Consulting Accomplishments:• Interim HR Director: Successfully led, and implemented multiple strategic, change initiatives, including aligning HR strategies with the business strategy, the recruitment and development of the HR team, evaluating and improving HR policies and procedures, selection, and execution of a management training program, and the selection, and retention of top talent.• Re-established trust and confidence in the HR department after a tumultuous time. • Effectively resolved multiple, employee relations issues without formal complaints or claims being filed with minimal cost to the company. • HR Consultant for quick-service restaurant franchise with 1,200 employees in over 45 locations throughout Arizona. Facilitated the development and execution of the HR strategy necessary to grow the company from 20 restaurants to 45. Responsible for training and coaching senior operational leaders in best people practices limiting potential liability, while ensuring employee engagement and excellent customer service. Provided ongoing HR advisement as needed.• HR Consultant for Pet Health manufacturing operation. Responsible for HR strategy, employee relations, training, coaching key leaders and staff, and oversight of daily HR function.Visionary Leader with a hands-on management style who has successfully established inclusive, collaborative relationships with employees, teams, and departments to drive change and accelerate outcomes. Core Competencies:• Strategic Planning & Execution • Leadership Coaching • Performance Management• Talent Acquisition/Retention • Mergers/Acquisitions • Conflict Resolution• Training & Development • Regulatory Compliance • Employee Relations• Change Management • Compensation & Benefits • Teambuilding

Multi-national, public, emergency services company providing health, fire, and safety services in 21 states, Canada, and Latin America. $320 million in annual revenues and over 8,500 employees. Directed and managed company wide human resource function with department budget averaging $1.5 million. Oversight responsibility for over 35 human resource professionals.

Supervised Human Resource function nationally. Corporate liaison for over 40 Human Resource Directors, salaried assistants, and clerical personnel. Reported to the Vice President, Human Resources.