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Boise, Id, Us

Work directly with senior business leaders to develop a learning and development strategy for the sales and marketing function, to ensure maximum effectiveness of both the internal and external sales teams. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, leading a team of trainers to define, design, develop, deliver and evaluate training programs including sales skills, business analytics and CRM tools. Developing strategic and holistic plan for effective and sustainable training programs. Collaborating with sales and marketing leadership and field associates to identify gaps and specific training needs.

Chicago, Il, Us

Directed all aspects of human resources for the West Central Region of Kmart Retail. Responsibilities included salaried and hourly staffing, implementation of strategic corporate initiatives, succession planning, performance management and training and development. Other responsibilities include, associate engagement and and developing consistent communication to 130 stores in 10 states.

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsible for directing all human capital strategies for corporate Kmart operations. Specific responsibilities include generalist support for over 600 associates for corporate operations including all executives. Responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for all talent management and development processes, including performance management, succession planning and career development for 1300 Kmart retail stores with 150,00 associates. Developed OD strategies related to retail operations, including new store operations structure. Developed and implemented strategic talent review and development initiatives, engagement survey and communication of HR initiatives.

General Manager/ Vice President Sales and MarketingResponsible for all aspects of company operations which includes full P&L responsibility. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: production planning and execution, sales and marketing, communication with national and regional retailers to develop programs that meet the organizations needs, employee development and communication, and human resource functions. Responsible for developing and communicating the marketing message and plans to current and potential customers. Member of the senior management/executive team on all strategic decisions regarding, organizational structure, capital expenditures, packaging, pricing and strategic direction.

Los Gatos, Ca, Us

Responsible for budgeting, quality control, facilities selection and maintenance, systems implementations, material inventory, automation operations and maintenance, safety and staffing. I directed operations in problem solving regarding workflow and day-to-day operations while tracking and reporting production successes to the Vice President of Operations.

Boise, Idaho, Us

Responsible for recruiting and staffing of all retail management and pharmacy positions, implementation of strategic corporate initiatives, succession planning, performance management and training and development. As director of human resources I worked closely with industrial relations team on union negotiations, progressive discipline and benefits administration. Other responsibilities included all compensation reviews, budgeting and daily communication with executive team.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Direct all aspects of human capital at Albertsons. Main function was identifying and developing the top 200 executives in the company that could execute on the Albertsons strategic initiatives. Specific responsibilities included developing and implementing performance management system/process for 3000+ company leaders, executive coaching, career pathing from store to executive level and managing internal mentoring program. Accountable for the entire succession planning process for the top 200 company executives giving regular updates to the EVP of HR and the CEO and quarterly updates to the Board of Directors. As a member of the HR officer team, led a team of associates and consultants to develop a corporate university, and online recruiting process for corporate, retail and pharmacy positions.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Direct all aspects of human capital at Albertsons. Main function was identifying and developing the top 200 executives in the company that could execute on the Albertsons strategic initiatives. Specific responsibilities included developing and implementing performance management system/process for 3000+ company leaders, executive coaching, career pathing from store to executive level and managing internal mentoring program. Accountable for the entire succession planning process for the top 200 company executives giving regular updates to the EVP of HR and the CEO and quarterly updates to the Board of Directors. As a member of the HR officer team, led a team of associates and consultants to develop a corporate university, and online recruiting process for corporate, retail and pharmacy positions.