Tecum is looking to partner with organizations and leaders who truly want to grow a culture of success and engagement... is that you? Before you answer with what should be an obvious "yes", here’s the reality: you'll likely have to forget what you think you know about leadership. Still with me? If you are, that's a good sign and I'll tell you why. Most companies are getting it wrong and don’t know how to change.The fact that, according to the most recent Gallup survey, almost 70% of U.S. employees are disengaged, and incompetent leadership is the driving cause, should make it painfully clear that there are major blind spots in our current leadership models. Often, they are not just ineffective, but also harmful.So, if you really want to grow a culture of success and engagement, you need to be the change you wish to see in your organization. Going against the grain is never easy, but the reward is well worth the effort. Ready to take the next steps? Reach out to me and learn how Tecum can work for your organization.

Responsible for managing all HR functions including payroll, health benefits, and business insurances for rapidly growing company with twenty branch locations and employees in twelve states. Played integral role in senior leadership team. Successfully assimilated staff from sixty company acquisitions. Successfully managed employee growth of 590%. Coached owner, executives, and employees through employee relation issues. Passionately mentored HR team of five (HR manager, generalist, payroll specialist, two recruiters) to support rapid growth. Successfully recruited and trained twenty employees and secured a new office space to support our largest acquisition, doubling our customer base, within thirty days. Oversaw Compelling Place to Work initiative. Played integral role in creation and development of technician development program. Ensured all policies are updated for compliance and relevance. Led evaluation, selection, and implementation of HRIS system. Redesigned and launched new performance management system company wide. Instrumental in creating a culture leading to SHRM Engagement Survey results of 83% overall employee job satisfaction, 82% overall employee satisfaction, and 80% for overall employee engagement.

Hired to create and develop the HR department for two companies with a combined total of fifty-five employees with two branch locations. Responsible for all HR functions including payroll, health benefits and business insurances. Grew HR staff to three (HR generalist, HR assistant, and payroll specialist). Transitioned all non-qualified exempt positions to non-exempt status for compliance. Instituted technical training department to support sales, installation, and service departments. Played integral role in senior leadership team. Developed and implemented onboarding program. Successfully resolved EEOC claims. Implemented return-to-work policy to reduce workers' compensation claims exposure. Completed DOL Wage & Hour investigation with no violations. Developed and maintained strategic relationships with trade schools in our branch areas. Developed internship programs for technical and accounting positions.

Co-founded and grew a two-man start-up business to employ thirty employees, creating over $1.5M annual revenue. Initiated and executed strategic plans and objectives, propelling the company to the next level of growth. Successfully developed and implemented operating procedures and policies, addressing all aspects of a growing company. Responsible for managing all HR functions including payroll, health benefits, GL & property insurances. Along with co-founder, initiated and executed all strategic plans and objectives. Created and maintained all HR and operational policies and procedures. Successfully integrated culturally diverse workforce.Coached managers and employees through employee relation issues. Mentored staff at all levels.