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Kansas City, Mo, Us

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Currently serving to support the proliferation of good vibes and great Hawaiian food--while working for an incredible organization with strong values and sensational people.

Leawood, Kansas, United States

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Provided vision, guided strategy, inspired performance, and drove financial, guest, and people results for successive regions across the US, most recently with 104 locations, 67.5M guest visits, 5,000 associates, and over $1.1B in revenue. Consistently led peers in guest service and leadership development initiatives. Partnered with departments to drive targeted result improvements; championed support concern solutions with key department leaders and teams. Mentored and developed 10 Ops… Show more Provided vision, guided strategy, inspired performance, and drove financial, guest, and people results for successive regions across the US, most recently with 104 locations, 67.5M guest visits, 5,000 associates, and over $1.1B in revenue. Consistently led peers in guest service and leadership development initiatives. Partnered with departments to drive targeted result improvements; championed support concern solutions with key department leaders and teams. Mentored and developed 10 Ops Directors in six years. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Chosen to spearhead company's first integrated talent management team that advanced all training, talent acquisition, diversity, employee relations, compliance, and leadership development programs under one roof. Expanded eLearning platform and introduced blended learning approach. Improved field Talent Board effectiveness, launched strategic succession planning efforts for field and corporate office. Developed metrics that recognized and rewarded development success--but that also identified… Show more Chosen to spearhead company's first integrated talent management team that advanced all training, talent acquisition, diversity, employee relations, compliance, and leadership development programs under one roof. Expanded eLearning platform and introduced blended learning approach. Improved field Talent Board effectiveness, launched strategic succession planning efforts for field and corporate office. Developed metrics that recognized and rewarded development success--but that also identified talent stagnancy concerns. Introduced associate engagement philosophy and system, as well as home office department support metrics. Incorporated leadership development, engagement, and support measures into performance management process. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Selected as first VP of Compensation and Benefits for AMC. Developed team that led, spearheaded, and managed effectiveness of compensation and benefit programs of $2.4B company. Introduced consumer-driven healthcare options, total rewards statement reporting, and automated annual enrollment process.

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Kansas City, Missouri Area