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SENIOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

Human Resources ▲ Process & Strategy Implementation ▲ Workforce Culture ▲ Project Planning & Management

An experienced business operations manager credit with driving seamless office operations while cultivating strong

workplace culture through the deployment of sound human resources and personnel policies and procedures.

Support C-level executives by aligning all business operations around established strategic goals and objectives.

Leadership Highlights & Core Competencies

 Process Improvements & Policy Development: Design, deliver, and implement organizational initiatives that

standardize operations and enhance service delivery across multiple locations across the United States and

internationally.

 Workforce Culture Champion: Display strong leadership in the areas of human resources management,

workforce development, and corporate culture, effectively advancing employee empowerment and designing

positive work environments that aid employee retention.

 Project Management: Credited with successfully managing projects spanning facility closures and relocation,

benefits administration, and regulatory compliance while managing multiple priorities on tight deadlines.

 Key Skills & Competencies: Business Process Improvements | Reporting & Analysis | Audit experience |

Benefits & Compensation Administration | Process Implementation | Vendor Management | Strategic Planning |

| Project Management | Office Management | Training & Development | Workplace Culture | Performance

Management

▲ Career History

VALE INSURANCE SERVICES / RIVINGTON INSURANCE SERVICES | New York, NY 2014 to Present

Serve in a dual executive role for a fast growing portfolio of insurance enterprise organizations, responsible for

ensuring seamless office and business operations while developing a strong workplace culture.

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

Champion all HR and personnel operations for a 70-employee, multi-site operation with offices across the United

States and in London. Built extensive processes from the ground up to build a robust, compliant workplace with

strong central values and positive workforce culture.

Notable Contributions & Accomplishments

- Direct hiring and onboarding activities, responsible for creating offer letters, executing back ground checks, and

establishing essential workplace systems, technology components, and facility access.

- Welcome new employees from “Day One” ensuring immediate immersion in company culture while driving

compliance with company rules and regulations.

- Establish new employees in JustWorks personnel management systems.

- Witness terminations – including 33 in a two-year span – and manage all follow up activities including exit

interviews, issuance of final paychecks, completion of state-mandated documentation and release agreements,

and operational transition of email accounts, files, and systems access.

- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand personnel needs and develop comprehensive recruiting plans

including creation of job listing, soliciting candidates via LinkedIn recruiter tool, screening resumes /

recommending candidates.

- Process semi-monthly payroll, leveraging multi-state payroll and tax requirements to ensure accuracy in salary

adjustments and bonus compensation.

- Manage all benefits programs, including 401(k) programs, and medical, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance

programs.

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- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and city labor laws by updating posters and communications in all

locations and with remote employees.

- Drive high rates of employee retention by scheduling regular new hire check-ins, and by quickly addressing

employee issues, problems, and complaints.

- Coach and advise manager regarding appropriate response to employee issues and assist with annual reviews

and associated record retention.

- Organize culture- and morale-building events including volunteer days, team building events, and social

gatherings.

- Develop personnel policies, procedures, and handbooks, and arrange compliance training for five states (New

York, California, Ohio, Colorado, and Connecticut).

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Deliver seamless organizational operations across all locations, with responsibility for overseeing multiple tasks

related to company assets, team management, facilities, and technology infrastructure. Manage company

receptionist.

Notable Contributions & Accomplishments

− Oversee use of company credit cards by 60+ users, responsible for expense reconciliation, payment, credit limit,

and card cancellations.

− Coordinate cell phone account management for 35+ users.

− Facilitate company car lease program including ordering of new cars, coordination with insurance company on

coverage and claims, and implementation of vehicle maintenance policies.

− Manage 130+ independent companies, responsible for formation and liquidation, payment of statutory fees, and

annual registration and payment of LLC taxes.

− Coordinated office moves and shutdowns.

− Directed build-out and remodel of new Walnut Creek office, requiring regular meetings with architects,

electricians, and building managers, and responsibility for selection of interior designs, fixtures, and décor.

− Collaborate with company executives on cybersecurity programs and asset management initiatives.

− Oversee audits

ARGRE MANAGEMENT LLC - Private Equity | New York, NY 2007 to 2014

CONTROLLER

Directed all aspects of bookkeeping and maintenance of financial records, including payroll processing and oversight

of health benefits for a five-company conglomerate.

SABHARWAL & ASSOCIATES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW | New York, NY 2000 to 2006

LEGAL / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Acting as the primarily liaison between the managing partner, associate attorneys, and office staff members, ensured

seamless office operations for a small law firm. Oversaw A/R, payroll taxes, document filing, and event planning.

Assisted with case law research for attorneys using Westlaw.

Earlier Experience: Financial Services Representative at National Penn Bank; Assistant Manager at Victoria’s Secret.

▲ Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | INTERNATIONAL TRADE & MARKETING

F.I.T. | Magna Cum Laude