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Novelist of fictional murder, mystery, and romance genre.

Represent the brand of the Cubbies by promoting an engaging, fun, and safe baseball venue for all guests of the Friendly Confines. Create special “marquee moments” for the many fans of Wrigley Field as a credible and trusted Premier Service Ambassador of the Chicago Cubs organization.

Delivering a comprehensive HR consulting expertise, discovering, prioritizing, and driving client growth and reducing business risk. Developing forward thinking talent management strategies and processes providing business critical information and tools for growth and change. Specializations include leadership development, employee relations, coaching, effective enforcement, team building, policy development, compensation modeling, performance management, talent acquisition assessment, Myers-Briggs, and Emotional Intelligence. Impact: Help clients align new and existing talent initiatives, forming a continuous and integrated approach to creating value through people.Initiatives in multiple industries include:- Strategic and tactical employee relations processes- Talent acquisition and performance assessment - Employee Handbook, Job Descriptions, Performance Assessment, Talent Management.

As a member of the District Superintendent's Cabinet responsibilities include reviewing reports to the Board of Education and community, discussing District educational and administrative issues and establishing District policies. As the leader of the Human Resources department responsibilities include oversight of all Human Resources functions, District HR strategy development, HR Team development and leadership, HR Budgetary responsibility, Administrator Leadership Development, Skills Inventory, Mentoring program, Compensation modeling, Succession planing, District HR policy development, Vendor Relations, and Labor Relations management.

Provided visionary, multi-state HR leadership for $50M company positioned for high growth. Held full responsibility for all HR functions for 260 employees. Selected by CEO to serve as Strategic Vendor Management Leader driving the field technician efficiency project, generating ~$3.7M cost reduction annually.*Channeled talent acquisition process, thus adding professionalism and structure to organization.*Enhanced performance assessment by shifting ownership of content from managers to employees.

-Instruct Human Resources Management (MGMT 361), and Comp. & Benefits (MGMT 365)- Provide opportunities for in-class discussions and questions and display enthusiasm about the students, the subject matter, and the learning process
- Incorporate higher-level learning (i.e. application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation) by giving students opportunities to develop information literacy and problem-solving skills, and by connecting their current study to future studies- Ensure that the content and level of material included on exams has been adequately covered in class. Design assignments and tests to conform to the objectives of the Curriculum Guide

- Utilize related technology such as website content, online components with interactive capabilities) to enhance learning

Provided HR leadership for industry-leading commercial printer with $50M+ in annual revenues and 24-hour operation. Administered and raised all HR functions to a higher professional level. Built and led a high performance, 4-member HR team.*Reduced costs $1M annually by serving as strategic architect of FLSA exemption re-classification project.*Developed performance assessment that fostered employee engagement and goal setting.*Formed HR taskforce to create employee manual via empowerment and collaborative input.

Optimized recruiting practices; increased performance awareness; and formalized processes/procedures. Coached mid- to senior-level managers at multiple office locations nationwide. *Led 6-month HRIS application implementation project, resulting in $12K annual cost savings. *Enabled senior leadership to envision big picture and maximize potential while formalizing processes.

Assigned to Cintas (client) to automate manual applicant tracking system. Developed business requirements while guiding team processes, client deliverables, training, and customer service initiatives. Oversaw and maximized performance of 12 HR specialists and 2 project managers.*Converted paper process to electronic software to handle a million-plus applications per year. (Hewitt Associates)*Met all client service level agreements and operational targets.

Primary contact for 1000 employees’ HR issues. Supported 16,000 independent agents by equipping corporate departments with performance assessment and effective management programs. Managed $2.2M budget.* Resolved significant employee relation issues, preventing potential devastating effects.*Championed health care redesign, performance rewards/incentives, and performance awareness management.

Led enterprise-wide compensation project to attract and retain high performance employees in Claims Estimating. Formulated and executed strategic plan to revise compensation structure.*Changed perception of Claim Estimating, resulting in retention of top talent. * Saved $2M annually by changing compensation plan from per diem to exempt pay structure.

Promoted to responsibility of efficiently recruiting and selecting the correct candidates for hire. Managed 6 talent acquisition HR Coordinators, providing ethical adherence to all employment processes. * Led project to draft comprehensive procedures database for HR Coordinators company-wide.

Promoted to hold direct accountability for L&D performance consulting and training for the Administrative Services department. Managed 9 HR Coordinators.* Orchestrated culture and change process of the State Farm business literacy intervention project

Responsible for the coordination of quarterly interior and exterior maintenance schools for Administrative Services department. Edited enterprise-wide publications and articles for various professional procedure manuals. * Developed and facilitated blueprint reading training session for regional office maintenance technicians

Prepared final drawings and details for all phases of construction of auto claim centers including civil, architectural, mechanical, and structural plans.

Prepared civil engineering drawings for construction of residential subdivisions, commercial property, and water treatment plants.

Prepared isometric drawings of small bore piping and instrumentation lines to facilitate field installation.

1st Marine Division, 11th Marine Regiment, M- Battery. Received Honorable Discharge after completing full tour of duty. • Assistant Gunner & Nuclear technician, 155mm. Howitzer• Additional duties included: Armor, and Driver of various military vehicles