Supports manufacturing & distribution operations (120 employees, $545M) by providing HR generalist services and leading safety compliance. Functions as HR business partner and key advisor to manufacturing and distribution operations managers.

Faculty member for the university’s undergraduate human resources program. Manages a caseload of undergraduate HR students. Provides mentorship, academic advising, and professional development to students. Works one-on-one to help students understand HR and business content. Assists students in planning and setting weekly and monthly goals. Identifies barriers and solutions to student issues. Evaluates student learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses, and uses them to develop short and long-term academic action plans. Serves as student advocate in conflict resolution. Champions college of business continuous improvement efforts to improve student outcomes. Team leader for high-risk student outreach team.

Member of the plant management team leading the Health & Safety function. Managed Health & Safety activities for high-tech manufacturing facility (over 500,000 sq. ft. and 150 employees and contractors.) Led and coached employees in accident prevention and investigation, risk identification and reduction, and continuous improvement to strengthen safety culture and environment. Conducted weekly 2-hour training sessions on personal safety skill improvement. Facilitated the development of 80 hourly technicians. Responsible for all aspects of management to include budgeting, planning, staffing, training, performance management, resource allocation, and auditing. Analyzed performance metrics and survey results to create improvement plans.

Management analyst for contracting and information technology departments. Conducted monthly management reviews of processes and policies focused on efficiency and continuous improvement. Reengineered and managed daily workflow of contracts and IT projects to ensure timelines and legal requirements met. Reviewed and updated staffing requests and position descriptions to ensure adherence to federal personnel laws and regulations. Administered $20M in service contracts, vendor pay, and adherence to contracts. Procured supplies and services. Led headquarters reporting and compliance. Oversaw government purchase credit card program.

Led 24/7 medical equipment management and repair operations for multiple geographically separated sites. Developed and executed aggressive growth business plans in excess of $10 million including full responsibility for Profit & Loss. Managed personnel, warehouse, transportation, and customer service. Traveled to failing operating locations to assess deficiencies and implement operational and personnel changes. Responsible for all aspects of human resource management; recruitment, benefits, payroll, training, employee relations, and performance management. Networked with colleges and attended career fairs to recruit talent and fill hard to fill vacancies. Performed sales/service calls to ensure customer satisfaction and identify growth opportunities.

Commissioned military officer and non-commission officer in charge of numerous personnel and functions. Led HR department level functions and personnel in classification, training, performance management, and employee relations. Served as HR Manager of 450-member organization, managed personnel and programs, and was a strategic business partner for commander. Led Education Services Office and oversaw formal training & higher education programs for 8,000. Managed military testing center & 3 test control officers; serviced 4,000 military for promotion, OJT, CLEP & DANTES. Managed academic counseling program and 8 counselors; assessed student readiness for higher education, mentored students on college and program selection, assessed student progress against program of study degree plan. Managed employee professional development program and activities. Coached and mentored employees on education opportunities and career services. Led organizational development of diverse 500-member organization with focus on continuous improvement and reengineering workflow. Managed $20 million maintenance/construction contract with over 1,400 facilities, 5.7 million sq. ft. of real estate, and 200 delivery orders.