CV of Lynn Fogel - July 2016

1. LYNN FOGEL 80-56 193rd Street, Holliswood, NY 11423
HRinNYC01@gmail.com Mobile: (917) 612-4062 Home: (718) 465-7359______________
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnfogel
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL
Core Competencies: Talent Acquisition / Employee Relations / Policy Development /
Benefits & VRM / Communications / Performance Evaluations / Succession Planning
Career Summary: I have aligned HR as a strategic partner, to achieve business objectives in
challenging, multicultural and functionally diverse industries. I introduced and implemented
new/improved HR policies, programs and solutions for Mini-Circuits, a global, high-tech manufacturing
company and for Whitney Communications, a media company. As a hands-on HR department leader,
I contributed to business values by:
 Leading, mentoring and organizing a HR team that is well-regarded for providing excellent
internal customer service.
 Introducing new methods of recruitment, talent acquisition and talent management to Mini-
Circuits
 Negotiating higher quality, cost-effective contracts with vendors and service providers
 Ensuring compliance, engagement, accountability and consistency in HR programs and
practices
 Being viewed as a hands-on professional and team player who is widely trusted and exhibits
sound judgment and compassion.
Current Career Goals: I am seeking a position either in HR management or as an
individual contributor to a HR team. I would enjoy functioning as a generalist or
specialist in recruiting/talent acquisition, succession planning, employee relations,
performance management, benefits, HR compliance, etc.
Education: Brooklyn College (CUNY) Completed 90 credits towards a BA in Education
(teaching). Due to NYC teaching licenses being frozen indefinitely, I continued my education in HR
@ NYU School of Professional Studies to compliment my position in HR. Completed a 2-year
professional certification program in HR Management.
Employment History
HR Manager of Mini-Circuits, October 2006 to May 2016, NYC. Leading global manufacturer of RF
microwave electrical components for military/commercial hi-tech wireless applications.
 Hired to assume full responsibility for a HR department supporting 500 U.S. employees.
 Managed recruitment (high volume of technical positions), benefits, employee relations,
communications and legal compliance for senior management, engineering, professional,
production and administrative staff members in an ISO9001/14001/AS9100 regulated
environment.
 Created/revised 100+ company procedures to reflect policy improvements, efficiencies and
legal compliance.
 Implemented a performance management review program.
 Revised Employee Handbook.
 Developed and executed management training classes.

2. HR Director of Whitney Communications Corp. 1982 to September 2006, NYC. Investors of
media companies (broadcast radio & TV, stations, cable TV, community newspapers and trade
magazines.
 Initially recruited as the HR Manager of the Magazine Division. Promoted to corporate HR
Director supporting 1,500 U.S. employees.
 Managed all compliance, benefits and HR policies for the wholly owned subsidiary companies
nation-wide. Consolidated programs to capture cost savings and streamline benefits.
 Directly recruited for professionals & managers nationwide.
 Trained, directed and mentored 5 U.S. subsidiary HR Managers.
 Revised Employee Handbooks for all subsidiary companies.
 Responsible for the commercial (P&C) insurance programs.
Selected Accomplishments Include
 Cut annual legal, benefits and recruiting costs by $200K. Mini-Circuits’ legal, recruiting
and benefits costs were extraordinarily high. Minimized use of outside legal counsel.
Maximized LinkedIn’s Corporate Recruiter Seat for professional talent. Developed non-
negotiable fee agreements with recruiting firms. Cultivated relationships with top universities
for engineering talent. Negotiated benefit plan improvements, rates and best in class, low cost
401K investment options. Recommended a new HRIS - ADP Workforce Now, to reduce labor
& paper costs, create management reports, streamline recruiting, and provide an employee
interactive portal of information.
 Reduced annual overtime costs by 79% or $1.5M. 80% of Mini-Circuits staff were non-
exempt, resulting in $7M of annual overtime costs. Conducted FLSA compliance analysis to
determine which non-exempt positions required re-classification to exempt. Recently re-
evaluated same based on new regulations as of 12/1/16. Developed procedures for
monitoring and reducing overtime. Added third shift in production.
 Ensured compliance with immigration laws, avoiding significant penalties. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of Homeland Security arrived unannounced to audit the I-9
forms at Mini-Circuits. One year prior, an internal audit of the I-9 forms was conducted and
employees who lacked proper work authorization were released. Passed ICE audit with no
infractions.
 Reduced turnover 56% while improving employee morale. Mini-Circuits had high turnover
due to below market salaries and benefits. Conducted job market analyses resulting in
increased salary rates and benefit improvements. Established performance management
procedures and introduced new company-paid benefits. Improved employee relations and
communications. Voluntary turnover went down from 25% to 11%.
 Saved 20% ($1.2M) of employee benefits costs during business expansion. Whitney
Communications was acquiring media properties each with its own set of HR policies and
benefits. Terminated all defined benefit pension plans and established 401(K) plans.
Consolidated and improved medical, dental, life and disability plans. Went from fully insured to
self-insured. Revised HR policies. Consolidated worker's comp and business insurance.
Memberships:
 Active member of SHRM
 Active member of local community board of my residential district