•Senior leader for all Human Resources, Payroll and Security functions for a 110-acre theme park consisting of 100 full-time and 1900 seasonal staff.•Manage a team of 6 full-time and 100 seasonal staff.

• Manage all Human Resources functions for a 1,300 room hotel with 130,000 sq ft of meeting space and 450+ employees• Help set the direction of and execute the hotel’s business strategy as a member of the Property Leadership Team• Lead a Human Resources department of 8, including exempt and non-exempt staff• Reduced turnover by 10% in first year of employment and improved participation in the company’s engagement survey by 5%, engagement by 4% and overall favorability by 1% while undergoing a renovation• Reduced recordable injuries from 21 to 15 by introducing new incident reporting process and proper case management.• Developed HR staff and improved department engagement from 51% to 88%.

Reason for Leaving: Recruited for growth opportunity at The Galt House Hotel.• As a business partner for the management team, managed all Human Resources functions for 2 plants totaling 160 exempt and non-exempt union and non-union employees.• Split role including both plant-level responsibilities and nationwide strategic planning/multi-site support.• Reduced annual turnover from 300% in 2015 to under 30% in 2017 in the high-turnover Packaging and Warehouse departments.• Successfully negotiated two collective bargaining agreements with the NCFO Local 32 SEIU.• Revised, created and implemented policies to improve the facility and add structure and stability.• Managed site security and property access; revised and implemented plan to improve security.• Increased Employee Engagement by 15% by administering Great Places to Work People Survey, developing employee-led committees, and implementing action items based on results.• Developed local employee recognition programs and then expanded nationwide.• Lead role in implementing new HRIS across AAK USA: Ulti Pro/Ultimate Software.• Implemented Performance Management system across AAK USA.• Responded to EEOC Claims, Workers’ Comp litigation, Grievances and Unfair Labor Practice charges. • Managed payroll function; implemented auditing procedure to improve payroll process.

Reason for Leaving: Recruited for growth opportunity at AarhusKarlshamn, Inc.• Supported all Human Resources functions at a plant with 400 non-union employees, with a special focus on union avoidance: Employee Relations, Recognition and Retention.• Partnered with and supported leadership team in strategic planning and company initiatives.• Communicated extensively with monthly plant-wide meetings, regular attendance to shift meetings and walking the production floor.• Developed and monitored affirmative action plan to ensure compliance.• Led wellness initiatives; biometrics screenings, computerized assessments, weight-loss competitions.• Backed up and processed payroll once a month.• Maintained all employee personnel records.• Temporarily managed safety training program and site security in the absence of a Safety Manager.• Planned monthly company events, such as March Madness brackets, company picnics and “field days.”

Reason for Leaving: Return to manufacturing for a growth opportunity with a larger organization.• Managed all Human Resources functions for over 375 employees spread across eastern Louisville.• Directly supervised 9 office staff and supported the supervision of 21 other office staff, including managers.• Managed recruiting function, including 2 Recruiters, for both exempt and non-exempt professionals.• As part of the leadership team, engaged with and implemented strategic company initiatives.• Developed employee recognition programs, planned company events, organized group training, developed and revised policies and procedures, and managed special projects as needed.• Restructured the new hire orientation program to more efficiently onboard and train new hires.

Reason for Leaving: Return to Louisville, Kentucky, to be closer to family.• Managed all Human Resources function for approximately 400 employees across 7 facilities.• Developed a new hire orientation program to better welcome and train new employees.• Developed multiple employee recognition programs to promote teamwork and increase morale.• Developed a new internship program by partnering with local clubs and universities.Human Resources Specialist, Hawesville, Kentucky• Supported all Human Resources functions at a plant with 400 non-union employees, with a special focus on union avoidance: Recognition, Retention, Communication.• Managed recruiting function for exempt and non-exempt employees.• Managed Employee Assistance Fund; Increased plant participation from 60% to 80%.• Living Well Committee Leader; Project GIFT 2013 Community Involvement Advisory Committee.• Performed special projects as necessary, such as Living Well health initiatives, event planning and Project GIFT community involvement events.• Led Project GIFT disaster relief efforts in Harrisburg, Illinois, in March 2012.• Managed relationships with outside vendors and negotiated contracts

• Led and supervised lower enlisted; made on-the-spot corrections; adapted to an ever-changing environment.• Prepared, executed, managed, and evaluated training plans for soldiers.• Engaged in company operations management; strategic planning, change management, organizational design, and more.• Attended and graduated with honors from Small Group Instructor’s Training, Army Basic Instructor’s Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, and Basic Non-commissioned Officer’s Leadership Course.• Monitored timelines for movement and operations; met strict deadlines.• Led reconnaissance missions and managed team resources.• Trained Iraqi police and patrolled the streets of Baghdad, Najaf, Karbala, and other Iraqi cities.

• Added value to a struggling club; renewed interest among students and more than doubled club's size.• Recruited for new members; organized recruiting events; presented club benefits to potential members.• Maintained club website and kept records of all events, meetings, and photographs as club Historian.• Established and maintained a link between the USI Human Resource Club and other professional human resource associations as club Liaison.• Prepared meeting agendas, monthly schedules, and volunteer events.• Represented USI Human Resource Club and other professional human resource organizations at the State and Regional Human Resource Games competition in February and April 2010.

• Focused on recruiting healthcare professionals in addition to working with compensation, benefits, and other areas of the department.• Interviewed applicants, discussed employment benefits and eligibility, and answered applicants' questions.• Screened applicants and identified qualified candidates.• Assessed applicants' competency to include job fit, motivational fit, and culture fit.• Assisted management in making final determination of hiring.• Completed special projects as assigned by all functions of the human resource department's staff.