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Spring, Texas, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

I was recruited to transform the entire HR function for this private equity backed company. As the first CHRO to encompass both US and International Operations, I take a hands-on approach in leading a small but powerful team in designing and implementing a modern, enterprise-wide HR strategy designed to identify, develop, deploy, and retain top talent. Highlights of Achievements► Developed a global strategy to support corporate next generation digital vision and gain accurate flow of HR data for effective management of talent pipelines and employees. ► Implemented a talent attraction and retention strategy to build key pipelines. Hired Recruiting Leader with strong connections with military veterans and laboratory technical schools. ► Rolled out first-ever enterprise-wide performance management for all operations. Automated process for US, and developed performance management forms for Latin America and Europe with expectations of automating Europe in 2023.

My capacity to execute crisis management plans, lead HR development expansion and cultivate merger & acquisition strategies enables me to now drive operational excellence and build growth-oriented cultures. Working closely with senior leaders, I help define human capital requirements and implement programs in critical areas including recruitment, retention, assessment, succession, talent development, total rewards, work force planning and change management.Highlights of Achievements: ► Spearheaded Benefits Renewal Project to reduce complexity, consolidate vendor options and increase employee experiences with personal benefit choices, resulting in $400K savings. ► HR Partner with the CFO's Human Resources Covid-19 Response Team to enable American Red Cross to effectively manage multi-facets of Covid-19 pandemic including bolstering training materials and advising leadership.► Guided C-level executives of $200M+ enterprise (600+ employees) through successful merger process, resulting in greater cross-functional synergies and solid foundation for new organizational structure.

Houston, Texas, Us

Recruited to initiate extensive overhaul of HR strategy to improve employee engagement and increase organizational effectiveness. Contributed to formulation and implementation of refined business strategies, expertly offering counsel and guidance to C-suite executives. Served as thought leader to develop organizational designs aligned with strategic objectives, inspiring collaboration among cross-functional business units and corporate functions. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS:► Decreased YOY employee turnover by 10% and stimulated improved acquisition practices to attract 1K+ top talent recruits in highly competitive environment. ► Championed improved training initiatives and expanded learning resource opportunities for 500 cross-functional leaders (managers, supervisors and leads), filling leadership pipeline with high potentials.► Amplified competency framework for 5K hourly operations employees to improve consistency in excellent performance behaviors aligned to organization's core values.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

My extensive experience in driving improvements in HR processes led to this promotion to head-up Human Resources and Communications functions for newly merged subsea, onshore/offshore and surface company in North America Region (NAM). Region generated $2B in annual revenues, encompassed 8K+ employees in 5 divisions, and included USA, Canada, Mexico, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS:► Overhauled HR services and employee Benefits program within first year of merger, engineering integration of North America Region by empowering team of 10 direct/140 indirect reports to implement strategy.► Judiciously influenced financial decisions for compensation and benefits, engaging with Board of Directors to ensure alignment with governance on C-suite executives, and frequently advising President, CFO, COO/General Counsel and SVP Quality/EHS.► Developed and implemented crisis management plan to care for employees and their families impacted by Hurricane Harvey, leveraging existing affinity networks to lead relief efforts for housing, transportation and financial aid.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

It was during this stretch of my career that I fine-tuned mastery for building robust and strategically aligned human resources operations, orchestrating organizational consolidation during the challenging Oil & Gas industry downturn. Served as strategic business partner and Chief of Staff to General Manager of $1.5B Subsea Business. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS:► Generated $1M in recruiting cost savings by developing new and improved processes to bring recruitment efforts in-house, developing intensive training curriculum to expedite HR staff proficiencies. ► Improved employee engagement scores by 20% through implementation of robust strategy to engage employees and engender deep loyalty. Launched Affinity Groups (Vets, Mothers, BOLD) and improved Leave policies for working mothers and military reserve employees.► Developed comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion strategy, fostering growth-oriented culture, refining hiring/promoting best practices and empowering talent in an evolving, fast-paced environment.► Redeployed engineering new hires to fill workforce gaps, saving millions of dollars in hiring and training costs while keeping top talent employed and productive.

Boston, Ma, Us

Promoted to this senior role after demonstrating highly capable institutional leadership skills as HR Leader (8 months) and VP, Human Resources – Dresser Infrastructure Solutions (2 years). During this period I propelled the expansion of HR Leadership organization, recruiting natural talent leaders and consolidating HR function structure to support Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS:► Spearheaded integration strategy following acquisition of Luftkin, utilizing interpersonal effectiveness skills to develop trusting relationships with 3 different unions, and capitalizing on talent assessment competence to recruit new talent and scale up HR function.► Propelled organizational efficiencies and accountability of newly formed organization following restructure of GE Energy into 3 divisions. Invigorated business by developing progressive, enthusiastically endorsed bonus structure for all global manufacturing facilities. ► Served as HR leader for all worldwide GSC facilities, building cohesive HR team and navigating throughout GE matrix, e.g.function, business, region and country.

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Promoted to Vice President for a $350 million division of Dresser. Reporting to the Division President, continued responsibility for the Human Resources function of the division. • Key member of iMeter acquisition team in The Netherlands and led negotiations with the three founders of the company through deal completion.• Part of strategy team for Asia Pacific business development, recruited a General Manager and Key Operations Coordinator which increased revenue by 25%.• Featured general session speaker at 2010 Ethics & Compliance Officers Association National Conference.• Led the HR integration efforts during the GE acquisition of Dresser. • Lead company negotiator in union contracts with the UAW and IAM Dresser facilities which led to significant savings on wages, benefits and retirees.

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us