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New Madrid Power Plant

The HR business partner for the plant that assesses and anticipates HR related needs associated with business operations. Provide strategic leadership on the full range of HR functions. Lead and direct the plant HR team consisting of 5 members. Interpret and administer company policies, procedures and coach managers and employees to ensure HR compliance and risk mitigation to the organization.

Greater Denver Area

Responsible to develop and implement HR processes during a $210 M global project. In addition, responsible for developing training material and delivering cross-functional SAP training for a global company. Effort included blueprinting and developing global processes as well as delivering related training across Newmont’s operations using an SAP platform. Developed and implemented the Newmont global SAP technical training strategy and have used authoring software such as uPerform and Adobe Connect as training delivery platforms. In addition, I am responsible to help with the implementation of a Learning Management System (LMS) for Newmont to help improve overall employee development and effectiveness.

Elko, Nv

I led a team of twenty nine managers and subject matter experts to develop training plans focused on eliminating identified gaps in the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) of regional employees and operation/staff groups. We managed the technical and e-learning training programs for the North American Region in addition to managing the Regional Learning Management System (LMS). I managed various learning projects using project management techniques to achieve common goals and improve efficiency and effectiveness through the use of technical and e-learning training interventions. Many of these interventions have been exported to other regions within the corporation. I managed the regional training budget to include development of training metrics. I was further responsible for achieving results through effective delegation, engagement, coaching and development of others.

Centralia, Wa

I was selected to form Productivity and Technology Group dedicated to developing larger scale interventions that would result in improved equipment and human performance as well as improve profitability. My group was responsible for nine basic communities of practice, to include: equipment reliability, management of organizational performance; instructional systems and training; process improvement; organizational design and alignment; motivation and performance feedback tools; analysis, evaluation and measurement tools; improved use of information technology and human productivity improvement. We identified areas that negatively effected performance or cost. After identifying “Bad Actors”, we helped leaders set up interventions that improved performance. Using project management methodologies, we establish expectations, measurements, accountabilities, consequences and feed back loops to insure that any interventions were effective and sustainable.

Centralia, Wa

In addition to duties previously held as the human resource manager, I was given responsibility for human performance improvement. I was responsible for improving the productivity of the employees and processes at both the Centralia power plant and mine. My team was able to improve the productivity of new hires at the mine by using simulator technology and improved evaluation and training methodologies resulting in over $250K in annual saving in one class of 16 people. We improved main haul roads saving $1.8M in reduced road maintenance costs and improved truck cycle times. We saved over $1M by increasing the coal hauling capacity of some the trucks in our fleet. We developed a union incentive program to better focus our employees on productivity improvement. Overall, we initiated 18-productivity improvement and training projects in a 12-month period.

Centralia, Wa

Provided human resource support for an organization of approximately 900 employees working at both a surface coal mine and thermal power plant. Ensured the systematic recruitment, retention and productivity of human capital within the organization. Developed and managed systems and methodologies that assisted in selecting the best-qualified candidates for positions within the organization. Improved retention and productivity by helping to identify and eliminate barriers that prevented people from achieving top performance. Assisted other leaders in creating solutions that help people improve their performance and achieve their full potential. Helped employees develop needed knowledge and skills through effective and efficient training programs. Monitored human performance by tracking and analyzing key labor performance indicators (KPI’s.) Administered the incentive pay program, the salary planning and review system, the performance planning and assessment program and the knowledge management system for Centralia Operations. During this period, I established the human resources department as a fully integrated business partner.

Tacoma, Wa

Responsible for the profitable operation of two Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers (CTEC) and a Novell Authorized Education Center (NAEC). Our curriculum included training for MCSE, CNE, A+, Network+ and Internet Webmaster (CIW) certification. In addition to the advanced technical courses, we taught all levels of Microsoft Office application courses. Training was conducted in either the training centers or customer designated locations. My responsibilities include development of computer training curriculum as well as scheduling classes and instructors to meet customer needs. I routinely made sales presentations to clients where greater technical knowledge was required. In addition, I have set up and administered basic systems training networks. I supervised 15 people at four different training sites as well as remote locations up to 200 miles away. After three reorganizations, we finished the year as the most profitable CompUSA training market in the Region.

Lacey, Wa

Responsible for admission, instruction, student services, and graduate placement of a diverse student body. Exceeded admission and graduate placement goals for 1997 due to improved planning, training, and motivational methodologies. Led a three-person management team responsible for supervising 25 faculty and staff. Responsible for writing and implementing policy and curriculum. Managed a profitable private sector educational facility.

Fort Huachuca, Az

Directed human resource management for a worldwide government organization operating in 11 countries. Due to government downsizing, I was responsible for reducing the number of personnel assigned to my department while increasing the efficiency of services provided worldwide. We improved efficiency by redefining personnel processes and introducing supporting computer hardware and software. Changes resulted in a 20% reduction in personnel costs while improving the quality and timeliness of customer service.

Republic Of The Marshall Islands

Managed the Human Resource Department and administered several service contracts for a major overseas government organization. Improved management of a multimillion-dollar personnel and travel budget by revising internal controls and refining accounting systems. New systems improved resource utilization efficiency by approximately 10%. Directed development and implementation of an automated financial system that improved the administration of a multimillion-dollar government contract.

Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md

Director of a training division providing instruction to management level professionals. Educational areas included leadership, financial management, human resource management, decision theory, and economic analysis. Instructed professionals from over 20 nations.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: 3.8 grade point average

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude