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St Paul, Minnesota, Us

Chief Human Resources executive with a fast growing premium dessert company with 3,400 team members and operations across North America. Member of the leadership team responsible for full range of HR functions as well as supporting the assessment and integration of acquisitions. Dessert Holdings was purchased by Bain Capital on June 10, 2021, and currently manufactures and distributes premium layer cakes, cheesecakes, dessert bars, and pies. We service the leading retailers and restaurant chains across the United States and Canada. Our brands currently include The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Steven Charles Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company and Dianne's Fine Desserts

Akron, Oh, Us

Member of executive leadership team, responsible for all aspects of human resources, including executive development, talent acquisition, talent development, total rewards, employee engagement, inclusion and culture. Building the environment to ensure Myers has the culture, talent, and systems to create a great place to work and deliver high quality products and services for our customers. Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a $800M international organization with 2,500 team members manufacturing polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets.

San Francisco, California, Us

Led Human Capital M&A due diligence, company cultural development, operational improvement of Human Resources (people processes and systems) and Leadership Team development, in the Gryphon portfolio of companies. This portfolio included 20+ companies with revenue of over $4B.Working with portfolio leadership teams and Gryphon partners to develop and enhance Human Resource capabilities in our companies, preparing them for rapid growth and integration of acquisitions. Lead efforts to ensure HR capabilities meet future operating and strategic objectives. This includes optimization of current HR structure, people, processes and systems. Involves coaching of leadership and HR teams, cultural transformation, implementing best HR practices and development of the HR team and processes. Larcen Consulting Group, the internal Human Capital partner of Gyrphon, was formally acquired and integrated into Gryphon.

Jackson, Mi, Us

In addition to the CHRO role, led $350M International business unit with 1,100 team members to record profits. Improved Latin American profit by 52% and in Europe delivered the most successful integration of an acquisition in company history, accretive in the first six months.

Jackson, Mi, Us

Leader of HR at a $1.8B privately held bakery supply company with 4,500 team members and operations in Mexico, Asia, Europe, Canada and the US.Built an entire global human resources function, including; people, processes, policies, tools and systems from no function. Member of the executive leadership team reporting to the CEO. Also responsible for facilities, travel, and corporate communications with a direct/indirect staff of 30.• Built a strong HR function and team, delivering excellent results to the business.• Led integration process of $200MM European Acquisition with 580 people in eight countries.• Initiated benefit program redesign - introducing wellness, vendor partner reviews and improving services while reducing annualized plan cost in excess of $2M annually.• Developed training program to reinforce culture and values while facilitating a shift to a matrix organization structure.• Led several new HR initiatives, including: talent management, SAP HCM, introduction of HR compliance programs, compensation structure, targeted selection and annual engagement surveys with action planning.

Jackson, Mi, Us

While leading the HR function, asked to be Interim head of manufacturing and supply chain. Launched first structured continuous improvement program saving over $5.6M and initiated a “quick hit” capital improvement program delivering $1.3M in savings. Led team of 7 direct reports.

Lancaster, Pa, Us

Led creation of an integrated Talent Management function; globally aligning Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning and Sales Training, while also supporting HR Compliance and corporate headquarters HR support. This aligned our competency focus beginning with needs identification in workforce planning, through performance management and leadership development. These efforts increased the quality of recruiting, improved retention and amplified the efficiency and impact of training & development programs.

Lancaster, Pa, Us

HR leader for the flooring division with $2.2 billion in revenue, 10,000 employees and 24 facilities in North America, Europe & Asia. Served as a member of the division business team and the HR corporate leadership team.Managed the HR implications of the integration of two acquisitions, one in the US and one in Europe. These doubled the size of the business. Directed comp. /benefit system redesign affecting 4000 employees, solving significant equity issues, reinforcing a performance culture, delivering better value to employees while saving $1.6 million.

New York, New York, Us

Led HR for 1,200 pre-clinical scientists in N. America and Europe scientific research centers. Managed staff of 4 in N.A., 1 in the UK and 1 in France, (formerly Warner-Lambert).•Implemented a career management process for scientific talent reducing turnover by 25%. •Led efforts to build research capability by recruiting over 100 PhD scientists in a 16 month period.•Developed compensation systems and development plans to effectively integrate 150 scientists of a French acquisition without significant talent drain or decrease in project efficiency.

Purchase, New York, Us

HR Leader for two manufacturing sites in Wisconsin, with a combined 600 employees. Led advancement of HR function, resulting in moving facility from being ranked #21 out of 23 facilities in the U.S. to # 2.

Purchase, New York, Us

HR leader for the PepsiCo Corporate Audit and IT departments with 400+ employees. Implemented a talent development process for the internal audit and IS functions, reducing turnover by 30% and improved bench strength.

Vevey, Ch

Lead HR role for the $450MM beverage division (Coffee/Tea) and the North American Distribution organization. Participated in a re-design and implementation of a new organization structure to transition from a functional structure to a matrix business unit structure. Managed college recruiting program, professional recruiting, HR support to the corporate office and provided HR support to 7 DC's across North America.

Masters, Human Resources

B.S., Business And Computer Science