Rios Partners is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned management consulting firm with a broad range of experience and specializing in organizational design, operational efficiency, supply chain transformation and Human-Centered Design (HCD). At Rios Partners, we emphasize diversity and teamwork because we believe the best conclusions are a result of careful analysis and thorough collaboration of individuals with unique backgrounds and experiences. Our project teams are comprised of people with unique backgrounds and experiences who offer creative and analytical thinking.Strategic business partner leading human resources for the fast-growing Rios team. Direct all aspects of Human Resources and align business objectives with employees and management as the firm rapidly grows. Serve as a consultant to management on Human Resources related issues, assess and anticipate HR-related needs. Develop and implement policies and procedures, manage benefit plans and claims, and handle all communications. Manage payroll, employee relations, talent acquisition, HR reporting, compensation, compliance and performance management. Responsible for driving strategic HR initiatives and simultaneously being a "hands-on" leader who quickly grasps the details of tactical execution.

The Frederick National Lab is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.Responsible for the management of the Human Resource function and assist in identifying, developing and implementing initiatives to ensure the business meets its short- and long-term objectives. Provide insight and leadership to align Human Resources strategy to business strategy. Oversee HR Budget planning and cost management. Currently responsible for a staff of twenty (22) employees which develop and administer programs that support the talent acquisition, health and welfare benefits (Pension and 401(K)), learning & development, as well as coach and lead business leaders and HR Business partners in all areas of performance management and workplace relations. Oversee the HRIS team, the general operation of HR systems and the implementation and evaluation of HRIS programs for the organization as well as HR system related projects. Manage the compensation function including salary structure and planning, job analysis and bonus plan development and maintenance.• Reintroduced LBR’s Learning and Development Department dedicated to creating a learning culture and development opportunities that enable employees to increase their knowledge and skills and thereby enhance their support of the FNLCR mission. • As project manager of a technology team, implemented a series of technological enhancements, and new tools for delivering organizational processes effectively, and efficiently, positioning the FNLCR for continued growth with enhanced systems and infrastructure.

Responsible for the management of the compensation, workplace relations and HRIS functions of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leidos, Inc. Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. (LBR), located in Frederick, MD, the Operations and Technical Support contract to the National Cancer Institute’s Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research with a current employee population of 2,300 employees. I assist the Director in identifying, developing and implementing initiatives to ensure the business meets its short- and long-term objectives. Provide insight and leadership to align Human Resources strategy to business strategy. Oversee HR Budget planning and cost management. Coach and lead business leaders and HR Business partners in all areas of performance management and workplace relations. Oversee the HRIS team, the general operation of HR systems and the implementation and evaluation of HRIS programs for the organization as well as HR system related projects. Manage the compensation function including salary structure and planning, job analysis and bonus plan development and maintenance.

Direct all aspects of Human Resources, aligns business objectives with employees and management. Serve as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues, assess and anticipate HR-related needs. Develop and implement Policies and Procedures, Manage Benefit Plans and Claims, and handle all Communications. Manage and administer payroll, HR reporting, salary administration, recruiting and performance management.• Researched, negotiated and implemented new payroll and HRMS systems/vendor, developed automated connections to vendors and carriers, creating reports and setting the Company for continued growth with enhanced systems and infrastructure.• Updated and implemented New HR Policies and Procedures. • Researched, negotiated and implemented new Applicant Tracking and Reporting System, creating a more efficient and streamlined recruiting process with multiple automated connections to vendors.• Researched, negotiated and partnered with a Fiduciary to assist with managing the 401(k) savings plan.• Serve as a Committee Chairman and plan administrator for 401(k) savings plan.• Ensure Employee Engagement through career development and training, company-wide events (Picnic, Holiday parties and Barbecues), continuing education and professional development programs, wellness programs and multiple communication channels.

Head Coach of the Towson University Women's Ice Hockey Club/TeamWorked with Student Athletes, plan and led practices and prepared team for games. Helped prepare these young women to overcome obstacles and be successful in life.* Won DVCHC League Championship (Division 1) – 2013-2014 season* Won East Coast Showdown Tournament Champions - 2014* Won Maryland State Club Hockey Title - 2014-2015 season* Won DVCHC League Championship (Division 1) - 2014-2015 season* Won DVCHC League Championship (Division 1) - 2015-2016 season* Finalist DVCHC League Championship (ACHA Div 2) - 2016-2017 season

Assistant Coach of the Millersville University Men’s Ice Hockey Team Worked with Student Athletes and led practices, prepared team for games and coached during the 2011 - 2012 season. - Won GNCHC regular season League Championship – 2011-2012 season- GNCHC Playoffs Finalist – 2012

Manage the new HR Shared Services Center of Excellence for the North America Consumer Businesses of Citi in support of new global model. Manage the Human Resources Information Systems team and Employee Services team supporting 9 businesses with over 25,000 employees.-Developed and implemented best practices and procedures across all the businesses we support to provide efficient, effectives and consistent services for all transaction processing-Manage, develop and implement headcount and attrition reporting process, develop management dashboard and provide accurate and consistent deliverables on all reporting and data requests-Manage and migrate web content to Citi global environment

Directed all aspects of Human Resources for multiple centralized sites and branch operations for the North America Consumer Financial Services operations. Aligned business strategy and objectives with employees and management as the firm continued to group. Served as a consultant to management on Human Resources related issues, assess, and anticipate HR-related needs. Develop and implement policies and procedures and handle all communications. Managed employee relations, recruitment, HR reporting, salary administration and performance management. Always working on continuous improvement in all aspects of Human Resources.• Developed business partnerships with senior management in support of strategic plan.• Executive Coach to senior management of Citigroup.• Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures. • Partnered with senior management to develop talent throughout the organization through development plans and succession planning.• Managed the Recruitment Team and developed new programs and streamlined the processes for a North America recruiting approach.• Managed several teams of HR Generalists who partnered with their respective businesses on employee relations and other HR support functions.• Selected to participate on two Global Citigroup Human Resources Projects.o Policy & Employee Relations Team and HR Structure and Alignment Taskforce.

Provided full range of HR services for a 350 bed urban hospital with 2000 employees. Managed all aspects of employment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, legal compliance, EEO/AA, and policy administration for assigned areas.

Worked with the handling, measuring, combining and forming of raw materials, ceramic material preparation, for business and military application of microwavable ceramics.Trans-Tech, Inc., has been the world leader in technically advanced ceramics for over 50 years, and offers a complete line of high quality, low cost ceramic based components for a number of applications within the RF & Microwave business sector.

As a part of the Towson University Internship program, I worked my senior year at the hospital in the HR Department on various projects including compensation surveys, compensation and position analysis, New Hire Orientation, Recruiting and other HR related projects.