ALAN M.

PAQUETTE
Newton, MA 02466

paqfootball@comcast.net
857-231-2038 (C)

SUMMARY:
Accomplished Human Resources professional with over ten years of experience managing all aspects of human resources.
Demonstrated success developing, implementing and administering policies and programs responsive to the needs of the
organization and employees. Strengths include:

Proven ability to design and execute HR initiatives that reinforce companys ability to attract, retain, and motivate a
quality workforce.
Adept at developing internal and external relationships to advance the recruitment process.
Highly perceptive, able to accurately assess potential and foster an atmosphere of excellence and growth.
Demonstrated ability to drive all hiring initiatives including recruitment / interviewing / selection process to meet
staffing requirements in all areas and at all levels of the organization.
A strong value-based leader and team builder with proven supervisory and training skills.

EXPERIENCE:
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL, Wellesley, MA
May 2013 December
2014
Northwestern Mutual is a financial services mutual organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its products include life
insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, mutual funds and employee benefit services.
Northwestern Mutual also provides consultation on asset and income protection, personal needs, investments, financial
planning, estate planning, trusts, business needs, retirement and employee benefits.
Director of Recruitment
Recruit current and former collegiate student-athletes for financial representative internship positions and full-time
financial representative positions.
Sit with collegiate coaches in New England to discuss internship and full-time opportunities for their current and
former student-athletes.
Contact candidates to arrange initial interviews.

OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR, Boston, MA

1999 - 2011
The State Auditor is one of six constitutional officers elected statewide in the Commonwealth. The Auditor's primary
responsibility is to provide independent and objective evaluations of the Commonwealth's financial and operational
activities.
Director of Human Resources
Guide and manage all aspects of Human Resources, including services, policies, procedures and programs.
Initiate and lead Human Resources practices, resulting in an employee-oriented, high performance culture that
emphasizes empowerment, quality, and productivity.
Handle staff recruitment as well as ongoing development and goal attainment of superior workforce.
Manage recruitment of qualified individuals in all disciplines and direct on-boarding program for new employees.
Proactively ensure effective management leadership qualities and retain valuable employees by formulating
competitive wage and benefit plans, as well as comprehensive training and development programs to promote
individual success and increase overall value. This has resulted in very low turnover rate, better morale and increased
productivity.
Provide and promote safe, healthy and discrimination / harassment free working environment by maintaining
compliance with employment laws and government regulations, and by providing management and employee training
on these issues.
Inspire and encourage high level of employee morale through recognition, effective communication and delivering
relevant feedback.

ALAN M. PAQUETTE

paqfootball@comcast.net

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA

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2004

Assistant Football Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Back Coach

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, Scouting Dept., Foxboro, MA

1998 - 1999

Film Grader
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA

1997

Assistant Football Coach

BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut Hill, MA

1989 - 1996

Assistant Football Coach / Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends Coach (1989 - 1996)
As tight ends coach, assisted offensive staff in development and implementation of game plan and coordinated practices
for tight ends. As Special Teams coordinator, evaluated players and placed on special teams contingent upon abilities.
Monitored academic progress of each player via communication with professors and academic support personnel.
Determined how and when players would be utilized during games, based on practice, scrimmage and game performance.
Traveled throughout country to evaluate and recruit high school football players for potential full grant in aid to
football athletes.
Met with coaches, teachers, guidance counselors, school administrators and prospects' families during evaluation and
recruitment process.
Made recommendations to head coach based on each players ability to excel academically and to contribute to
betterment of football program.
Worked under Jack Bicknell (1989 - 1990), Tom Coughlin (1991 - 1993) and Dan Henning (1994 - 1996).
1993 Hall of Fame Bowl; 1994 Carquest Bowl, 1994 Aloha Bowl

ADDITIONAL COACHING ASSIGNMENTS:

WILLIAM PATERSON COLLEGE, 1986 - 1988
COLBY COLLEGE, 1985
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY of PA, 1984
S. U. N. Y. @ ALBANY, 1983
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, 1981 - 1982
EDUCATION:
Master of Education, Educational Administration, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
BS, Business Administration / Marketing, University of Maine, Orono, ME
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Northeast Human Resources Association
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
American Football Coaches Association