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FTP Software
Andover, MA
11/96 - 12/98
FTP Software was an $80+ million global software communications company with ove
r 1,000 employees and was a pioneer of TCP/IP technology, a suite of communicati
ons protocols for transmitting data over the internet. FTP Software was acquire
d by NetManage in 1998.
Director, Human Resources
Directed and managed the Human Resources function for an $80 million dollar glob
al software company. Developed, managed, and implemented corporate HR business
strategy. Coached and consulted with all levels of management in organizational
development, compensation, employee relations, employment, and performance mana
gement. Advised and partnered with senior management on the development and impl
ementation of strategic initiatives.
* Transformed HR organization from a reactive and administrative function to a v
alued service-oriented business partner.
* Developed and implemented first corporate-wide business plan model designed to
integrate the corporate strategy into functional initiatives. Facilitated stra
tegy setting and goal alignment sessions with senior management.
* Established corporate-wide compensation philosophy. Designed and implemented
salary administration program and incentive plans.
* Designed and implemented reorganization model to support a 45% employee workfo
rce adjustment program. Developed severance, transition, and retention programs
resulting in the successful retention of 92% of the employee base during the re
tention period.
Melville Corporation
Andover, MA
9/91 - 8/96
Melville Corporation was an $11 billion financial holding company for 10 retail
divisions including Marshalls, CVS, and Linens and Things. Melville dissolved
the financial holding structure and re-invested holdings into CVS Pharmacies.
Manager of Human Resources
Established and managed the field Human Resources function supporting multiple s
oftware divisions of Melville. Consulted with all levels of management in a mul
ti-state environment in recruiting, employee relations, compensation, and organi
zational development.
* Served on the Senior Executive Succession Planning Committee. Designed skills
-based career development model for a $2 billion dollar nation-wide retailer for
a major re-engineering project.
* Member of the HR Transitional Steering Committee in support of a corporate-wid
e realignment effort. Managed and developed HR programs including: outplacement
, severance and retention programs, communication programs, vendor analysis, and
cost benefit analysis.
* Directed all activities for a $1 million recruiting budget. Reduced recruitin
g costs by 22%.
Merrimack College, Division of Continuing Education
1986 - 1991
Academic Advisor
Silicon Graphics
1983 - 1986
Marketing Coordinator
EDUCATION:
Merrimack College, B.S. in Management 1991
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
California Strategic Human Resource Partnership
High Tech HR Executive Forum
HR Summit
Society for Human Resource Management
Founder of the Virtual HR Share Group