3^rd Annual MS FUNDRAISER

March 22, 2013

7:30pm to Midnight

Chelmsford Radisson Hotel

10 Independence Drive

Chelmsford, Ma 01824

Purchase tickets at the Door

Suggested Donation $15.00

Cash Bar, DJ, Dancing, and Great Raffle items

Each year the Peps Peddlers ride 150 miles from Boston to P-Town to raise money and awareness of the debilitating disease that effect so many in the world. We are riding in hope that one day our loved ones can live a life free of MS.

CHERYL A. GEORGE, SPHR

Mobile: 603-548-2778 – Email: che3262@comcast.net

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An accomplished Human Resources Executive experienced at delivering an immediate impact to the bottom line through the hands-on management and implementation of company programs in support of the corporate mission. Skilled in performing human resources management, strategic planning, and administration encompassing recruitment, benefits, compensation, employee relations and performance management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Segway Inc., Bedford, NH – Privately held manufacturer of self-balancing personal transportation and Robotic Mobility Platform devices used by police, security, commercial, tours and noncommercial users.

VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Jul. 2012 – Mar. 2013)

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Jan. 2006 – Jun. 2012)

• Responsible for the human resources activities involving employment, compensation, benefits, training, safety, budgeting, policy and employee services for multi-states (NH, MA, TX, FL, TN, and CA), and international subsidiaries (Germany and Singapore).
• Executive Committee Member – confidant and guide to executives and managers on business issues involving Human Resources, Administration and Safety.
• Hands on full-cycle recruitment to fill staffing initiatives.
  • Filled 440+ job requisitions; including temporaries
  • On boarding of 265 direct hires
  • Performance Management and Compensation – developed salary ranges and merit guidelines, managed the performance review process and budget.
  • HR Technology implementation and user
    • Recruitment (SilkRoad Technology – OpenHire)
    • Human Resources Management Systems (Paychex HR Online)
    • E-Verify
    • Involved with managing employee relations & policy administration.
    • Benefits Management – primary point of contact with Brokers involving benefits analysis, selection and administration of plans offered to employees (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, AD&D, FSA, 401K); including the migration of plans to new carriers.
    • 401K plan administrator, fiduciary and member of Segway Inc. 401K Investment Committee. Administration of plans in compliance with ERISA and IRS regulations.
    • Safety Committee Chairperson and Secretary – led employee safety initiatives, completed NH Safety Summary filings and OSHA reporting.
    • Unemployment and workers' compensation administration.
    • Manpower budgeting, labor analysis and cost savings initiatives.
    • Provided training in the areas involving safety, harassment prevention, basic supervision, interviewing, and performance management.
    • Compiled, analyzed and filed a variety of state, federal and ad-hoc reports (VETS100, EEO1, headcount, requisition log, org charts, turnover, termination/new hire reports, AAP).
    • Direct reports included; Receptionist, Janitor, HR Assistant and other office staff, as needed.
    • Involved in the due diligence process for the sale of the company.

Advantage Technical Resourcing, Needham, MA – Temporary and Permanent Staffing Agency

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT (Sept. 2005 – Dec. 2005)

• Performed full-cycle recruitment to achieve staffing initiatives of BTU International, a global manufacturer of thermal technology.
• Sourced and placed qualified candidates in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Service functions (3-month assignment).

CENTURY 21 Bridge Realty – Real Estate Brokerage, East Hampstead, NH

REALTOR® (Dec. 2004 – Dec. 2005)

• Secured listings to market residences for sale inNew Hampshire.
• Developed advertising, scheduled and attended showings and home inspections.
• Negotiated offers and processed multiple real estate transactions through escrow.

BOC Edwards (Division of the BOC Group, Inc.), Wilmington, MA (Oct. 1999 – Nov. 2004)

A global manufacturer of vacuum and pressure technology used for industrial, scientific, and process semiconductor applications.

HUMAN RESOURCES PROJECT MANAGER (Division) 2001 – 2004

• Provided consultative support to the Vice President of HR and HR Managers to accomplish HR initiatives.
• Initiated and carried out projects in the areas of organizational development, performance management, process improvement and communication.
• Developed HR tools and programs to retain and develop employees to achieve business goals.
• Identified and implemented training for all employees including performance management, behavioral competency profiling, behavioral interviewing, FLSA, EEO, and Affirmative Action Plans.
• Key member involved in the successful integration of employees from eight acquired businesses to BOC HR policies and programs.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Division) 1999 – 2001

• Restructured and managed the day-to-day human resource operation to support 700+ employees.
• Managed and coached eight direct reports to complete human resource projects and daily tasks on schedule.
• Managed the full-cycle recruitment and on boarding of new hires (443 requisitions in 15 months).
• Participated in market salary surveys, analyzed results and adjusted compensation programs to attract and retain labor needed to achieve company objectives.
• Responsible for the successful administration of the annual merit and performance review process for a national division of 1,500 employees within budget and on time.
• Provided management with guidance to resolve employee relations issues i.e., harassment, reductions in force, performance, policy, compensation inequity, career planning and conflict.

Micrion Corporation (Acquired by FEI Company in 1999), Peabody, MA (Sept. 1987 – Sept. 1999)

A global manufacturer of focused ion beam systems used in the semiconductor and disk drive industries. The Company went public and was acquired during my tenure.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Corporate) 1994 – 1999

• Provided hands on human resources services supporting 300+ employees.
• Managed and coached two direct reports to complete human resource projects and daily tasks on schedule.
• Recommended, developed, and managed the interpretation and application of national and international Human Resources policies and programs in line with business goals and in compliance with regulations including COBRA, HIPAA, EEO, FLSA,ADA, and ERISA.
• Performed full-cycle recruitment (before the existence of electronic job boards) and on boarding of new hires (100 requisitions in 12 months).
• Restructured personnel through selective hiring, retention programs, employee development and job elimination to meet the needs of a changing business strategy.

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (Corporate) 1987 – 1993

• Performed the day-to-day activities involving recruitment, reductions in force, benefits and payroll administration, workers compensation and general liability insurance renewals and audits.
• Further developed HR infrastructure after the departure of Human Resources Manager in 1989.
• Integrated strategies with business plans and administered Human Resources policies, systems, benefits, and programs for corporate start-up.

EDUCATION / DESIGNATIONS / LICENSES / AFFILIATIONS

Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration,SalemStateUniversity, 1990

SPHR Designation from the Human Resources Certification Institute, 2012

Certificate in Human Resources Management,BentleyUniversity, 2000

NH Real Estate License, 2005

National SHRM Member

NH Notary Public                

We are interested in continuing to build a relationship with local businesses interested in supporting education locally.  As a small non-profit organization based in Wilmington, MA our mission is to provide future and current scientists, educators and citizens with the tools to teach and learn about green chemistry in order to create a sustainable future. Green chemistry is a pro-active approach to pollution prevention, which aims to change the nature of the chemistry we use and how we create products. Green chemistry is the science of designing materials and products in a more sustainable way that minimizes waste, maximizes efficiency, and relies on renewable resources.

Our work consists of K-12 and college outreach, curriculum development, and professional development for educators. We believe it is crucial to develop pipeline of opportunities for students to get excited and inspired to create solutions to environmental problems. It is our belief that green chemistry education is key to creating a sustainable future. Not only is it a field that offers enormous environmental benefits but also tremendous economic opportunities as well. 

On May 1, 2013 we will be hosting our first annual fundraising event: Greening the Classroom. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with our college green chemistry ambassadors, enjoy our science inspired art show as well as tour the state of the art Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry. We are seeking donations for our silent auction. Your in-kind donation of merchandise or a gift certificate will help us to generate funds that will go directly to green chemistry education. 

Just $100 helps defer the cost of supplies for us to host a single classroom of students on a field trip. $500 covers the costs associated with traveling to a local high school and providing a several classrooms with a hands-on green chemistry lab experience. $1500 pays for one teacher to participate in a 3-day professional development workshop that will in turn expose hundreds of students to green chemistry over the course of only a few years. If you are interested in sponsoring a field trip, classroom visit or educator training course we can happily process that donation as well.

Thank you in advance for your consideration, we greatly appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Kate R. Anderson

Director of Education

Beyond Benign is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization; Tax ID# 26-0791027 donations are tax-deductible.

Wanted: Media Sales Professional

Responsibilities include:  Aggressive outbound contact via phone, E-mail, SKYPE, social media, etc.  to develop leads from first call to completion of sale from protected salesterritory.  Job duties will focus on prospecting for and generating new business, cultivating and building new client relationships, reviving past customers, and managing an account-base.  Superior written and verbal communication skills required.  Requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter who can work independently to develop creative solutions and prioritize tasks.  College education required.  Strong PC skills and a working knowledge of Act! (CRM Software) & Microsoft Office (especially MS Word, Outlook and Excel) required  

Previous print and/or online mediasalesexperience is essential for this position. Experience in audio and/or electronics fields is a big plus.   

Base pay plus commission package.  50K first year potential.  Holidays and vacation benefits.   Group health plan available.   

Please send cover letter and resume to:  

Peter Wostrel

peter@smmarketing.us

Networking Success Story – Amy Pozerski

I recently joined my husband, Scott to run our Junk King junk removal franchise together. When I left my full time job in Construction Management, I didn’t know a whole lot about networking.  Scott was part of a BNI networking group and while he occasionally mentioned to me what he was doing and what was involved with the networking, I never really paid close attention.

Since we no longer had an extra income coming in each month, I realized one of the first things I would have to focus on working for the company was bringing in more jobs. My first experience with networking was attending a Friends of Kevin event back in November 2012. I found myself enjoying the experience of meeting so many new people and spreading the word about our company. I had also decided I was going to join a BNI group but wasn’t sure which chapter so I started to visit different chapters in the area. Over the course of about 3 weeks, I had attended 6 or 7 BNI chapter meetings – yes, this was a lot of days getting up early but if I was going to be serious about building our business I was willing to get up early however many days it took.

I finally settled on joining the BNI group in Winchester, MA. I complimented that membership by belonging to the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Merrimack Valley Chamber, and Friends of Kevin. My current goal for networking is to attend 1 or 2 events a week in addition to my BNI meeting that is held every Tuesday.

Overall, networking has done wonders for our business, not only doing jobs directly for the people we meet, but those people referring/recommending us to others. In terms of advertising costs, every customer we get through a referral or a repeat customer is substantially cheaper to obtain than using direct mail or other advertising avenues.

Besides getting more business, my favorite part about networking is all the amazing people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve been able to build. I’ve had the opportunity to speak to so many successful business owners and learn from their experiences. It’s for these reasons that I feel networking is an indispensable part of our business and personal growth plan as well as reaching the goals we set.

You can reach Amy at Amyp@junk-king.com

Position Overview:

The Senior Supply Chain Technician is responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of medical supplies for the hospital; provides back-up support for shipping/receiving.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains contract pricing for inventory supplies in the Lawson system; resolves discrepancies with invoices/inventory
• Provides daily inventory reports for the Home Office and local departments.
• Delivers supplies to hospital units, ensuring they are well stocked with daily required items.
• Maintains organization of the Store room; rotates stock to prevent expired material.
• Procurement of hospital as well as rented equipment; ensures all medical equipment is properly tested.
• Provides back-up support for shipping/receiving; duties include unloading, scanning and delivery of packages.

Requirements:

Two years plus Supply Chain Material Management experience within a medical setting. Knowledge of medical supplies required. Familiarity with the Lawson system of supply chain programs strongly preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including a 403b retirement savings plan with a match, subsidized public transportation, free gym, free vision and more!

Please submit your resume for review in a word document to ddozier@shrinenet.org or fax to 617-371-4939.