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Vaughan, Ontario, Ca

Human Resources Manager 2015 – PresentLed HR functions in three separate automotive manufacturing locations, providing strategic leadership and fostering a culture of operational excellence. Mentored and developed future HR professionals, with two transitioning into successful HR Manager roles at their own facilities.• Spearheaded the digital transformation of HR processes. Transitioned from paper-based systems to a digital platform. This initiative significantly reduced filing errors by 20% and resulted in cost savings associated with paper usage and storage. Additionally, it contributed to a more environmentally friendly workplace by minimizing paper use.• Employee Engagement Champion: Cultivated a positive work environment with initiatives like "honest feedback" programs, resulting in an 14% increase in employee satisfaction from 2022 - 2023.• Safety Culture Leader: Reduced Total Recordable Injury Frequency by 76% (3.4 to .81) in 4 years through employee involvement and safety program updates.• Compliance Expert: Ensured adherence to all labor laws and regulations (EEO, Wage & Hour).• Operational Excellence: Advised leadership on re-designing the organization, reducing direct labor costs as a percentage of sales by 5.8 points without layoffs.• Process Improvement: Achieved a successful HRIS system conversion with minimal errors.• Training & Development: Updated training programs and documentation procedures, achieving zero findings on ISO/IATF 16949 audits.• Employee Relations: Established consistent investigation protocols for a smoother process.• Community Engagement: Increased employee participation in community events, leading to a 75% rise in employee donations and company sponsorships.• Cost Control: Identified operational efficiencies, reducing uniform spending by 82%.• Implemented innovative communication solutions to streamline information flow and employee engagement.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

Delivered strategic HR solutions for one of Aramark's largest start-up, driving center-led initiatives that propelled remarkable growth for the $300 million TMV food and facilities services account. Functioned as a trusted advisor to senior management and the HR team, aligning enterprise-wide initiatives with business objectives.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded Talent Management: Led talent mapping and turnover metric analysis, fostering a data-driven approach that fueled regional business goals.• Leadership Development Champion: Developed and managed core leadership and staff development programs, ensuring 100% manager training and adoption of corporate HR/business processes.• Reduced Harassment Allegations by 39%: Investigated sensitive claims and designed targeted training programs, fostering a more respectful and inclusive work environment.• Onboarding Excellence: Streamlined onboarding processes through impactful training materials, ensuring all new hires were seamlessly integrated and aligned with corporate expectations.• Versatile Training Programs: Developed comprehensive HR training programs utilizing diverse delivery methods (online, facilitated, train-the-trainer, one-on-one, PowerPoint, WebEx).• Empowering Frontline Managers: Provided comprehensive HR support to 100+ regional managers, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.• Exceeded Client Goals by 32%: Led a dedicated staff development training team, exceeding client goals and significantly enhancing employee engagement.

Played a pivotal role within the district's administrative team, managing HR activities for a diverse workforce of 1,400 staff members across 28 locations, supporting a district exceeding $80 million in revenue. Cultivated a positive and productive work environment by overseeing employee relations, administrative services, governance, team building, and conflict resolution.Key Achievements:Curriculum Development Champion: Led the design and development of comprehensive curriculum and training programs for administrators, including objectives, outlines, workbooks, facilitator guides, and presentation decks.Reduced Turnover Through Targeted Training: Developed and conducted exit interviews to identify reasons for employee separation. This data-driven approach informed targeted training for principals and supervisors, leading to a 52% increase in teacher retention and a more sustainable workforce.Expert Union Negotiator: Successfully negotiated contracts with 6 unions, securing favorable terms that aligned with district goals and priorities.Strategic Talent Acquisition: Partnered with principals to identify key characteristics of successful urban teachers. Leveraged this knowledge to recruit high-performing educators, contributing to a more stable and effective workforce.Leadership Development Advocate: Collaborated with the Development department to oversee and manage instructional design for leadership development programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.Vendor Management: Built strong relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring effective development tracking and maximizing the return on investment in training initiatives.

Leadership of the 21st Century Learning Centers resulted in a promotion to a key district level administrator managing all human resource activities for hundreds of employees in multiple locations, with an operating budget in excess of $57 million annually. Controlled individual department budgets as well as combined corporate payroll and human resources management budget of $2.5 million annually. • Served as SME to IT team for the conversion of the District to an integrated HRIS system which included creating training programs for various stakeholders; resulting in increased efficiencies in processing applications, hiring and payroll.• Timely advised administrators of employee relations issues, practices and resolutions and provided training and support as needed. • Successful contract Negotiations.• Effective sourcing and hiring resulting in 100% fill rate for certified staff 3 continuous years resulting in classrooms staffed with certified teachers.• Provided guidance and support to Principals in succession planning.• Provided guidance, training and assistance with annual review process, and company initiatives to ensure compliance.21st Century Community Learning Centers Coordinator 2003 - 2006A district-wide position. Hiring staff, recruiting students and coordinating community support for students in Dodge City, Ford County and the surrounding area. • Fostered partnerships with K-12 educators, volunteers and community to empower and reward staff and volunteer.• Served as primary writer on the grant resulting in 10M funding over 3 years.• Directed all efforts related to the effective utilization of grant resources.• Aligned out of school curriculum with State standards and designed training for teachers to deliver to students.• Defined and tracked success measures across all programs and initiatives resulting in 3 years continuous funding.

Ms, Education Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General