Human Resources Manager • Supervise: Health & Safety Department • Supervise: Learning & Development/Plant Training Department

Coordinated strategy, staff engagement, communication, and culture-building initiatives across three distinct operations for a privately-owned, in-patient high acuity mental and behavioral health hospital, child and family autism development center, and outpatient mental health clinic. • Human Resource Business Partner and Employee Relations Partner with administrative responsibilities for 200+employees across multiple sites and departments. Responsible for cultivating an engaged work-place culture, identifying business development opportunities, creating corporate communication models, leading strategic planning initiatives, and assessing and improving employee and patient satisfaction.• Facilitated the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan. • Completed daily analysis with Leadership Team reviewing census/occupancy, admissions, referrals, placement, continuity of care plans, and staffing levels.• Collaborated with Human Resources in developing a talent recruitment program, Education & Training in mapping a sustainable staff development curriculum, and Marketing for outreach and relationship building with existing and potential referral sources/agencies.• Designed and implemented initiatives focused on: the new-hire onboarding process; all-staff continuous engagement; continuing education pathways; and, regular communications to keep employees informed about organization priorities, successes, and other developments. • Implemented staff engagement initiatives resulting in enhanced work-place culture, increased retention and affinity to organization, and measurable employee and patient satisfaction.• Engaged business development initiatives to expand autism services to new communities across Indiana.

Transition from Higher Education Administration into corporate environment focusing on employee and customer experiences, strategic planning and strategy development, communications and business development, and employee engagement culture-growth.

Led efforts to foster organization success including strategic planning, financial management (operating budget over $4 million) and full-cycle employee development for daily operations of the Division of 125+ full-time and 250+ part-time employees. Directly supervised four distinct units with 37 full-time and 155 part-time employees. Responsible for coordinating campus-wide efforts to strengthen student life and student success by developing collaborative relationships between departments within the division and with other University departments.• Supervised the Office of Campus Life, Campus Recreation, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Hulman Memorial Student Union• Established the Student Marketing Company• Advised Student Government Association• Chair, University Programming Council• Division Budget Officer• Division Coordinator, Professional Development• Division Coordinator, Academic Initiatives with University Colleges and Departments• Division Coordinator, University Strategic Initiatives• Division Coordinator, Annual Impact Reports/Assessment and Evaluation• Division Administrator, University Development/Foundation Accounts & Scholarships • Division Liaison, Office of Information Technology• University Student Conduct Appeals Officer• Behavior Intervention Team

Served as Chief Financial Officer coordinating $4 million FY appropriations for 13 units. Supervised four units with human resource responsibilities for 37 full-time and 155 part-time employees and capital resources for 8 distinct facilities including residential, conference, fitness and wellness centers. Responsible for full-cycle employee management including talent recruitment and acquisition, onboarding, performance and evaluation, compensation, separation, training and learning development, and succession preparedness. Chief Strategy officer with institutional strategic planning initiatives. Division Liaison to General Counsel for legal and risk management, contract management, compliance, policy and procedure review. Division Liaison to HR for Position Analysis evaluating staffing models, salary and compensation, and serving in executive and director level talent acquisition. Implemented SaaS technologies and strategies for improved operations and user efficiency.

Provided leadership and support for Division of Student Affairs in the areas of Student Engagement and Leadership Development. Functional areas of responsibility include: Office of Campus Life, Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Activities, Weekend and Late Night Programming, Union Board, Student Organizations, Parent & Family Services, Leadership Development, Student Government Association, Campus Ministries.

Served as Chief Conduct Officer administering the Code of Conduct in accord with all provisions of University policy and procedures. Responsible for training, mentoring, and advising University Hearing Board and Greek Life Conduct Board and collaborating as primary liaison with appropriate university officials (police, faculty, advisors, residence life, legal counsel) regarding case management to ensure consistency across all Code policies. Selected Institutional LeadershipAdvised Student Government and the Student Homecoming Committee to expand campus spirit week campaign to a week-long series introducing new marquee events attracting 3,500 attendees.Collaborated with Union & Programs staff and student leaders to expand annual concert series into a Downtown Hattiesburg tradition (Eaglepalooza) and establish game-day traditions including Friday Night @ the Fountain pep rally and student tailgating in The District.

Provided leadership and guidance as supervisor to the Office of Volunteer Programs and Office of Registered Organizations. In support of staff initiatives, developed community engagement/service opportunities for students and managed a 1,200 student organization operation. Selected Institutional LeadershipIntegrated SaaS technology for student organization management as an additional medium for delivering services to a diverse student population including streaming-video, e-survey, online tutorials/consultant, and online registration Designed, implemented and oversaw the operations of The ReSOurce Center, a student-organization retail/marketing unit, increasing revenue and profits per FYIncreased the student activity fee to a $1.25 million FY allocation and developed training for Board members to market, increase volume of applications, and allocate full budget pool to enhance the student experiences. Significant attention was focused on Board team building, collaboration, transparency and communication, eliminating conflicts of interest, and ensuring allocations were made in a viewpoint neutral manner.Established coordinating committee to implement Community Connection programs including “One Book One Campus” and “Service First” new student welcome-week volunteer initiative.Performed review of volunteer and community engagement initiatives resulting in expansion of Office, increased budget, and increase in student participation

Provided direction for the Office and the Registered Organizations in the planning and implementation of cultural, service, social, educational, and recreational programs. Responsibilities included approving and providing consultation for all student organization on-campus activities (~19,000 annual events) including: event approval, facilities scheduling, budgeting and financial accountability, technical advising, ticketing, space assignment, student and professional staffing, contracts, and university liability. Collaborated with Business Affairs as signature authority on organization expenditures (FY $2.5 million) and maintain trusted relationships as liaison to the City of Champaign and City of Urbana Police Departments and Park Districts with responsibility for reviewing, coordinating, and recommending approval for campus-sponsored outdoor festivals, concerts, and celebrations Selected Institutional LeadershipStreamlined administrative processes and application procedures for registered organizations resulting in growth from 600 to 1,200 registered organizations in a 4 year period. Expanded annual Fall Quad Day (grew to 600 participating RSO’s, university departments, and community non-profit agencies with approximately 15,000 attendees) and Spring Activity Day (80 participating RSO’s and approximately 1,250 attendees) Partnered with staff to develop, implement, and facilitate leadership development series: Build Your Organization (B.Y.O.) and Student and Organization Leadership Development (S.O.L.D.). B.Y.O. themes included member development, recruitment/retention, motivation, event planning, collaboration and funding, marketing and public relations. S.O.L.D. focused on fundamental college needs and student development traits, including Thinking Beyond Your Major (merging academic and career services), Budgeting and Fundraising (financial realities and revenue opportunities), and Gearing Up for the New Year (transitions, assessment, and continuity).

Coordinated all operations for 23 fraternities and 1,500 members representing the NIC, NPHC, and NALFO fraternal organizations. Developed curriculum, learning outcomes, and program objectives for All-Fraternity initiatives in areas of risk management, service and philanthropy, leadership development, new member education, officer transition, senior seminar, diversity, social and cultural awareness, recognition and awards. Selected Institutional Leadership Strategic planning with staff and Council Executive Officers resulted in the inaugural Greek Advance retreat for 45 fraternity and sorority chapter presidents as well as 50 council officers (IFC, NPHC, Panhellenic). Deepened relationships with students, advisors, and regional teams for underrepresented greek letter organizations, resulting in establishing the first NPHC Council and chartering the first NALFO/Latino-based fraternity. Coordinated investment funds for House Corporations and organized financial rebate system providing $150,000 annually to the Corporations to use in renovations, repairs, and life-safety enhancements.