegal
MacAndrews & Forbes
01.1997 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/ Human Resources