MELANESE MOODY

New York, NY 10019

M: 917 439 2879 melanese@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Multi-talented Human Resources and Operations Executive with over 15 years of wide-ranging experience in the development and
management of HR strategies and programs aimed at the companys growth and development. Areas of expertise include employee
relations, conflict resolution, change management, benefits administration, recruitment, and retention and facilities management.
Fostered successful collaborations with c-suite and senior management to ensure HR strategic planning supported corporate goals.
Implemented forward-thinking approaches to business operations and personnel interactions, anticipating outcomes and making,
informed proactive modifications as required. Ongoing understanding and application of employment law including compliance
investigations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Employee Relations
Relationship Building
Organizational Management
Legal Compliance
IT Security & Risk Mitigation
Project Management
Financial Management
Strategic Planning
Policy Design & Administration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Relationship Building
Organizational Management
GARDNER
& PARTNERS, INC., New York, NY
2003 Present
StaffNELSON
Hiring & Retention
An independently
owned full service advertising agency, co-founded in 1999 servicing such key accounts as Cablevision, Charter
Compliance
Communications,
National Grid
Security Garan
& Riskand
Mitigation
Project
Management
Partner/Director of Agency Resources (Director of HR & Operations) - oversee and coordinate the agencys HR, office operations
Financial
Reporting
and internal
controls
alignment with the companys business objectives.
Relationship
Building
Human
Resources:
Led development of companys current HR department, emphasizing areas for growth, change and
Organizational
Management
development,
shaping
company policies and procedures, building consistent HRIS and timely dissemination of HR information to
Staff
Hiring &
Retention structure, employee retention program and employee exit/termination procedure. Co-writer of the
staff.
Created
onboarding
Compliance
companys first formal employee handbook and administrator of annual updates and distribution; and produced the companys
& Risk
Mitigation
firstSecurity
employee
evaluation
system that created consistent and informative feedback for staff and management.
Project Management
Strategic HR Business Partner: Collaborate with senior management to conduct Human Resource strategic planning in order
Financial Reporting
to support corporate goals. Ongoing implementation of change management initiatives including planning, development and
restructuring of departments and resources supporting potential new business and additional assignments from existing clients.
Benefits Administration & Payroll: Redesigned employee benefit programs to establish the most cost-effective and
comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, employee wellness programs, and educational opportunities. Manage
benefits renewals, enrollment/termination processing, and COBRA administration and compliance. Administer bi-monthly payroll
processing for agency, quarterly tax filing and year end W2 distribution.
Staff Training & Supervision: Train supervisors on compliance, ethics, policies, procedures and employee conflict/resolution
management. Mentor administrative and entry level personnel on company culture and history, general office operations, and IT
policies. Arrange on-site training webinars and seminars to help administrative staff & project managers increase their computer
application skills.
Recruitment: Assist supervisors with department workflow to help determine new hire, replacement and/or position elimination
needs. Support supervisors in screening, scheduling, interviewing and hiring talent in all departments. Develop and maintain
sources of qualified candidates in advance of need. Created freelance/independent contractor hiring procedure for supervisors
and agencys continued compliance with DOL and payroll laws.
Compensation: Refined salary systems for all levels creating new compensation program and implemented annual distribution
of total compensation summaries designed for employees to better understand the full scope of their compensation package
beyond their annual salary. It includes; healthcare benefits, bonus, vacation, education reimbursement and company retirement
contributions.
Vendor Relationship Building: Serve as primary contact for employment attorneys, business insurance brokers, TPA liaison,
and ADP services. Interact with independent service providers for financial audits, annual tax filings, 401k year-end census and
5500 filings and annual workers compensation audit.
Compliance: Manage company compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory laws for ERISA, ADA, FMLA, ADEA etc
Technology: Direct day-to-day computer operations and help desk services. Implement, install, maintain, and upgrade dual
platform computers and software, servers and backup systems, archives, email, internet, disaster recovery and security
measures, phone systems, and mobile devices to enhance information access and sharing.
Contract Negotiations: Consistently saved 10-30% in annual budget costs through savvy negotiations and competitive pricing
research for overhead business insurance, medical and dental insurance plans, mobile phone service providers, equipment
leasing, and T1 broadband/internet service providers.
Financial Management: Develop and administer budgets for IT, HR, employee benefits, training, and overall office operations.
Procure all computer equipment, software licenses, and peripheral office equipment. Negotiate discounts in purchasing and
leasing office equipment and supplies.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

THE FUTUREBRAND COMPANY, New York, NY
2000 2002
A brand consulting and design services agency and member of McCann Worldgroup - subsidiary of Interpublic Group of Companies.
Project Coordinator/Executive Assistant to Global ED of Media & Entertainment Interacted extensively with clients and
new business prospects in developing client demonstrations and maintaining client database and mailing lists.
Project Management: Initiated and managed solo brand design projects and organized creative production projects.
Public Relations: Managed and participated in client presentations; prepared slideshows and edited all outgoing
documentation.
Document Management: Drafted corporate communications to clients and new business leads, executed mass mailings, and
tracked new business contacts.
Research: Performed detailed fact checking and thorough research for branding initiatives.

PITTARD SULLIVAN, INC., New York, NY

1994 2000
Formerly an entertainment marketing, brand communications, and motion graphics design firm with headquarters in Culver City, CA,
and satellite office New York, NY.
Director of NY Operations Managed all Human Resource, financial, office administration and IT operations for the New York
office.
Human Resources: Oversaw all human resource administration for NY office, employee records retention, payroll and NY State
law compliance matters as well as on-boarding, payroll and benefits administration assistance
Accounting: Performed accounts payable and receivable functions, such as monthly bank reconciliation, invoice approval, and
expense report audits.
Office & Business Operations: Performed a broad range of project work for senior-level executives and confidential company
business, as well as general office management duties, including all travel services, shipping and receiving, and offsite records
management.
Cost Savings: Monitored and controlled expenditures and suggested improvements and modifications to cut costs.
Staff Supervision: Hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated administrative staff and supervised internship program.
Technology: Assisted with IT budgeting and projections; made recommendations to boost productivity and reduce overhead.
Directed the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of the companys local area network, hardware, and software and
monitored help desk.
Events & Promotions: Planned and coordinated client events, business meetings, and corporate parties and outings.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing & Advertising

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI

Human Resource Generalist Certification

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Professional development training - ongoing

FMLA Laws, ERISA, Termination Rules and Guidelines, Management Techniques,
Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Conflict/Resolution Management, Healthcare Reform Law for Businesses,
Citrix Systems Training, IT Management, OSHA Regulations, and HIPAA Guidelines

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Human Resource Association of New York (HR/NY)

Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Member, World at Work (The Professional Association for Compensation, Benefits and Total Rewards)