Advise start-ups and growing companies on solutions and best practices in all aspects of Human Resources.

Responsible for daily activities in all aspects of Human Resources, EHS, and Payroll for 250+ employees in California and Arizona.Develop and implement HR processes to support organizational goals and strategies. Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and revising personnel policies and procedures.Oversee the EHS function to ensure compliance with safety regulations and OSHA compliance.Manage and administer all benefit programs, including analyzing costs, and daily communication… Show more Responsible for daily activities in all aspects of Human Resources, EHS, and Payroll for 250+ employees in California and Arizona.Develop and implement HR processes to support organizational goals and strategies. Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and revising personnel policies and procedures.Oversee the EHS function to ensure compliance with safety regulations and OSHA compliance.Manage and administer all benefit programs, including analyzing costs, and daily communication with employees.Monitor and improve company training programs, for both manufacturing and administrative staff.Manage and administer company performance evaluation programs, including training and coaching of all new supervisors and managers. Responsible for recruitment and onboarding of all exempt, nonexempt and temporary staff.Coach and advise supervisors and managers on all aspects of employee relations and performance issues. Show less

The first Human Resources Professional hired to create the Human Resources function for Trio Products, a manufacturer of equipment for the aggregate and mining industries.Oversaw the Human Resources function during the acquisition and integration of Trio Products by Weir Minerals, a public and global engineering organization.Direct the Human Resources function for 120 employees in two California locations, and an office and warehouse located in Nashville, TN. Duties… Show more The first Human Resources Professional hired to create the Human Resources function for Trio Products, a manufacturer of equipment for the aggregate and mining industries.Oversaw the Human Resources function during the acquisition and integration of Trio Products by Weir Minerals, a public and global engineering organization.Direct the Human Resources function for 120 employees in two California locations, and an office and warehouse located in Nashville, TN. Duties include: Collaborating with Management to link human resources with business goals; recruitment, talent development, employee relations, performance management, legal compliance, training and development, and benefit administration. Show less

Responsible for managing the Human Resources function for 50+ employees, with specific accountabilities in: staffing and recruitment, development of policies and procedures, legal compliance, benefits administration, performance management, employee relations and Executive coaching. Responsible for hiring and developing 20 new employees within one year.Orchestrated the office relocation, ensuring no disruption to the business.

Oversaw the daily operations of the human resources department, including payroll, ensuring accurate, legally compliant, and timely administration. Developed new human resources programs and policies to meet legal requirements, and changing organizational needs.Coached managers and supervisors with all employee relation issues, disciplinary actions, and job performance issues.Managed and monitored all employee benefit programs, including orientation, enrollment… Show more Oversaw the daily operations of the human resources department, including payroll, ensuring accurate, legally compliant, and timely administration. Developed new human resources programs and policies to meet legal requirements, and changing organizational needs.Coached managers and supervisors with all employee relation issues, disciplinary actions, and job performance issues.Managed and monitored all employee benefit programs, including orientation, enrollment, administrative maintenance, and open enrollment/renewal.Oversaw company payroll, and supervised staff of two.Managed company compensation program, including maintenance of job descriptions, and research of current salary survey information. Reviewed job requisitions, recruited, interviewed, and matched applicants to job requirements.Responsible for the education and training of all employees regarding changes in laws/regulations, company policies, and procedures. Developed and implemented revised performance management system, and employee recognition program. Managed all aspects of worker’s compensation administration.Responsible for company’s compliance with safety, including OSHA, fire, and first aid safety. Show less

Aided in the creation and development of the human resources department for high-speed, fast growing, ebusiness consulting firm.Developed, coordinated, and managed new hire orientation program.Acted as sole employee contact regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and compensation for all employees.Managed payroll administration, including record keeping, and reporting of payroll.Recruited, interviewed, and selected employees to fill vacant positions (company… Show more Aided in the creation and development of the human resources department for high-speed, fast growing, ebusiness consulting firm.Developed, coordinated, and managed new hire orientation program.Acted as sole employee contact regarding policies, procedures, benefits, and compensation for all employees.Managed payroll administration, including record keeping, and reporting of payroll.Recruited, interviewed, and selected employees to fill vacant positions (company grew from 60 to 160 employees within 6 month period). Planned all company functions.Managed all aspects of HRIS, and maintained employee related files and records.Represented the company at job fairs. Show less

Founding Director of the Colorado Relay; a 200 mile team relay race to raise money for scholarships.Worked as a Mountaineering Instructor on 23 day long wilderness courses.