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Midland, TX, US

ProPetro is a Texas-based oilfield services company providing hydraulic fracturing and other complementary services to leading upstream oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production, or E&P, of North American unconventional oil and natural gas resources.In this position I have overall responsibility for delivery and execution of HR.

Calgary, Alberta, CA

• I led strategic HR initiatives that drive global operations and influence business unit leaders, with a keen focus on cost and time-sensitive action steps that drive employee engagement and align with senior leaders to.
• I directly manage a contingent workforce to ensure high-quality contractors are sourced and delivered, and projects are executed effectively.
• I lead HR operations in the development of change management and organizational development initiatives that position the business for growth, and deployment of new products and service offerings.
• I drive employee engagement efforts to accomplish organizational goals that put front line staff and leaders in a better position for professional development and advancement.

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• I provided HR leadership for the U.S. operations, leading a team of 48 human resources professionals that supported 110 contract logistics and transportation sites.Key accomplishments:
• I re-focused HR initiatives to include aligning resources with business strategy, talent identification, and professional development.
• I represented the company in union matters and provided support and coaching regarding agreement renewals, grievances, and union avoidance strategies.

Houston, TX, US

• I led HR operations for the Valves & Measurements business unit in organizational design, change management, and execution during restructure of the business. I progressed into this leadership role, taking over all.
• I developed a behavior-based assessment tool and performance model for the sales organization that increased productivity and engagement in the performance review process.
• I designed and implemented the HR processes that improved alignment with corporate HR strategy and people-focused initiatives.
• I facilitated and implemented employee engagement initiatives that advanced the company’s mission and core values.

Houston, TX, US

• I led employee engagement initiatives, including the facilitation of action planning sessions with management, and accountability efforts for associated objectives to drive improvement.Key accomplishments:
• I directed Kaizen events and provided HR leadership with support that dramatically improved the sales inquiry to order process, inclusive of key deliverables and business metrics.
• I improved the company’s succession planning initiatives and partnered with teams to ensure future successors were prepared for critical roles in the organization.

Houston, TX, US

• I managed HR operations and Shared Services in Asia Pacific and the Middle East (APME), while driving division and corporate HR programs and initiatives for talent development, succession planning, performance.
• I established an HR structure in the region, including recruitment of country HR Managers in critical markets, such as China, Australia, and UAE.
• I designed and executed HR audits for APME to evaluate processes and procedures in preparation for the creation of an HR shared services hub in Singapore.
• I analyzed market compensation and benefit surveys, while collaborating with corporate staff and external consultants to implement change and retain market competitiveness.
• I negotiated labor agreements on behalf of all divisions in Australia.

Houston, TX, US

• I provided global HR advice and guidance for divisional talent programs, organizational structure design, coaching, and mentoring for plant HR Managers. I served as the Strategic HR Business Partner to global business.
• I led the recruitment and training efforts for a new, state of the art manufacturing facility located in Ploiesti, Romania.
• I implemented a Corporate University Relations Program for the University of Florida, resulting in increased recruitment of high potential engineering, finance and information technology students.

Mba, Business / Human Resources

Bsc, Forestry