CAROL CALLAHAN FRASER

Primary Residence:  9225 W. Charleston Blvd #2158 ¨ Las Vegas, NV 89117 ¨ 702-240-1629
NY:
615 Ninth Ave #4R ¨ New York, NY 10036
NC:  
5728 Sentinel Drive ¨ Raleigh, NC 27609
CA:  
7336 Santa Monica Blvd. ¨ LA, CA 90046
AZ:
23705 North 75th Pl ¨ Scottsdale, AZ  85255
Cell (646) 752-2578 ¨ carol@tonyandcarol.com

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

Business Consultant
Dakota Planet, Inc.

New York, NY
2003 – present

Dakota Planet is a technology and Internet consultant group specializing in web architecture, programming, design and support for the entertainment and corporate communities.  We build custom solutions for easy management of content, databases and imaging.

 

As a member of the development team, I serve as the liaison between the client team and Dakota Planet’s internal project team. I act as the primary contact for communicating technological solutions to client problems. Dakota Planet services include internet design, architecture, development, hosting, graphics, video specialists, and corporate imaging.  A full client list is available upon request or online.

 

Talent Agent

Sherry Rousso Associates, Inc.
New York, NY
2003 – Present

SRA represents Directors of Photography and Dancers for commercials, music videos, film and live productions.  The agency manages talent both domestically and internationally.

 

Manage bookings and negotiations for dancers throughout the United States and Europe.  Major productions include the Vaseline Intensive Care Swing Dance Championships in New York, as well as the television promotional push associated; The WWII Memorial Monument dedication in Washington DC with The President of the United States, Senator Dole and Tom Hanks; The Count Basie Centennial celebration.

 

Co-Owner and Event Director

Swivel Productions, LLC
New York, NY
2002 – Present

Swivel Productions provides clients with original ideas, customized services and personal attention. We offer assistance with all aspects of your event including, but not limited to accommodations, cuisine, entertainment services, and decorations.  Successful promoters of the New York Lindy Hop Open Swing Dance Championships.

 

Manage all aspects of event planning including, but not limited to planning activities, securing hotel and entertainment services, contracting judges, performers, and MC.  Solicit corporate sponsorships, coordinate dance workshops, advertise, web design and corporate image.  Partner with local television stations for promotions and national magazine, Dance Spirit, for featured article.

 

Director of Employee Relations
Digitas, LLC
Boston, MA
2000 – 2001

Salary:  $115,000 plus bonus

Digitas, LLC is a technology consulting company whose approach encompasses eCare, brand management, customer relationship management and data mining.  Digitas is a public company with offices worldwide.  Corporate headquarters, 1500+ employees nationwide.

 

Partnered with senior leadership to coach, mentor, guide and manage business productivity.  Facilitated quarterly promotion cycles and annual review cycle.  Reviewed and analyzed compensation structures and proposed market rate adjustments.  Managed difficult performance issues and terminations.  Trained HR department and managers on managing problem performance employees.  Developed and streamlined exit policies and procedures.  Compliance lead and reference for federal and state regulations.  Conducted discrimination and harassment investigations.  Managed workplace violence issues and cases.

 

Director of HR and Administration

Allied Office Supplies
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

1998 – 2000

Salary:  $95,000 plus expense account and bonus

Allied Office Supplies is a commercial distributor of office products, print materials, coffee and beverage goods, furniture and promotional products lines with annual sales volume of $250 million.  Managed 7 locations, 1000+ employees nationwide.

 

 

Implemented and set up entire HR function for corporation and spearheaded all HR initiatives.  Coaching, counseling and acting as a business partner to members of the senior management team.  Development of comprehensive compensation policy resulting in established pay grades, expense allowances, extensive sales commission structures and management of bonus programs.  Implemented, conducted and maintained Sexual Harassment Awareness programs, Diversity and Affirmative Action plans, 360 degree Evaluation program, Employee Assistance program, Employee Referral program and Security Hotline.  Oversight of HRIS, records management and ADP payroll. Oversight and involvement in recruitment of professional and hourly employees, policies and procedures, and legal compliance.  Accomplished and integrated 14 corporate acquisitions in 5 states.  Design, implementation and management of comprehensive benefits portfolio, including 401K, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.  Implemented Flexible Spending Accounts program.

 

Manager of Human Resources
Pulse Entertainment, Inc.
Santa Monica, CA
1997 – 1998

Salary:  $85,000 plus bonus

Pulse Entertainment was a game content and Internet content developer.  The company designed and coded its own proprietary software specializing in 3D.  The company in no longer focusing on game development and has relocated its primary offices to San Francisco, CA.  Managed 2 locations, 150 employees.

 

 

Hands on management of all HR functions.  Evaluated and advised implementation of risk management and compliance including proper insurance coverage, employee relations, and policy revisions.  Researched and implemented productive space planning for future corporate goals and growth; negotiated key lease agreement reducing corporate spending over 15%. Managed all employee relation issues, benefits administration and compensation planning.  Familiar with H1B visa process and assisted in the compilation of financial reporting covering company's prior 4 years.

 

Project Coordinator—HR/Finance Department; Assistant to CEO
Equity Marketing, Inc.
Beverly Hills, CA
1996-1997

Salary:  $45,000 plus bonus

Equity Marketing, Inc. is a publicly traded promotional product and toy company with worldwide annual sales of $150 million.  The company designs, develops, manufactures and distributes toys based on popular entertainment properties.

Corporate headquarters, 250 employees.

 

Project lead for several HR and finance projects.  Successfully reduced travel expenditures by 113% by acting as in-house travel agent for entire company.  Managed all aspects of rate negotiation, agency relations, management reports, reservations, ticketing and executive services.  Reduce out-sourced presentation costs by executing investor relations road-show presentations for CEO/CFO and managed investor relations information to brokers and trading agents.  Budget and forecast research and modeling.  Assisted with SEC filings including 10K, 10-Q and S-1.

 

Director of Human Resources
On-Stage Management
San Jose, CA
1991-1996

Salary:  $90,000

On-Stage Management is a management company for performers and musicians.  The company recruits new talent, coordinates promotional materials and executes full marketing plans.  On-Stage Management specializes in new and up-and-coming talent.  Corporate headquarters, 75 employees.

 

 

Developed and hands on management of HR role and functions within organization.  Additionally, analyzed all areas of entertainment industry and developed and executed accompanying marketing programs.  Public relations responsibilities and press release development.  Industry marketing programs and seminar series, participated in industry related trade shows and assisted in theme design.

 

Contract Assignments--

 

Generalist
New York, NY

Contract Human Resources Professional for Disney Publishing Worldwide. Domestic and international publishing house consisting of 375 publications of books and magazines.  Publishing headquarters, 200 employees.

 

Design and implement recruitment process.  Train human resources personnel in screening, interviewing, and hiring top publishing personnel.  Integrated administration function into HR department.  Reviewed, analyzed and modified corporate Independent Contractor and Temporary Help policies.  NY Team Lead for corporate-wide Succession Planning, Webhire integration, and Global Leadership and Organizational Design.

 

Staffing Specialist
Culver City, CA

Contract recruiter assigned to Sony Pictures Entertainment, a leading studio in theatrical, television and online entertainment production and distribution.

Corporate headquarters, 5000 employees.

 

Recruited for several areas within the SPE organizations including Game Show Network, Worldwide Marketing, Television Distribution, and International Marketing and Distribution.  Recruited for union and non union positions, exempt and non exempt.  Successfully placed over 60 positions within 6 months.  Assisted the special events division with publicity junkets, theatrical premiers, television wrap events and SPE special anniversary galas.  Project lead for company offsites and corporate style guide.

 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

 

·         Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, 1995 GPA 3.64

·         Labor Studies, California State University, Dominguez Hills, CA GPA:  3.45

·         Professional Member of Society for Human Resources Management; Member of American Management Association; National Association of Female Executives

 

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

 

·         ADP Payroll, HR Profile and Perspective, HRIS Lawson System, Webhire

·         MS Office Professional Suite:  Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, ACT, File maker Pro

·         Macromedia Suite

·         Adobe Suite

·         Sonic Foundry Applications, primarily Sonic Forge and Acid

 

TRAINING ADMINISTRATION

 

·         Management Training:  Introduction to Management, Conflict Resolution, Performance Planning, Global Leadership and Organizational Design

·         Compliance:  Sexual Harassment, Executive Training for Discrimination in the Workplace, Terminations, Diversity and Affirmative Action plans

·         Company-wide Training:  New Hire Orientation, 360 degree Evaluation program, Employee Assistance program, Employee Referral program and Security Hotline, Benefits Plan Education, Succession Planning,

·         HR Departmental Training:  Workplace Violence, Recruitment, Understanding and Application of Federal and State Compliance

·         Software Training:  MS Office Professional-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, HR Perspective, Proprietary Internal Communications Tools