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EXPERIENCE

Manager of Professional Development, October 2011 - Present
Confidential Philadelphia, PA

Creation, implementation and analysis of firm-wide training and professional development programs and events
Collaborate with firm management on the strategic advancement and retention of non-partner lawyers
Analyze market data, as well as internal programs, to ensure responsiveness to lawyer and client needs in relevant markets
Work with Departments and Practice Groups in the continued development and application of benchmarks/core competencies
Oversee firm-wide evaluation process of lawyers, including communication about process and analysis of results
Collaborate with firm management on policies and compensation packages for non-partner lawyers
Analysis of exit interview information
Liaison to practice groups to ensure consistent level of department specific training and its connection to firm-wide needs
Manage Continuing Legal Education program
Implementation of Mentoring Program
Oversee orientation/ integration program

Manager of Professional Development, January 2007 – October 2011
Confidential, New York, NY

Helped create and implement the Firm’s Professional Development initiatives and expand the Professional Development department
Heavily involved in the development of the Firm’s core competencies and integration of these competencies into the Firm’s recruiting, training and evaluation processes
Diagnosed areas of need and recommended and implemented sustainable professional development solutions
Managed all aspects of the Firm’s performance appraisal process for over 400 attorneys
Supported the annual partnership process for firm-wide candidates
Organized firm-wide and practice specific training programs, including creating curriculum, managing logistics, and measuring success
Collaborated with Alumni Relations Department and external services on optimal transitions for outplacement associates
Supervised and administered the Firm’s Mentoring Program
Collaborated on staffing needs and work assignments
Developed agendas, timelines, training materials and various other communications related to Professional Development initiatives
Managed various projects, including attrition and retention analysis and research into specific hiring criteria that is likely to lead to successful performance
Organized and managed a reengineering of the Firm’s evaluation systems and models

Assistant to the Associates Committee, August 2003 – December 2006
Confidential New York, NY

Prepared HR planning reports containing current and projected associate statistics used to determine attrition trends and staffing/recruiting needs for offices worldwide
Coordinated with Mentoring Committee on issues pertaining to orientation and engagement of new associates
Coordinated implementation of the Firm’s first online associate evaluation database and first outplacement database
Performed analysis of the Firm’s personnel numbers for inclusion in surveys and publications

EDUCATION

Master of Arts
Major: Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Activities: Organizational Development Association, Consulting Team Leader

Bachelor of Arts
Major: Sociology
Minor: Business Administration