Works under the general direction of the Senior Strategic Business Partner (Strategic Business Unit - SBU/Shared Services Unit -SSU). Provides expert advisory technical guidance/knowledge to managers, supervisors, and employees on recruitment/placement strategies, position management, compensation and pay management, and other HR matters. Expert knowledge and demonstrated skill in interpreting and applying Human Resource laws, regulations, policies, and producers related to staffing and pay administration.

Hired to manage all marketing and sales of small farm established in 2001 and raising meats (beef, pork, lamb, and chicken) and fresh produce. Exceptional Accomplishments:● Created webpage (https://www.farraroutfarm.com/) and Point-of-Sale with focus on “We Only Sell the BEST”, enabling shipping anywhere in the USA. ● Increased sales by setting up new markets both in person and online.● Developed logo, social media, promotions, inventory, advertisements of all seasons staying on top of trends, enrollment with both local markets and brick and mortar stores, and established great culture.

Educator in teaching “Introduction to Business” to Business and Management degree and certification students (30 in each of 3 courses per semester). Report directly to Business Chair. Teach both in classroom and online environments using Learning Management Systems (LMS) with focus on student engagement. Classes include:• The Context of Business. Instruct on basic business concepts, decision-making, productivity, business cycle, and economic trends. Examine teachable moments in US history, e.g., 2008 financial meltdown. • Entrepreneurship and Legal Forms of Business. Overview of various forms of ownership (sole proprietorship, partnerships, and corporations) that affect how businesses are taxed, how profits are distributed, and compliance of regulations.• Marketing. In-depth coverage of advertising and selling, e.g., business activity, communications, persuasion, and product pricing, distribution, and promotions, including e-commerce, e-business, and social media.• Accounting, Finance, and Banking. Educate on impact of financial decisions and effects on each phase of the operation, including payroll, cash flow, and projecting future growth.• Management. Exploration of management practices of businesses (planning, organizing, controlling, and leading) all the way through skills (human, financial, informational resources), business ethics, and social responsibility.

Manage all aspects of 125-bed supportive care facility, including leading team of 200 professionals (Medical Doctors, Nursing Staff, CNAs, and Sales), compliance (HIPPA, State, and Federal), and financial ($6.1 P&L, EBITDA). As initial point-of-contact, full accountability in marketing, branding, sales, negotiations, customer relationship management, and patient monitoring Collaborate with Ombudsman to ensure safe living conditions.Develop relationships in medical professions with doctors, administration, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and rehab centers to advocate Prairie Living at Chautauqua (PLAC). Partner with legislatures in patient advocacy in Medicaid payments. Additionally, assist in placement of residents within 44 sister-properties in 5-state radius to drive supportive care communities to full occupancy level. Develop short/long-term strategies. Exceptional Accomplishments:● Met all budgets and exceeded EBITDA for 2015, 2016, and 2017 first time in facility’s history by maintaining and developing marketing plans and resolving EBIDA.● Surpassed highest census in supportive care facility ever in southern Illinois, becoming #1 in Southern Illinois healthcare by increasing occupancy from 68% to 100%. Earned Shining Star Award 2017 for State of Illinois.● Initiated healthcare recruiting to enable rapid scale of business operations. ● Developed company’s first Marketing Plan; created brand advertisements and developed corporate events with branding mix, launch, and slogan. ● Program Manager in implementation of Adult Child Placement. Demonstrated proof of compliance goals and residents’ visible happiness to family members ensuring safe and pleasant living conditions.● Increased employee retention by 60+% by developing and executing 3 years of staffing goals.

Independent Recruiter for 2 IT companies. Sourced long-term IT executive and management-level leaders, as well as developing promising recent graduate talent. Oversaw 10-20 recruiters in 3-state territory. Used Salesforce systems management.

Full operational and financial (P&L) accountability of 2 locations with $3M sales at each store location in multi-state territory. 150 direct reports. Hired to maintain and grow the company.Developed and prioritized action plan and provided on-going training of employees for excellence. Recruited new sales and customer service professionals at career and job fairs and trained for success. Created district and comprehensive employee safety, while marketing and encouraging employees’ “big picture” view. Mapped floor sets to section inventory. Accommodated seasons and delivered results in actual time-frames (budgets, payroll, scheduling, and execution).• Exceeded YOY Sales goals for all 5 years by implementing new sales training and goals, modifying daily budgets and creating P&L reviews defining areas of profit and potential improvement.• Achieved positive bottom-line by always meeting budget goals and bringing in new online shopping options. Developed on-shift payroll budgets implementation system to create precise business decisions. Accommodated daily scheduling changes, authorizing inventory, and brought financial statements into the black.• Ensured retention of employee by recruiting and maintaining upbeat morale, including ‘roll-up sleeves’ attitude.• Realized positive bottom-line by bringing in new online shopping options. Employee of the Year (2014).

Full oversight of dental practice operations consisting of 15 professionals. Recruited top-quality hygienists, dental assistants, and manager business assistants; approved scheduling and payroll; and synchronized with patients. • Held key role in growing practice by 20% and scaling business.

Managed operations of 3 locations, including individual P&Ls, safety, customer service, inventory, human resources, and staffing consisting of 120 full and part-time employees and sales of $25.5M.• Depreciated shrink by 20% of both theft and sales.

Full oversite of $7.3M operation. Provide executive leadership. Executive of hard lines, customer service, food service, safety, receiving, and human resources.• Executed planning and development of location remodel to Grand Opening.

Sales internship and fundraising with St. Jude