Elizabeth A.

Lane, SPHR
Broadly experienced senior HR generalist with a background in science; seeking a
leadership opportunity to apply extensive HR skills and expertise along, in a d
ynamic and challenging technical environment.
Areas of Expertise
X Benefits administrationXcontract negotiation through day-to-day management
X Employee relationsXemployment law interpretation, coaching and guidance to man
agers and employees, analysis and resolution of complex issues
X RecruitmentXentry level to senior management positions
X Policy development and implementation
X Excellent problem-solving of complex issues
X Exceptional oral and written communications skills
X Project management
X Flexible work arrangementsXdesign, implementation and management
Professional Experience
MORI Associates, Rockville, MD
February V May, 2010
HR Manager
X Comprehensive generalist role, encompassing recruitment, benefits, employee re
lations, performance management, company policies, wide-ranging revision of proc
esses and procedures.
ICMA, Washington, DC
January V February 2010
HR Manager
X Temporary role including broad-ranging generalist duties, impacting policies a
nd procedures, performance management, employee data analysis, recruitment, and
employee relations.
Telkonet, Germantown, MD
2006 V 2009
Human Resources Director
X Promoted from Sr. HR Generalist to HR Director, assuming responsibility for al
l HR functions for both a corporate office and subsidiary of a high-tech company
.
X Mediated and quickly resolved complex employee relations issues, regularly req
uiring analysis of employment laws, and partnering with general counsel.
X Managed company benefit plans, including negotiating contracts and plan design
, presenting plans and recommendations to executive management, implementing pla
ns, educating employees, and problem-solving all issues.
X Developed and maintained company policies and procedures, completing two revis
ions of company policies during tenure.
X Oversaw performance management, from establishing the process, educating manag
ers and employees, to tracking and ensuring completion and follow up.
X Recruitment, ranging from sourcing prospects for structured cabling installers
to senior firmware engineers.
X Continually coached, educated, and problem-solved for individuals at all level
s within the organization.
X Assimilated three companies after acquisitions, managing HR transitions, integ
rating corporate cultures, conducting RIFs and a facility closure, and facilitat
ing numerous other corporate restructurings.
X Provided project management outside the scope of HR on large corporate contrac
ts.
AARP, Washington, DC
1992 - 2006
Numerous Human Resources Positions, 1994 - 2006
X Conducted recruitment, managed employee relations and served as liaison to oth
er areas of HR (benefits, compensation, HRIS) for a large client base.
X Oversaw the complete revamping of organization policies from a 3-inch binder t
o a streamlined and highly-integrated online tool; served as subject matter expe
rt, institutional memory, and co-writer/editor.
X Designed and implemented AARPs Work/Life Program, which incorporated the first
-time availability of a variety of flexible work schedules as well as managing a
n outsourced work/life employee resource.
X Prepared AARPs applications for Working Mother Magazines 100 Best Companies
1997XAARP honored as Company to Watch
1999XAARP selected as one of the elite 100 Best Companies
Other positions at AARP: 1992 - 1994
X Matched AARP members to volunteer projects and organizations.
United Way of America, Alexandria, VA
1991 - 1992
X ConsultantXPrepared an overview of baby boomers and volunteerism; provided sup
port on an array of volunteerism-related efforts of local United Way offices.
New Jersey Governors Office of Volunteerism, Trenton, NJ
1989 - 1991
X Assistant DirectorXProvided technical assistance to organizations statewide; r
epresented the Governor at functions; advocated for the role of volunteerism; de
signed and managed annual statewide conference for 500 participants.
Cornell University
Brandeis University
RepliGen Corporation
1980 - 1988
X Held increasingly responsible positions in academic and biotech research, cond
ucting and analyzing experiments, training graduate students and others, documen
ting techniques and procedures, and managing lab operations.
Education and Professional Affiliations
X Cornell UniversityXBachelors of Science, Cell Biology
X Metropolitan Washington Work/Life CoalitionXBoard of Directors, 5 years
X SHRM Member
SPHR certification since 2001
Awards and Recognition
X AARP Sustained Excellence AwardXCustomer Service
X AARP Performance Plus Bonus AwardXAARP Workplace Policies redesign
X Awarded hundreds of Recognition Points by AARP managers