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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Combine comprehensive analysis of business financials and operations management to help the Executive Team make informed decisions.Manage a budget of $7 million and changed our financial model to increase revenue sharing with the other 13 UW Campuses across Wisconsin.Research vendors and review contracts for innovative organization projects to increase effectiveness and process improvement.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Provided HR partnership with UW Executive Team and managers by advising in areas, such as: compliance, employee relations, performance management, recruitment, compensation, workforce planning, manager development, change management, and organizational development.Led enterprise HR projects, including an update to the organization titling structure.Supervised, coached, and provided career progression support to HR professionals.Wrote policies to meet HR compliance and organizational needs, including transitioning workforce to a hybrid environment during onset of COVID-19 pandemic.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Supported all staff, including Scientists and Faculty, through a major culture change when a non-profit related to Center for Healthy Minds was established and housed in same workspace. Managed full recruitment cycle and created a compensation plan to reduce inequity and increase retention.Counseled managers and employees on employee relations.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Assisted with the enterprise-wide University of Wisconsin Restructure Project by developing project plans, conducting risk analysis, resolving issues, defining scope, and completing gap analysis reports.Coordinated the work of multiple project teams to ensure effective decision-making and project completion.Facilitated change management and issue resolution.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Managed all HR processes and led HR projects, such as: developed New Employee Orientation, Manager Community of Practice, and annual automated performance management system.Managed payroll functions and audited HRIS needs to ensure organization needs were met and effective.Served as liaison between management and employees during disciplinary action and employee relations.Managed conflict resolution and investigations.

Chicago

Hired difficult to fill positions with unique recruitment strategies and managed L1 and H1B visas.Mediated resolution with employees and union stewards to resolve workplace conflict and reduced the amount of grievances reported to Local 1 and Local 399 unions.Led and tracked results of the training and development program to increase professional development which enhanced the effectiveness of employee performance and fulfillment of goals.

Northfield, Il

Investigated complex employee relations issues, claims of discrimination and harassment andcoordinated solutions.Created a recruitment pipeline with local social work programs to fill positions with the most vacancies.Ensured compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, and IRS regulations.

Elmhurst

Opened a new clinic in Elmhurst, IL community with the Facility Manager and Regional Manager.Created a staffing model and hired, trained and supervised new employees.Compiled daily, weekly, and monthly reports to analyze and measure success.

Oak Park

Conducted elder abuse investigations (reports of physical, emotional, financial, passive neglect) and supervised four caseworkers.Advocated for my clients at elder abuse case hearings.Managed a caseload of 140 clients by establishing services to help them remain safely in their homes.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Leadership And Change Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology