DEBBIE LAXER, MBA, SPHR

Home Office 676-6150 debbie.laxer51@gmail.com Cell (919) 271-0519

http://www.linkedin.com/in/deblax
www.ihiretalent.biz

SUMMARY

Results driven human resources recruiter, trainer and generalist consultant with a proven track record in a
variety of industries including education, healthcare and financial services. Proven strengths in meeting
goals and producing bottom line outcomes in a timely and cost effective manner. Successful
communicator, mentor, motivator and leader. Hands on experience with:

• Healthcare recruiting • Corporate training development and

• Education Recruiting and Management delivery
• HRMS Implementation • HR strategic planning
• Curriculum development
• Engineering and Technical recruiting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

iHire Talent - Recruiting Solutions for Small Businesses 2009-present

Owner and Consultant
• Partnered with client senior managers to identify, screen and choose top talent though internet
and face to face networking
• Hired 100% of 2010 and 2011 open requisitions
• Developed long term strategy for succession planning
• Consulted on overall best practices for clients thus reducing turnover, and improving employee
satisfaction and deepening the candidate pool

TALECRIS PLASMA RESOURCES 2006-2009

Corporate Recruiter
Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for all New Center Growth including developing the recruiting
strategy for diverse markets across the US.

• Developed a recruiting strategy that allowed for multiples hires in regional locations.
• Managed University and College job Fairs Nationally
• Streamlined the recruiting lifecycle by initiating a mandatory orientation program reducing short-
term turnover by 30% in the first 3 months of employment.
• Reduced the hiring timeline by 50% ensuring talent hired with lead-time for training.
• Reduced 3rd party hires by more than 50% within one year.
• Trained team on a newly implemented HRIS to ensure consistency in use.

MISYS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (6 month ACC Staffing Contractor) 2006

Corporate Recruiter
Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for various departments while improving customer feedback.

• Improved the partnerships with managers resulting in better talent matches.

• Negotiated with recruiting partners, reducing 3rd party billings by 10% in 6 months.
• Managed a large diverse portfolio of manpower requisitions while maintaining excellent customer
service.
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS 2004-2005
Director of Education and Manager of faculty recruitment and retention
Directed all aspects of education including curriculum development, student success initiatives, faculty
recruitment and schedule management.

• Reduced faculty turnover by 80% within one year, thus increasing stability and camaraderie
among the faculty.
• Initiated a student retention program that resulted in a 10% per quarter improvement for 4
consecutive quarters.
• Edited student handbook including curriculum revisions and policy amendments per governing
board mandates.
• Facilitated all communication regarding student academic affairs in compliance with the law.

NC STATE HILLEL – FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE 2001-2004

Program Director, Student Recruiter
Developed social and cultural programming for Jewish and non-Jewish students and faculty at NC State
University. Served as Jewish Chaplain on campus.

• Grew the Hillel experience from a lay led social group to a robust 200 + member organization
within 2 years.
• Recruited students and faculty to serve on a variety of committees
• Empowered students to develop programs that would attract new members.

FLORENCE MELTON ADULT MINI-SCHOOL 2001-2004

Director and Manager of Faculty Recruitment and Retention
Launched, oversaw and directed all aspects of an adult learning program including strategic development,
budget design and management, development and community awareness.
Introduced this project to community leaders, gaining their support.

• Raised seed money ($10,000) to get initial classes started.

• Recruited both the faculty and the students growing the school from 0 to 42 students in the first
year.
• Chaired the lay committees ensuring that our mission and vision for the school’s growth remained
on target.
• Created a scholarship fund enabling the school to have a “no one is turned away“ policy.
• Grew the school’s financial security through successful fundraising strategies allowing the school
to be self funded within 4 years.

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY 1984-1995

Faculty
Served as a full time lecturer in the School of Business and in the executive MBA programs teaching
courses in human resources management, organizational behavior and marketing.

• Taught courses in human resource management, organizational behavior and marketing.

• First non-tenured track professional to teach in the executive MBA program opening the doors for
recognition of teaching excellence.

LAXER & ASSOCIATES 1989 - present

Management Consultant
Provided Recruiting, Human Resource Management, and training services on a consulting basis
Clients included:
PGI Non-Wovens – High profile Engineering project including EE’s, TechE’s and MechE’s
GE Capital – Focused on hiring Six Sigma Kaizen Green Belt and Black Belt.
Nortel Networks – Developed and Produced a program for Improvement Management
Institute of Canadian Bankers – Delivered Executive level intense classes on Human Resources
Management with a focus on the recruiting cycle.
Air Canada – Developed Training Programs for their Management Training Program
Bank of Nova Scotia (Jamaica) - Delivered Executive level intense classes on Human Resources
Management with a focus on the recruiting cycle.
American Banking Association – Taught Executive level intense classes on Human Resources
Management with a focus on the Recruiting cycle at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
The Body Shop – Worked with HR team in researching EEOC claims

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

CERTIFICATIONS

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), HRCI 2010

PUBLICATIONS

Saks, A.M., Haccoun, R.R. and Laxer, D. (1995). A Longitudinal Field Experiment of the Effectiveness of
Post–Training Intervention for the Transfer of Training

Laxer, D., Saks, A., & Haccoun, R. (1994) Managing and Evaluating Performance Appraisal for
Supervisory Staff in a Hospital Setting