PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Air Industries Group – Hauppauge NY
A NYSE publicly traded Aerospace/Defense holding company with seven (7) operating subsidiaries providing products supporting premier aircraft in the armed forces, supplying flight critical and other sophisticated parts and assembles to Prime Defense and Commercial aerospace manufacturers for a combined 60+ years.

Director of Corporate Administration & Human Resources - Corporate Secretary 01/13-Present
Lead and manage all Corporate Governance, and Human Resources for the public company and its seven (7) operating subsidiaries.

Strategic partner supporting seven (7) operating subsidiaries between NY & CT, leadership team in training, individual coaching, innovative solutions and results based approach
Completed eleven (11) Mergers & Acquisitions – Managing and organizing the due diligence process, reviewing contracts, licensing, permits, policies & procedures to create a streamline into our organization all while ensuring a seamless transition with the workforce, and the business unit to avoid any interruption
Outstanding ability to support the team efficiently with the management of the day-to-day individual business operations as well as multiple locations within NY & CT
Responsible for maintaining all insurance policies for company, inclusive of annual quoting, continual review and updates for all policies. (General Liability, Excess Liability, Property, Products Aviation Liability, D&O, EPLI, Foreign Credit, and Auto policies)
Liaison to the Board of Directors, including attendance at all Board meetings, take official minutes of meeting, finalize agenda, board consents, presentation and correspondence development/management
Assist with preparing and filing of press releases
Coordinate and assist in the preparation and issuance of annual proxy statement, inclusive of attending annual meeting, preparing minutes
Ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations, including consistent review of non-discrimination practices within the entity, and conflict minerals regulations
Investor Relations Liaison for company, its shareholders, counsel and transfer agent
Thorough understanding of the importance of accurate, detailed reports and plans, file and document maintenance with a strong working knowledge of business analysis techniques
Extensive knowledge in executed audit processes, within the scope of Bank Audits, Public Accountant Audits, Legal Audits, HR Audits
Developed Comprehensive Incentive Plan- Inclusive of Short Term Incentives, and Long Term Incentives. Responsible for developing plan document, prepare budget for Board of Directors approval, review plan document with public accountants, in addition to developing incentive packages for employees, and maintaining accrual schedule
Manage and investigate all HR legal, compliance, and employee relations issues for all facilities
Provide employee relations counseling and direction to both management and employees and, inclusive of managing the resolution process. Counsel Managers in performance management, the evaluation process and disciplinary procedures
Completed all employee relations investigations. Provided employee relations counseling and direction to both management and employees and managed the resolution process. Oversee/Handle any further EEO complaints/investigations from start to finish
NYS Grants – Responsible for applying for NYS CFA Training Grant. Awarded 2 NYS Training Grants totaling approx. $200K within 2 years. Post award, responsible for the execution, and compliance
Developed and implemented Human Resource related policies and procedures
Performed benefit administration to include annual benefit quoting, cost analysis, managing open enrollment inclusive of employee presentations
Oversee/Manage two (2) 401K Plans – Responsible for ERISA Compliance, contributions, plan amendments, 5500 audit (Approx. 500 participants)
Lead, comply and coordinate with all relations between the organization and Insperity (PEO), inclusive of annual renewal/cost analysis, price negotiation relevant to benefit and administrative cost, discrimination testing, annual compliance, and day to day administration
Main contributor and management representative for all phases of union contract negotiations
Facilitated all company sponsored events to include employee recognition programs, holiday parties, family picnics, local luncheons, community events, fund raisers etc.
Complete special projects at the request of Executive Management or the Board of Directors
Air Industries Group – Hauppauge NY
Manager of Corporate Administration & Human Resources 06/09-01/13
Investor relations liaison for company, its subsidiaries
Perform special project requests as directed by Board of Directors and/or Executive Management
Daily cash management, wire transfers.
Assist with preparing and filing of press releases
Extensive knowledge in executed audit processes, within the scope of Bank Audits, Public Accountant Audits, Legal Audits, HR Audits.
Developed and implemented Human Resource related policies and procedures
Performed benefit administration to include annual benefit presentations, claims resolution and change reporting
Oversee/Manage two (2) 401K Plans – Responsible for ERISA Compliance, contributions, plan amendments, 5500 audit (Approx. 500 participants)
Lead, comply and coordinate with all relations between the organization and Insperity (PEO), inclusive of annual renewal/cost analysis, price negotiation relevant to benefit and administrative cost, discrimination testing, annual compliance, and day to day administration
Completed all employee relations investigations. Provided employee relations counseling and direction to both management and employees and managed the resolution process. Oversee/Handle any further EEO complaints/investigations from start to finish
Main contributor and management representative for all phases of union contract negotiations
Facilitated all company sponsored events to include employee recognition programs, holiday parties, family picnics, local luncheons, community events, fund raisers etc.
Accounts Receivable processing
Complete special projects at the request of Executive Management or the Board of Directors
Air Industries Group – Hauppauge NY
Executive Assistant 05/06-06/09
Provided comprehensive support for executive team - CEO and CFO
Coordinated written correspondence, prepared presentations, and company marketing material
Coordinated and setup all executive travel
Updated and maintained CEO’s calendar
Began and maintained all corporate records
Responsible for researching corporate benefit plans, moved plan to PEO where ultimately all entities benefits were held. Initially had a corporate wide cost savings of over $500K

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Vantage by Epicor ERP System
Capability of typing 75-80 WPM

EDUCATION
BS Business (1 Course Remaining), Farmingdale State University
NYS Notary Public

Affiliations
ADDAPT - Board Member & Membership Committee
Cradle of Aviation Museum – Gala Committee, Dinner Committee
Marty Lyons Make A Wish – Fundraiser, Wish Coordinator
Society of Human Resources – Member