K.G. Stevens is the largest solid surface and granite/quartz fabricator in Wisconsin serving both the commercial and residential building & remodeling industries.

Providing HR expertise to help companies/organizations thriveKey Accomplishments: - Provided HR guidance, and hands on recruitment and positive organizational transformation to a failing agricultural components manufacturer in Watertown, WI - Implemented and communicated improved benefits program resulting in $500k savings for local senior living facility - Developed and communicated new PTO policy to encourage time away while discouraging its unintended use as a compensation program - Identified, eliminated, updated and communicated legacy policies to better align with the business mission and strategy - Provided recruiting assistance for an Industrial Air Filtration Company - Provided an HR audit, organizational structure upgrade, interview training and other activities for home remodeling company - Assist local job seekers in updating job seeking skills including resume creation, personal branding and interview skills. - Worked for Fisher Barton as Chief Human Resources Officer for one-year (8/2017 -7/2018)

Strategically led and managed the human resources function across 5 manufacturing sites and at corporate headquarters, representing 650 employees.Reported to the President, serving as chief strategic HR advisor, confidant and business partner to the executive and management teams. Managed corporate-wide strategic and tactical human resources and environmental, health and safety initiatives.Key Accomplishments:• Successfully led team through two, three-year contracts with the positive outcome of eliminating healthcare benefits from the contract.• Implemented an Affirmative Action Plan enabling sales to expand markets into additional new market segments.• Developed Leadership training programs and trained all managers, supervisors and assistant supervisors.• Reduced grievances from approximately fifty annually to one in six years through the establishment of open, honest communication and building rapport.• Managed safety initiatives resulting in a mod-rate reduction to below industry standards, which significantly reduced lost time and workers compensation costs.• Updated Employee Handbook; developed and conducted in-depth Supervisor training.• Developed a market-based compensation program and successfully increased wages for key individuals, creating a competitively paid workforce with comprehensive job descriptions and internal equity.• Planned, designed and implemented a multi-year benefit program that set a benchmark for overall wellness and cost reduction.• Introduced an onsite concierge physician program that drove down healthcare costs.

Member of the Sr. Management team, providing leadership on all human resources and organizational related areas. Focused in organizational development, employment, benefits, compensation, workers’ compensation, training and development and labor/employee relations. Managed staff of five.A $300 million privately held manufacturer of non-residential washroom fixtures and accessories with six US locations and approximately 500+ union and non-union employees.Director of Human ResourcesReported to President/CEO, serving as chief strategic HR advisor, confidant and business partner to the management team. Managed corporate-wide strategic and tactical resources and environmental health and safety initiatives. Led a team of five and managed annual budget of $750,000.• As part of a newly developed management team, helped drive a significant culture shift from an “old school” manufacturing environment to one of continuous improvement, quality, teamwork and respect.• Developed succession plans with key leaders, recognizing high potential individuals, creating development opportunities and gap analysis to identify talent acquisition needs.• Conducted company-wide audit to identify training needs leading to the development of training matrices and company-specific training programs including communication skills and Leadership training.• Facilitated lean process mapping training to streamline and improve office processes.• Participated in two successful labor contract negotiations with the United Steel Workers Union.• Developed a pay and training skills matrix to provide career pathing for employees.

A $1.32 billion international manufacturer and marketer of identification, safety materials and graphics solutions. Brady employs 6500 employees worldwide.Global Compensation and Benefits Manager 1995 – 1999Human Resources Manager 1990 – 1995

Co-founded the first recruiting office for the company before moving into all other aspects of the human resources function.