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Seasoned Human Resources Professional with over two decades of experience in providing strategic HR solutions to diverse clients. Proven track record in talent management, employee relations, labor relations, organizational development, and HR compliance. Adept at diagnosing organizational issues, implementing effective HR strategies, and enhancing workplace culture. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to build and maintain client relationships.

I was recruited to the organization to transform the HR department, taking on a multifaceted role encompassing risk assessment, legal affairs, and operational management. In this role, I oversaw and managed talent acquisition, benefits administration, and contract oversight while serving as the key legal liaison for the company. I prioritized risk mitigation strategies, managed safety protocols, and maximized payroll technology to support business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

I led HR operations from the company’s Central and Mountain Regions, serving as an executive business partner and supporting the needs of each business function throughout the organization. In this position, I reported directly to 2 Regional Presidents, handling operational and strategic issues within various branches. Most notably, I fostered strategic partnerships and cultivated an environment of excellence within the organization, building strategies that galvanized teams and motivated improved performance.

I served the organization as an HR leader across multiple regional sites, initially focusing on the company's imminent global transition. I supported a multi-year project in streamlining 700+ legacy systems. Additionally, I delivered change management strategies spanning talent succession, performance management, and operational transitions throughout the enterprise.

 Led several change and strategic programs implemented throughout the business, working in collaboration with the company’s senior management team  Played a pivotal role in the management of HR services to over 1100 employees throughout the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara area  Coordinated all aspects of human resource delivery including compensation, talent management, training, labor and employee relations and contract negotiations Key Achievements  Significantly reducing turnover through initiating key improvements to management-employee relations facilitating the transition from an adversarial to a mutually beneficial Contributing to a significant improvement in employee morale while reducing turnover within the sales team from 50% to almost zero Led the restructure of the compensation plan while identifying and eliminating underperforming individuals  Developed a foundation which formed the basis for marked improvements to be made to caliber of the workforce  Introduced a talent review process and initiative to determine the type of skills, knowledge and experience that the management team needed and expected of future employees

2004 – 2010 REGIONAL HR MANAGER McKesson, Los Angeles, CA  Orchestrated a period of change in the existing corporate culture and provided key HR leadership to enable the successful delivery of HR services to employees throughout several locations  Maintained strict compliance with company HR and regulatory requirements in addition to issuing advice to local management on HR implementation strategiesKey Achievements  Actively involved in the management of the Sacramento Distribution Center HR functions to increase earnings by 20% as well as significantly transforming the division from an underperforming branch to one of the top distribution centers in the company  Worked in partnership with a Southern California distribution center achieve cost savings of $1 million on an annual basis through automating processes advances in efficiency  Substantially improving the performance of 400 front line managers, leading the delivery of a management training program which directly resulted in improved productivity within the distribution centers  Instigated reductions in employee turnover, absenteeism and workplace injuries Increased the competitive position of the company and enabled it to attract high caliber individuals to join the company Boosted sales by $100 million through the review of the existing sales compensation plan for Los Angeles