Denise M. Storm, PHR
1907 Angleside Rd., Fallston, MD 21047
Home 410-893-3218
Cell 443-742-7069
stormdeni[at]yahoo.com


Professional Summary

Human Resources professional with experience in healthcare, medical marketing research, consulting, financial, retail and service industries. A catalyst, problem solver and coach for organizations, adapt at recognizing opportunities, selling new ideas and initiating new human resources functions. Special depth in office management, recruiting, employee retention, management, training, career development, organizational development and benefits administration. An energetic, innovative professional who has a sense of team, focus on the bottom line and produces results with an Eye for Talent.


Professional Experience

Human Resources Manager
Advance Business Systems September 2006 June 2009
Improved recruiting practices, resulting in increased retention with recruiting cost reduction of 56%.
Benefit Administration including vendor selections resulting in cost reductions
Implemented new 401(k) plan and improved annual audit efficiencies.
Implemented an Affirmative Action plan prior to deadline to ensure government sales and revenue opportunities.
Created and presented training to support service divisions reorganization, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
Established a Wellness Program, resulting in the health improvement of participants, reducing absenteeism and overall improving employee moral.

Director of Human Resources
Freedom Federal November 2002 September 2005
Increased employee retention rate from 68% turnover to 15%, compared to industry average of 22%.
Expanding benefit programs to support the needs of the workforce and decreasing costs in the process.
Presentations to the Board of Directors, employees and community organizations as member of Executive Committee.
Created, trained and implemented employee performance measurement systems to better assist with employees development, career satisfaction and improved communication with their managers.
Selected new vendor selection for payroll and HRIS system, resulting in decreased costs and improved efficiencies.
Managed projects for employee and community outreach events, including planning and coordinating all activities related to the opening of credit unions new headquarters. All events were successful and costs under budget.



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Denise M. Storm Resume


Vice President
Executive Market Search May 2002 December 2002
Increased client base, improving client relations and candidate placement, resulting in increased revenues.

Director, Recruiting and Employee Services
Manager, Human Resources and Employee Services
Director of Administration
Office Manager
Migliara/Kaplan Assoc. October 1986 December 2001
Established and managed the human resources department, including all related policies, procedures and performance appraisal management systems.
Created recruiting processes and procedures to provide hiring managers efficient resources to attract the most qualified candidates. Employee growth from 13 to 165 in multiple locations both domestic and international.
Benefits, payroll and HR administration including vendor and product selection, resulting in employee satisfaction and reducing costs wherever possible.
Facilities management, vendor negotiations and purchasing for multiple locations.
Construction project manager for all remote location expansion and the building of two of the firms headquarters in Owings Mills. All projects completed prior to deadline.

Selected Accomplishments, Awards and Association Affiliations
Society for Human Resources Management
Hunt Valley Business Professionals
Unsung Hero Award for recruiting successes, Migliara/Kaplan
Provided pro-bono seminars for the Maryland Multi-Housing Association on Recruiting and Retention
Edgewood High School Academy of Finance, Board Advisor
Working with local technical institutions and high schools with mock interviews to improve their interviewing skills. Providing presentations regarding searching for a job, what employers are seeking in candidates and career development. 2004-present.
Affiliations: Lincoln Tech., ITT Technical Institute, TESST, Harford Tech. and Hereford High School.