As the top Human Resource Leader for 3 companies, I am responsible for all HR functions. During the last 5 years with Heartland Farms, et al, we achieved the following :- Implemented a wide-ranging Digital Payroll and Human Resource Information System that included Employee Self Service, a digital Learning ManagementSystem, a fully integrated Recruiting and Applicant Tracking System, a Legal and Compliance Management (FLMA, UC, WC, OSHA, ADA, etc.) system, anautomated Benefits Open Enrollment and Benefits Management system, and a Payroll, Employee Accrual, Performance Assessment and Disciplinary Management system.- Created and implemented a 3-tier, self-funded Health and Welfare Benefits plan that includes near-site clinics, direct & bundled contracts, low deductibles, and no-cost provider options that are available from day 1 to all our members, while keeping plan costs from 12% to 33% below National Averages for our company size, and 40% to 45% below regional levels.- Through various Employee Relations and Recruiting initiatives, have kept Heartland Farms, Horizon Cranberry Farm, and Top Tier Ingredients fully staffed through the COVID Pandemic, increased tenure, and reduced non-seasonal turnover to below 11%, annually. Through the use of Migrant and H2-A labor, we have virtually eliminated seasonal staffing issues for all our companies.- I've also contributed to Software Development, Product Management, and Automation and Controls Engineering.

As a Contract Consultant, I led the creation of Conservis’ Product Management and Product Development disciplines, including product strategy and product vision, key technologies & architecture, pipeline management, product roadmap, staffing, and departmental budgeting. I Transferred responsibility to Conservis’ staff in 8/2015 (Owned by Heartland Farms, Inc.)

As VP of Technology, I re-engineered Heartland Farm’s entire Information Technology function and infrastructure: creating processes, staffing positions, developing its Information strategy, and implementing its Ag. Technology vision. I Transferred responsibility to our current IT Director in 8/2014.

As a contract consultant, I restructured leadership and led account expansion across 5 inbound and outbound call centers for a Fortune 100 Healthcare company. Created & implemented a performance management system that drove a 25%+ improvement in performance and quality scores, while reducing staffing requirements for contract completions. Redesigned compensation plans to improve retention and drive record growth.

BCG provided Strategy, Technology and Human Capital services to mid-size corporate clients throughout the Midwest. We specialize in helping organizations navigate times of major transition, particularly changes in Sr. leadership teams, creating and implementing new strategies, business model re-engineering, and entering/changing markets.

Created and developed the Center for Organizational Effectiveness, an enterprise project management, and strategy management organization, serving the entire AIG Travel Guard organization through successfully managing and driving the execution and implementation of strategy and tactical/operational initiatives in all areas. The Office of Strategy Management, a part of the COE, had a key role in driving 39% annual growth at Travel Guard.Global Human Resource Policy & Strategic Planning for over $20 million in annual payroll, including offices in the European Union, Canada, and Central & South America. Full-spectrum human capital management systems including benefits, compensation, recruiting, human resource development, succession planning, and compulsory benefits programsParticipated in the multi-million dollar acquisition of Travel Guard Group, a subset of the Noel Group. This included due diligence, negotiations, announcement, and the integration of benefits, compensation, HR policy & procedures, IT security, and IT infrastructure into the acquiring company. Re-engineered benefits strategy towards consumer-directed health care plans (NoelCare©) including FSA/HRA, and HDHC/HSA, yielding initial 25%+ recurring cost savings and increased employee satisfaction levels. Executed phase 2 of a Bona Fide Wellness Program which helped drive $3.2 million in long-term cost reductions over the first 2 years.Designed, developed & implemented a global succession planning, training & career development (CareerTrek) program for 800+ employees worldwide; Including career coaches, individual career development maps, career profiling, Noel University©, as well as executive, manager, and functional competency development, successfully aligning staff with the Noel Group’s short and long term strategic goals.Developed integrated operations analysis, HRD, and performance management programs.Instituted global recruiting, compensation, and employment branding initiatives.