Developing strong managers and leaders to build a dynamic, high performing organization.

• Manage HR operations and strategy development for multi-facility manufacturing company, providing sound HR solutions and initiatives • Regional collaboration with other HR Managers to develop regional strategies / initiatives / policies and ensure effective implementation of global initiatives• Work closely with Executive and Middle Management to drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives; providing effective training on Lean principles and change management coaching for effective implementation • Build community and university relationships through outreach and involvement to increase name recognition, employer branding and make Grundfos the employer of choice for recruiting• Manage direct reports, ensuring effective administration of leaves, compensation and benefits, recruiting and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations • Coach executives, managers and line supervisors for effective performance management and resolution of employee relations issues• Identify competency gaps and develop / deliver effective management and employee training programs to ensure a competent workforce for strategic growth • Conduct workplace investigations: harassment, discrimination / employee grievances• Member of the senior management team, developing the company strategy and driving company initiatives • Create development and succession plans to ensure effective knowledge transfer and an agile organization• Project owner for Corporate Social Responsibility activities, charitable involvement and Sustainability initiatives • Global collaboration with HR Managers throughout Europe and Asia to drive effective implementation of global projects

• Director level HR consulting services to clients in Manufacturing, Health Care, Agriculture, Hospitality and Service Industries • Develop and provide management training to client companies: optimizing employee performance, appropriately managing discipline, safety and harassment prevention• Act as onsite HR Director for key clients, providing innovative HR solutions for continuous improvement • Strategic data analysis: financial, logistics, workforce planning and employee relations • Administration / management of FMLA and state leave law compliance • Assist clients with effective organizational goal development and strategic HR planning• Workplace investigations: harassment, discrimination / employee grievances • Write handbooks / policies and procedures; compliance with state and federal laws• Coach executives, managers and line supervisors for effective resolution of employee relations and performance issues • Develop effective performance management tools, ensuring corporate objectives are achieved• Compensation and benefits strategy development; wage surveys and comparisons • Identify talent / competency gaps; develop programs to fill gaps and develop future leadership • Identify legal requirements for clients based on federal and state regulations • Procure new clients / maintain clientele: marketing, networking, customer service• Conduct effective disciplinary action / termination of employment

2008: Director of OperationsCompany-Wide Leadership• Helped the company grow from $5.7 million to $15.3 million in revenue in 2 years• Member of the Board of Directors• Led cultural change from reactive, blame-finding to a culture of accountability • Participated in strategic planning of the company• Designed company-wide restructuring with CFO; implemented the restructuring• Provided leadership development to department managers and mid-management Operational Leadership• Consistently met production goals in high pressure, fast turn-around environment• Reduced cost of errors by 80% by designing and implementing a quality control program to find and correct errors prior to going to production• Responsible for Operations depts.: Logistics, Production, IT, Pre-Press (50+ employees); maintained a consulting and training role with Human Resources• Oversaw performance management and training & development of Operations Depts.• Ensured efficient workflow and timely completion of 3 - 4 million direct mail advertising pieces per month• Designed and implemented a system to track efficiency per job and production capacity2006 –2007: Human Resources Manager• Responsible for Human Resources and Administration departments• Developed employee handbook policies and company procedures, ensuring compliance with employment laws• Shaped strategic planning and production goals• Led company-wide OSHA compliance and training• Coordinated recruiting and hiring for company• Trained management and supervisors weekly in Leadership Development• Established employee benefits package and designed incentive programs• Designed a system to cross-train employees within their departments• Led departmental process improvements• Coordinated performance evaluation process• Mediated employee disputes and grievances• Responsible for positive employee relations in daily operations and during restructuring

• Launched new region in 403(b) retirement benefits sales• Scheduled and presented over 400 weekly benefits seminars• Achieved 97% client retention through relationship-based sales and effective resolution of client concerns• Increased staff effectiveness through training and goal-setting