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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 and strategy. Lead and direct all company day-to-day HR functions: Payroll, Compensation, Recruiting, Training, Development, Employee Relations, HR Compliance, Benefits and HRIS. Designed, improved and implemented the company's recruitment, organizational development, talent management, job competencies, selection and assessment, performance management and retention initiatives, procedures and processes.

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 record-setting time to fill from 11 to 3-5 days.Reduced turnover (18% vs 48%) and increased retention by establishing new operational processes, rewards & recognition programs, and employee relations initiatives in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

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 stores (with direct responsibility for 300+) consisting of Sears (Full Line, Grand, Essentials, Automotive, Hometown, Home+Life), Kmart (Big K, Super K), 5 distribution centers (one e-Commerce), and 3 apparel buying offices representing over $10B+ in revenue of approx. 105,000+ associates. Lead, coach and develop a high performing team of 20+ HR professionals comprised of Regional/Market HR Managers, Recruiters, and Specialists across the nation including AK, HI, Guam, PR and USVI.

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, Marketing, IT, Legal and Business Development.Developed a formal HR organization and human capital model during the rapid scale up of a 500 employee organization designed to support a planned 17-location enterprise.

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 district supporting over 500 associates and 12 stores.Reduced regrettable turnover rate by 50%, associate accidents by 80%, increase training to over 95%. Recognized as the first district nationwide to successfully pilot and launch the Tech Depot program.

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 8 stores.Reduced vacancy time by over 25% for hourly associates and over 50% for management by streamlining our recruitment strategy and decreasing time-to-fill.

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.