C-Suite position responsible for the company's Human Resources operations including developing and launching a HR Business Partner model for the HR Generalists, recruiting, talent development & succession planning, total rewards, organizational development and complex training in a regulatory environment, employee relations and payroll. Also served as General Counsel for all legal matters arising in the company. Legal areas of specialization: General Corporate Law, Contracts and Employment… Show more C-Suite position responsible for the company's Human Resources operations including developing and launching a HR Business Partner model for the HR Generalists, recruiting, talent development & succession planning, total rewards, organizational development and complex training in a regulatory environment, employee relations and payroll. Also served as General Counsel for all legal matters arising in the company. Legal areas of specialization: General Corporate Law, Contracts and Employment Law.Departure: Restructure of the Executive Mgmt Team/Elimination of relatively new exec. position. Received bonus and performance reward. Show less

Developed and structured Harris international HR into a global HR business operation aligned and strategically partnered with the global business operations in the following regions: North America, Central & Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Developed global policies, procedures, & processesEnhanced the collaborative work relationship between the businesses and HR operations and support, and improved employee retention, development, succession planning, and litigation… Show more Developed and structured Harris international HR into a global HR business operation aligned and strategically partnered with the global business operations in the following regions: North America, Central & Latin America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Developed global policies, procedures, & processesEnhanced the collaborative work relationship between the businesses and HR operations and support, and improved employee retention, development, succession planning, and litigation avoidance.Departure: Change in Control (new, outside CEO). Post severance, received annual bonus and performance award. Show less

Provided professional consulting services for: Business Development; Team and One-on-One performance coaching; Legal Consulting Services; Human Resources Business Operations, and, Global and Domestic HR Business Operations.Departure: Career opportunity at Harris Corporation

Managed a global operation responsible for all Human Resources business partnering related to AMD’s core business of global manufacturing and supply chain. Direct reports included: seven senior HRBP managers or directors, five at global sites (Germany, Singapore, China, Malaysia, and Canada). Managed full scale staffs and operations at the FAB sites (micro processor facilities or plants). • Developed and implemented a transformational strategy for partnership between HR and business units… Show more Managed a global operation responsible for all Human Resources business partnering related to AMD’s core business of global manufacturing and supply chain. Direct reports included: seven senior HRBP managers or directors, five at global sites (Germany, Singapore, China, Malaysia, and Canada). Managed full scale staffs and operations at the FAB sites (micro processor facilities or plants). • Developed and implemented a transformational strategy for partnership between HR and business units which resulted in greater understanding of how HR can become a functioning, proactive partner and ultimately strengthened relationships and increased HR’s influence and contributions to the business units.• Originated and spearheaded “Personnel Development Committees” for global talent development and succession planning with plans to launch a pilot program in the manufacturing function 2nd quarter 2008. Show less

Independent Contractor Consulting Services providing Legal and Human Resources expertise. Clients included: Automotive Components Holding, LLC (Ford Motor Co.) Dearborn, MIFederal and state regulated employment site matters, complex contract interpretation and administration, post contract execution and negotiations with Visteon, formerly a Ford subsidiary.DTE Energy Company, Detroit, MIConsultation, advice, and assistance on Human Resources Sarbanes Oxley proxy… Show more Independent Contractor Consulting Services providing Legal and Human Resources expertise. Clients included: Automotive Components Holding, LLC (Ford Motor Co.) Dearborn, MIFederal and state regulated employment site matters, complex contract interpretation and administration, post contract execution and negotiations with Visteon, formerly a Ford subsidiary.DTE Energy Company, Detroit, MIConsultation, advice, and assistance on Human Resources Sarbanes Oxley proxy filings. Hewitt Associates, Lincolnshire, IL• Provided human resource due diligence on global mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures and post-merger / acquisitions integration. • Developed and conducted specialized HR training for global acquisitions and mergers for C-suite and executive leadership at various companies. Show less

Joined family business

Director, Human Resources, Global New Business Operations (GNBO) & Legal Liaison (2000-2002) Created, developed, and managed a global Human Resources operation for 10 companies, either acquired or start-up, located in Asia, Europe, Mexico, Australia and the United States. Provided legal support to the function. Successfully supported GNBO’s acquisition of three businesses by providing cultural, organizational and talent assessment and retention, and post-acquisition… Show more Director, Human Resources, Global New Business Operations (GNBO) & Legal Liaison (2000-2002) Created, developed, and managed a global Human Resources operation for 10 companies, either acquired or start-up, located in Asia, Europe, Mexico, Australia and the United States. Provided legal support to the function. Successfully supported GNBO’s acquisition of three businesses by providing cultural, organizational and talent assessment and retention, and post-acquisition integration. GNBO revenues $4B, projected to $7B. Direct reports 12. Reported directly to GNBO CEO with board and budget accountability.• Established and managed a fast paced “business partner” global Human Resources function with extremely diverse corporate cultures in seven different business segments located in culturally diverse countries. Managed 10 global HR leaders (VPs or Directors).• Created and launched the global Human Resources strategy and corporate structures for the 10 businesses and the staff functions. Successfully aligned strategy with business strategy, objectives, and goals.• Led a team that created and effectively developed policies, procedures and programs; launched incentive compensation plans which increased revenues by 46% for one of the businesses in Asia and by 6% for one of the business in the USA.Manager, Organization and Personnel Planning (1998-2000)Powertrain Operations and Manufacturing Executive OfficesFull range HR operations. Also responsible for managing and training a total of 18 direct report HR Managers in their transformation from support/transactional managers to proactive business partners with an understanding of their clients’ businesses challenges and needs, and how HR can align with the business, address challenges, and help drive the business.Departure: Joined family business following dismantling of GNBO organization upon Ford CEO’s departure. Show less