Executive Team member reporting directly to the CEO of North & South America, leading Human Resources, Safety, and Training.

Executive Team member reporting directly to the CEO of North & South America, leading Human Resources, Safety, and Training.

Executive Team member and head of function (CHRO responsibilities), reporting directly to the CEO, leading all aspects of Global Human Resources (HR) and Business Administration (Legal, Integration, Organizational Effectiveness, Safety, and Sustainability).• Director and board member of multiple legal entities, including Chairman and Legal Rep for China.• Rebuilt all functional organizational structures to retain & develop talent and accelerate growth.• Spearheaded multiple improvement projects, including data governance and business continuity.• Partnered with Europe leadership to successfully acquire and integrate a competitor.

Executive Team member and head of function (Chief Human Resources Officer responsibilities), reporting directly to CEO, leading all aspects of Global Human Resources (HR) and Communications. Strategic business partner and coach to CEO and Executive Team.• Director and board member of multiple legal entities, including Chairman and Legal Rep for China.• Championed carve-out process for new stand-alone company, owning the transitional services agreement (TSA) with Newell; completed process within time and cost targets.• Inspired cultural revival and transformation resulting in improved communication and employee engagement.• Appointed to lead integration for 3 acquisitions including complex business bifurcation and TSA.• Led company response to COVID-19 pandemic, safeguarding employees and families while adapting to new operating realities.

Executive Team member reporting directly to CEO, leading all aspects of global Human Resources (HR) and Communications. Strategic business partner and coach to CEO and Executive Team.• Led the change agenda for integrating the company into the new corporate operating model, deploying training and enhanced communications throughout the transition. • Rebuilt executive dashboard to focus on key HR metrics (safety, turnover, retention, time to fill, cost & quality of hires, revenue per employee, demographics).• Streamlined all global functions to provide focus and deliver long-term operating income improvements.• Appointed to corporate Sustainability Council.• Key member of sale team resulting in successful sale to private equity in 2018.

Senior Leadership Team member reporting directly to CEO, leading all aspects of HR. Strategic business partner and coach to CEO and Senior Leadership Team.• Facilitated strategic planning activities and helped drive 300% revenue increase through organic growth and acquisition/integration. • Appointed to lead Corporate Talent Council; installed best practices across Fortune 500 company and negotiated contracts that reduced overall corporate spend.• Established new “Safety in Action” program to improve safety awareness, training, and processes resulting in 30% recordable incident reduction and 60% reduction in lost time. • Implemented skip-level/stay interview process to enhance communication, improve engagement, and identify talent issues & opportunities.• Executive sponsor for initiatives leading to enhancements in safety, sustainability, and community engagement.

HR leader for multi-site global injection-molding business, reporting to Vice President, HR and Division President.• Established the organization as one of 4 business units within parent company, integrating metals business into the company.• Created a multi-faceted performance management toolkit to improve performance review process, build talent pipeline, and create succession plans and career paths.• Implemented company consolidation strategy for commodity cutlery business through facility expansions, closures, and talent redeployment.

Partner to 3 supply chain/technical executives, supporting multiple global manufacturing sites.• Established Talent Acquisition function, reducing time-to-fill by more than 25% and delivering bottom-line savings in excess of $300,000.• Built 360-degree feedback tool to enhance employee engagement.

• Streamlined HR support across multi-plant manufacturing and distribution organization.• Developed and implemented comprehensive program to drive operational efficiencies and increase employee recognition, incorporating safety, continuous improvement, OEE, and other key metrics.

• Partnered with authors to ensure accuracy and clarity of content for journal articles in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).• Worked with Proof department to troubleshoot layouts and deliver a high-quality final product.