Doreen Ann Weismantel
322 Captains Drive  [Send email to request phone number] 82.1858 
West Babylon, NY 11704  [Send email to request phone number] 82.2543 

Senior administrative and HR executive managing offices, facilities and
personnel. Outstanding record of sound business judgment and effective cost
containment across multiple functions. Strong organizational and project
management skills. Valuable, hands-on knowledge of telecommunications and
computer systems. Supportive, motivational team leader who achieves management 
's target goals.

GURHAN August 2008   “ Present
(Luxury market designer of high end jewelry, widely known in both the US and
Europe)
Office Manager & Human Resource Manager
Oversight of office including Human Resources, Administration, Facilities, and
Purchasing. Directed all aspects of office services, ensuring quality control.
Developed and supervised programs that maximized utilization of human capital and
equipment. 
 ‚  As Human Resources generalist, supervised employee relations, benefits
management, performance reviews and evaluations. Supervised personnel in Office
Administration department. Sourced, interviewed, hired and trained new
employees.
 ‚  Arranged all aspects of trade shows on national / international basis.
 ‚  Advantageously negotiated the purchase of office equipment and furniture. 

THE ATLANTIC PHILANTHROPIES 2006   “ June 2008
(Premier non-profit organization supporting disadvantaged youth, ageing,
population health and human rights)
Office Manager
Oversaw office operations/procedures and inventory, reporting directly to CFO.
Supervised office staff. Managed staff and office budgets. Negotiated all vendor
contracts for facilities and equipment. 
 ‚  Staff management:
- Recruited, interviewed and selected office administrative staff. 
- Oriented/trained new employees to work autonomously within two weeks of start
date. 
- Researched and provided additional staff training as a retention and
performance enhancement strategy. 
- Conducted periodic performance appraisals; coached and corrected performance
issues. 
  *   Designed and implemented all office policies, established and updated
standards and procedures, monitored and maintained telephone system (Avaya).

THE AYERS GROUP 1999   “ 2006
(Largest privately held career management firm in tri-state area, acquired by
Kelly Services in 2006)
Director, Administrative Services & Human Resources
Led the HR management and office administration in this fast-paced, continually
evolving, entrepreneurial firm. Fostered a success-oriented, accountable
environment. Oversaw human resources; personnel programs/policies; staff
recruitment, training & development. Managed $1 million budget and staff of 12. 
 ‚  Acted as lead    client-care officer   : defined expectations,
prevented/solved service-related problems, and continuously improved office
environment conditions for client and staff.
 ‚  Support services management:
- Information technology and data processing; secretarial and reception;
administration; payroll; mail; materials; scheduling and distribution; printing
and reproduction; record management; telecommunications; property procurement and
management; security; internal communications.
 ‚  Office facilities supervision: 
- Planning, design and management of facilities; maintenance; evaluation of new
equipment & software, including installation/maintenance; project planning;
quality assessment and control; space and workplace planning; renovations; and
ensuring facility met OSHA standards.

COMMUNISPOND, NEW YORK, New York 1998   “ 1999
(National consulting firm, based in New York, specializing in executive
presentation skills training)
Director, Administrative Services & Human Resources
Supervised all administrative services including budget and staff of 24 for five
offices including New York, Detroit, Chicago, San Francisco, and Long Beach. For
five locations and Europe: managed Office Managers; maintained budget and
expenses, provided guidance and training to office staff. Planned office layouts.
Initiated cost reduction programs.

 ‚  Authored Human Resources manual, consulting legal counsel for compliance
with federal and state laws. Wrote and updated policies and procedures as
needed.
 ‚  Provided all HR and staffing. In first six months, recruited and hired nine
support staff using networking sources. Ensured that women, minorities and ethnic
groups were represented according to EEOC guidelines. Upgraded caliber of
employees; reduced recruiting expenses 75%.
 ‚  Maintained competitive benefits program. Ensured timely resolution of
employee requests. Oversaw company compliance with benefits regulations.
 ‚  Improved employee morale by instituting strong, across-the-board company
communications.
 ‚  Managed and trained word processing department. Supported growth and
development of staff.

LEE HECHT HARRISON INC., New York, NY 1984  “ 1998 
(Global human resources consulting firm supporting Fortune 500 client
companies)
Business Manager 
 ‚  Oversight of office services, personnel, client relations, records control
and housekeeping. Commended by senior management for successfully resolving
service complaints.
 ‚  Partnered with interior decorator on office design, working from blueprints
and specifications. 
 ‚  Negotiated for, installed and maintained Meridian SL1 Option 61
communications system. Improved client satisfaction, enhanced corporate sales
efforts and reduced staff involvement time.
 ‚  Designed/implemented new employee interviewing procedures and orientation
program, significantly shortening time-to-hire and onboarding process. 
 ‚  Trained/managed word processing staff, mailroom, reception and switchboard,
facilities management. Instituted weekly meetings that resolved employee and
client issues.
 ‚  Reduced attrition of word processors by 40% by reorganizing Word Processing
Center and upgrading caliber of employees.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL COURSEWORK:

Pace University Personnel and Labor Relations coursework
AMA Coursework Successfully Managing People; Dynamic Listening Skills; Customer
Service Excellence; Project Management
HR Coursework SHRM Preparation Certification SPHR; Fundamentals Human Resource
Management; The Law and Human Resources; Moving Forward with Change; Sexual
Harassment; Generation X
Nortel Networks Meridian Systems Familiarization; Meridian Systems XO; Global
Knowledge Meridian Voice Mail; Option 61 and 11C Switch
Membership Member of SHRM   “ Society of Human Resource Management both National
and Local chapters