Lean HR Partners is a boutique firm focusing on career coaching, recruiting, and HR consultancy.www.leanhrpartners.net

Contributed a chapter to inspire others in a book for The Six-Figure Chicks, sharing my story of success.

Recruited to be the 1st HR executive of the organization, build the team and deliver HR strategies for 16 warehouses in 6 states (CA, TX, IL, GA, AZ, NJ). Reported to the CEO.

Develop client’s strategy to human resources aspects with focus talent acquisition, retention and succession planning, engagement, policies, and communication practices delivering advisory solutions for sustainable organization’s growth.- Leverage analytics and data to inform decisions- Lead and present Compensation and Benefits analysis for cost reductions- Advise on performance management, tools to engagement cultural add/fit, diversity & inclusion initiatives, identifying gaps in skills and abilities, developing plans to elevate employee performance- Build retention roadmaps strategies guiding on talent reviews and succession planning- Trusted Advisor on executive search, placements, recruiting strategies.

Led 90+ government agencies, 7,000 employees with a team of 10 direct reports to implemented change and transformation through continuous improvement, and elimination of waste. Led statewide Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Engagement, HR Operations & Analytics, Project Management, Compliance & Governance, Talent Management, Compensation, and Development. - Led breakthrough mile deep project with cross-functional teams to transform the recruiting process: Reduced time to fill by 56%, saving $63K/month- Reduced by 40% the highest turnover role within the State utilizing data and job assessment models- Conducted succession planning and talent reviews sessions using the 9-Box methodology (a GE Model) across the Administration- Implemented the GROW Model as 1:1 Coaching tool for new performance management - NASPE Award Nominee - Trained more than 100 leaders in recruiting practices - Introduced analytics to the Employee Engagement Surveys providing reliable data to build action plans- Project Manager for several kaizen events achieving process efficiencies PDCAs, Value Stream Mapping, and 5S exercises.

Led a team to guide HR strategies in the USA and abroad, serving as a business partner to develop leaders, increase engagement, retention, and implement best in class recruiting practices and compliance. - 16% decrease in leadership replacement time (director and above level) via strategic sourcing, behavioral assessment implementation and enhanced programs- Led negotiations with Benefits, Wellness Program and 401(k) brokers to enhancing plans participation and bringing savings to employees.- Reduced employee complaints by 18% through training all managers in employment laws, WC/FMLA rules - Implemented an HR dashboard with KPIs, and action plans- Drug & Alcohol Program Administration

Supported operations in Southern California (6 locations) in a unionized environment, 24/7 operation for all aspects of human resources. - Successfully negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement for 3 years- Led Labor Management and Safety Committees with SMART Union- Reduced turnover from 20% to 7% annually- Introduced HR metrics/scorecard for guidance with workforce decisions - Enhanced diversity recruitment leveraging federal programs bringing more than $130K in tax credits 2 years in a row- Settled three long terms open workers’ compensation cases, bringing over $100K+ attorneys’ fees savings annually - USA focal point member as part of the Center of Expertise in Germany to conduct annual employee surveys raising engagement from 72% to 78% in 4 years - Member of the Safety Committee, bringing awareness to reduce work-related injuries.

Supported the Supply Chain & Distribution Centers Division in 5 states, 1400 employees in HR Operations to include: college recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, policy guidance, budget expending, engagement, employee handbook revisions. Team member/Trainer for the SAP Global Implementation (8 countries and 25K employees).Member of a team to hire workforce for the Nesquik start-up plant in Anderson, IN.

Managed staff of four professionals in providing HR services to 700 employees in a unionized manufacturing environment and 24/7 operation to include: employee and labor relations, payroll and benefits administration, safety, policy administration, employee handbook updates, budget, recruiting, compliance, new hire orientation, training, performance management and wellness programs.