As Regional Human Resources Manager for BradyPLUS, I lead the alignment of people operations with business priorities across the South-Central region, overseeing 19 locations in eight states. By integrating HR strategy with organizational objectives, I ensure that policies, programs, and initiatives drive business growth while reinforcing BradyPLUS’ core values and culture.Partnering with regional leadership, I proactively identify workforce challenges and opportunities, deploying targeted HR solutions that enable strategic goals. I leverage collaboration with Centers of Excellence (COEs) to deliver impactful talent strategies, optimize organizational effectiveness, and foster a culture of high performance. My focus on operational excellence includes evaluating HR team performance, driving measurable improvements, and ensuring that HR initiatives address both regional and enterprise-wide business needs.

I serve as an instructor in Southern New Hampshire University's Human Resources Management Program teaching courses on Creating the Employee Experience, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management.

As the HR Business Partner for Siplast, I strategically aligned human resources initiatives with the business goals of two manufacturing facilities, driving organizational effectiveness and long-term success. By leveraging expertise across employee relations, leadership development, organizational design, and performance management, I enabled plant leaders to build critical capabilities, foster engagement, and achieve strategic objectives.I partnered with leadership to forecast and plan talent pipelines, ensuring alignment with business needs and succession strategies. I championed a coaching culture, providing expert advice and leadership development opportunities to drive strong performance and prepare for future challenges. My work also included shaping employee engagement strategies, overseeing workforce planning for salaried, salaried non-exempt, and hourly groups, and implementing HR plans that enhanced organizational culture and productivity.Key Achievements:*Hand-selected by our parent company's Senior Leadership Team to facilitate and deliver Front Line Leadership training across the company, achieving a goal of training all frontline leaders by Q2 2023.*Maintained an industry-leading 3% attrition rate in 2019-2022, far outperforming the manufacturing average of ~40%, while fostering a workforce with an average tenure of 8.5 years despite 60% of employees having five years or less of service.This strategic approach to HR ensured Siplast was well-positioned to attract, develop, and retain top talent while achieving sustainable business outcomes.

At Arkansas State University Three Rivers I served as an Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy. I taught Introduction to Philosophy, a survey of Western philosophical thought with the primary outcome being greater critical thinking in the students and an appreciation for philosophical inquiry.

As Plant HR Manager, I strategically aligned HR functions with plant operations to drive performance and employee engagement. I led initiatives across recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, training, and compliance, ensuring HR policies and procedures supported both immediate operational needs and long-term business objectives.Collaborating with the Plant leadership team, I served as a trusted partner in developing and implementing people strategies that addressed workforce challenges and enhanced organizational effectiveness. I provided guidance on employee relations, talent acquisition, and onboarding to build a cohesive and capable workforce, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.Key Achievements:*Reduced plant turnover by 25%, strengthening workforce stability and productivity.*Increased employee engagement scores by 15% as measured by IBM/Kenexa surveys.*Selected to deliver supervisor, manager, and leadership training at multiple U.S. sites, developing existing and emerging leaders to support Parker's talent pipeline.Through these efforts, I helped build a resilient, high-performing team that aligned with Parker’s strategic vision and operational goals.

In a dynamic manufacturing environment supporting approximately 1,000 employees, I provided strategic HR leadership across training, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and recruitment. My work focused on aligning HR initiatives with business needs to drive organizational success and foster a productive, engaged workforce.I developed and delivered targeted training programs and assessed organizational needs to enhance employee capabilities and leadership effectiveness. Partnering with department managers and production supervisors, I provided expert guidance on performance coaching and employee management, facilitating crucial conversations to address performance, misconduct, and safety concerns.I also collaborated extensively with internal and external stakeholders—including vendors, agencies, and community organizations—to strengthen relationships and ensure HR strategies supported operational goals. By crafting compelling communications and presentations, I bridged understanding across diverse audiences, equipping managers and employees with the tools to navigate complex HR concepts.Key Achievements:*Selected as one of five Transformation Coaches for the enterprise-wide implementation of Briggs & Stratton’s business system in North America.*Developed and delivered training materials for North American and global sites, equipping leadership and HR teams with the knowledge and skills to effectively adopt the new software platform.Through these efforts, I played a critical role in driving organizational transformation and operational excellence, ensuring HR solutions aligned with enterprise objectives.

In collaboration with Breezeway Corporation, I delivered strategic HR consulting and executive recruitment solutions to help organizations attract and retain top talent. Leveraging retained and contingency search methodologies, I identified and secured highly skilled professionals, providing expert guidance on recruitment strategies to align talent acquisition with organizational goals.As an HR consultant, I partnered with clients to design and integrate effective HR processes, programs, and practices that enhanced operational efficiency and ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations. I introduced "best practice" HR strategies, enabling clients to optimize performance and drive business success. Additionally, I collaborated with executives to develop and execute targeted training initiatives, ensuring workforce capabilities aligned with long-term strategic objectives.

At Tyson Foods, I led all aspects of hatchery plant operations, including bottom-line P&L management, production scheduling, safety compliance, and supply chain oversight, for a high-volume food manufacturing facility. I developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity, aligning operations with organizational goals.I provided leadership across all departments, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. I managed performance coaching to build high-performing teams and created innovative solutions to address operational challenges. Additionally, I spearheaded large-scale capital improvement projects, overseeing their approval and successful implementation. My role also included direct involvement in sourcing, purchasing, and procurement, as well as ensuring DOT compliance for logistics operations.Key Achievements:*Transformed the plant’s performance from the bottom 10% to the top 10% of the industry (as ranked by Agri-Stats), achieving significant improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and operational metrics despite entering the role with no prior agri-business or plant management experience.By aligning operational excellence with strategic priorities, I positioned the plant as a top-performing facility within Tyson Foods and the broader industry.