We are a start up John Deere dealership company with several locations in Texas; and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to setting up training and development/ leadership development programs as well as help create a safe, positive, healthy work environment for all employees at all levels to achieve success and grow to their full potential while taking care of those who tend to Texas; collaboration strategies and relationship alliances with the dealerships leadership and their employees coupled with being empowered and entrusted to help lay foundation together for growth and exponential success serving our customers in the communities we serve is rewarding and highly satisfying - a way to give back for the blessings bestowed by God to serve with purpose, compassion, integrity, kindness and respect.

Breeding, overseeing and selling a variety of animals, inclusive of: Huacaya Alpacas, Nubian Goats; California as well as Texas A&M Meat rabbits and Mini Holland Lops pet rabbits, Shih Tzus and Great Pyrenees dogs, Miniature donkeys, Jersey cows, Miniature Herefords, geese, chickens, peacocks, Kune Kune pigs, Chinchillas, and birds. Planned and developed the infrastructure to provide shelter for our animals as well as provide for them. Working with the animals and caring for them is not only rewarding, but also humbling, God has blessed us with stewardship of these animals who are loving and caring in their own right and give love in return as well as share their uniqueness of their species such as to spiritually connect us with them and with nature. Their intelligence and communication of understanding is intriguing as well as at times astonishing how they express themselves. Working flexible hours around my professional obligations is challenging but healthy as I am becoming more comfortable with life on life's terms knowing God is s great and providing for us a better quality of life and spiritual experience that one can only communicate by living it.

• Provide life experience coaching / career counseling to individuals in transition; management consulting for small businesses.• Serve as an executive / management coach and guide business leaders improve their leadership capability. Conduct one-on-one conversations and view potential “road blocks” with a strategic lens with emphasis on enhancing leadership traits.• Help individuals and aspiring HR / business leaders make necessary changes in an authentic / effective way by mentoring / helping them identify their genuine leadership competencies.I value a company culture that values people (fostering sensitivity / respect for people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds) as much as it does results; and emphasizes empowerment, growth, quality (continuous improvement balancing human-factor in equation), productivity, and goal attainment. I take care of business with unwavering commitment and uncompromising ethics & integrity.

Served as an employee advocate and management business partner; focus on continuously improving the quality service delivery of HR disciplines in accordance with company policy, mitigating risk.Collaboratively created/implemented proacitve safety awareness campaign that resulted in increased awareness and reduced recordables.

HR Manager for both ResCare and Alutiiq at Pinellas County Job Corps Center from August 2010 to September 2013. While at PCJCC, recruited and filled over 100 in positions (Facilities Maintenance, Food Service, Health and Wellness, Academics, Purchasing, Finance, etc., etc.) in first 6 weeks; collaborated with DOL and Corporate leadership in piloting (over course of almost two years) a Center of Excellence program (one of two in country); and worked closely with leadership from start up of the new Job Corps Center to be ranked at 34th in nation out of 125 Job Corps Centers (as of October 2013).

Today is tomorrow's yesterday. I inspire extraordinary results leading change, valuing diversity, engaging others, and transforming companies by cultivating (inward reflection/outward projection) the holistic 'DNA' of today's business leaders;positioning the companies to be better than they were yesterday.Adept at developing/implementing/managing/aligning innovative HR initiatives with business strategies to increase business performance with emphasis on continuous improvement/positively impacting the bottom-line. Coach business leaders to better manage; improve individual/team/organizational performance. Effectively envision/develop/implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues. Learn the business and collaboratively develop, implement, manage and drive strategic initiatives aligning HR and Business - and achieve desired results (perhaps exceed goals). Leverage my skills to grow your company:• Business Partnership Development• Project Management / Team Dynamics Consultation• Full Cycle Recruitment (local, regional, and national in scope)• Organizational Development / Strategic Agility • Regulatory Compliance (EEO/AA and federal and state laws)• Leadership / Management Coach /Confidante• Performance/Talent Management / Staff Development• Compensation/Job Analysis / Internal Equity / Competitive Pay Plans• Conflict Resolution / Intervention /Mediation• Safety/Workers Compensation / OSHA Compliance • Benefits Administration/FMLA/STD/LTD• Policy Administration/Interpretation / Development /Implementation• Ambiguity Maven / Solutions Innovation• Employee Relations/Corporate Liaison• Corporate Ethics / Regulatory Compliance /Transparency• Performance Management/Performance Improvement • Career Development / Succession Planning• Labor Market Trend Analysis/ Global Socioeconomic Forecasting• Corporate Culture Transformation / Change Management• Community / Government Affairs Liaison

Strong advocate for training /development of the front-line leadership / continuous improvement – co-facilitated HR Leadership training program (expanded it from 16-hour class to 40-hour assimilation). Results: over 110 Supervisors / Managers across the enterprise better prepared and confident to lead their teams / effectively manage performance related behaviors. Developed and facilitated leadership training, inclusive of: Sexual Harassment, Diversity Inclusion/Cultural Competency, and Career Development/Leadership Competencies.Coached management/leadership on how to avoid as well as handle confidential, sensitive employee relations issues resulting with a 79% reduction in allegation investigations - resulting in drastic reduction in EEOC Charges and significantly reduced Awareline Calls by 35%.Counseled and coached management on business decisions related to personnel issues, leadership and management effectiveness -resulted in an improved, healthier work environment.Established a HR Supervisor Liaison Committee from cross-fucntional leadership team and developed & communicated best practices; and ensured consistency in application of company policies and employment laws.Collaboratively developed a "universal agent" program and developed compensations plan to support it; and conducted pilot program - approved by corporate.Developed, implemented and managed a comprehensive Supervisory Handbook on eRooms, and kept it current; commmunicated changes and updates via email alerts to leadership team.

Forecasted scheduling and managed Actual Hours vs. Sales Adjusted (managing hours) within 0.8% of goal.Led region by managing a 89% reduction in workers compensation/general liability costs; adding over $287,000 back to the bottom-line.Drastically reduced employee relations' issues by counseling /coaching all employees on employment law, proper documentation, and policy compliance.Recruited for all hourly positions, including sales specialist and department supervisors; and developed a pipeline feeding 20+ stores in 4 districts with properly trained associates - became "model" for training store concept to ensure hands on experience of applied learning. Coordinated training for continuous product knowledge, sharpening the skills of the Associates in order for them to better serve the customers. Functioned as Manager on Duty when required to cover shifts. Identified and mentored high potentials leadership for advancement opportunities -- became nationally recognized for leadershp development and high rate of promotions in region - high potentials transferred in, groomed, and promoted to ASM.Laid groundwork for "hybrid store" pilot program usiing SKUs of both Expo (upscale products) and Home Depot (standard products) which was launched two years later in Atlanta and other selected markets.Processed and maintained HRIS data concerning training, performance management, compensation, and other pertinent HR matters..Counseled and coached management on business decisions related to personnel issues, leadership and management effectiveness - significantly reducing Awareline Calls by 35%; and successfully defended EEOC charges and civil lawsuits partnering with corporate and legal.

Recruited CSRs for inbound/out bound debt management call center; and substantially reduced turnover by 50% while doubling the employee FTEs from 100 to over 190 in six months - high retention.Set up Company's 403(b)-retirement plan from inception with CFO and CEO. Set ups security access monitoring system and supported IT. Reduced temporary agency costs by 30% first month.Conducted extensive salary survey for all positions, including CEO, CFO and senior management. Had all Credit Counselors certified.Grew department of one to nine - hired, trained, and developed cross-functional leadership team and developed, implemented, and maagned three departments concurrently from inception: HR, Traininng, and Quality Conrtol.Counseled and coached management on business decisions related to personnel issues, leadership and management effectivenes resulting with healthy work environment conducive for rapid expansion with high level of retention and a highly productive workforce. Resolved human resources matters with zero EEOC Charges. Successfully sponsored and oversaw successful ISO: 9000/2000 Certification and completed it in 4 months which qualifying agency for up to15% FairShare Revenues from Creditors for our managing over 44,000 credit counseled clients with over $54,000,000 in debt management . Provided consultation to Officers of the Corporation (President/CEO, CFO, VP of Operations, and VP of Service) and startup business partners.

Responsible for recruiting technical and non-technical employees and reduced temporary agency costs by 30% first month. Negotiated contracts with temporary agencies on 60 days conversion to regular at 38% markup (down from 90 days at 40%). Replicated in Corporate and NJ locations.Resolved human resources matters, such as placement problems, classification/compensation issues, and issues surrounding promotions, suspensions without pay, demotions, and dismissal of employees. Responsible for increasing retention via overhauling benefits administrative practices collaboratively with Corporate HR. Planned, developed, reviewed, revised, and implemented human resources policies, procedures, directives, letters, and publications concerning human resources methods, practices, policies and procedures. Conducted preliminary salary market studies for Austin and Dallas facilities for 80% of the positions. Developed and implemented compensation structure collaboratively with Corporate HR to include three facilities in three different markets; ensuring internal equitiy on transfers..Standardized background check/drug testing process and established walk-in applicant process. Provided consultation to Corporate Human Resources Management regarding safety training, competitive compensation and benefits package, and organizational analysis; and to Director of Operations regarding manpower needs, employee relations issues, and other human resources concerns. Supported IT and Security Departments.

Provided excellent customer service in coordinating with 52 departments and Payroll and Budget Office Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) for all new hires, promotion, transfers, termination, promotion, demotions, reorganizations, conducting salary surveys, etc. Audited and processed over 10,000 PAFs per year with 100% accuracy; ensured compliance with existing policies and forthcoming policy changes to maintain internal equity consistently..Collaboratively developed, implemented and managed a new compensation and classification plan for Travis County. Served as Point of Contact for IT issues resolution and roll out of new upgrades initiatives to resolves glitches before complete rollout enterprise-wide. Provided consultation to County Judge on HR matters as subject matter expert on compensation, benefits, employee relations, training, and recruitment.. Conducted New HIre Orientation and Benefits Open Enrollment in Spanish.

Reported to CEO and managed all human resources functions: recruiting, staff development, strategic planning and consultation, benefits administration, compensation, job descriptions, employee relations, policy development and implementation/interpretation. Conducted extensive salary survey for all positions, including CEO, CFO and senior management. Responsible for talent management, employee relations, training, workers compensation, safety, policy research/revisions, and facilities management. Collaborated with CEO, COO, and CFO and successfully transformed manufacturer's culture. Trained employees on SPC, Root Cause Analysis, TQM, etc and established self-directed work teams in the plant on all shifts. Provided strategic leadership to ensure Human Resources platforms were aligned to key business drivers; acted as a business partner for key organizational initiatives and led new program development for attracting and retaining top level talent. Provided functional management for the entire organization in compensation design, centralized employee incentive plans, benefits, employee relations, employee development, and recruitment. Recruited key team members. Conducted supervisory training. Coordinated Smart Job Program with Texas Department of Commerce which enabled Better Bags to train all manufacturing stakeholders on newly acquired equipment, heading off hostile takeover and fend off fierce competition from abroad. Influenced HMO into providing more Spanish-speaking doctors and nurses for our employees for more personal care and trust. Collaborated with HMO executives and other Human Resources Managers to improve HMO services to our employee populations. Supported IT and Security Department.

Collaboratively worked with CEOs of several agencies; and negotiated and won successful bid for $13 Million/year (3 year) federally funded substance abuse treatment research project - Houston Recovery Campus (HRC) for the company, with 5 provider agencies, one state agency and local area government city and county agencies; and conducted nation-wide search to fill key management positions. Developed logistics design to renovate an 88 bed hospital to accommodate 304 residential patients and office space for the HRC's administrative agency, 5 provider agencies, 1 state agency and local area government city and county agencies. Recruited filling 75 FTEs while reducing turnover by 50%; and conducted recruitment of 40 FTEs for Houston Recovery Campus (RNs, LVNS, Substance Abuse Counselors, etc). Assisted Corporate HR Manager with saving company over $45,000 in workers compensation insurance premiums and $37,000 in health insurance premiums (37% savings); and collaboratively assisted with setting up a retirement plan that earned 16% ROI. Conducted extensive salary survey for all positions, including CEO, CFO and senior management. Responsible for talent management, employee relations, training, workers compensation, safety, policy research/revisions, and facilities management fo corporate offices and 8 locations and HRC. Provided recruiting and employee relations for all positions at 9 locations.Proactively researched and wrote policies ensuring compliance with ADA and Drug-Free Workplace at all locations effective before the laws were in effect.Provided consultating services for other non-profits regarding ADA and Drug-Free Workplace and multidiscipline HR initiatives.Managed "Gifts-in-Kind" Program; and collaboratively worked with management sponsoring job fairs.