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Littleton, Co, Us

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Cura HR is a consulting company providing high-value HR Leadership and people operations support to businesses large and small across industries. As an HR Consulting Manager, I oversee 6-10 clients nationwide, spanning both large and small businesses across various industries. My key responsibilities include: ● Managing a diverse client portfolio, providing tailored HR solutions that drive organizational success. Cultivating collaborative relationships resulting in an NPS of 85% client satisfaction ● Supporting C-suite executives in developing impactful values and diversity initiatives, enhancing company culture and increasing employee satisfaction. Guiding performance management and developmental review enhancements leading to a 20% increase in employee satisfaction ● Providing holistic internal HR support, including executive assistance and employee relations management. Spearheading training and development initiatives resulting in a 10% increase in skill proficiency across teams

Walnut Creek, California, Us

As the VP HR Business Partner, I supported over 300 publicly traded regional bank employees with approximately $2.9B in assets and 34 offices in 4 states, CA, WA, NM, and CO. My responsibilities and accomplishments include:● Collaborated with Senior VP/HR Director to enhance employee relations, performance management, recruiting, and HR compliance, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction survey scores● Championed the design and implementation of a digital onboarding process and applicant tracking system, streamlining recruitment processes and reducing onboarding time by 30%

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Within one year of joining the Automotive Division, I was promoted in recognition of my exceptional performance and leadership to the position of Area HR Manager in the Paint Stores Division in March 2016. In this role, I supported and traveled to 211 paint stores across Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, with responsibilities including:● Delivered expert HR guidance to the Vice President of Sales and District leadership, leading to the effective implementation of HR policies, strengthened employee relations, and adherence to state and federal labor laws● Led comprehensive HR operations for 211 paint stores, overseeing employee relations, safety management, talent development, recruitment, retention strategies, succession planning, community engagement, and diversity initiatives to drive organizational success● Collaborated with VP Sales on the successful integration of Valspar with Sherwin-Williams in 2017, overseeing employee communication of benefits, pay structure, and employee grievances to build trust with newly acquired employees

Cleveland, Oh, Us

As The Regional HR Manager, I managed over 400 employees across 10 territories in 16 states in the Western U.S. Key responsibilities included:● Developed and implemented HR programs to create and maintain effective systems for two sales regions in the Automotive Division● Collaborated with the HR Director, two Sales Directors, and an HR team to ensure consistent application of HR programs and processes● Oversaw recruitment and selection, the Management Training Program, HR planning, training and development, employee and labor relations, communications, reward systems, compensation, benefits, safety, discipline, and management

Bakersfield, Ca, Us

As the Regional HR Business Partner, I directed HR functions for 930 employees, representing 60% of the company’s workforce, across the Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast regions. My accomplishments include: ● Collaborated with Corporate and Regional management to ensure effective communication and implementation of HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations● Managed employee relations by addressing complaints and harassment allegations, conducting investigations, and resolving issues effectively● Provided strategic advice and counsel to managers and supervisors on terminations, disciplinary actions, and performance management, ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures

Amsterdam, Nederland, Nl

As a Senior HR Business Partner at Arcadis, U.S., I supported a division of over 300 employees across the United States responsible for: ● Serving as a strategic collaborator with key stakeholders to mitigate risk associated with employment decisions, resulting in zero legal disputes filed against the Company ● Championed the design and successful execution of the Company's largest IT HR project, deploying Workday across seven departments and achieving 30% improvement in operational efficiency

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

Within my 10-year career at Enterprise Mobility, I demonstrated exceptional career growth progression advancing from Management Trainee to Human Resources Manager, achieving four promotions in various locations including Miami, FL; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; and Denver, CO.As the Regional Human Resources Manager of Enterprise Holdings in Denver I oversaw all three brands of Enterprise Rent-a-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent-a-Car at Denver International and Colorado Springs Airport. The region was the second largest and most profitable in the company. My most significant accomplishments include:● Partnered with the Regional Vice President in large business impact decisions such as reduction in full-time workforce, choosing outsourced companies, pay structure changes, hierarchical changes, and location remodel updates.● My efforts in retention and diversity earned our region its first-ever exceptional achievement award for Human Resources!

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

While working as the HR Manager, our HR team oversaw over 300 employees in 70 locations throughout the Baltimore metro area. My accomplishments include: ● Led successful integration efforts of Enterprise Rent-a-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent-a-Car at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, overseeing employee communications on benefits, grievance resolution, pay structure adjustments, union avoidance strategies, and fostering trust among newly onboarded staff.● Spearheaded the Public Affairs and Philanthropy committee of the Diversity Team, developing a Women’s Development Day, publicizing the Business Ethics Committee, and managing the Formal Mentor Program.● Collaborated with upper management on retention, diversity, and workplace quality initiatives by providing exit interview feedback and implementing changes for employee engagement.

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

As the HR Manager of Washington, DC I:● Managed HR for 200 employees across 50 locations in the eastern region of Washington, DC, ensuring legal compliance, performance management, retention, training, labor relations, diversity, payroll, and compensation.● Acted as a strategic business partner to executive managers, I developed training and development plans to enhance employee success and business growth.

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

Within 3 years in the HR field, I was promoted to Miami to assist in forming a new region of 150 employees and 30 locations. Developing a new region was a unique and unparalleled experience and my successes included: ● Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program, Diversity Team, and formal mentor program for the Region.● Partnered with Regional and Corporate executives to address staffing, and training gaps, as well as foster strong employee relationships and established a successful HR department.

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

I assisted in the management of the Human Resources responsibilities for the Baltimore Group for Enterprise Rent-a-Car. This included performance management, legal compliance, retention, development, labor relations, diversity, payroll, compensation and any additional employee-related situations. I was a business partner to their management teams to assist with creating training and development plans to allow our employees to be successful.

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

My career began as an entry-level Management Trainee, mastering location management through effective sales, marketing, and exceptional customer service. In addition, I achieved the following: ● Top sales rankings in consecutive months led to a promotion to Management Assistant.● Promoted into HR within one year due to outstanding personal sales, demonstrated leadership abilities, and spearheading philanthropic events.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

Associates, Communication Arts