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The TAMS Group specializes in Talent Acquisition and Management Solutions with a vision to become a trusted partner and resource for organizations that desire to improve their business performance. We provide practical solutions that enable our clients to achieve the highest level of business success.

Provider of durable medical equipment and related services to the mobility disadvantaged in the US and Canada. Consulting services include talent acquisition, training & development, policy review and employee relations.

Responsible for driving Human Resources strategy and programs to support high performance workforce in line with overall business goals. Reported to President/CEO with staff of 5 HR Professionals supported operations in the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK. • Key member of management team responsible for successful integration of acquisition to expand customer base and product line.• Managed talent acquisition process to identify and attract top talent in all functions; successfully filled several key positions in Marketing, IT, Finance and Operations.• Working closely with broker, transitioned health care benefits to a new provider resulting in significant cost savings and improved benefit offerings.

Functioned as HR Business Partner for multiple business units/facilities within the Eastern US region and Canada. Worked closely with Corporate HR Shared Services group to provide overall HR direction and support within assigned area.• Successfully filled several key technology positions by providing strong focus and identifying additional sources of qualified candidates.• Partnered with business unit leaders to implement leadership assessments, provide feedback, and create individual and group development plans.• Worked closely with business leaders and corporate functions to fully integrate two (2) new acquisitions into respective business units.• Rolled out employee reward and recognition programs across facilities within region.

Reporting to the President & CEO, responsible for overall leadership of the Human Resources function, supporting 60 branch locations and 3 remanufacturing sites in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Staff includes 6 HR professionals and 2 administrative personnel.• Key member of M&A team for 2007 acquisition of Transtar’s largest competitor, doubling the size of the company; developed and implemented new payroll system, new compensation and benefit plans, new HR policies and Employee Handbook; supported North America wide integration of employees and branch locations with minimal impact to overall customer service and maintaining positive employee relations.• Provided leadership and direction during downturn in economy to minimize reductions in force by adjusting compensation and benefit plans, increasing employee communications (local management and executive level) and realigning future staffing needs.• Maintained union free status at all facilities by providing on-going training to first-line supervisors and managers, creating employee engagement and involvement activities and improved employee communications.• Enhanced talent acquisition process to identify and recruit top leaders in new product/market categories; upgraded talent in key areas to support current and future growth strategies.• Participated in evaluation of new broker relationship to improve employee benefit offerings, reduce claim costs and reduce broker fees.• Worked closely with operations management, HR team and workers’ compensation provider to implement employee safety and health programs, resulting in fewer work-related accidents and reduced workers’ compensation costs.

$200 million world-class staffing firm with expertise in engineering, information technology, professional and administrative staffing. Developed and drove local business plan and departmental goals to meet the corporate objectives for revenue, headcount, retention, profits, receivables and quality. Responsible for establishing and assigning fiscal and metric goals for the Independence, OH branch office. Supported new product sales and resource development.

Human resources leader supporting multiple business units and global operations and supply chain group. Managed staff of 5 HR Managers in the US, Canada, Mexico, and China. Provided strategic HR direction to business unit leaders and staff. Reported to Senior Vice President, Human Resources with dotted line to business unit / functional leaders.• Designed and implemented quarterly Leadership Briefing program for key managers facilitated by CEO, COO, and CFO improving communications, planning, and strategy implementation.• Held key role in start-up of 2 wholly-owned manufacturing facilities in China.• Designed and implemented a leadership development program and 360 degree feedback instrument that aligned leadership competencies with key strategic initiatives.• Member of M&A team responsible for 3 acquisitions in North America; activities included conducting due diligence, developing communications strategies, and integrating HR policies and practices.• Successfully completed 3 plant consolidations in US and Canada with no significant employee relations or HR issues.• Instrumental in maintaining a union free status during a USW attempt to organize hourly employees at 3 local sites. Continued to provide HR support, training, communications, and employee involvement to maintain union free status.• Completed temporary (4 month) assignment in Europe assisting with integration activities for recent acquisition.

Responsible for overall HR direction for this $230 million multi-plant division. Directed staff of 10, including HR professionals and administrative support. Reported to Division President.• Successfully conducted salaried RIF realigning resources in support of business strategy.• Played key role in improving employee relations at Seattle facility, maintaining union free status.• Implemented Hay compensation plan and annual salary planning process.