SHANNON KASHINSKY, SPHR

971 New County Road, Dayton, Maine 04005 207-499-2186

skd523b8@westpost.net http://www.jobfox.com/people/Shannon-Kashinsky

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER COMPETENCIES

Effective HR leader with 12 years experience delivering programs that raise prod
uctivity and increase performance.
aAdministration: Developed and applied programs and policies that resulted in i
ncreased organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. Healthcare, A/P
, A/R and payroll background.
aBenefits and Compensation: Designed and negotiated benefit and compensation pa
ckages producing cost effective while securing a competitive edge with employee
recruitment and retention.
aEmployee Relations: Coached managers and company employees regarding workplace
concerns netting improved productivity and stronger working relationships.
aOrganizational Development and Design: Strategized and implemented organizatio
nal structure and behavior that cultivated staff talent and boosted company-wide
efficiency. Experienced with acquisitions, mergers and reorganizations.
aPerformance Management: Developed and implemented performance management poli
cies promoting pay- for-performance, rewards and recognition and career path dev
elopment.
aStaffing and Recruiting: Utilized all available staffing and recruitment optio
ns promptly acquiring talent and matching candidates to position requirement
s decreasing down time and increasing talent pool.

RECENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MD-IT, Portland, ME (Formerly Northeast Transcription) Corporate Home base: Boul
der, CO.
Human Resource Manager 7/2007 to 8/20
10
HR and Finance Director 7/2005 to 7/20
07
Healthcare, Information Technology and Services Company with 1000 employee/Indep
endent Contractors, 30+ Directors/Middle Managers and 11 offices nationwide. Dut
ies included but were not limited to the design and direction of all Human Resou
rces programs and policies, Recruitment Department oversight, worker*s compensa
tion and claims management, benefits and compensation administration, compliance
and risk management; internal investigations, budgeting and reporting, perform
ance management process improvements (including hiring/terminations), and manage
r/employee relationship coaching. Highlights:
aCompleted successful on-boarding for 800 of the 1000 employees/ICs including R&
D of training programs and materials.
aDeveloped employee handbook and created multiple manager training programs in t
he areas of compliance, employment law and performance management.
aSuccessfully facilitated all HR components of two mergers, multiple acquisition
s and several division-wide reorganizations.
Design Continuum, Inc., Newton, MA
Accounting Manager/Payroll and Benefits 10/2003 to 4/2005
Global Innovation and Design Consultancy; Second largest privately held design f
irm in New England with 100+ professionals spanning the Boston, Los Angeles, Mi
lan, Seoul, and Shanghai offices. Duties included but were not limited to oversi
ght of Accounting Department, financial statement preparation and month-end clos
e, administration of comprehensive benefit programs, and payroll processing. Hig
hlights:
aRedesigned and implemented an automated vendor tracking and payables database t
o readily access accounting information for customized financials.
aCoordinated the 401(k) administration with second party vendors.
aSystematized the tracking and A/P process for company-wide expense and travel a
ccounts.
SHANNON KASHINSKY skd523b8@westpost.net / 207-499-2186 2
Transparent Audio, Inc., Saco, ME
HR Generalist/Business Manager 10/1999 to 5/2003
Design and Manufacturing Industry elite cable and power company locally owned an
d operated with 35-45employees. Duties included but were not limited to design,
development and achievement of all HR policies and goals including internal HR a
uditing for legal compliance, payroll processing, benefit negotiations and admin
istration, bonus compensation oversight and distribution, hiring and termination
coaching, accounts payable and receivable, financial statements and month-end c
lose. Highlights:
aRedesigned compensation and benefits program utilizing market data to create ca
reer paths and promotional opportunities while ensuring competitive pay and incr
eased employee satisfaction.
aCreated and implemented a comprehensive record retention and management system.
aUpgraded automated accounting/payroll system and established a direct deposit s
ystem.

Westbrook Regional Vocational Center, Westbrook, ME

Assistant Director 7/1996 to 6/1999
JMG School-to-Work Career Counselor/Instructor 7/1993 to 6/1996
Education; Second largest vocational school in Southern Maine. Duties included b
ut were not limited to general oversight and management of professional staff, s
tudent population and technical programming, career development and in-service t
raining (trade specific), professional staff evaluations, evaluation and impleme
ntation of current educational trends and practices, hiring and union compliance
. Highlights:
aSuccessfully wrote and obtained several educational grants, local referendum pr
oposal and state-wide approval for multi-million dollar school renovation/buildi
ng project.
aAuthored system-wide Affirmative Action protocols and acted as Affirmative Acti
on Officer.
aDirector for 8th grade Tech Start Program-receiving state acclaim.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Massachusetts- MBA (12 credits completed)
Master*s Certificate- Educational Administration, University of Maine, Gorham, M
aine. GPA 3.84
Bachelor of Science-Accounting *V Husson University, Bangor, Maine. Highest Dist
inction. GPA 3.90
Associates in Applied Sciences-Paralegal/Secretarial *V Andover College, Portlan
d, Maine. President*s Cup. GPA 3.95
School of Practical Nursing Diploma-LPN *V SMTC, South Portland, Maine. Class Pr
esident. GPA 3.35
Senior Professional in Human Resources-Certification
Fundamental Payroll Certification
Preti Flaherty Employment Law Seminars, 2005-2010
ADP Advance Payroll Concepts, 2007
MTIA *V The Art of Negotiation, 2007
Pierce School of Law, New Hampshire- Education Law & Business, 2005

CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Human Resource Association of Southern Maine (HRASM) - Maine Correctional Center
- HR Mentor/job coach
Dress for Success Southern Maine-CO-President (outgoing)