Avanos Medical acquired Game Ready June 2018. Acted as the site Sr. HRPB through acquisition and eventual site closure in 2020.

Avanos Medical acquired CoolSystems, makers of Game Ready™ June 2018 Medical device start-up specializing in cold compression therapy. FDA regulated.Director Human Resources • Acquired by Avanos Medical in 2018, completed full transition of HR and other corporate functions to new parent company prior to my exit.• Aligned with business leadership to direct and manage all HR functions while fostering a positive work environment.• Provided strategic and operational HR plans for performance management, talent acquisition, training & compliance, and compensation analysis.• Responsible for annual renewal of all company insurance policies including risk management on product lines, Director and Officer, EPLI, WC, and general liability.• Consulted with business leadership to resolve a number of complex legal challenges and employee relation issues.• Manage relationships with all health benefit providers and brokers. Changed brokers in some cases to reduce internal administration and overall program cost.• All benefit administration including 401K and stock option plans.

HR Options is a Human Resources consulting firm focusing on providing clients value-added human resource support and strategic staffing options. Human Resources Manager• Responsible for managing the daily operations of human resource functions for multiple clients across varied industries. • Company policy creation and implementation for small start-up organizations to mid-sized, growth focused companies.• Developed recruitment plans to ensure client staffing levels are appropriate to meet customers’ business needs. • Monthly headcount reports, tracking both regular and contingent workforce. • Restructured/recreated global headcount reports for HR Director, IT Services. • Conduct annual employee performance evaluations.• HR System Implementations: Taleo Applicant Tracking system, I9eXpress, creation and implementation of automated termination process and web-based on-boarding process. • Benefit and Leave Administration for 400+ employees.

• Recruit personal assistants or core staff as needed by placing ads, screening résumés, conducting interviews, testing candidates, preparing job offers, and processing all new employee paperwork.• License and contract all new financial planners and administrative staff. Maintain weekly contact with all new agents/employees throughout the three-month licensing process. • Created and managed an on-site temporary employment service dedicated to financial planners, ensuring filing, appt. setting, and production assistance is always available. • Maintain job postings on numerous web sites and conduct daily résumé searches for qualified candidates. Coordinate and manage monthly recruiting seminars. • Support two senior recruiters, supplying them with pre-screened résumés, qualified candidates and all recruiting materials.