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Provide strategic HR services to build progressive people capabilities for Founders and CEO's of start-up and emerging growth companies. ⦁ Tactical analysis and compliance assessment of existing HR processes & systems, and strategic analysis of existing HR functions.⦁ Establishment of the HR framework for companies preparing for rapid scale or an exit. ⦁ Fractional HR leadership to develop and manage on-going people strategies to support and accelerate growth.

Louisville, Colorado, United States

Provided executive-level leadership and guidance to HR operations. Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing strategies to attract, engage, and develop employees and build upon a high-performance culture. Served as the key culture voice across the leadership team and company and acted as a champion for company culture in supporting cross-functional leaders in retaining and developing employees professionally.Key achievements included:• Implemented a corporate leadership development program. • Collaborated with executive leadership to develop corporate mission, vision, and values statements to ensure strategic alignment and advance corporate culture initiatives.

Louisville, Colorado, United States

Provided strategic leadership and hands on management of HR and support staff. Directed all functional areas of Human Resources. Key accomplishments included:• Developed and implemented an updated annual performance review process.• Worked in tandem with the CEO and President to develop and execute the organization’s pandemic response – collaborating and responding to the developing conditions and providing ongoing corporate communications to employees.2020 - Employee of the Year

Lafayette, Colorado

Partnered with all levels of leadership to build a scalable HR function that aligned with business strategy and positioned the organization for future growth and acquisition. Handled all employee relations matters and set HR policy and standards.Key initiatives included:Created and implemented workplace policies and guidelinesDeveloped job descriptionsDeveloped and implemented recruiting programs and processes Implemented an HRIS/payroll systemImplemented a company-wide benefits programUpdated and modernized the Employee Handbook

Richmond, Va

Promoted to leadership team position accountable for overall client service delivery with increased responsibilities including: employee coaching and development, performance management and business strategy development. Provided objective and balanced advice to CEO and President on business challenges and people implications, and proactively identified internal process improvements. Oversaw execution of short and long-term staffing projects. Collaborated with recruiting team in the creation, execution and delivery of client specific recruitment strategies. Consulted with client managers on talent acquisition, and the staffing and selection process. Partnered with external clients to provide effective HR guidance on policy, procedure and practice interpretation. Handled employee relations issues, progressive disciplinary actions and investigations. Facilitated team meetings/trainings for employees located at client sites.May 2016 - Metropolitan Business League Trailblazing Partnership Award (Astyra partnership with Magellan of Virginia)

Richmond, Va

Promoted to leadership position with responsibility for account management team direction. Partnered with client managers to identify human capital needs and supported delivery of HR services, including employee relations and performance management. Managed assigned staffing projects and collaborated with Recruiting Team Leader on candidate pipelining to ensure client satisfaction. Liaison to contract employees on HR policies, including compensation and benefits administration. Prepared bid responses for assigned RFP’s and developed required business documentation and company material for inclusion on RFP’s with partner organizations.

Richmond, Va

Responsible for developing strong advisory relationships with existing clients while also expanding business relations. Managed and coordinated delivery and execution of HR programs and consultative talent acquisition services to designated clients in order to achieve critical business results.

Richmond, Va

Consulting company focused on helping leaders create "healthy" organizations through leadership development and organizational culture change. Worked with business owners and executive leadership in three main areas:Leadership Assessment and DevelopmentCore Values DevelopmentHuman Systems Alignment

Richmond, Va

Responsible for increasing total prescriptions within the Dermatology, Pediatric and OB/GYN markets in a territory that included Central, Northern and Tidewater areas of Virginia. Demonstrated success with a relationship-based sales approach and effective sales strategies. Worked collaboratively with territory counterparts to maximize sales efforts for optimal team results.

Richmond/Fredericksburg, Va

Contracted for Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi-Aventis. Responsible for growing market share and increasing total prescriptions within the Primary Care and Urology markets, including opening new accounts and expanding existing accounts. Worked with territory counterparts to develop a comprehensive and consistent sales strategy. Conducted lunch meetings and presentations to deliver sales messages.• 3rd Quarter 2005 Vision Award Nominee (presented for Teamwork)• 2006 District Sales Trainer

Richmond, Va

Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with recruiting contacts within the local community to proactively source candidates for open positions. Developed and implemented company-wide recruiting programs, including a web-based recruiting tool that was one of the first of its kind in the area, resulting in increased market-place identity and improved utilization of recruiting initiatives by individual offices. Coordinated company participation in all job fairs and trade shows. Developed and implemented a candidate source tracking system that resulted in more targeted and effective recruiting strategies for each branch office. Created employee retention, recognition, and referral programs for three branch offices. Developed and facilitated training and workshops for non-profit agencies, community colleges, technical schools and employee outplacement agencies.Q2 2000 - Remedy Colleague of the Quarter Award

Richmond, Va

Responsible for service delivery and operations of two offices, including staff coaching and management. Met or exceeded office profit goals each year.

Richmond, Va

Promoted to handle the staffing and account management for the company’s two largest clients. Managed one On-site Coordinator and consulted with client management to provide critical staffing solutions. Worked at client site to manage all staffing functions of each account and facilitated specialized recruiting efforts for open positions. Developed and maintained relationships with individual departments and hiring managers to understand organization and business staffing needs. Responsible for handling all employee relations activities. Successfully managed monthly national account invoicing and coordinated with other Remedy offices across the country to provide comprehensive service delivery for national account deliverables. Participated in the implementation and roll-out of the first time and attendance tracking system for the company (EDGE®).

Richmond, Va

Successfully recruited, interviewed, administered testing and placed clerical and light industrial temporary associates in a high-volume environment. Responsible for employee relations for all placed temporary associates. Handled candidate screenings and onboardings. Created a positive candidate experience in a full life-cycle environment.