Consultant for the Human Resource and Administration of the company. Master Franchise Developer and Owner

Providing international and domestic business strategy and human resource consulting to retail, supply chain and manufacturing businesses.

Team lead and adviser for business development activities in China. Relocated and transitioned a factory and its operations from southern to Northern China. The role includes factory layout and design, formation of new legal entities,related staffing and reduction strategies,negotiations with lessors and a Joint Venture partner and interactions with multiple government agencies. China team member to complete "due diligence" for an additional company acquisition.

Guided and led Human Resource services, policies, programs and full business support for Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Business Development, Legal, Security, Aviation, Information Technology, Communications and Human Resources.Analyzed business flows within all supported functions, resulting in multiple reorganizations that improved collaboration, productivity and operating efficiencies while reducing headcount. Achieved a significant improvement in female and ethnic… Show more Guided and led Human Resource services, policies, programs and full business support for Finance, Real Estate, Construction, Business Development, Legal, Security, Aviation, Information Technology, Communications and Human Resources.Analyzed business flows within all supported functions, resulting in multiple reorganizations that improved collaboration, productivity and operating efficiencies while reducing headcount. Achieved a significant improvement in female and ethnic diversityInvited to speak on China business and Human Resource practices at NYU School of Law and at the HR Policy Foundation in Washington, DC Show less

Led activities associated with China real estate selection, office build-out, program and policy development, staffing, benefits and compensation. Established the China retail business development team. Completed due diligence on all potential acquisitions in China. Supported the build of business plans for alternate retail possibilities in the marketLed the human resource activities and the continued development of the sourcing operations including locating and leasing additional… Show more Led activities associated with China real estate selection, office build-out, program and policy development, staffing, benefits and compensation. Established the China retail business development team. Completed due diligence on all potential acquisitions in China. Supported the build of business plans for alternate retail possibilities in the marketLed the human resource activities and the continued development of the sourcing operations including locating and leasing additional offices and staffing in China. Successfully integrated a furniture manufacturing business in southern China.Taught MBA students regarding doing business in China. Show less

Selected by the CEO to project manage the centralization to Atlanta of ten national buying and advertising groups. Received Board approval to locate, lease, staff and open sourcing operations in China, India, Italy, Germany and Mexico. Designed and implemented a development program to upgrade executive talent and create a pipeline of business leaders and merchants.

Developed and instituted the company's first wage control and pay band programDramatically reduced the Division Human Resources operating budget, litigation and related expenses. Directed leadership practices to effect a significant decrease in staff turnover.