•Provided expert advice, counseling and training to managers and supervisors on performance- based targets including corrective action plans, terminations, and severance agreements consistent with company values, policies and compliance with state and federal regulatory law ensuring a positive and productive work environment.•Identified and developed high potential internal candidates through detailed succession planning process and robust employee development plans at all levels in the organization.•Monitored key business metrics and utilize workforce analytics to identify areas of opportunity/concern, supporting the creation and execution of strategy action plans.•Partnered with talent acquisition leadership to build internal and external networks to source talent while activating the company’s diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives to achieve meaningful progress while providing oversight, support, and guidance.•Managed adherence and tracking of personnel to plan, including annual headcount and monthly reporting across the division.

American Sugar Refining, Inc. - Domino Sugar, Florida Crystals, Redpath Sugar, Tate & Lyle Sugars, Sidul Açúcares, Belize Sugar Industries, Ingenio San Nicolás.•Strategic HR business partner for Global Finance client group - Led North America & Europe (US, Canada, Mexico, Belize, U.K. & Portugal) portfolio through restructuring, change management and organizational development performance driven initiatives.•Led Senior Level Leadership through key Talent Management, Employee Engagement & Retention implementation and pilot programs with international finance and multi-site operations leadership teams. Leveraged internal and external business partners to deliver on key Operational Excellence strategy initiatives.•Represented company interests and positions as defendant with external legal counsel in two United States District Court for the Southern District of New York civil trials. Managed outcome results with impacted business leaders and employees.•Successfully developed and executed contract negotiation strategy as first chair for multiple collective bargaining agreements improving cost reduction potential and labor flexibility. Unionized client groups represented by seven unions and one multi-employer bargaining unit agreement.

•Utilized strategic deep dives to enhance industrial relations service level, by engaging key stakeholders to develop and implement standard work regarding high risk attrition of aging workforce and skilled trade employees.•Reduced grievance and arbitration cases, in addition to Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities compliance investigations, through conflict resolution training to promote plant-wide culture of collaboration.•Established visual factory strategy to communicate key HR performance indicators and metrics to senior leadership and operations teams.•Assessed workforce skills matrix and developed internal apprenticeship program to close skill gaps and effectively react to market fluctuations and labor demands. •Tracked and analyzed staffing and key business trends, using feedback from exit interviews to identify challenges and opportunities inherent to the emerging business, to provide recommendations to senior leadership in developing actionable talent pipeline strategies.

•Led multi-site full cycle employment portfolio for over 1000 international business consultants, developing strategies for increasing competency & proficiency levels, performance management, and sourcing to ensure effectiveness in delivering to global business model. •Managed employee relations activities including immigration & international work visa authorization, counseling & coaching of client group and business partners on policy, conducting internal investigations, developing corrective action plans, and implementing global change management strategies.•Tracked and analyzed staffing and key business trends using feedback from exit interviews to identify challenges and opportunities inherent to the emerging business, providing recommendations to senior leadership in developing actionable talent pipeline strategies.

•Managed HRIS to analyze and track metrics, perform Compensation Analysis Review, develop Affirmative Action Plans, Immigration Sponsorship, and Benefits Administration.•Member of Industrial Labor Relations team including, Union Contract Negotiations: Collective Bargaining Agreement Grievance Management, and Strike Contingency Planning.•Led company-wide Employee Engagement and Retention initiatives, serving as liaison to Workforce Diversity Groups, establishing Survey Steering Committees, and coordinating Wellness Initiatives.•Lead Coordinator for External Vendor Relations; Audit and Approve work statements for Outsourced & Contract Labor and continued evaluation of Shared Business Suppliers.•Led Recruiting efforts, developing Strategic Sourcing plans to manage manufacturing talent pipeline, including onboarding, ergonomic assessment, and analysis of exit interview data.

•Conducted new hire candidate final interviews and facilitated onboarding process, reviewing employment verification, coordinating drug screenings and background checks, setting compensation levels, and leading orientations to familiarize candidates with company policies and procedures.•Instructed training courses for executive teams on Coaching Corrective Action, Talent Management & Development, Legal Compliance, American Disabilities Act (ADA), Union Labor Relations, and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).•Improved storewide metrics by assessing individual groups’ capabilities weighed against projected business needs, assigning learning plans, and auditing to ensure completion. •Coordinated action plans with corporate legal compliance team, serving as court liaison for employee relations hearings (i.e. terminations, benefits, wage disputes). •Initiated realignment of staffing with corporate culture by implementing level setting metrics for leadership team of executives, in recruiting and screening new employees for hiring.•Opened largest volume Target retail store in Georgia- coordinating staffing, instituting policy to establish culture, and leading store to uphold legal standards in the area of compliance (i.e. compensation, labor policy for minors, corporate brand standards).•Managed daily operations of store, including planning and executing storewide budget decisions, ensuring productivity, and supply chain efficiency.•Assembled and maintained staffing of knowledgeable and accountable direct reports through recruitment, training, development, and retention strategies.

•Conducted market research for T.J. Sheehan Distributing & compiled consumer feedback database via on-site surveys.•Researched consumer trends to develop and implement marketing strategies for targeted demographics. •Coordinated & executed marketing plan for large-scale promotional events (100+ guests).

•Coordinated volunteer participation in local community events•Researched and wrote articles for internal employee communications forum•Wrote media releases for internal and external distribution and circulation •Educated the Greater Portland Area about public health and safety concerns through outreach efforts •Established member and service-volunteer data bases •Corresponded with internal and external service vendors

•Marketed to local business partners (sales calls, promotional events)•Monitored/evaluated performance company reports (daily, weekly and yearly)•Performed daily branch operational tasks (fleet management, etc). •Developed and maintained high customer service levels

•Tracked weekly sales and handled inventory accounting/reporting•Processed employment applications and performed human resources benefits analysis •Participated in divisional merchandising meetings