In my role as Vice President of Human Resources, I oversee the daily operations of our international HR department, managing a diverse workforce of over 2000 employees in the Aerospace and Defense industry across various global locations.Key Responsibilities:• Strategic Planning: I provide strategic direction for HR initiatives, including staffing, recruitment, training programs, and employee development initiatives, fostering successful team dynamics and organizational growth. • Multi-Site Collaboration: I manage HR initiatives across international sites in the fostering collaboration and alignment across diverse teams.• Employee Relations: I cultivate positive relations between the company, employees, and unions across multiple sites, creating an environment conducive to sustainable business growth.• Financial Management: I oversee budgeting and financial decision-making related to HR functions, employee engagement, and learning and development programs across international sites.Accomplishments:• Career Progression: I have advanced through multiple leadership positions in HR, showcasing continuous growth and increasing levels of responsibility.• Employee Programs: I have introduced innovative employee programs that have led to improved satisfaction, productivity, and retention rates.• Diversity and Inclusion: I championed the rollout of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs on a global scale, fostering a culture of diversity, belonging, and mutual respect.• Operational Excellence: I successfully pioneered operations at a new facility in Mexico, navigating complex labor negotiations and instituting effective hiring practices.• Recruitment Success: I led a comprehensive recruiting drive resulting in the simultaneous onboarding of over 200 professionals within a year across US and MX sites.• Succession Planning: I developed robust succession planning programs, cultivating a pipeline of future leaders poised for organizational impact.

During my tenure at Energetx Composites LLC, I led the daily operations of the HR department for this prominent player in the composite manufacturing sector. With a focus on optimizing resources and fostering a positive work environment, I implemented strategic initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and drive operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities: • Employee Benefit Administration: I administered comprehensive employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, and customized company benefits, ensuring competitive offerings to attract and retain top talent. • Budget Management: I meticulously managed departmental budgets, including labor and benefit costs, to optimize resource allocation and drive fiscal efficiency.• Staffing Coordination: I closely coordinated with production teams to align staffing levels with operational requirements, ensuring smooth workflow and productivity. • Employee Development: I directed employee development efforts, including succession planning programs, to nurture talent pipelines and cultivate future leaders within the organization.Accomplishments:• Safety and Compliance: I introduced safety programs and environmental compliance initiatives, resulting in a notable reduction in injury rates associated with production activities and fostering a culture of safety and regulatory adherence. • Cost Savings: Through strategic optimization of contract labor, employee benefits, and related programs, I realized significant cost savings exceeding $75K within the initial four months, bolstering operational efficiency and bottom-line performance.• Performance Evaluation: I streamlined the evaluation process by implementing a new performance evaluation system, reducing associated costs and time investments while enhancing transparency and effectiveness.

During my tenure as Human Resource Manager at Great Lake Woods, Inc., I played a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the HR department, ensuring the smooth functioning of HR processes and fostering a positive work environment for our diverse workforce across three facilities.Key Responsibilities:• Team Leadership: I led and directed the HR staff, facilitating employee development, managing labor relations, benefits administration, safety protocols, compliance initiatives, and employee relations activities.• Employee Lifecycle Management: I oversaw all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and staffing adjustments to disciplinary actions and terminations, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.• Benefits Administration: I managed comprehensive employee benefits packages, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401K, and tailored company benefits programs, ensuring competitive offerings to attract and retain top talent.Accomplishments: • Performance Management: I introduced a streamlined evaluation process to facilitate employee development and coaching, enhancing performance management effectiveness and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.• Cost Reduction: I implemented a structured four-year program to reduce employee benefit costs for both the employer and employees, delivering substantial savings while maintaining competitive benefit offerings.• Incentive Programs: I boosted employee performance through the implementation of targeted incentive programs, fostering a culture of high performance and recognition within the organization.• Performance Evaluation System: I revamped the performance evaluation system, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in assessing employee performance and driving organizational excellence.

Technical recruiting / placement of technically skilled professionals in the manufacturing industry.