Global HR Business Partner to the SVP Manufacturing and Engineering covering 1700 manufacturing employees across 19 North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific sites. Strong alignment to the commercial and research and development employees based in the US. Integration work post-acquisition to fully align acquired businesses in Trinseo. Divestiture work including Mexico manufacturing and US sites. Created apprenticeship programs with grant funding to develop mechanical apprentices in the US. Launched a global speaker series for women in manufacturing. Initiated a mentoring program for US based women in manufacturing. Oversee 4 Union facilities with labor strategy for the US. Legal entity and employee relations work in Mexico for 2 entities.

I was the VP HR with a dynamic executive team at Aristech Surfaces. I was responsible for 2 US based manufacturing sites, R&D center and a global commercial team. We were a US based company that produces high-quality, high-end acrylic and solid surface sheet. I was fortunate to lead the multi-talented HR team here. I oversaw all facets of human resources for the company including talent acquisition, labor relations, payroll, employee relations, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, culture development and change management. Aristech Surfaces was privately owned. Implemented creative onboarding programs partnering with local community college for KY based hourly employees. Used grant funding to offset cost for onboarding programs. Named an Education First Employer in pilot program for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I was the community relations lead for Aristech.

Research and Development Site HR Manager, Manufacturing facility in Edison, NJ as well as Manager for mid-west manufacturing locations.

HR Generalist at plant locations following company acquisition. Utilized my strong talent for projects requiring strong employee relations, analytical, organizational and communication skills. Lead many of the integration project teams to bring acquisition together. Strong background in hourly manufacturing setting. Lead divestiture activities for several shut downs in several states.

HR Manager for chemical plant location. Managed all aspects of plant employee relations.

Entry level HR associate for first 2 years. Gained experience in labor and non-represented environments. HR Representative at several locations