Lead and oversee the change management and organizational development of enterprise-wide transformation projects for the Danone North America.

Report to the Sr. VP of HR North America, responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for the Corporate Office, Field Sales and Commercial with over 800 employees• Conducted internal I-9 Audit, corrected and collected I-9s for over 500 employees. Created training for future completion and transitioned to electronic file storage• Established Gates Internship Program and recruiting materials; recruited at various campuses to build a pipeline of future talent• Interface with managers and employees to facilitate FMLA/ADA leave of absences while adhering to legal guidelines• Converted exit interview process from manual completion to online survey, doubling the participation rate and created reporting ability for action planning• Created and/or updated policies, procedures and forms to help streamline current practices• Responsible for HR functions including: internal investigations, layoffs, new hire orientation, training and development, compliance management, FMLA/ADA• Manage one direct report and two dotted line HR Generalist

HR Generalist for over 800 employees with an emphasis on process improvement, compliance, change management, training and employee support.

Reported to the HR Director, responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for 33 remote locations with over 800 employees• Built successful partnerships with senior leadership and first line managers to investigate, address and resolve employee situations• Successfully managed and resolved employee relations complaints which has reduced EEO claims and other employment charges; 100% success in obtaining no probable cause in EEO charges • Achieved 40% voluntary participation for exit interviews by creating a market specific survey which provided support for necessary employee improvement programs • Reduced turnover by 20% by utilizing key Change Management concepts and implementing a Strategic Leadership Retention Initiative• Managed market research project, achieving 80% participation which identified key success factors to enhance recruiting efforts and drive retention• Created and presented leadership training programs to over 100 managers through webinar training methods• Facilitated reduction in force, reviewed employee metrics, assessed risk, conducted separation conversationS• Interfaced with managers and employees to facilitate FMLA/ADA leave of absences while adhering to legal guidelines• Created and updated 90% of HR policies, procedures, forms and Employee Handbook to streamline company standards and processes• Member of Accident Review Board – reviewed weekly driving accidents evaluating cause and recommended appropriate and consistent disciplinary action where appropriate

Reported to the Regional Human Resources Manager while supporting 24 locations with 200 managers and 4,000 hourly employees, over four states with an emphasis on manager development, succession planning and employee relations• Collaborated with leadership team to develop and retain high-performing leaders by coordinating training and development• Participated in campus recruiting events from initial candidate screening through the interview process • Improved human resource metrics through the implementation of best practices, strategic store visits and increased quality communication• Supported store leadership with implementation of performance review process, benefits administration and holiday staffing• Participated in quarterly succession planning meetings, identifying top talent and conducting promotional interviews

Reported to Store Manager, directed staff of five, oversaw all HR functions for a $75 million, 300 employee store with an emphasis on staffing, retention, performance management, hourly scheduling and payroll management• Served as advisor to 11 stores on policy and procedure interpretation for employee relations, employee development, crisis management and employee separation • Responsible for performance management, payroll management, succession planning, ongoing training, hourly employee retention and legal compliance• Trained leadership team through on the job interaction, feedback and formal classroom trainings• Responsible for recruiting, identifying talent, new hire orientation and employee training processes for all new hires

Managed USA Triathlon Membership. Assisted with Customer Service. Prepared materials for Triathlon events nation wide.