I have the wonderful opportunity to help guide a progressive people focused construction company. Since arriving at Marker, I have focused on adopting associate retention strategies that also provide savings to the employer and seized the following opportunities:• Improved new onboarding strategies to ensure associates are engaged and connected to Marker from application forward. Related to retention, we developed and implemented our first stay interview program to check-in with all our associates and made improvements based on associate feedback. • Changed 401(k) record keeper, adopted auto-enroll, decreased waiting time to start participating in plan, and provided a better fund selection to assist our associates.• Changed insurance consultant to provide better customer service and include new benefits like EAP and long-term disability.• Focused on mental health with adoption of EAP with a utilization plan, provided mental health training, openly discussed mental health strategies with associates, and added paid mental health days. • Leads the diversity program including becoming certified through the Columbus Chamber Next Level DEIA program and implemented our first diversity plan. To support current associates and attract new talent, maintain, and began new ERGs.• Works with community partners to develop new diverse pipelines of talent.• Implemented new HRIS system to drive efficiency and ease of use.

Member of executive leadership team for Ohio Chapter of CUPA-HR. Work to increase external partner to assist with fund raising. Assist with planning 2 state wide conferences per year.

Led the University COVID-19 Response Team. Re-branded human resources program by creating working partnerships and transparency with all university departments. Created new on-boarding process for employees to help increase employee engagement. Developed a two track supervisor training for supervisors with focus on employee engagement, retention, and compliance. Co-Chaired our Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Established initiative to increase our diversity by creating new relationships with minority communities. Examples include starting relationships with the Hispanic Chamber of Columbus, helping found the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, and partnering with the Columbus Black Nurses Association. Reduced outside legal expenses by (1) conducting legal work in-house, (2) working with executives to develop strategies that are both legally compliant and cost-effective; (3) partnering with outside counsel to minimize billable hours; (4) creating a centralized process of selecting outside counsel; (5) consolidating number of outside counsels used and obtaining reduction in legal fees.Conducted a review of the 403(b) plan, made necessary changes to ensure compliance, and implemented employee focused features such as immediate eligibility, auto-enrollment/auto-increase and a 403(b) Roth option. Conducted risk audits, created a plan to address identified risk areas (such as I9, 403b, payroll, OSHA, EEOC, Title IX, and others) and implemented plans to eliminate or reduce legal liability. Made significant modifications to Title IX program to ensure compliance. Created new on-line training for faculty, staff, and students, conducted live training for faculty and staff, and partnering with Student Affairs to leverage knowledge and expertise. Selected for the advisory group to work with the Ohio Department of Education the State’s Title IX Program and conduct Title IX trainings for ODHE and other interest groups.

The National HERC Advisory Board provides governance, strategic leadership, evaluation and financial oversight of the organization. HERC specializes in helping colleges and universities create diverse workplaces.Regional Board Chair of OH/Western PA/West Virginia HERC. Works closely with the Regional Director to lead the regional HERC to plan conferences, develop membership, and training.

OH&LA provides representation, information, and resources for the Ohio Lodging industry. Also a member on the Government Affairs and Communications Committee that advises the Trustees of OH&LA on matters of state and local legislation, government regulations affecting the lodging industry, and how to better communicate with OH&LA members.

Developed and implemented human resource model for this hotel management and ownership corporation with multiple brands including Marriott, Hilton, and several independents. Increased compliance with federal/state laws and reduced risk by proactively implementing programs such as I9 audits, OSHA OnSite consultations, wage comparisons and audits. Created new criminal background check program to ensure compliance with new EEOC requirements. Implemented first FMLA tracking program and FMLA training for over 350 associates. Implemented discipline program that focuses on correction of behavior and documentation. Program has greatly increased success in unemployment hearings.Provides legal advice to properties and corporate office for all areas of human resources including federal and state compliance, employee relations, employment law, payroll, contracts, discipline and succession planning. Reduces legal costs by completing employment, compliance, and various general legal work. Monitors outside counsel work to ensure proper billing and works in conjunction with outside counsel to further reduce outside legal costs. Reduced employer healthcare costs by over 16% while also lowering premiums to allow more employees to gain access to our healthcare plans.

Provided legal advice and consulting to employers seeking to conduct business in Ohio. Provided legal guidance to businesses regarding employment law and human resources.Consulted with business groups regarding workers' compensation.

Managed human resource functions for 140 person multi site state wide department including hiring, interviewing, discipline, grievances, arbitrations, compliance, training, internal investigations, employee relations, and drafting SOPs and training manuals;Directed claimant, healthcare, and employer investigative teams responsible for investigating criminal and civil fraud.

Provided legal advice to senior executives including CEO, COO, CFO, and Chief Legal Counsel regarding matters of insurance, subrogation, fraud, empoyment law, compliance, investigations, and human resources. Created and directed subrogation department;Represented BWC's position during several hundred administrative law hearings.

Worked closely with employer groups such as NFIB, OMA, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, and the Ohio Self-Insured Association regarding workers' compensation matters;Advised Commissioner on policy decisions affecting Ohio's workers' compensation program. Drafted Ohio Administrative Codes and Ohio Revised Statutes.