I've had a diverse experience in a number of industries covering all aspects of Human Resources.

Lead an HR leadership team providing an effective Human Resources organizational structure while meeting the demands of an employer with 6400 employees ensuring optimum productivity. Implement strategic plan and corporate initiative while adapting to changing business environments► Direct the administration of Human Resources functions for all affiliated subsidiaries of the Cherokee Nation Businesses► Develop and administer HR policies and procedures to promote consistent application throughout the organization► Establish, promote and maintain a proactive positive employee relations climate throughout pall subsidiaries of Cherokee Nation Businesses► Set the leadership tone for HR Department employees and to provide mentoring and guidance to staff► Responsible to analyze and recommend courses of action that serve to protect the CNB from legal liability and exposure as it pertains to employee corrective actions► Maintain a high level of employee retention and oversee Employee Incentive Compensation, and to assure the department stays within budget► Coordinate with the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to assure communication flow, participate in Tribal Council relations, while reporting to the Executive Vice President

• Directed the administration of employee services functions for all of the affiliated subsidiaries of Cherokee Nation Businesses with 3500 employees• Created strategic human resource, staffing, and employee development plans• Collaborated with other HR Cherokee Nation entities to assure open lines of communication and to exchange practices and ideas• Served as a consultant to all companies’ and facilities management, providing advice, counsel, guidance and support regarding employee services issues and programs• Afforded direction for recruitment and selection to serve the Native American preference mission and to meet the growth needs of the organization• Rendered direction for the Incentive Compensation Program and Safety Department

• Lead a team of overseeing employee services for 3000 employees at 6 locations. • Oversaw management decisions and/or company procedures related to employment actions including all new hires, promotions and terminations• Wrote directives advising Department Managers of company policy regarding employee selection and employee relations• Studied legislation and court decisions for applicability to company’s current and future situation • Consulted with legal counsel as needed to ensure policy compliance with applicable laws

During my 19+ years I held positions in sales management, operations, and human resources. The majority of my tenure at Foley's was spent in various and progressive human resources positions.