Business focused human resources executive with experience in construction and real estate services industries. Key member of the senior management team with both tactical and strategic ability to understand the business issues and deliver HR solutions that add value to the organization.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
 Business Strategy  Talent Management
 Mergers & Acquisitions  Compensation & Rewards
 Leadership Development  High Level Influence
 Culture & Change Management  Execution and Results
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOVIS LEND LEASE, New York, NY 2005-2008
SVP and Director of Human Resources
Reported to CEO and directed the human resources function for this engineering and construction management company with multiple US locations. Member of the Executive Committee responsible for developing human resources strategy to drive business objectives as a result of a 97% revenue growth.
• Created a Talent Management and Recruiting function where none had existed previously.
• Expanded the Learning and Development platform as a result of a 67% increase in employee growth.
• Developed On-Boarding Program for Campus Hires.
• Improved the depth and quality of Succession Planning and Executive Development programs.
• Designed and delivered the Bovis Lend Lease Safety Academy.
• Reduced turnover by 3% in a highly competitive market by revising incentive compensation programs.
• Designed and implemented a Custom 360 feedback program to “fast track†talent for promotional opportunities.
• Facilitated international exchange program to provide greater career opportunities for high potential employees.
• Promoted both employee engagement and exit interview surveys to improve retention.
• Actively focused on “employer of choice†initiatives and increased employee satisfaction from 76% to 86%.
• Delivered a Long Term Incentive Program which expanded participation to key high potentials and strong business contributors.
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, Parsippany, NJ 2004-2005
Vice President of Human Resources
Responsible for supporting employees in the Global Real Estate Investment business that managed $33 Billion in assets. Reported to CEO and was a strategic member of the senior management team facilitating decision making for critical business initiatives. Provided advice and counsel on recruiting, leadership development, diversity and compensation.
INSIGNIA FINANCIAL GROUP, New York, NY 1999-2004
SVP and Director of Global Human Resources
Reported to President and COO and directed all human capital functions consisting of staffing, policy design, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training and performance management. Insignia was a global real estate company with employees at sixty-two locations offering commercial brokerage, asset management, consulting and investment sales operations. Actively worked with key executives on the sale of Insignia to CB Richard Ellis.
• Assimilated cultures, policies and procedures, as the result of a 40% acquisitions growth.
• Standardized job titles and corrected staff classifications throughout the company to comply with FLSA. Eliminated a potential $2M liability.
• Built an improved HR structure across geographical regions which saved 20% on expenses.
• Implemented web-based Performance Management Program, which saved 50% in turnaround time in completion of reviews.
• Reduced healthcare cost increases by making plan design changes, which resulted in a $3M savings.
• Developed Respect in the Workplace Workshop for Managers which resulted in a 50% reduction in discrimination claims and a $300,000 savings in external legal expense.
• Recommended cost containment initiatives to offset slower business growth (in the areas of benefits, compensation, educational assistance, etc.) which resulted in a $4M savings.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, New York, NY 1995-1999
National Director of Human Resources, Management Consulting Services
Directed human resources activities for IT consulting group which grew from 1,000 to 2,700 staff members in 20 locations. Reported to Managing Partner and served as a key member of management team involving issues and strategy related to human capital.
• Conducted specific business unit Employee Engagement Survey to drive cultural change and improve employee retention. Identified areas to be addressed and reduced turnover by 4%.
• Reduced cost per hire by 30% to $4,030 by focusing on a direct sourcing model.
• Designed and implemented a Career Pathing Program which centered on objective criteria for promotion.
• Assisted in the design and development of a firmwide Behavioral interviewing model for experienced hires.
• Provided guidance and direction on developing competencies for the Business Development function which resulted in winning additional engagements.
• Created a productivity incentive bonus program, which increased productivity by 10%.
• Member of HR integration team for the merger between Coopers & Lybrand and PriceWaterhouse.
INTEGRATED RESOURCES, INC., New York, NY 1988-1994
Vice President and Director of Human Resources
Supported 2,000 employees in multiple businesses for this $2 billion diversified holding company involved in public and private investment programs, insurance, mutual funds, financial advisory, trading, equipment leasing and real estate. In 1993, worked with executive management on the divesture of the business as a result of a Chapter 11 filing.
Career Note: Prior experience includes two years in retainer search and five years HR experience with McGraw-Hill.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, New York, NY
MS in Industrial and Labor Relations
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, Tampa, FL
BS in Business Administration
Harvard Business School Executive Education “Managing Human Capital†New York University – Adjunct Faculty, Human Resources Courses
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