TESSA W.

COOPER *
196 Old Connecticut Path
Wayland, MA 01778
Tel: (508) 358-7580
Email: tc69145c@westpost.net
CAREER SUMMARY
Human Resource leader with over 15 years of experience managing the HR functions
of private and public start-up to mid-size Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical compani
es in MA, NJ, NC, OH and CA.
SPECIALTIES
Recruiting and Talent Management, Leadership Development, Vendor Management, Emp
loyee Relations and Conflict Resolution, Development of Compensation and Benefit
Programs, Performance Management Systems, Mergers and Acquisitions -planning, i
mplementation and integration, Employee Handbook and Policies, Employment Law.
WORK HISTORY
Sr. Vice President, Human Resources 1993 - 2009
Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Lexington MA
* Created an employee-centric organization, resulting in high employee satisfact
ion and minimal turnover
* Led organizational development efforts. Co-led integration team when Endo acqu
ired Indevus in 2009. Hired over 300 sales representatives in 2004 over eight-w
eek period *
* Oversaw integration activities of a manufacturing company acquisition in 2007*
* Managed four cycles of downsizing, as a direct result of company refocus/restr
ucturing
* Analyzed and selected competitive benefits programs, by partnering with and se
lecting appropriate vendors*-identified legal requirements and government report
ing regulations. Developed one of the most robust benefit programs in the indust
ry
* Established and implemented three Performance Management systems -including go
al-setting/pay for performance model implemented in 2008
* Developed on-boarding program for new employees (including all-day orientation
program)*
* Managed Human Resources for 4 of our subsidiary companies in CA, NC, OH, CA. (
1993-1999)
Manager, Human Resources 1992 - 1993
Progenitor, Inc. (a subsidiary of Indevus Pharmaceuticals), Columbus, OH
Managed Human Resources for this start-up biotechnology company.

Human Resource Representative 1991 - 1992

Sphinx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Durham, NC
Started new career in HR at this new biotechnology company. Managed all recruit
ing and benefit administration.
Nutritionist/Writer/Fitness Consultant 1987 - 1990
(Self-employed) Ascot, Berkshire, UK
Co-Authored two diet/nutrition books: "The Two Day Diet", and "Take Charge of Ch
olesterol".
Manager, Pregnagym 1985 - 1987
St. Vincent Hospital. Indianapolis, IN
Operated and managed a franchised, medically supervised, Nautilus-based program
for pregnant and post-partum women. Developed aerobic program "Pregnacize" and
fitness program for women with medical conditions.
Fitness Director, Healthworks 1984 -1985
Cambridge, MA
Developed and implemented fitness and sales program for new women's fitness club
chain in MA. Trained Staff and managed new location in MA.

EDUCATION
Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Boston, MA
M.S. Nutrition

Northeastern University (Boston Bouve College of Health Sciences)

Boston, MA
B.S. (Honors) Health & Physical Education