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Arzano, Napoli, It

SEDA North America is part of SEDA International Packaging Group, headquartered in Naples, Italy.SEDA Group is one of the world's largest packaging manufacturers for branded products with 12 manufacturing locations and facilities in over 10 countries. SEDA North America is a full function manufacturing, sales and distribution subsidiary servicing customers across the United States and Canada. *Direct North America Human Resources supporting high growth expansion with improved business and people processes. Responsible for all areas of Human Resources including Organizational Development, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Training, Benefits, Legal and Safety.

Blue Ash, Ohio, Us

40+ year full service Human Resources and Organizational Development consulting firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with consultants throughout the U.S.*Drives positive change through strategic HR consulting, labor relations, employee engagement surveys, leadership training and development and organizational change management.*Developed union campaign strategy, key communication materials and facilitated meetings which led to successfully defeating union campaigns maintaining client’s Union Free environment.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

$9 billion, Fortune 500 non-hazardous solid waste and recycling company with 30,000+ employees.Directed all Human Resources functions for Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Key business partner to the Area President, General Managers and local leadership teams. *Drove recruiting and retention of top talent by reducing turnover and increased employee engagement through positive employee relations.*Successfully defeated aggressive union organizing campaigns at non-union divisions.*Successfully completed negotiations of union contracts below company guidance.*Partnered with Area President and General Manager’s upgrading leadership team to ensure meeting company goals.*Ensured execution of Company Policies, Compensation, Compliance, Benefits, Talent Management, Performance Management, Training and Development, and Employee Engagement.

Bentonville, Arkansas, Us

Large American multinational retailer of discount stores and warehouses with 2 million associates.; Directed Associate & Labor Relations throughout Midwest division (IL, IN, KY) covering 340 stores and over 100,000 associates. Exceeded expectations preventing union organizing activity. Drove best practices and supported positive associate relations.*Partnered with key Operations management (Regional & Store Managers, HR, Legal) providing advice on labor relations, policies, laws and regulations, and with all issues related to labor and associate relations. *Prevented union organization in a highly active Midwest Division by creating and implementing new proactive strategies, programs, and education.*Increased associate engagement, reduced turnover, and improved productivity resulting in increased sales.

North Canton, Oh, Us

North America’s largest bulk transportation and logistics provider to the petroleum and specialty products industries with $800 million in annual revenues, 5,000 employees, and 200 locations nationwide.*Directed fully integrated Human Resources function throughout the corporation with particular emphasis on employee relations and labor relations, policy development, as well as management development.*Developed partnerships with Business Unit Leaders, management, and employees.*Recruited VP’s, Directors, and Managers through networking and technology keeping hiring costs low.*Held focus groups explaining pay changes to a hostile, diverse workforce of truck drivers and was able to maintain Union Free status within the organization.*Raised awareness of the hotline for employees to communicate anonymously. *Created Employee Handbook for all business units.*Established and implemented a performance appraisal system for all exempt and corporate employees.*Developed interpersonal skills training program for supervisors and managers.*Consolidated 401(k) plans into one plan with one vendor.

A $1 billion deep discount retailer with 7,000 employees in 57 stores and 4 warehouses throughout Ohio.Directed Human Resources including employee relations and labor relations as well as management staffing and development. Reported to the Chief Operating Officer and managed 10 human resource professionals.*Led a 16 month, corporate-wide effort to defend the company’s rights in a union organizing campaign.*Integrated best-in-class human resource practices, including performance management processes, progressive policies and procedures, and front line management training initiatives.*Created a performance driven culture by developing incentive plans for improving cash variances, decreasing claims, increasing average customer sale, and improving productivity per employee hour.

A leading regional third party and logistics company.Full P&L responsibility with emphasis on sales, marketing, and operations. Reported to the President / Owner, managed 10 direct reports, and an organization of 150 employees.*Led a series of initiatives doubling revenue from $10 million to $20 million.*Launched a new line of service called “Just In Temps” representing 8.8% of annual revenues.*Improved annual revenues 12% though the strategic acquisition of a small Columbus based distributor.*Sold and negotiated major warehousing contracts.

$1 billion major regional food retail, wholesale and manufacturing company.; Managed Human Resources for 5,000 employees in 45 retail stores, 3 warehouses, 2 food processing plants and headquarters. Reported to the CEO, managed 6 direct reports, and a staff of 20 professionals.*First Chair negotiator who negotiated concessionary labor contracts with several labor unions saving $10+ million.