Founded in 1963, Suburban Testing Labs (STL) is dedicated to protecting public health and preserving the environment. We're consistently ranked as one of the TOP 50 BUSINESSES in the Greater Reading, PA region.Report to the President/CEO and serve on the senior leadership committee in this hands-on role. Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives to enable our firm to meet short & long-term business objectives. Manage all HR for the company, including annual HR strategic planning, talent acquisition / development, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and more. Overhauled multiple aspects of HR services while developing & rolling out myriad new initiatives in a highly cost-effective manner.

PBP is a mid-sized firm providing marketing services and specialized information to companies on a national basis.Reporting to the C-level, developed and executed annual HR strategic plan, aligned with business objectives. Demonstrated high quality talent acquisition strategy. Conducted full life cycle recruitment, achieving challenging staffing objectives. Sourced "A Player" professionals with a concentration on attracting top-tier, "passive" talent via significant headhunting. Business partner and coach with executives & managers. Handled all aspects of HR for the co. including talent development, benefits, compliance & employee engagement.

National leader in development & distribution of educational products, Pre-K to 12th grade. Divisions of accountability included Childcraft, multiple large-scale distribution centers, a manufacturing facility, Teacher’s Media & a large, national sales force.Reporting to Corporate VP of HR, directed HR function for multiple business units in PA, NY & KS. Contributed to the development of company-wide HR programs and integrated these to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives. Planned & executed initiatives that helped drive corporate HR strategy; e.g., recruiting & staffing, talent management, employee engagement, compensation, employee relations, training, & policy development/implementation -- within a culture of constant change. Provided leadership, guidance, & counsel to field operations (e.g., sales, distribution, product development, marketing, customer care & manufacturing).

Fortune 13 leader in home improvement & 2nd largest U.S. retailer during my period of employment. Business partner in the field who supported multiple stores to achieve exceptional sales & profitability. Collaborated w/ management teams on operational practices & leveraging human capital for competitive advantage. This resulted in surpassing sales & profit goals by 10% annually.* 13% store associate turnover reduction in large-scale, frenetic environment. * Significant improvement on “Hiring the Best” as measured via sales per hour, customer satisfaction ratings & employee retention. * 8% improvement in employer of choice survey scores over 2-year period. * 15% reduction in employee formal grievances. * Increased annualized employee training throughput from 45% to 90% in 1 year.Selected by company’s CHRO from 2000 peers to join 20 colleagues on special project council. Recognized by regional VP of store operations for outstanding job performance.

Reported to President & CEO of the national, direct marketing agency Devon Direct that was acquired by Havas during my tenure. Prior to being acquired for our award-winning advertising, I built the HR function for Devon Direct from ground zero while we were on the INC 500 list and growing rapidly.