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The Meritex Company is a privately held Minnesota based industrial real estate operating company.

Currently providing strategic HR Consulting for small start - up technology company, while continuing to seek Human Resources VP | Human Resources Director role. Looking to leverage my expertise across the talent life cycle - from talent acquisition, development, succession planning, cultural engagement and workforce planning - as a member of a.

Minnetonka, MN

Selected to move into newly created role to support enterprise-wide HR initiatives with strong/specific focus on recognition and employment brand during time of organizational leadership and business model changes. Developed and implemented an enterprise-wide recognition strategy. Project lead for Carlson’s recognition legacy programs; Carlson Fellows and.

Minnetonka, MN

Led team of HR Generalists who supported two divisions and an employee population of 600. Provided leadership for enterprise-wide talent and leadership development initiatives. Key initiatives included, global employee engagement survey and development of a global Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

Minnetonka, MN

Selected to move into newly created position as part of a Center of Expertise (COE) structure focused on creating an enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion strategy with supporting programs, and policies. Additionally, served as Human Resource Strategic leader for Carlson Strategy and Business Development; and Carlson Real Estate and Family Office and.

Minnetonka, MN

Promoted into role as part of newly created shared service model to lead and integrate a team of six in providing HR generalist support. Successfully drove HR objectives in alignment with the Corporate and Shared Services business goals. Led an enterprise-wide Finance Job Family Review and partnered with Corporate and Business Unit CFO’s in driving forward.

Minnetonka, MN

Developed with a policy core team, the philosophy and rewrite of enterprise-wise company policies including crisis management policies and procedures. Partnered with Finance leadership in establishing the Carlson Shared Services Finance. Developed an enterprise-wide Worklife Taskforce; designed and implemented Alternative Work Arrangements Policy and.

Minnetonka, MN

Managed HR Generalist team supporting corporate functions. Key focus was on developing and implementing talent acquisition programs including a Recruitment Management System and a career opportunity website. Created a rotational program to build understanding of functional business areas within Carlson. Managed the Leadership Development Process (LDP).

Bloomington, MN

Established a Human Resources function; developed and implemented policies/procedures, training programs, benefits and employment practices. Member of the Site Leadership Team serving as a strategic business partner to achieve business goals.Supervised payroll, training, accounting, and mail services departments.

Minnetonka, MN

Responsible for providing consultation and support on all human resources matters to regions. Acted as a consultative resource to vice presidents, general managers and branch managers regarding strategic planning, employee relations, organizational issues, succession planning, training and development, staffing and compensation.

Human Resources Specialist (1990 – 1992)Supported employee relations programs including employee counseling, guiding management in the interpretation of policies, overseeing new employee orientation, and employee recreation and service programs. Employment Representative (1989 – 1990)Recruited exempt and non-nonexempt personnel in the following.

St. Louis Park, MN

• Human Resources Manager – developed recruitment and hiring strategies for the Knollwood facility, conducted interviews and new – hire orientations, trained new hires, and monitored their performance. Participated in.

Bachelors, Human Development And Communication

Executive Leadership Program