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Woodbridge, Virginia / Charlotte, North Carolina

Recruited as member of executive team by this PE owned company operating 40 dental practices with hundreds of employees and nine figures in revenue. Tasked to address HR integration issues around planned acquisitions. Managed and grew team of direct reports and staff. Oversaw payroll, HRIS, learning and development, benefits and compensation, DE&I and all other HR functions. Developed integration playbook and employee culture assessment. Directed acquisition due diligence toward people-first culture.Restructured HR department and implemented new PE integration process. Acquired and integrated 14 acquisitions in first nine months. Developed and implemented company's first DE&I training. Overhauled employee healthcare program ensuring engagement and retention. Participated in company recapitalization and transition to new Private Equity Partner.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Recruited to this privately held company that operates a hundred-plus on-site medical clinics to elevate, professionalize and lead HR function to support growth. Oversaw all HR functions with emphasis on talent acquisition/recruitment/onboarding. Led team of direct reports and staff. Implemented leadership development including executive coaching, 360 assessments and leadership profiles. Drove training and engagement to support mission and vision. Led diversity & inclusion and COVID-19 task force including work from home and return to work strategies.Grew HR staff. Reduced recruiting expenses while upleveling quality of candidates. Improved and maintained employee retention. Developed and implemented new compensation structure. Instituted first KPI reporting and performance reviews including nine-box personnel assessment tool and employee survey. Completed 360 assessments for executive executives. Led design and build out of Corporate Showcase Clinic.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Publicly traded manufacturer and distributor of highest quality CBD products. (NYSE symbol: YCBD)Chaired Compensation Committee and served as member of Nominating and Audit Committees.Developed initial compensation programs for Board of Directors and Executive Team. Directed Pearl Meyer on third party validation of compensation programs.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Publicly traded company specializing in Cyber-Security. (NASDAQ symbol: RTNB)Chaired Compensation and Audit Committees.Developed inital compensation programs for Board of Directors and Executive Team.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Recruited to this publicly traded two hundred-million-dollar-plus hygiene services and chemical manufacturer to consolidate and restructure compensation programs and sales organization. Subsequently appointed Corporate Secretary collaborating with chairman and board, while leading team over legal, HR, and risk management departments.Implenented compensation system savings millions of dollars. Restructured HR team improving operational service and EEOC compliance. Company was acquired by Ecolab in 2015.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Recruited to this $1.6B snack food manufacturer, promoted ultimately to head up all HR for Private Brands division. Managed direct reports and staff delivering HR support for 1,600 employees across six manufacturing sites. Led HR for manufacturing, distribution and corporate including labor relations, and benefits and retirement for U.S. and Canada. Developed and implemented policies, programs and services. Lead HR member of merger and acquisitions team. Managed risk, including property/general liability, workers comp, employment practices, executive protection and product recall.Supported HR for acquisitions of Cape Cod Potato Chips & Tamming Foods (1999). Tom's Snack Food (2005), Brent & Sam's Cookies (2008) and Archway Cookies (2008). Restructured distribution model upon merger of Snyder's and Lance, transitioning all route sales drivers to independent business operator (IBO) structure. Led successful union avoidance program.