1. Demetra Fisher
50 Juniper Ridge
Essex Jct., VT 05452
(802)343-9750
Profile: Creative, motivated self-starter. Effective, articulate communicator with strong motivational and
promotional skills. Organized, detail-oriented problem-solver, effective in streamlining processes
and improving workflow, as well as fostering positive employee behaviors.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Human Resources
Compensation
• Redesigned company-wide scorecard-based incentive program for over 1200 participants which included both
Score Card design and database management of over 500 different performance plans. Prepared analyses of
quarterly results for senior management, identifying trends to improve positive employee behaviors.
• Provided consultative services to department managers when evaluating jobs within designated business units.
Services included evaluating jobs using a point-factoring system in association with comparisons of internal
equity and external market data, utilizing both regional and national salary survey results.
• Key member of the Mergers and Acquisitions team responsible for job-mapping and other compensation-related
projects specific to ensuring smooth transitions of newly acquired divisions and companies.
• Prepared/updated job descriptions in compliance with ADA and FSLA requirements. Ensured appropriate pay
grades for specific jobs were up-to-date with most current job descriptions.
• Designed and produced annual bonus profit-sharing program based upon pooled dollars as compared to total
years of service for eligible employees.
• Conducted training sessions for management on various compensation/benefits programs and procedures.
Responsible for development and delivery.
• Conducted employee surveys and focus groups and tabulated results on matters pertaining to total
compensation, benefits, incentive pay and retention.
Benefits
• Completed two unrelated 401(k) Plan conversions for plans totaling 36M and 21M. Prepared and
delivered all related communications and conversion materials to plan participants.
• Increased 401(k) Plan participation by 13% after successfully promoting plan features and implementing
meaningful and cost-effective incentives. Elevated total plan participation to 87% of eligible employees.
• Streamlined insurance billing processes, related accounting. Uncovered $125K error in the company's favor.
Developed cost analysis procedures with Finance to provide senior management with tracking
mechanism.
• Designed competitive benefit program for multi-state employer which included medical, dental, life,
supplemental life, disability and AD&D coverages, as well as flex spending accounts from inception to roll-out.
• Introduced Employee Stock Purchase Plan within three months of IPO to over 1400 employees.
Coordinated initial enrollment which totaled over 76% of employee population at inception.
• Designed and produced annual employee benefits/total compensation statements for over 1400 employees.
Coordinated delivery to coincide with annual salary increases for optimum effectiveness.
Employment/Payroll Systems Applications
• Conducted screening interviews; worked with hiring managers to ensure qualifications and skill sets of all
candidates met the requirements of posted jobs. Performed reference/credit checks, extended offers and
finalized on-boarding with confirmation letters and orientation scheduling. Processed/tracked applications.
• Implemented effective employee communication strategy including preparation of company newsletters,
employee manuals, brochures and other communications materials detailing various employee benefits and
employment programs and services. Designed and participated in new-hire employee orientation programs.
• Assisted in the design of required EEO reporting information gathering and systems reports. Performed
periodic maintenance testing of reporting systems as required.
• Assisted in the conversion of two separate payroll processing systems, both in-house and software specific.
Conducted testing of applications and assisted in the design of end-user screens and functionality.
Coordinated with MIS to ensure systems interfaces remained accurate to produce correct data as required for
specific functions.

2. Demetra Fisher page2
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCES
PC applications including Windows XP, WORD, EXCEL, (Microsoft Office Suite), Groupwise, HR Expert, J.D.
Edwards, DOS, Percomm, Quickbooks, Express Options for Windows, (CMS) using network servers such as Oracle,
SQL and Novell, as well as familiarity with the worldwide web.
Effective team leader; proficient supervisory and organizational management skills. Exceptional interpersonal
skills, including face-to-face, presentation, verbal and written. Skilled in Total Quality Management, and Re-
Engineering methods. Working knowledge of ERISA, FSLA, HIPAA, ADA and other labor/employment laws
and IRS compliance regulations.
EMPLOYMENT
10/15–current HEWLETTPACKARDENTERPRISE,Williston,VT
ProviderServicesRepresentative
5/13- 5/15 THE BON TON, South Burlington, VT
Assistant Store Manager/Selling Supervisor, Children’s, Shoes, Seasonal Wear
Fragrance & Cosmetics Advisor
3/00-11/10 DINGS, DENTS & SCRATCHES, INC., South Burlington, VT
Vice President/Office Manager (part-time; family-owned business)
6/05 - 5/08
6/02 – 4/05
7/97 - 9/00
5/95 - 7/97
8/81 - 5/95
EDUCATION
ONION RIVER COOPERATIVE dba CITY MARKET, Burlington, VT
Human Resources Manager/Generalist II
SAINT MICHAEL'S COLLEGE, Colchester, VT
HOWARD CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES, Burlington, VT
Human Resources Generalist/ Benefits Manager (temp/contract positions)
BANKNORTH GROUP, INC., Burlington, VT
Senior Compensation Analyst/Member, Mergers & Acquisitions Team
IDX SYSTEMS CORPORATION, South Burlington, VT
Senior Benefits Administrator/Team Leader, Benefits - HR
PIZZAGALLI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, South Burlington, VT
Personnel & Benefits Administrator
Job Cost Assistant
Assistant Payroll Supervisor
Payroll Clerk
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
ESSEX JUNCTION HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated pro Merito. Concentration in college preparatory and business courses.
FORMER ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
• VERMONT EMPLOYERS HEALTH ALLIANCE, Board of Directors.
• VERMONT PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION, Board of Directors/Chair, Benefits Committee.
• VERMONT STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HEALTH TASK FORCE COMMITTEE member.

3. Professional References
for Demetra Fisher
1. Gary B. Warner, (802) 425-2386, former VP Administration, PC Construction Co.
2. John T. Ewell, (802) 879-8797, VP, Human Resources & Organizational Dev., NEFCU
3. Laurie Gunn, (802) 847-2825, VP, Compensation & Benefits, UVM Medical Center
4. Tina Tenney, (802) 654-2534, Dir. Comp & Benefits, Saint Michael's College