Effectively leading all aspects of operations. Manufacturing wind turbine towers and Pressure Reduction Systems.

Executive coaching services through gaining an understanding of where your organization is headed and aligning the Human Resources function to help lead the way.

Member of Executive Team, playing integral role in all facets of company operations to include EH&S, compliance, risk management, litigation, M&A activities, executive compensation, and environmental remediation work. Further, steer HR team covering labor and employee relations, benefits, employee development, succession planning, talent procurement, executive advising, and more. Provide practical, cost-effective support and counsel: refine company protocols; resource for the Board of Director and Compensation Committee meetings; and advise senior management across all business units.

Trusted HR advisor to Pettibone President and CEO, corporate staff, and executive teams across 11 platform businesses. Imparted sound guidance and direction across business operations, HR, EH&S, performance management, organizational change, and succession activity – supporting overall growth and profitability goals for each of the businesses.

Managed HR and EH&S within US-based division, leading the formation of profit-building strategies. Served as Director of HR on the Strategy Board as well as Secretary to the Board of Directors, leading multiple initiatives through board action in multi-cultural division. Partnered with leadership from Germany and Brazil in creation and execution of strategic business initiatives. Also, participated in executive development training as top 1% performer within organization.

Reporting to transitional CEO, directed overall HR function for company with high-risk, high-return potential. Charged with developing “1 company” HR function for organization formerly composed of 5 divisions. Acted as chief advisor on all employment and compliance regulatory concerns as well as HR advocate on Chairman’s Senior Leadership Team, advising team on HR matters as related to business development. Prepared requested documents for Board of Directors; facilitated multiple committees within HR and externally; and directed communications through staffing transitions.

Rapidly promoted from HR global operations management role supporting 1400+ associates across the US, Denmark, Ireland, and Germany to senior-level oversight. Supported 3K+ geographically dispersed associates, managed HR team, and administered $400K annual budget. Monitored multinational organizational performance metrics and HR best practices; led project teams in delivering HR programs and processes to enhance team effectiveness; and directed initiatives to link HR with business strategies / goals for improved performance worldwide.

Global Human Resources Manager. Led strategic direction for employee and labor relations initiatives, supporting 1400+ global operations Associates in US, China, Philippines, France, UK, Brazil, Columbia, Mexico, Canada, and Germany. Chief labor negotiator: delivered 60% cost reduction on annual contract through effective global labor strategy and negotiating skills.Regional Human Resources Manager. Provided HR generalist leadership for 300+ union and non-union manufacturing and sales employees. Managed downsizing initiatives saving $800K+ annually while increasing output and building core talent.Human Resources Administrator. Joined flagship facility of 400 union hourly and salaried technical employees; lowered costs and productivity losses on inherited employment relations mediations, negotiations, grievance interviews, and labor disputes.Manufacturing Specialist. Fast-track developmental role; charged to develop key plant safety, quality, and teaming initiatives. Functioned as a process / project engineer and area leader; appointed to Plant Manager Committee that led a quality improvement effort resulting in initial annual cash and opportunity savings in excess of $10M.Production Supervisor. Managed 20+ union employees in complex chemical manufacturing operation. Led drumming operation time and motion study resulting in process changes – improving throughput 60% and saving $500K annually. Managed $2M in capital on a process improvement project that replaced a batch chemical process with a more efficient continuous metered and mix flow process.