JUDITH RUSSO Oxford, CT 06478 http://www.linkedin.

com/in/judithrusso HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Judith has demonstrated strong proficiency and proven success leading human resource organizations. Established full service HR department in three companies. Ability to think strategically and transform strategy into action. Delivered training grant of $3.5 million dollars. Involuntary employment actions (>80) have never resulted in a negative outcome as I have implemented preventive and responsive actions to maintain a companys status of independence from third party intervention. Resourceful, qualified professional who produces measurable results. 203-605-3086 judybr617@yahoo.com

CORE COMPETENCIES * HR Business Partner * Talent acquisition/Management * Employee relations * Performance Management & Compensation *Organizational design & development * Workforce/succession planning * Strategic leadership * Training and compliance initiatives

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES Connecticut Community Bank, N.A., Fairfield, CT 2005 2012

Created a human resource function that established strategic direction, developed directed and instituted a comprehensive spectrum of Human Resources services supporting corporate objectives and all staff levels. Reduced employee turnover to 15% from 25% through innovative programs: Service Awards, Breakfast with the CEO, Semi-annual Town Hall meetings, AmeriCares Homefront Project, On Boarding program, Employee Appreciation Day, Employee referral program. Developed multi range training program for all levels of bank personnel; programs not limited to HR initiatives, but also included the management of the NMLS system, SAFE ACT and bank compliance requirements. Included distance learning and classroom instruction. Designed marketing collateral for recruitment and participated in the first job fair which established brand identity and reduced time to hire by weeks. Established peer review committee in retail banking to revise job descriptions, establish training mandates which resulted in defined career ladders and improved job satisfaction. Managed the Fidelity Payroll/HRIS system, benefits insurance programs and 401(k).

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT Royal Bank of Scotland National Bank, Bridgeport, CT Recruiting and staffing of quantitative analysts for credit card division HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT Schick Wilkinson Sword, Milford, CT Recruiting and staffing production positions and providing HR staff support.

2005

2005

JUDITH RUSSO MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES 1997 - 2004 ASML, US INC., Wilton, CT Largest U.S. division, ($600 million, 2100+ employees) of international R& D/ manufacturer of advanced photolithography equipment for the semiconductor industry. Acting Director with full signature authority. Discovered and delivered $3.5 million federal training grant which improved core technical competencies in staff, reduced costs and increased profits. Implemented State of CT Shared Work Program which saved over $250,000 annually while retaining over 100 highly skilled technical staff. Appointed U.S. Project Lead on integration of recruitment and employment practices, and implementation of web based applicant-tracking system which resulted in reduced operational expenses; increased corporate visibility and reduced time to hire across all divisions. Advisor to President on HR issues regarding proposed company move out of state; provided soft cost analysis as well savings recommendations Monitored and responded to the Divisions legal issues and claims, FMLA, CCHRO, EEO, State of CT, Workers Compensation, Wage and Hour. Managed reduction(s) in force: established procedures, audited employee selections, coordinated event with facilities, medical, security, trained management, conducted disparate impact analysis, selected and contracted outplacement and transition vendor resulting in incident free major (300+) reductions in force. Introduced new advertising venues, maintained intranet site, developed strong outreach function; revised advertising campaign/collateral, resulting in 20% increase in applicant pool. Initiated standardized criteria for staffing agencies resulting in annual cost savings of $200k+. Reorganized the hiring process, improving time to fill vacancies by 15%, especially significant during periods of high volume hiring (400+).

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, New Haven, CT $10 million dollar statewide (19 locations) healthcare agency.

1991-1997

EDUCATION MBA, University of New Haven BA, Central Connecticut State University SPHR Certification in process CERTIFICATION Certified Achieve Global Trainer AFFILIATIONS Workplace, Inc., Board of Directors SONCCA, Vice Chair, Board of Directors Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), National and Local Member University of New Haven, Center for Womens Leadership, Advisory Committee Member- Cambridge Whos Who National Registry PUBLICATIONS 2000 National Conference of the Academy of Business Administration, VA QVC: The Sales Leader in the TV Home Shopping Industry