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Annapolis Junction, MD, US

Leader of Human Resources for a premier global welding equipment manufacturer covering North America (US, Canada, and Mexico) in both union and non-union environments, in partnership with multiple Senior Executives.

Coppell, TX, US

Leader of Human Resources for a private equity manufacturer of OEM gauges and sensors for clients and customers worldwide covering North America, Mexico, Europe, and China. Strategically partner with the company President, Chief Officers, Vice Presidents and senior business leaders on the operationalization and execution of the overall Human Capital vision.

London, GB

Direct all HR functions for the highest volume multi-state market in North America, leading a team of HR Managers, generalists, licensing specialists, weapon custodians, recruiters, and certified trainers/instructors. Successfully executed several high-profile client transitions by streamlining recruiting, onboarding, and training processes and achieved.

Provided research-based consulting services, market research and industry analysis spanning all functional HR areas including Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting and Talent Management. Held short term HR Leadership roles for the following food and beverage manufacturers:Snap Kitchen - Fort Worth, TXShearer's Foods - Fort Worth, TX

Chicago, IL, US

Senior HR Business Partner continually expanding scope of responsibility to multiple Senior Executives (Chief Officer(s)/President(s), VPs, Directors) and their respective Business Units, including Retail, Restaurant, Pharmacy, Financial Services, Supply Chain, Asset Protection, Facilities/Construction and Apparel.Lead HR functions for over 1100 retail.

Chicago, IL, US

Direct all day to day HR functions for 2 apparel buying offices (HI, Guam), one e-Commerce fulfillment center and 400 Kmart stores (Big Kmart and Kmart Super Center) comprising of retail, grocery, Little Caesar’s Pizza, Nathan’s Famous Hotdogs and Kmart Pharmacy.

Chicago, IL, US

Lead the Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development project teams which developed the HR Manager, Retail Leadership Development, Store Manager in Training, Management Internship, Field College Recruitment, 9-Box Succession Planning and Performance Improvement (PIP) program.

Global Leader of Human Resources with direct report to the President & CEO for a $250MM venture capitalist-backed, high tech startup call center specializing in personal financial servicesExecutive HR Business Partner to multiple Senior Executives (Chief Officer(s)/President(s), VPs, Directors) supporting all corporate functions including Sales, Finance.

Boca Raton, Florida, US

Retail Operations Manager (March 2007 – April 2008)Directed all store operations including human resources, loss prevention, merchandising, inventory, customer experience, training & development and sales management with full P&L accountability. Field Human Resources Manager (March 2005 – March 2007)Directed HR operations for the San Gabriel Valley.

Burlington, NJ, US

Retail Sales Manager (June 2004 – March 2005)Directed and deployed strategies which grew sales by 18%, reduced margin erosion across all divisions while increasing variable profit contribution over sales plan targets and previous year results. Market Recruiter (April 2003 – June 2004)Directed all talent acquisition processes for the Southern CA district of.

Scoped, sold and delivered client projects across the Human Capital service area. Major client engagements included design and implementation of sales incentive system for a leading insurance agency; adoption of an integrated HR model for a tire retailer.