• Spearheading the CPG On-boarding Standardization Project, aiming to optimize the on-boarding journey throughout the CPG network for enhanced efficiency.• Driving the growth and advancement of the newly established CPG Warehouse Council, nurturing its development and contributing to its future success.• Leading collaborative efforts to drive change initiatives, dedicated to enhancing the work-life experience of over 140 employees, boosting operational productivity, and aligning with operational budgets.• Developing and implementing a comprehensive talent management lifecycle strategy encompassing strategic forecasting, staffing, on-boarding, training, and succession planning. This strategic approach resulted in a significant 30% decrease in year-over-year turnover during the startup phase at the Minster, Ohio location.• Providing guidance, counsel, and leadership to both supervision and senior management on strategic business planning, leadership coaching, program development, site-specific policy formulation, and addressing critical/sensitive matters.• Developed and published over 25 internal policies and procedures through meticulous analysis of existing programs, conducting Gap Analysis to ensure alignment and effectiveness.• Led the development of a New Hire Training Program and a corresponding Designated Trainer Program, leading to an impressive 80% increase in new hire retention and a notable 42% increase in new hire productivity.• Conducting regular reviews on employee pay scale, training, and rewards and recognition programs, ensuring competitiveness and driving short and long-term results.• Continuously evaluating current policies and training programs for impact, budget compliance, and effectiveness, proposing sustainable solutions for ongoing best practices.• Actively foster workforce engagement through ongoing development and analysis of regular feedback, driving initiatives for continuous change and improvement.

- Sharing the Air Force story with a global audience via captivating and informative communication. - Shape the Air Force’s public image by building relationships with the community and managing various media. - Serve as a face for the Air Force on-camera as well as a professional photographer, videographer, graphic designer and writer to ensure information is captured for current and future generations to see.- Basic Military Training Honors Graduate- Small Arms Expert Marksman - Defense Information School: Outstanding Storyteller Award- Air Force Meritorious Unit Award- National Defense Service Medal2023 National Guard Bureau's Media Competition1st Place- News Photo2nd Place- Photojournalism3rd Place- Feature Photo

• I performed extensive research and analyses on all current policies and program to establish a baseline of effectiveness.• I identified major operational and administrative issues that were impeding essential work processes and budgetary lapses.• I wrote, published and distributed two handbook redesigns for both exempt and non-exempt employees.• I lead the initiative to closely assess effectiveness of the current Safety Program. These changes led to a 120% decrease in turnover and a 70% reduction in lost time injuries.• I regularly guided Senior leaders as a subject matter expert in wide variety of complex and sensitive Human Resources issues including areas of employee classification and compensation, strategic planning, talent management and training, internal investigations and discipline.• I collected and assessed compensation data to realign packages to attract highly qualified applicants for organizational vacancies.• I led a benefits needs analysis which resulted in the introduction of several new benefit programs, including 401K, life insurance, dental and vision packages.• I updated training programs and processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams to ensure available information accuracy and usability.• I developed and implemented a recruitment and retention strategy to begin sourcing local talent for long term and seasonal positions.• Facilitated more than 20 presentations for various purposes ranging from KPI assessment, safety training, fiscal planning and monthly financial review.• I strengthened the operational efficiencies and traceability by developing organizational filing systems for confidential employee records and reports.• I collaborated closely with the legal team to review current practices and implement new policies regarding safety, training and safeguarding employee personal data.

• I counseled leadership and offered actionable initiatives to increase internal adherence of compliance-related issues addressing EEO, WC, Affirmative Action, ADA, FMLA and harassment.• I developed a performance management review program to integrate with organization's values, core competencies and goals.• I completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.• I acted as a trusted leadership coach to maximize team knowledge and productivity by effectively training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices associated with safety, regulatory protocols, leadership development, and employee engagement.• I coordinated and participated in 4 Leadership Building Training Courses per year to leverage and grow the current and potential leaders across all departments.• I collected and analyzed the organizational data and feedback to evaluate success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.• I collaborated in the annual review and analysis of all benefit programs regarding health, retirement, incentive and pay.• I teamed with Senior Leadership and a local University to create and propose a competitive Maintenance Training and Pay scale Program according to strict company guidelines and University protocols.• I maintained optimal staffing levels by utilizing data tracking and initiating strategic recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates more efficiently.• I assisted senior management with making key decisions by developing and submitting performance and compensation reports with status updates and improvement recommendations.I successfully completed the LEAN- White Belt Certification course and applied the core concepts to my daily assignments.