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Lafayette, Louisiana, Us

Leader of HR function for a multi-faceted, private equity owned company consisting of regional general contractor operations constructing both vertical projects as well as civil and municipal infrastructure projects coupled with Disaster Response Services which encompass a variety of response and resiliency services including consulting & program management, mass care and humanitarian work, restoration services, emergency fuel and power delivery and other disaster related services. Leading people integration efforts as organization continues to expand both organically and through acquisition.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

(Successor company to CB&I) Senior HRD for $1B+ private equity business completing work as a leading global provider of integrated maintenance services, environmental engineering and remediation, infrastructure/EPC services, program management, and disaster response and recovery for private sector and government customers. Leading HR team of Directors, Managers, Recruiters, Labor Professionals and Generalists responsible for Talent Acquisition, Labor and Employee Relations, and Business Partnering with Project & Plant Services and Environmental business lines across U.S., Peru, and Canada. Known for building relationships while driving results to support the day to day work of Operations. Supported organization with total workforce exceeding 15,000 at high point with HR team consisting of 30 professionals.

Houston, Texas, Us

Leader for HR function for Fabrication Services Business Line comprised of Steel Plate Structures and Fabrication & Manufacturing divisions with over 1,200 employees. Work locations/sites included Canada, U.S., Mexico, Venezuela, and Brazil along with other projects in Central/South America and the Caribbean. Known as a leader willing to put on boots and PPE and join Operations at the site level to help improve processes and work conditions for employees.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Led HR initiatives at site level to drive growth and productivity at both union and non-union sites. Regularly teamed with HSE to work safety issues in PSM facilities. Obtained $165k grant from state to provide increased training to work force. Led succession planning discussions for three plants. Key member of negotiating team that successfully achieved targets while achieving new contract with union. Worked with OD initiative to move organization from status quo to higher levels of performance through adoption of the Honeywell Operating System.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Certified to provide instruction in 13 specific classes including Essentials of Management, Operations Mgt, Project Mgt, Organizational Development (Undergrad and Graduate levels), etc.

Heerlen, Limburg, Nl

Led team of five managing 3 pension plans with assets of $100M, three 401(k) plans with assets of just over $100M, self-funded health plan with $20M in spend and all welfare plans and employer provided insurance. Member of Global SAP implementation team reaching across four countries (Holland, US, Germany, and Switzerland). Member of negotiation team for 2 contract cycles with 3 different unions. Member of Corporation Wind Down Team. Managed final disposition of assets.

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Served as adjunct instructor for Compensation & Benefits as well as Labor and Employment Law undergraduate classes.

Baton Rouge, La, Us

Mba, Business Admin

B.A., Political Science