At HR.Coach we work with small to mid-sized companies to plan, manage and maximize your HR department’s effectiveness. HR is the cornerstone for a companies’ most important asset – the people. It is also the department that with the highest level of compliance requirements, legal risk and potential to distract leaders from growing the business.We provide a wide range of services from coaching / mentoring your existing HR staff to full-service outsourced HR solutions.My area of expertise is working with small to mid-size business in the areas of Human Resources; Performance Based Staffing and Recruiting; Training; Employee Benefits Programs and Executive Coaching. Special expertise in working with start-ups from initial planning to growth phases and supporting strategic human capital initiatives throughout the M&A process.

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Joined the Kuatro Technologies team in July of 2015 to build out the US entity for this multi-national high tech company. Worked directly with senior leadership based in Canada to develop the Human Resource functions in the US including transition management, benefits, performance management and compliance.

Responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the Human Resources and Payroll functions for a rapidly growing start-up. Direct line reporting to the President & CEO. Manage a team of five, including Payroll Manager, Support Specialist (Payroll), Human Resource Business Partner, HR Generalist and HR Assistant/Receptionist.Quickly brought department into compliance. Implemented ADP WorkForce Now 4.1 including Payroll, HRB and carrier connections. Upgraded to WorkForce Now 8.0. Realigned Benefit Package to become a retention/recruitment tool while reducing overall budget. Changes contributed to the company being ranked #10 Best Mortgage Company to work for in the United States by Mortgage Executive Magazine for 2014 and again in 2015. Two direct reports were chosen for BoD annual awards for their superior work efforts and contribution to developing corporate culture.Updated Employee Manual, created HR/Payroll Policy & Process Guide, developed and implemented a 5 part workshop for managers. Hired 82 people in the first year with the company, hired 87 people in the second year.

At Catapult my primary responsibility is to build a high functioning HR Department that supports the day to day operational divisions.

Responsible for directing all of the people functions of the corporation in accordance with the policies and practices of Allied Telecom Group (Allied), Allied core values, ethics of society and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. Primary duties include strategic human resource planning, talent management/acquisition, organizational development, leadership coaching, training, and employee engagement and motivation.

Information Technology Services company providing Project Management Office consultants to Federal & State Government. Responsible for the business operations including human resources, government contract administration, compliance, negotiation, proposals; bids, accounting, talent acquisition and management of administrative staff.

Managed the daily operation of a Full Service Fixed Based Operator (FBO) including oversight of Training (FAA Part 91), Charter (FAA Part 135) and Office Staff (Customer Service, Accounting and HR). Played Key role in helping this start up company gain profitability within first year. Created incentives and Customer Service policies that created Student Customer Loyalty.