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Office Manager and Human Resources Manager with several years of experience in Human Resources and Operational Support serving the Accounting Industry. Motivated leader and self-starter who consistently meets project deadlines while performing multiple tasks within fast-paced environments. My goal is to ensure that employees are the right fit for the firm and that the corporate culture is sustained. Through attending career fairs, I assist in branding the firm and communicating a working environment that is both positive and provides growth opportunities.

Human Resources Manager @ Human Resource Professional managing all HR functions for the White Plains and Norwalk offices. Point of contact for employee relations, recruitment, new hire orientation, policies and procedures, evaluations, HRIS and administrative maintenance. Reports to the HR Director. Works closely with the Managing Partners of each location to ensure all HR areas are executed. Oversees the scheduling and staffing process of these locations. From April 2014 to Present (1 year 7 months) White PlainsWord Processing/Office Manager @  Supervise 5 administrative staff within Healthcare Consulting. Manage the workflow within the word processing department, as well as perform quality review.  Conduct year end evaluations, I9 verification, recruiting, and coaching.  Organize summer outing and year-end celebration, as well as all off site meetings.  Manage all vendor contracts, including copiers, fax machines and phones.  Handle all facility related issues with building management. From August 2013 to March 2014 (8 months) New York, nyOffice Manager @  Geographic Office Manager for New York, N.Y., Livingston, N.J. and Washington, D.C.  Managed the New York office opening and move, including vendor set-up, space assignment, and serving as a building liaison.  Provided direction to a team of 10 administrative professionals who provided conference, facilities and administrative services in all three buildings, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times to meet deliverables, especially during peak busy seasons.  Conducted mid and year end performance evaluations on administrative staff and provided coaching year round.  Handled Human Resource responsibilities, such as employment I9 verification, local new hire orientation , short term disability, exit interviews, and taking disciplinary actions.  Managed expenses within the local Operations budget for all three facilities, including approving and coding of invoices, reducing administrative overtime and handling petty cash.  Saved the firm 30% of travel related costs by suggesting new hire orientation be conducted locally and via video conference.  Responsible for business planning and strategic office initiatives in collaboration with the Office Managing Partner, including employee welfare, charitable contributions and civic and local sponsorships.  Coordinated local office and firm wide projects and policies, including project plans and communication for Microsoft Lync and external filing.  Managed day to day office operations and facility management, including space, security, and office supplies.  Served as hiring manager, including preparation of position descriptions, role and responsibility documents and new hire integration plans.  Improved morale by implementing Staff Appreciation Day and Employee of the Month.  Planned and coordinated all in-house and off-site outings and business related events. From October 2009 to May 2013 (3 years 8 months) New York, NYAdministrative Manager @ -Supervised 52 administrative professionals in the Tax, Audit and M&A practice. -Executed multiple human resource duties such as conducting mid and year end evaluations, determine and deliver compensation, recruiting administrative staff, coach and counsel and conduct new hire orientation. -increased the productivity and efficiency of the administrative staff by creating e rooms, shared directories, buddy systems and internal training programs -Improved staff morale and fostered teaming by implementing the following: administrative committee, bi yearly team building, bagel Mondays, birthday of the month, Thanksgiving pot luck -Reduced over time costs with the inception of service centers From July 2005 to August 2008 (3 years 2 months) New York, NYOffice Manager @  Directed the office management and human resource activities in all three facilities located in NY, FL, and WA.  Performed all facets of office management in each facility, including administrative staff supervision, maintenance of all office space and equipment, cell phone issuance, expense report compliance as well as facilitation of office functions.  Worked with building management on security and safety procedures, including card key access and fire drills.  Acted as Executive Assistant to the President and performed all executive duties assigned. From November 2001 to July 2005 (3 years 9 months) New York, NYHuman Resource Specialist/Administrative Manager @  Served as chief liaison for 625 individuals of the division, including offices in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Cleveland, with responsibility in conducting mid and annual evaluations for all cities.  Carried out human resource functions, such as processing employee compensation and bonus incentives; conducted exit interviews and New Hire Orientation for the division; created Training and Development programs; recruited personnel; terminated and implemented disciplinary actions; assisted staff with relocation.  Produced ad-hoc reports such as headcount and turnover, and maintained various HR databases.  Initiated and organized various initiatives for staff professional development, such as Career Day.  Assigned staff resources to client engagements, ensuring maximum knowledge and experience.  Identified and addressed scheduling issues ensuring appropriate client coverage at all times.  Participated the partner admission process.  Led and directed the performance evaluation process for client service staff.  Participated and attended roundtable performance discussions for client service staff.  Ensured compliance of department personnel with CE and other regulatory requirements.  Supervised 30 administrative staff in the Transaction Services Group.  Delivered high quality service to Partners by identifying the appropriate administrative and client resource.  Reduced overtime costs by 30% by managing and leveraging administrative resource. From September 1996 to February 2001 (4 years 6 months) New York, NYpurchasing @ From 1986 to 1996 (10 years)

MBA, Human Resources @ Iona College Christine SHRM-CP is skilled in: Training, Project Management, Human Resources, Coaching, Event Planning, Facilities Management, Management, Program Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Employee Relations, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Hiring, Employee Training, Performance Management