I began my working life as an air traffic controller in the U.S. Air Force. My military service taught me self-discipline, time management, teamwork, and leadership. Air traffic control required focus, attention to detail, stress management, and how to be decisive in the face of rapidly changing circumstances. Leveraging these skills and strengths, I transitioned to the civilian sector and began my HR career.My HR expertise has been across a variety of industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, finance, retail, education and aviation. I have excelled in every role primarily due to my tenacious focus and developing a great team around me. A great team is created and nurtured, it can't be purchased or mandated as many professional sports teams can attest. I bring a strong background in Talent Management, directing HR Operations, and driving HR initiatives that improve performance, growth, and profitability. I collaborate and partner easily with top executives and managers to influence change and translate corporate vision into action. I’ve managed portfolio’s risk and employee relations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, as well as, ensured global compliance while managing multi-million-dollar budgets.I enjoy rolling up my sleeves and leading by example. Regardless of my title, I have always enjoyed the tactical as well as the strategic responsibilities I've held. I believe a good sense of humor is important, especially when it comes to being able to laugh at yourself. Throughout my career, I have been acknowledged for remaining calm under pressure and for my quick and accurate responsiveness.Core Competencies: Employee Relations, Inclusion & Diversity, Full-Cycle Recruiting, Training & Development, On-boarding, Complaint Investigation/resolution, EEO, Compliance, Benefits, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, AAP, Performance Management, Payroll, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Title VII, OSHA, LMS, Workers Comp, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Multi-tasking, MS Office, HRIS.