DEANA TASSI TUEFFERD

30 Mott Street, Arlington MA 02474 * (781) 608-2548 * dt942f48@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
* Progressive, results-oriented Human Resources professional with demonstrated k
nowledge and experience in organizational development, employee relations, recru
itment, training, compensation and benefits, performance management, employment
law, policy and process development, mergers and acquisitions, and continuous qu
ality improvement driving employee satisfaction
* Highly effective communicator, negotiator and problem solver; effective in cre
ating and maintaining positive relationships at all levels of the organization;
ability to establish trust and credibility
* Proven leadership and project management experience; strategic and operational
responsibilities
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Director, Human Resources, 2008-2010
XOS Digital, Inc., Billerica, MA - a provider of digital technology and media ma
nagement solutions to college and professional sports organizations, 150 employe
es
* Managed HR department overseeing two locations; responsible for legal complian
ce, compensation and benefits, performance management, talent management, employ
ee relations, training, policies and procedures and payroll
* Consulted with senior management on organizational issues, i.e. talent, perfor
mance, culture, team and leadership effectiveness; designed and implemented poli
cies and programs to address issues, including a performance management program
and company-wide management training
* Implemented online employee self-service site, including automated performance
evaluations, benefits enrollment, PTO requests, and centralized HR information
for employees and management
* Revamped benefits package, reduced employer costs and provided more competitiv
e options for employees
* Responsible for operational and cultural integration of acquired company, prov
ided direction and guidance during organizational change by managing company-wid
e communications, created new policies and procedures integrating changes includ
ing a new employee handbook
* Partnered with senior management team and legal counsel to complete due dilige
nce process for Series B funding
Human Resources Manager, 2006-2008
The Kessler Group, Boston, MA - a financial services company helping global bank
s develop credit card growth strategies and credit card marketing management, 38
0 employees
* Managed company-wide recruiting efforts for two locations; managed off-site re
cruiters; presented a talent strategy to the senior management team aligned with
corporate business goals
* Drove recruiting strategies to meet hiring targets; significantly reduced staf
fing costs by limiting use of agencies
* Designed and facilitated company-wide training on interviewing skills and rela
ted employment laws
* Implemented extensive college recruiting programs at both the undergraduate an
d graduate/MBA level
* Supported the Corporate function; coached managers on performance management a
nd employee related issues
Senior Recruiting Partner, 2005-2006
Hewitt Associates, Lincolnshire, IL - a global human resources consulting and ou
tsourcing company, approximately 23,000 employees worldwide
* Provided direct recruiting support to Thomson Corporation, Stamford, CT and Th
omson Financial, Boston, MA - a data services company, providing information, ne
ws, and technology solutions to the financial community
* Full life cycle recruiting for sales and marketing managers, software engineer
s, product managers, financial analysts, and central corporate positions - entry
-level to director level, high-volume and specialized position
* Drove new recruiting policies and processes across Thomson's business units
HR Contract Generalist, 2000-2005
Color Kinetics, Boston, MA - a high-tech company developing LED lighting systems
and technologies used for architectural and entertainment lighting, (acquired b
y Philips in 2007)
Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA - an educational publisher of textbooks, in
structional technology, assessments, and educational materials for teachers and
students
MatrixOne, Westford, MA - a high-tech, software company developing applications
to streamline processes from design to manufacturing (acquired by Dessault in 20
06)
Celarix, Inc., Cambridge, MA - a high-tech, start-up company delivering supply c
hain management solutions over the internet, (acquired by GXS in 2003)
* Employee relations: coached managers and employees on issues relating to perfo
rmance, immigration, harassment, internal conflict, change management, etc.
* Directed and implemented on-boarding and exiting processes: new hire orientati
ons, benefits administration, sexual harassment and company policy training, ter
minations, and exit interviews
* Developed and managed recruitment processes: wrote job descriptions, determine
d salary ranges; sourced, screened, and interviewed candidates, extended offers

HR Generalist, 1999-2000
Grand Circle Corporation, Boston, MA- a leader in international travel tours for
mature travelers, 500 employees
* Administered employee benefits; delivered new hire orientations; fielded emplo
yee questions
* Recruited for marketing, sales, customer service, and finance departments in h
igh-volume environment
Program Manager, 1996-1999
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Professional Education, Cambridge, MA
Harvard Business School, Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
* Managed admissions and coordination of professional development programs for e
ducation and business professionals
EDUCATION
Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA
Master of Education - Psychology Studies, Focus: Organizational Behavior
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
ASSOCIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Northeast Human Resources Associ
ation (NEHRA), New England Women Business Owners (NEWBO)
* Certified in Behavioral Interviewing Techniques; Qualifying Certificate in Mye
rs-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
* SAP, ADP Payroll & Perspective, Ceridian, Lawson, Peoplesoft, Taleo, Recruitma
x, Kenexa, HR Online, PayChex