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Delivers transformational Human Resources leadership by implementing practices that drive performance improvement. Enhances fundraising programs through mission-aligned, relationship-based approaches. Provides team and leadership development leveraging proven content tailored to specific situations.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

* Led technical training of locomotive, construction, maintenance and repair personnel.* Facilitated talent management and succession planning process for Vice Presidents.* Renovated 9,750 square foot technical training center in Mexico.* Transformed online learning. Expanded access for 3,750 learners. Reduced costs by 32%. Increased available content.* Introduced locomotive simulators to enhance and standardize skill development of railroad engineers.* Defined roles and hired operations training team in Mexico.* Developed operations training program based on effective, established U.S. model.* Orchestrated surveys, discussions, communications and actions to enhance demonstration of inclusion, civility and other company values.* Implemented Learn, Engage, Accelerate, Deliver, a rotational development program for emerging leaders.* Refined and delivered operations supervisor leadership development program.* Advanced adoption and effectiveness of performance management program covering 1,600 employees.

Windsor, Connecticut, Us

* Directed Human Resources delivery at DST IT Services in India and Thailand, along with DST corporate groups in the U.S. through management of 44-member team supporting more than 3,800 employees in 9 business units.* Provided support including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, associate engagement, merit/compensation processes, organizational effectiveness and employee development. Contributed to the achievement of business objectives in software development, software support, infrastructure deployment and maintenance, innovation, IT security, risk management, financial management, legal services, real estate development and property management.* Participated in digital transformation including modernization of infrastructure, improvements in IT security and rationalization of organizational structures and processes as member of Enterprise Services Leadership Team.* Spearheaded implementation of "One DST" initiative in India and Thailand, consolidating/standardizing HR functions, improving organizational effectiveness, driving business results, enhancing collaboration and strengthening decision making.* Facilitated a job architecture project refining job families, consolidating more than 3,000 IT, business process outsourcing and corporate job descriptions into approximately 800 job descriptions, eliminating redundancy, optimizing global resources and harmonizing compensation and performance expectations.* Assessed business executive and Human Resources talent. Made changes in leadership personnel as required. Developed leaders and established clear expectations aligned with business objectives.* Managed talent acquisition function in India directly, hiring 258 persons in first half of 2015, including senior executives.

Windsor, Connecticut, Us

* Partnered with senior business leaders across the organization to define talent acquisition & development needs, identified gaps in internal skill sets and knowledge, and developed programs to address immediate and long-term talent requirements.* Hand-picked by the President of DST to direct Talent Acquisition, hiring more than 1250 internal/external candidates per year.* Managed $5.8 million annual budget.* Recognized with average hiring manager satisfaction ratings in excess of 4.5 on a 5-point scale.* Increased proactive recruiting through social media, university relations and networking.* Implemented the organization's first enterprise-wide learning management system, consolidating 10 legacy training systems, converting 14 training groups onto the system, and supporting the learning needs of more than 14,000 associates worldwide; launched the system on time and under budget.* Led training groups delivering more than 92,000 training hours annually in areas including information systems, proprietary technology, professional development, mutual fund industry, and customer service.* Introduced and facilitated succession planning processes for senior leadership positions.

▪ Directed nonprofit organization with 140 employees; increased annual revenues 45% to $6.4 million in 4 years.▪ Developed the organization's first formalized business plan, including specific, measurable goals, accountability standards and long-term strategy.▪ Strengthened relationships with the foundation community, enabling the Center to provide critical services including alternative education, senior services, refugee resettlement, counseling, family support and emergency assistance.▪ Professionalized the fundraising model and recruited/hired a Development Director to increase funding.▪ Recruited and developed Vice President of Youth Development, who later advanced to organization President.▪ Converted Don Bosco High School into a charter school; increasing enrollment and revenue.▪ Partnered with public medical center to improve mental health services and increase service reliability.▪ Launched Don Bosco Social Enterprises and Don Bosco International Dining Experiences, a catering business that created job opportunities, generated revenue and improved awareness of the organization and services.

▪ Transformed the operations of a small, neighborhood nonprofit organization into an economic development corporation, providing expanded job training, educational and social service programs.▪ Propelled annual revenue 537% to $2.7 million and increased assets to $3.8 million, a 927% gain.▪ Managed transaction to acquire a 216-unit apartment complex and supervised a $2.3 million renovation, providing affordable housing and building the financial strength of the organization.▪ Achieved and maintained 95% occupancy, creating positive cash flow from the apartment complex.▪ Secured agreements for construction of 14 new homes costing $1.5 million.▪ Negotiated donation of 26-acre industrial property including covenant not to sue from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and an indemnity agreement from BancAmerica Corporation.

Mba, University Of Missouri Kansas City

Bsfs, Latin American Studies

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