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Lake Forest, Illinois, Us

Provide HR leadership to the Roundtable Firm, and advice, counsel, and expertise to the portfolio of Healthcare companies.

Forrest, Illinois, Us

Interim VPHR (People and Culture) for a Selig Group, a private packaging sealant manufacturing company, a Crown Industries portfolio private equity (PE) owned company. Acting in full capacity as the interim head of HR for an HR team of 8-9 HR team members, and 600+ employees, in a global environment with locations in U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, and China. Projects include:* Full daily support of HR team, Executive Team (member of Executive Leadership Team), and functional leaders around the world* Revamp Performance Management and People Development Processes* Revise Merit and Bonus planning cycle* Lead Organizational Design for functional reporting re-design* Executive Recruiting and Staffing* Strategic Facility Planning and Reorganization

Lincolnshire, Il, Us

Contract role, post-Bosch acquisition of HydraForce, focusing on HR merger integration, benefits management and administration, 401k Audit, and ESOP compliance integration.* Amended ESOP/401k Plan documents* Transition ESOP/401k administration, while maintaining oversight of 401k plan, Profit Sharing, and plan administration* Assist with integration of various HR processes within the broader Bosch HR organization and leadership

Lincolnshire, Il, Us

Global HR leader for HydraForce, a privately-held mid-sized company with over 2,200 associates globally and revenues over $600M. NOTE: HydraForce was acquired by Bosch Rexroth in February 2023, and due to the acquisition, the C-suite roles were eliminated within 90 days post-acquisition. HydraForce has manufacturing locations in U.S., England, Brazil, and China with a global commercial organization. Reporting to the CEO, lead the Global HR team of 25+ in a functional transformation, bringing process and professional improvements in a hyper-growth mode with 20%+ company growth over several years, with sales nearly doubling from 2017.Accomplishments include:• Executive team member meeting with interested acquirers during the company sales process; leading the HR and EHS due diligence efforts prior to closing.• Co-lead on HR, Communications, and Culture Pre and Post Merger Integration workstreams• Implemented Performance Management System, Employee Communication Platform, and ATS• Conducted global restructuring of company, including org design, RIF, and new CEO onboarding• Revamped compensation program and processes including global management bonus, sales incentive program, market-based compensation for all global employees, compensation planning, profit sharing program design, executive compensation and administration• Revamped succession planning and talent development processes; along with global executive and shared services reorganization• Improved recruiting effectiveness in an environment of 20% business and headcount growth; • Frequent Board of Director interaction on succession planning, compensation, leadership development, and global employee engagement; Led recruitment for new Board Member

Lisle, Il, Us

Reporting to the SVP of HR, responsible for developing and leading the Talent Management function for SunCoke Energy, a $1.5B International manufacturing and logistics company. With over 1,300 employees and operations in the U.S., Brazil, and India, SunCoke is the leading independent coke producer in the U.S. Helped grow the company from a small division of Fortune 500 Company, to an independent public company through two successful IPO’s. Also acted as the HRBP for all Corporate employees and executive leaders, including 3 SVP's and 8 VP's. • Created brand new Talent Management programs for the newly established business, including Succession Planning, High Potential Development, Executive Coaching, Leadership Training and Development, Selection and Assessment, Competency Models, 360 Assessments, Behavioral Anchors, Core Value Competency Model, and other Organizational Development programs• Created and maintain the Performance Management programs for performance evaluation and calibration across the company, including creating online evaluation program integrated with HRIS• Assisted with company separation from parent, preparing for S-1 and SEC filings for IPO, and moving/staffing corporate headquarters from TN to IL. • Staffed over 100 corporate HQ positions, including all major executive roles (VP, Dir. Etc.) needed to support a public international company. Also led the relocation of over 25 executives and senior employees from Knoxville to Lisle.• Led the selection and implementation of the HRIS/Talent Management/Recruiting and Payroll system • Led the HR expansion and JV acquisition of coke plant in India, creating a separate business entity, selection and hiring of CFO and Deputy Ops Leader for JV business, and ongoing HR support of the entity and business.• M&A/Due Diligence leadership for several small to $400M+ deals, with successful integration and assimilation

Naperville, Illinois, Us

Top HR executive reporting to Founder/CEO of a private software development firm headquartered in Naperville, IL with locations across the U.S. and Europe. (200 employees, HR team of 4 professionals, reporting to CEO)* Improved Staffing Process resulting in 60% reduction in cost per hire, 30% reduction in time to fill, while increasing company size from 140 - 200 from ’07-’09* Developed a 12 week Sales Training program, including European organization* Developed training program for European Business Partner Expansion* Developed multiple new Sales Compensation Programs* Implemented Leadership Performance Management and Bonus System* Decreased annual health plan premium increases for U.S. employees from 13% to 5% to 3.4% from ’05-’07* Introduced HRA health plan that resulted in 35% reduction in premium in ‘09* Created employee development programs, including Goal Alignment, Culture Development, Performance & Feedback, Leadership Development, and Performance Competencies* Recognized as “101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in Chicagoland” for 2005-2010 based on HR practices; Company also recognized with Healthiest Companies in America in 2008 due to Wellness programs

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

Multi-function leadership of the field HR team supporting 12 Call Centers and multiple Sales regions throughout 11 Midwest States; HR direct reports consisted of Business Partners (Dir/Mgr/Gen’l), Sales and Service Recruiters, and HR Administrators. Successfully developed Leadership Development function for entire division, while still maintaining Director role for Central Division.* Established first division Offshore Service center in India; various duties including expatriate assignment evaluation, pay ranges, hiring and interviewing standards, evaluating management candidates, and ongoing HR support in U.S.* Initiated and Implemented DDI Leadership Development Training for all 200 Call Center Managers within the division* Leadership of the first Gallup Q12 Associate Engagement programs from 2003-2005 for 5,000 person division, resulting in 96% participation, significant improvements in year over year results, and improved training design and delivery* Partner with Sales Leadership and HR Team on Retention Initiatives such as Behavioral Based Interview Training, Associate Feedback Roundtables, Staffing Improvements, Management Development Coaching and Talent Reviews* Division leader for company-wide Taskforce to re-design all performance and learning resources and systems; Team leader for Talent Review processLeadership Development:* Established comprehensive 360 Feedback and Executive Coaching Program for Top 100 Leaders of Division* Established framework for High-Potential Leadership Development Program* Selected single E-Learning Vendor (SkillSoft) for ADP as division representative on corporate team; responsible for implementation and on-going support within SBS division* Developed and co-delivered StrengthsFinder-based management engagement training to all executives in division at SBS National Meeting* Established Leadership, HR, Service, and other functional competencies within division

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

HR Manager for Diagnostics Manufacturing and Sales.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Ms, Human Resource Management

Ba, Economics