An independent consulting service focusing on interim leadership and project based assignments (M&A due diligence & integration, Culture mgt, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management (Succession Plans linked to leadership development) As Interim Head of Human Resources for mid-size fast growth organizations focus has been to help transform the function by building a foundation of talent, tools processes and culture. Accepted invitation to continue a collaborative association with the Chicago based management consulting firm. Representative projects include:• Design executive incentive program for healthcare system with goals aligned with accreditation criteria. Drove quality outcomes & behaviors resulting in achieving revenue & accreditation goals• Eight month interim Head of HR assignment reporting to the CEO for $650M leader in automotive & pick-up truck accessories. During assignment, M&A due diligence & harmonized 6 new businesses to grow total to a family of 13 businesses. Successfully transitioned role to diversity hire. * Participated in integration efforts. Published first ever enterprise wide Employee Handbook, created first time enterprise wide ancillary benefits program& guided HR initiatives to support revenue & profit growth. * Wrote white paper on PE backed companies short & long term incentive programs and practices. * Moved HR from perceived as drama to value-add. • Eight month interim Head of HR assignment reporting to the CEO of family owned $1B consumer products manufacturing company. * Led improvement in staffing levels, gained approval for 10% salary increase while ensuring offsetting productivity gains and initiated training programs to improve capability and customer service levels. * After turning down offer to become CHRO, sourced and transitioned in a successful replacement • Fractional HR leader for executive search firms. Consulting on variety of human resources areas.