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Litchfield, Minnesota, Us

First District Association is a farmer-owned independent dairy cooperative. We provide superior products for brands that you know and trust. We operate both domestically and internationally, right here in Central Minnesota. I'm proud to work hard for our dairy farmers and our employees. I lead the Human Resources and Safety initiatives for this growing and stable company.

Arden Hills, Minnesota, Us

I provided business unit Human Resources oversight for 32 facilities in the Upper Midwest and Northeast United States with 2,000 employees. I was a liaison between corporate shared services and field based Human Resources teams ensuring implementation and support of company initiatives. I was also a member of the COVID Field People response team leading communications and operational support to keep essential workers safe at work.

Arden Hills, Minnesota, Us

I provided human resources oversight to Land O'Lakes manufacturing sites in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado with 1,200 employees across 15 locations. As part of the Supply Chain HR Leadership Team, I drove best practices and process optimization projects with partners in the field and the corporate office. I created strategy to increase legislative compliance and reduce labor costs in the state of CA. I oversaw the divestiture of one manufacturing facility in OR to new owners.

Arden Hills, Minnesota, Us

I managed human resources projects including implementing a new timekeeping system in 10 locations with 230 employees and executing plans for the business unit integration of Nutra Blend business with three locations in CA, MO and VT and 280 employees. My focus was policy implementation, improved employee relations, organizational design, management training and on-site support of the business.

I provided human resource solutions for clients including talent acquisition support, performance management, international mentoring program development, training on various compliance related topics and interviewing skills. I coached leaders through investigations and terminations. Clients spanned the banking, retail, medical device, data services and manufacturing industries.

Sunrise, Fl, Us

Directed a team of 35 recruiters responsible for talent acquisition, onboarding and college relations programs for Land O'Lakes, ($15B revenue). Directed the Agribusiness Recruiting team providing staffing services to member cooperatives. Responsibilities for budgeting, HR Operations and selection process to evaluate compliance related solution providers.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Directed the Human Resources strategies for 150 entrepreneurial territories across the US, a seasonal workforce over 12,000 and total sales volume of $850M. Partnered with sales management leaders to provide workforce planning, talent management and development, employee relations, organizational design and performance management strategy and execution. Directed teams in the successful execution of mergers and acquisitions and integration of new business.● Standardized employee pay and benefit offerings through individual location policy development reducing costs, mitigating risks and addressing long-term established pay practices. ● Reduced field labor costs by $8M over two years through organizational design and workforce planning. ● Optimized succession planning for approximately 300 mid and senior sales management roles. Created leadership training curriculum and improved internal readiness for next level promotions. ● Member of New Business Development team, closing on annual volume of mergers and acquisitions totaling approximately $12M. Due diligence to full integration with 98% employee retention.

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Directed the talent acquisition department supporting both direct and contingent workforce. Led the company through mergers and acquisitions. Led development of compensation for Lifetouch National School Studios including both corporate and field sales compensation planning and administration. Partnered with key leaders in support of organizational design and performance management strategies. Led employee engagement and reward and recognition strategies; managed third party vendor relationships.● Created Sales Compensation function and team to standardize sales pay and bonus programs in more than 60% of territories. ● Developed Talent Acquisition process for all corporate, sales and business leader roles. Time to fill averaged 63 days. Profiled positions for use in assessments, workforce and succession planning. ● Member of New Business Development team and HR Lead closing mergers and acquisitions over $150M in business from top competitors in the U.S. and Canada; Jostens, Herff Jones and Bryn-Alan. Successful integrations resulting in 98% retention of over 5000 employees.● Developed strategic Employee Recognition and Engagement initiatives for US and Canada. Quarterly home office recognition awards and field online recognition programs successfully executed through O.C. Tanner. ● HR Lead in research and selection of Learning Management System (SumTotal) and member of selection team for corporate-wide Talent Management System (Halogen and Sum Total).

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Reported to the Vice President of Human Resources. Provided direct business support to $170M retail photographic services company with 800 locations and 7,000 employees. Managed organizational design, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, HRIS and HR Operations.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology And Business (Interdisciplinary Degree)

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