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PBO Advisory Group delivers strategic business consulting, outsourced accounting services and day-to-day operational support to start-ups, emerging, public, private, government, and non-profit organizations. We fill the gaps in your in-house teams or serve as your entire department, onsite or remotely. Our core services include outsourced accounting, compliance, businesses advisory, and human resources.Known for our responsiveness, reliability, and accessibility, PBO Advisory’s flexible… Show more PBO Advisory Group delivers strategic business consulting, outsourced accounting services and day-to-day operational support to start-ups, emerging, public, private, government, and non-profit organizations. We fill the gaps in your in-house teams or serve as your entire department, onsite or remotely. Our core services include outsourced accounting, compliance, businesses advisory, and human resources.Known for our responsiveness, reliability, and accessibility, PBO Advisory’s flexible and scalable approach fits the needs of our clients at significantly less cost than full-time employees or Big 4 resources. With more than 60 professionals on staff, each with diverse accounting and business experience, we provide the Pacific Southwest region with highly skilled, incomparable financial and advisory expertise.Our roots date back to 2012 when we were founded by Mike Ford, under the name of Pro Back Office. We have evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of our clients and their specific industries and have helped hundreds of companies grow and prosper.Our PBO Advisory professionals have Big 4, public accounting, and both large and small business experience, with many having their CPA, MBA or other advanced degrees and professional certifications. Our group has expertise in multiple industries, including construction and related industries, craft breweries, life sciences, manufacturing, and distribution, not for profit, professional services, real estate and property management, retail, and technology.PBO Advisory works with you to learn the unique aspects of your organization. Our engagements with clients often become long-term business relationships in which our group is an integral part of operations as you proceed through your business lifecycle. Show less

Vista, California, United States

Brought onboard to re-design and optimally structure the HR department to be more appropriately aligned with the organization’s strategic vision in an effort to build and retain talented teams, while focusing on establishing corporate culture. • Direct report to CEO; Senior leadership accountable for all HR functions. • Overall responsibility for Human Resources team and HR metrics, including payroll, risk, HR budgets and all aspects of compliance reporting for 24/7, manufacturing… Show more Brought onboard to re-design and optimally structure the HR department to be more appropriately aligned with the organization’s strategic vision in an effort to build and retain talented teams, while focusing on establishing corporate culture. • Direct report to CEO; Senior leadership accountable for all HR functions. • Overall responsibility for Human Resources team and HR metrics, including payroll, risk, HR budgets and all aspects of compliance reporting for 24/7, manufacturing and logistics employees. • Built succession planning programs to include job leveling and mapping to encourage retention and focus on internal promotion/development. • Re-engineered risk management and safety programs to significantly reduce costs, and foster a safe, employee-conscious work environment.• Re-structured and designed the Human Resources department to more accurately align with high-growth organizational change and effectiveness, by developing performance metrics and career path to attract, build and retain talented teams. • Transitioned payroll and HRIS platforms to streamline onboarding, and build more effective process to support high-growth, reduce errors, resulting in increased ROI.• Co-created strategic initiatives for culture of inclusion and support change management by building diverse committees (safety, social, internal feedback, etc.) to engage all perspectives. • Partnered with senior management to re-structure departments, supporting acquisition period, and align with current business objectives.• Strong legal experience in complex ER issues by mitigating risk, inclusive of formal complaints and suits from OSHA, wage and hour, wrongful termination, year-end reporting, etc. • Coached Executive Management to implement better training/development strategies to mitigate employee issues with minimal department disruption and promote growth.• Partnered with CEO/CRO on all HR verticals through initial acquisition process, followed by Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Started a CPG company, with national platform where solid business acumen was utilized for multiple verticals. Developed multiple issued IP for innovative marketing concept. • Co-created a premium breadcrumb line that was launched and distributed into the national food markets such as West Elm, Whole Foods, Gelsons, etc. • Procured investment to sustain high growth activity. • Architect for multiple issued patents on innovative marketing strategy. • Engineered CPG brand… Show more Started a CPG company, with national platform where solid business acumen was utilized for multiple verticals. Developed multiple issued IP for innovative marketing concept. • Co-created a premium breadcrumb line that was launched and distributed into the national food markets such as West Elm, Whole Foods, Gelsons, etc. • Procured investment to sustain high growth activity. • Architect for multiple issued patents on innovative marketing strategy. • Engineered CPG brand development and innovative marketing campaigns to grow national brand. • Streamlined daily operations process, specifically the manufacturing and distribution process for minimal disruption and maximum efficiency. • Responsible for all business financials, including all reporting to investors and Board. • Accountable for all business legal issues, including patents, permits, licensing, etc.• Designed and developed organizational infrastructure to support nationwide launch. • Accountable for all Human Resources general functions. Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Initially brought on to establish training and development programs across multi-state platform to retain top talented teams. Ultimately served as an HRBP to senior leadership for HR General, with a focus in performance management and optimizing top talent to drive revenue. • Senior HRBP to senior leadership line management in Costco, occupying 34 states, 6,800+ employees, on all company policies and procedures utilizing different strategic modalities to mitigate risk and support… Show more Initially brought on to establish training and development programs across multi-state platform to retain top talented teams. Ultimately served as an HRBP to senior leadership for HR General, with a focus in performance management and optimizing top talent to drive revenue. • Senior HRBP to senior leadership line management in Costco, occupying 34 states, 6,800+ employees, on all company policies and procedures utilizing different strategic modalities to mitigate risk and support engagement for growth. • Utilized HR metrics to identify and analyze trends, potential pitfalls and innovative HR solutions.• Strategically aligned with senior line management to serve as a conduit for operations and sales to receive HR support to meet company goals and align remote culture.• Consulted executive level on full-cycle recruitment, retention, and engagement for management positions, including consistent pipeline of applicants, compensation strategies, coaching, and succession plans for all positions. • Assessed, created and conducted change management strategies and developed training programs nationwide both virtually and in-person to support organizational performance. • Partnered with line management to develop educational tools, to help support, enhance and coach management and staff. • Developed training tools and performance metrics to strategically manage succession planning, and provide clear path to professional development. • Trained HR teams hired in remote locations (including Mexico and Korea) on all CDS policies and procedures. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Promoted to AVP of Employee Relations to partner with legal and coach senior management on complex ER issues, change management initiatives and risk mitigation. • Managed employee relations department at multiple locations; staff of 500+. • Counterpart to legal team on all complex employee relation issues, including client sites. • Developed and implemented annual strategic plan for Human Resources Department. • Consulted with internal and external clients, at… Show more Promoted to AVP of Employee Relations to partner with legal and coach senior management on complex ER issues, change management initiatives and risk mitigation. • Managed employee relations department at multiple locations; staff of 500+. • Counterpart to legal team on all complex employee relation issues, including client sites. • Developed and implemented annual strategic plan for Human Resources Department. • Consulted with internal and external clients, at C-suite level, to ensure compliance with HR metrics via government and commercial contracts. • Accountable for full on-boarding transition of new employees during merger, acquisition and organization restructuring periods. • Coached senior management counter-parts on HR solutions to all formal investigations, leaves of absence and compliance issues such as FMLA, CFRA, ADA, EEOC, FLSA, COBRA, and DFEH. • Designed and conducted annual senior management compliance training. • Managed PDQ corporate risk management strategy, inclusive of establishing safety committees and a training safety/prevention program. • Developed elements of PDQ strategic plan for career development, job mapping/leveling, and succession program. Show less