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Louisville, Kentucky, Us

Human Resources consulting firm in partnership with Banc Card of America providing outsourced B2B HR solutions and services to a diverse array of businesses and industries.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Louisville, Ky, Us

$975 million national hotel management and restaurant company operating 155 hotels and 50 restaurants in 32 states with over 8,500 employees. Joined Schulte Hospitality Group as a key member of the organization's Executive Leadership Team to position the Company’s HR function for agressive growth and organizational scale. Leads a team of 15 responsible for all facets of Human Resources. Reports to EVP and CEO.

Targeted to lead the HR function for a growing multi-concept restaurant company operating approximately 200 locations among six brands across four states. As a key member of the executive team, accountable for the Company’s strategy to develop a dynamic, results-oriented culture focused on people development, best-in-class customer service, building the Company's stock of human capital and retaining top talent in pursuit of continued organizational success.

Lexington, Ky, Us

Selected to lead HR for a public accounting and consulting firm. Accountable for recruitment / retention, employee communication, compensation & benefits, employee relations, policy development, talent management, performance evaluations, and leadership development programs. Define and align company’s HR/OD plan to achieve aggressive strategic goals. Supervise and develop four HR staff. Serve as trusted advisor to an owner group of 16 leaders. Report to CEO.Select Achievements• Achieved 95% retention of top talent and 50% productivity improvement from underperforming employees by developing and implementing “Retain the Best / Improve the Rest” program • 10% improvement in total rewards scores by launching a wellness bucks program, lowering dental premiums, enhancing employee discount program, and creating individualized total reward statements• Aligned, integrated, and calibrated talent inventory and performance management processes to reduce overall annual evaluation cycle from eight months to three months • Secured firm’s ninth consecutive award for being Best Place to Work in KY by spearheading a culture development initiative to advance firm’s alignment following merger of two firms• 6% increase in employee satisfaction and communication scores realized by introducing a HR blog, intranet enhancements, total reward statements, online policy database, and better benefit plan offerings

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Recruited to lead HR functions as part of company’s global market expansion. Accountable for talent acquisition / retention, performance management alignment, benefits & compensation, and communications. Managed and developed seven-member team across geographically-dispersed locations. Served as key member of leadership team reporting to President.Select Achievements• Improved performance management compliance from 32% to 100% in less than 45 days by establishing leadership communication cadence to improve organizational accountability• Boosted per employee revenue of 9.6% and EBITDA of 22% through strategic acquisition of international talent, accelerated onboarding, and redesign of commission plans• Led short-term cross-functional teams to integrate policies and align pay structures within 90-day targeted deliverable as part of completing a merger and acquisition • Facilitated functional culture improvement sessions with staff, resulting in overall improvement scores among 7 of 8 survey categories, as well as a 35% improvement in annual voluntary turnover

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Promoted to lead organization’s recruiting, organizational development, and employment and HRIS functions supporting all HR programs. Held accountability for onboarding, performance management, leadership development, talent management, company policies, affirmative action, relocation, background checks, unemployment, and all recognition programs. Supervised, coached and developed a team of 20.Select Achievements• $600,000+ saved annually by successfully renegotiating favorable terms and conditions in key HR contracts• Improved time to fill positions by 50% by developing and implementing process improvements, reporting tools / dashboards, and enhanced onboarding program • Accelerated new team productivity measures by 40%+ by designing and deploying a new program to assimilate and promote leadership development for all new managers • Improved scalability and overall effectiveness by leveraging eLearning technology to revamp and streamline a training delivery model, resulting in reduction of 5 FTEs

Promoted to establish HR function with additional responsibility for payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing functions. Served as a key member of management team. Directed staff of six.Select Achievements• Reduced benefit costs by 20%+ by crafting a multi-year strategic plan to build and lead a HR organization of 250 staff • Created company policies, employment and communication practices across five locations in Kentucky and Indiana • Devised system-wide integrated compensation and performance management system resulting in significant consistencies, increased effectiveness, and strong alignment with pay-for-performance program• 30% decrease in employee turnover achieved by overseeing transformation and progression of practice’s orientation, onboarding and training programs

Master'S Of Science, Human Resources Leadership

Bachelor'S Of Business Administration, Business Management & Marketing