Oversee all In Store Training conducted by 10 HR Representative Trainers and 30 Regional Trainers covering 208 stores in Northern California and Nevada.* Spearheaded validation system for Training charges resulting in over $1M budget reduction while also increasing training over prior year.* Redesigned existing training programs to increase web based learning opportunities.* Established scheduling protocols to reduce response time for trainer led sessions from five weeks to three.

HR Business Partner to the General Manager and Executive Leadership team for the 88 Save Mart banner stores. * Responsible for implementing and directing the "people approach" philosophy of the Save Mart banner.* Educated and empowered store leadership to lead a cultural change towards accountability and innovation during rebranding of stores.* Developed employee engagement activities that increased employee satisfaction and resulted in drastically improved customer service scores.* Guided leadership within the stores and executive team on fresh management methods as well as creative solutions to union contractual issues.* Developed comprehensive scorecard system to evaluate store management effectiveness in key HR metrics.

Directed the Human Resources team responsible for employee and labor relations within the 88 Save Mart banner stores. * Advised and coached Executive Management team on people management, development, legal implications and HR solutions.* Worked collaboratively with union representative to resolve employee concerns and ensure consistent application of employment standards. * Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues, analyzing trends to develop solutions.

Managed HR team responsible for employee relations within stores, distribution centers and corporate offices.* Supervised investigations and related discipline for non-union personnel company wide.* Assisted management with performance improvement plans, reductions in force, legislative compliance and all employment actions.* Subject matter expert in government agency employment related claims including DFEH, EEOC, DOL, NLRB and EDD as well as attending hearings and grievances.Managed Leave of Absence and Accomodations department for an extended period of time while also managing HR team. * Facilitated disposition for hundreds of associates out of compliance with leave provisions yet still categorized as an active employee and receiving the benefits of such.* Oversaw administration of ADA accommodations, Unemployment Insurance responses as well as leave of absence programs.

Created all aspects of Human Resources department for a start up apparel company based in Modesto. Explosive company growth in 5 years resulted in over 375 employees in 5 countries worldwide along with Inc 500 ranking of fastest growing companies for 2 consecutive years.* Developed HR policies and procedures, job descriptions, performance management processes, on boarding programs, recruitment strategies, training and legal compliance programs.* Instated new health insurance offerings resulting in increased coverage to employees at reduced premiums saving over $750,000 annually while expanding selections. * Pursued hiring tax credit programs resulting in over $3 million in tax credits over a 3-year period.* Successfully reduced turnover by 29% over a 4-year period.* Spearheaded compliance reporting and regulatory programs both stateside and abroad. * Converted multiple HRIS systems into one point of contact program for employee intranet access, recruiting, performance management, attendance programs, benefit management and self service.

Created Human Resources department for 135 employee major non-profit organization. Oversaw all aspects of HR including employee relations, compliance, benefits, and staff development.* Responsible for full talent management cycle including recruitment, corrective actions, terminations, recognition programs, employee relations, and staff development.* Decreased employee turnover rates over 30%* Reduced unemployment expenditures by 90%.* Managed and negotiated all benefit programs to substantially increase benefits to employees while decreasing costs.* Developed regular performance evaluation systems to ensure strategic objectives and job performance standards were addressed in a consistent manner.* Identified, wrote and received funding for multiple grants for staff development as well as expansion of a major outreach program.