I use the broad experience I have gained throughout my career to partner with clients who want to maximize their organizations' human performance. Human Resources is the foundation to any companies success and my team and I build programs to enhance the work environment; promote trust, improve engagement, and strengthen management's relationship with their employees. Our work is done with a thoughtful eye to cost and compliance.

Developed and implemented the strategic plan and vision for the team member relations, security, internal communications, and labor function. Provided a full-range of consultative services to suppliers including plant start-up support, staffing, campaign assistance and new program development. Created change management strategies for balancing labor costs while maintaining full employment for employees during downturns in the automotive industry. Ensured compliance with laws and regulations.… Show more Developed and implemented the strategic plan and vision for the team member relations, security, internal communications, and labor function. Provided a full-range of consultative services to suppliers including plant start-up support, staffing, campaign assistance and new program development. Created change management strategies for balancing labor costs while maintaining full employment for employees during downturns in the automotive industry. Ensured compliance with laws and regulations. Key member of Toyota's site selection and start-up team for new greenfield sites in North America. Learned the Toyota Way and the role of the Human Resources function in the Toyota Production System from first generation leaders and experts. Show less

Supervised bargaining unit employees at the Fern Valley Road truck plant.

Responsible for designing and implementing company policies. Counseled executives in re-employment strategies during the outplacement process.

Responsible for the plant's labor relations function.

I hired into GM's College Graduate in Training Program and was placed in the Labor Relations Department at the Truck & Bus plant in Flint, MI. As part of this program, I was a Production Supervisor with responsibility for the safety of 40 bargaining unit employees and the quality of the finished vehicle.While in Labor Relations, I administered the collective bargaining agreement between the company and the UAW. A key part of my job was to research and negotiate bargaining unit… Show more I hired into GM's College Graduate in Training Program and was placed in the Labor Relations Department at the Truck & Bus plant in Flint, MI. As part of this program, I was a Production Supervisor with responsibility for the safety of 40 bargaining unit employees and the quality of the finished vehicle.While in Labor Relations, I administered the collective bargaining agreement between the company and the UAW. A key part of my job was to research and negotiate bargaining unit grievances. I routinely conducted discipline assessment and exit interviews. During contract negotiations, I negotiated key provisions of the local collective bargaining agreement. Show less