Owner - VanEllin - Annapolis
(2025)
- Launched a family-based new business venture, focusing on the creation and design of Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy, sales processes, and revenue operations.
- Achieved over 100% year-over-year growth.
Human Resources & Compliance Manager - Lednor Corporation (DBA Gutter Helmet Systems) - Millersville
(2013)
- Administer and oversee human resource programs for a staff exceeding 100 individuals across 12 states, encompassing payroll and compensation, benefits and leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition and morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
- Lead complex and sensitive employee situations, including providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, processing workers’ compensation claims, and conducting employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.
- Manage the full talent acquisition and onboarding lifecycle, including recruitment, background checks, drug testing, and E-Verify, in collaboration with hiring managers to define required skills and competencies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and industry-specific regulations by working closely with outside legal counsel to maintain adherence across over 12 states.
- Oversee national, state, and local-level business licensing requirements, including applications and renewals.
- Analyze industry trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in talent management, benefits, and employment law to propose strategic programs for maintaining a robust talent pool.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, ESRP, OSHA, and Safe Harbor 401(k) plan laws, serving as the primary liaison with various insurance carriers and fostering effective relationships with plan representatives.
- Uphold standards for unemployment, EEO, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends by reviewing reports and metrics from the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and execute internal audits for FLSA compliance and compensation.
Senior Account Director - 720 Strategies - Washington
(2012 - 2013)
- Crafted client advocacy communications strategies and public relations (PR) campaigns, directing the development and delivery of client deliverables such as issue websites and advertising campaigns.
- Oversaw project budgets, ensuring timely and cost-effective project completion.
- Analyzed client outcomes, including web traffic, online recruitment, and direct mail response rates, to recommend strategic adjustments and achieve client objectives.
Senior Consultant with DHS, Office of Infrastructure Protection, Chemical Sector-Specific Agency - Energetics - Arlington
(2009 - 2012)
- Developed communication materials, training activities, and strategies designed to enhance collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the chemical industry, mitigate security risks within the sector, and elevate public awareness.
- Managed and led the planning and execution of the annual DHS Chemical Sector Security Summit, overseeing budget expenditures and coordinating a team of over twenty staff members.
Legislative Assistant - Chesapeake Enterprises - Washington
(2006 - 2009)
- Provided direct advisory and operational support to the firm's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and organized campaign fundraisers.
- Analyzed congressional, media, and industry issues for a diverse, pan-industry client base.
Press Lead, Member of National Advance Team - John McCain National Presidential Campaign
- Traveled extensively across the United States to generate media coverage for campaign events.
- Directed campaign staff and organized televised events with live audiences of up to 75,000 individuals.
Coordinator - Corporate Executive Board - Rosslyn
(2002 - 2006)
- Conducted research on corporate best practices and developed presentations for the Client Services division, while also organizing events and meetings for a department comprising three hundred employees.
Advertising Sales Assistant - WBAL-TV - Baltimore
(2001 - 2002)
- Sold advertising slots and provided operational support to Account Sales Executives.
