MARSHA R.

BONNER, PHR, HCS

New York, NY 10037 917-716-2101 marshabonner@yahoo.com

______________________________________________________________________________________________ PROFILE
Dedicated and committed Human Resources Executive with proven expertise in expanding outreach and community efforts to drive recruitment, develop talent and advance diversity and inclusion initiatives. Distinct ability to recognize opportunities and create business models to support organizational objectives. Highly regarded for identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships, as well as producing and orchestrating events, presentations, and programs. Areas of expertise include: Talent and Organizational Development Talent Identification and Acquisition Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Business Consulting and Conflict Resolution

EXPERIENCE
THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY, New York, NY Leading global, multi-media company that generates $2+billion annually. 2002 - 2011

Senior Human Resources Internal Consultant/Business Partner (2007-2011) Human Resources Internal Consultant/Business Partner (2002 - 2007) Senior Business Partner for multiple print, digital and operational entities within the New York Times Media Group (NYTMG) including NYTimes.com, Strategic Planning and the News Services Division. Talent and Organizational Development Led the Talent Review Initiative for NYTimes.com delivering performance and leadership assessments, actionable development plans and succession path recommendations for key talent. Directed an Organizational Assessment that shaped a NYTimes.com Recruiting and Retention Program to retain employees and compete with market competitors for top talent; opened up discussions within the NYTMG Strategic Planning Department to establish clear career paths to support retaining high-potential, leadership talent; and created a strategy for the News Services/Syndicate business to re-brand the operation. Created and implemented an innovative mentoring program to support the companys career development efforts. (Steering committee member on the New York Times Cross Affinity Group Mentoring Program Team) Dissolved a NYTMG business operation and integrated people and functions into new departments and locations; realized $1 million in cost savings. Led a major NYTMG staff reduction and placed several employees in open positions saving the company approximately $100k in recruiting costs. Managed and resolved complex performance and employee relations issues to maintain staff engagement and organizational effectiveness. Conducted routine benchmark compensation analyses to ensure that salaries across business units aligned with industry standards. Talent Identification and Acquisition Led the NYTMG Recruiting Team; reduced average time to fill by 50% and maintained a 95% staffing level in Advertising Sales. Developed and presented the first NYTMG networking event to support the companys initiative to identify talent and expand outreach efforts. Led the NYTMGs Professional Organizations and Associations Diversity Committee charged with positioning the Times as a career destination for organization/association members. Managed a New York Times co-sponsored workshop with The New York Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs to advance the companys strategic partnerships with viable recruiting resources. Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Designed and presented a senior leader program to share best practices, build relationships between professionals, raise awareness and increase engagement of senior executives with diverse employees. (Key member of the New York Times Company, Ernst & Young and Moodys Analytics Multi-Cultural Event Planning Committee). Managed the NYTMGs partnership with INROADS, an international, minority student internship organization. Identified and built a NYTMG strategic partnership with LiveOutLoud, a diverse, non-profit student organization. Selection Committee Member for The Fellowship Initiative, JPMorgan Chase Foundations mentoring program designed to help diverse high school students acquire the skills, knowledge and experience to succeed in business. Opening Speaker at the American Advertising Federations Most Promising Students New York Times Reception. Panelist at the World Diversity Leadership Summit.

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THEGLOBE.COM, INC., New York, NY Publicly held Internet Company Director of Human Resources

2000 - 2001

Developed human resource planning models to identify business opportunities and employee development needs; implemented programs to close gaps in order to achieve operating objectives. Created and led several cross-functional teams focused on business objectives and talent development. Reduced recruiting costs by 84% by expanding online candidate sourcing. Re-established company compensation guidelines to align with the organizations budget.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, New York, NY National Association with more than 350,000 members Human Resources Corporate Recruiter (1997-2000) Human Resources Generalist (1994-1997) Senior Executive Assistant to VP of Marketing, Product and Organizational Development (1991-1994) Administrative Assistant to VP Communications and Public Relations (1989-1991)

1989 - 2000

Integral part of the companys business and human resources strategic planning initiatives. Led the HR project team that analyzed and recommended the employee benefit package for AICPAs newly formed internet start-up company www.CPA2Biz.com. Designed and implemented a comprehensive employee referral program and initiated the first online job application portal; reduced recruiting cost $70,000 the first year. Steering committee member for the companys Strategic Leadership Change Management Team focused on global market opportunities/competitive market strategies to build international membership.

EDUCATION Master of Science, Organizational Change Management Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy, New School University, New York
Bachelor of Arts, Corporate Communications Bernard M. Baruch College, New York, NY

DEVELOPMENT Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Designation, Society for Human Resource Management Human Capital Strategist (HCS) Designation, Human Capital Management Development Dimensions International (DDI) Targeted Selection Certification Zenger Miller FrontLine Leadership Certified Facilitator AFFILIATIONS Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Human Capital Institute (HCI) Human Resources Association of New York (HR/NY) National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) Development Dimensions International (DDI)