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Prescott, Az, Us

Prescott, Az, Us

Reporting to the President, oversee Human Resources function for Davidson's Inc., ProForce, Apollo Custom and Outdoor Traditions business units, supporting approximately 400 employees in 20+ states.

Radnor, Pa, Us

Reporting to the CFO, led a cross-functional team for Human Resources, Payroll and Facilities supporting 300 employees in 20+ states. Collaborated with key leaders including the CEO, COO, CFO and CIO. ►Successfully led HR due diligence and integration of 5 acquisitions. ►Designed Learning and Development strategy employing online and live facilitation for compliance and management training allowing organization to fulfill all legal requirements and URAC standards.►Led COVID-19 task force of 9 leaders that maintained up-to-date protocols, procedures per CDC advice, facilities modifications, site closures/re-openings after exposures and converting to remote staff.►Engaged new benefits brokers and restructured medical benefits by changing providers, raising deductibles and introducing HRA to save $120k on a $800 benefits spend.►Collaborated with CFO and CEO to create and implement an Annual Incentive Plan providing bonus eligibility for all employees based on company performance and personal goal attainment.

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

Reporting to the CEO, led Human Resources for 3 privately held companies (Privus, LLC, Resilience, LLC, and Trusted Care Surgery Centers, LLC) focused on dramatically increasing the profitability of physician practices, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) and outpatient centers.►Acted as an adviser/coach to ownership and executive team members.►Sourced new broker, conducted benefits renewal and open enrollment in 2-1/2 months after hire.►Implemented an annual Employee Engagement Survey and developed action plans to address developmental needs identified by employees.►Led HR related due diligence and integration for the acquisition of 4 surgery centers.►Designed and led bi-annual talent review process identifying high performers and implemented a training curriculum for those designated for management development.►Created and implemented new employee onboarding process to improve employee assimilation and retention.►Developed and facilitated one-hour management training sessions on such topics as corrective action, constructive feedback, motivation and performance management.►Created Compensation Philosophy and Guidelines, researched and developed compensation ranges for positions.►Sourced, selected and implemented new Proliant payroll, human resources and timekeeping system.►Led efforts to identify and successfully recruit VP, Operations and VP, Finance.►Held the role of 401(k) plan administrator and Chairman of the Investment Committee. Responsible for identifying and hiring investment advisers.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Reporting to the CEO, provided leadership for Human Resources and Organizational Development supporting 2,000 employees in 10 western states.► Implemented a comprehensive communications strategy including employee engagement and pulse surveys, town hall meetings and quarterly online newsletters to improve the company's culture.►Created the company's first Compensation Philosophy and Guidelines and initiated a compensation study.►Oversaw the downsizing and closure of the Comprehensive Sleep Solutions business unit.►Aligned annual review cycle with close of the fiscal year and developed goal setting process to improve accountability.►Introduced the first ever management training focused on soft skills development and performance feedback.►Functioned as Plan Trustee and member of the 401(k) Investment Committee.►Built the company's first talent acquisition function responsible for filling more than 700 positions per year.

Stewart, Cooper & Coon is an executive recruiting, placement and outplacement firm serving executive clients, candidates and corporations throughout the world.►Advised and coached C-level/executive clients through career transition and onboarding.►Developed and defined a personal brand for each client which differentiates them from the competition.►Increased client connectivity by developing social media as well as a personal networking strategy.►Conducted behavioral interviewing simulations to increase clients' effectiveness in communicating their personal brand and career achievements.

Chandler, Arizona, Us

Reporting to the Division SVP and National Director of Human Resources, led an HR team supporting 3 Arizona based manufacturing sites with 450 employees.►Created and deployed global headcount and recruiting activity reporting, allowing operations to accurately allocate staffing based on manufacturing demand at all global site►Evaluated senior leadership team members and counseled them on individual and group development needs, improving overall team effectiveness and accountability.►Achieved global executive buy-in for an employee focus group project in the U.S., Europe and Asia which resulted in a global accountability initiative.

►Advised small to mid-size companies on HR policies and procedures. ► Provided guidance on complex employee related issues. ►Advised on process for creating an HR function as well as a recommended structure. ►Introduced change management techniques to drive toward organizational goals.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Reporting to the CHRO, led HR team 8 Regional HR Managers supporting 40+ locations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico with 2,500 employees.►Formulated and drove strategies resulting in 88% employee engagement, the highest of any global division within the corporation.►Provided HR leadership for multiple acquisitions from due diligence through post-acquisition integration.►Improved on-time performance appraisal completion from 24% to 67% in less than one year and ultimately achieving 99% compliance.►Facilitated succession planning for top levels of management while providing coaching and mentoring to emerging leaders.================================================================DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCESFebruary 2001 – April 2007 (6 years 3 months) Arlington Heights, ILManaged 5 Regional HR Managers supporting all employees in field locations.for all divisions in United States and Canada selling semiconductor, passive and interconnect devices as well as networking solutions.►Transformed field HR team to provide strategic support and guidance to regional management while centralizing transactional activity to shared services organization.►Provided organizational leadership for HR processes during multiple acquisitions, personally facilitating integration and post-integration activities.►Developed and implemented new talent management process for 1,200 person sales organization improving performance management process and identifying high potential employees.►Implemented a new competency based job assessment process in order to aid in recruiting new college graduates and candidates from outside the industry.

M.A., English

Completed Four Graduate Courses, Business

B.A., English