Family owned business started by parents in Beloit, Wisconsin in 1968. Through growth and expansion now have offices in metro Atlanta and Dallas metroplex. Core capabilities include specialized construction site cleanup and customized floor care and carpet cleaning.We also provide commercial cleaning services for office buildings, industrial facilities, retail establishments and day care centers.

•Direct the development and implementation of company's diversity and inclusion strategy and affirmative action plans.•Direct the development of the company's organizational development programs.•Manage the organization's employee relations programs.•Develop and implement approved organization-wide employee relations policies and practices.•Oversee the design, development and implementation of human resources policies, guidelines and procedures and changing/updating existing… Show more •Direct the development and implementation of company's diversity and inclusion strategy and affirmative action plans.•Direct the development of the company's organizational development programs.•Manage the organization's employee relations programs.•Develop and implement approved organization-wide employee relations policies and practices.•Oversee the design, development and implementation of human resources policies, guidelines and procedures and changing/updating existing policies as required or warranted.•Develop and guide implementation of human resource programs to include performance management, succession planning and employee coaching to ensure high quality, applicability to the organization and compatibility with company objectives.•Oversee the management of the company's Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity programs and oversee the filing of Federal compliance reports. Show less

World’s largest privately held real estate firm with 238 offices in 60 countries, providing real estate solutions for corporations and financial institutions.Chief Diversity Officer / Senior Managing Director (2006 - 2009)Drove global diversity strategy for 15,000 employees. Reported directly to CEO. Collaborated with executive committee on strategic planning and business development issues.• Initiated and established a diversity and inclusion strategy, an industry first,… Show more World’s largest privately held real estate firm with 238 offices in 60 countries, providing real estate solutions for corporations and financial institutions.Chief Diversity Officer / Senior Managing Director (2006 - 2009)Drove global diversity strategy for 15,000 employees. Reported directly to CEO. Collaborated with executive committee on strategic planning and business development issues.• Initiated and established a diversity and inclusion strategy, an industry first, that has become the model for the commercial real estate industry.• Increased the firm’s revenue by expanding untapped markets in major urban centers.• Increased female and minority representation +18% over three years by expanding sourcing and recruitment programs.• Improved retention rate 7%, including an increase in the ratio of internal promotions vs. external hires by developing and implementing a mentorship program with a 40% participation rate of the Board of Directors as mentors.• Enhanced national recruitment of a diverse group of talent by pioneering a comprehensive college relations program. Show less

Directed all HR functions including strategic planning and business development for several critical business units.• Initiated the first national diversity and inclusion program by expanding business development opportunities in broader markets, and expanding the talent pool of women and minorities. Efforts resulted in being named the first Chief Diversity Officer in the commercial real estate industry.• Ensured the growth of strong functional leadership by managing the… Show more Directed all HR functions including strategic planning and business development for several critical business units.• Initiated the first national diversity and inclusion program by expanding business development opportunities in broader markets, and expanding the talent pool of women and minorities. Efforts resulted in being named the first Chief Diversity Officer in the commercial real estate industry.• Ensured the growth of strong functional leadership by managing the recruitment, development and reward of all HR managers and executives.• Led HR team in developing and implementing reduction in force plan following 2001 real estate downturn. Organization received positive feedback for handling a difficult situation in a fair and consistent manner.• Achieved global operations compliance with company policies while maintaining local laws, customs, practices and local business needs. Show less

Partnered with business unit heads to develop human resource strategies in support of their needs.• Developed and implemented comprehensive labor relations training in Chicago and Detroit that resulted in a dramatic reduction of grievances filed by internal union employees.• Elevated leadership skills of management team by collaborating with Human Resource partners in the development of comprehensive management training seminars.• Established computer-mentoring program… Show more Partnered with business unit heads to develop human resource strategies in support of their needs.• Developed and implemented comprehensive labor relations training in Chicago and Detroit that resulted in a dramatic reduction of grievances filed by internal union employees.• Elevated leadership skills of management team by collaborating with Human Resource partners in the development of comprehensive management training seminars.• Established computer-mentoring program utilizing Cushman & Wakefield employees as tutors for minority high school youth. Show less

Established and implemented diversity and inclusion programs for 2,300 employees over a five state region. Coordinated and managed workshops on Equal Employment Opportunity laws.• Increased diversity philosophy and strategy awareness for managers by developing “Managing Inclusion” seminar for business units.• Increased minority and female hires 19% by establishing an aggressive diversity and recruitment plan.• Expanded volunteerism efforts with employees by initiating community… Show more Established and implemented diversity and inclusion programs for 2,300 employees over a five state region. Coordinated and managed workshops on Equal Employment Opportunity laws.• Increased diversity philosophy and strategy awareness for managers by developing “Managing Inclusion” seminar for business units.• Increased minority and female hires 19% by establishing an aggressive diversity and recruitment plan.• Expanded volunteerism efforts with employees by initiating community projects with Habitat for Humanity and American Red Cross. Show less

Coordinated all Human Resources functions, policies and procedures within five-state geographic area including employee/labor relations, training and development, benefits and compensation, and EEO charge investigations. In addition, managed Detroit HR office with accountability for management and union staff for a six month period.• Contributed to launch of Ameritech Health Connections business initiative by staffing research and development team.

Managed all Human Resources concerns for 55 managers and 800 associates for Operations and Restaurant divisions. Oversaw all union related issues including contract negotiations and grievances.