Block Companies, LLC

•	Overseeing and managing all aspects of the Human Resources department.
•	Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and programs to align with the organization's goals and legal requirements for all the states we operate in.
•	Leading talent acquisition efforts, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding of top-tier candidates. Also responsible for creating master agreements for 3rd-party recruiters.
•	Managing employee relations, addressing concerns, and fostering a positive work environment.
•	Administering employee benefits and compensation programs, ensuring competitive and compliant offerings. Successfully implemented an online portal for easy employee access and introduced a captive plan, saving employees and the company 25% year over year.
•	Implementing performance management systems and providing guidance to managers on performance reviews and employee development.
•	Leading training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and foster a culture of continuous learning.
•	Managing HR compliance and ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations.
•	Overseeing employee engagement programs to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
•	Handling employee separations and conducting exit interviews to gather feedback for continuous improvement. Successfully implemented a separation agreement and severance policy.
•	Collaborating with senior management to align HR strategies with overall business objectives.
•	Successfully implemented an HRIS, allowing for HR metrics and data to drive data-driven decision-making and improve HR processes.
•	Representing the HR department in company meetings and strategic planning discussions.
•	Managing the 3rd-party health and safety consultant. Responsible for the strategic plan and execution.

Director of Human Resources

Seadrill

•	Employ control and authorization over Operational Human Resources services across US, Brazil, Africa, and Asia.
•	Direct and oversee a team of 6 direct reports throughout 4 continents while managing 11 deep-water rigs within 5 countries.
•	Ensure full adherence to established standards and procedures throughout all daily operations.
•	Ascertain and assess areas in need of improvement and implement resolutions for any discrepancies.
•	Define and delegate the work of Human Resources staff as well as promote staff development.
•	Formulate and track the annual budget for HR services and administration.
•	Appoint HR consultants, attorneys, and training specialists and coordinate other outside sources.
•	Review and update HR policies and practices and develop department goals, objectives, and systems.
•	Generate various reports necessary to carry out the functions of the department and provide reports for senior management to track strategic goal accomplishment.
•	Contribute to executive, management, and company staff meetings and attend regular seminars.
•	Provide keen advisement regarding employee relations policies and objectives and covey information to staff and management.
•	Coordinate and execute comprehensive investigations concerning employee complaints or concerns and review employee appeals in accordance with the company complaint procedure.
•	Advise managers and supervisors on the progressive disciplinary system of the company. 
•	Oversee the implementation of a performance improvement process for non-performing employees.
•	Design and initiate company safety and health programs while monitoring OSHA-required data.
•	Mitigate critical issues, such as succession planning, superior workforce development, employee retention, organization design, and change management.
•	Examine and evaluate the overarching company structure, job design, and personnel forecasting.

Head of HR - Floater Ops Unit

•	Provided tactical leadership throughout facilities projects, such as site selection, architectural needs analyses, and test fit plans. 
•	Approved various project fundamentals, including budgets, resources, schedules, and close-out.
•	Administered all aspects of capacity planning, internal changes, and asset inventory.
•	Navigated complex negotiations for commercial office space lease and sublease agreements.
•	Tracked annual facility spending for office services, building and grounds maintenance, and facility expansion with a budget of $800,000, decreasing the budget by 10% YOY.
•	Presided over Office Services Contract Management, such as coffee service, occupancy lease, office supplies, ground transportation, and furniture.
•	Conducted thorough inspections of buildings and equipment to ensure utility systems were fully operational and preventive maintenance was completed.
•	Created detailed reports comprised of environmental permitting, such as annual signage permits, fire code compliance, and occupancy permits.
•	Recruited, trained, motivated, and allocated a dedicated team, thus achieving peak performance.
•	Detected, analyzed, and heightened process efficiencies and cost savings through effective solutions. 
•	Managed security access control and camera monitoring systems for the purpose of maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
•	Alleviated emergency issues concerning breaches of safety, security, or usability of their facilities. 
•	Readied contingency plans regarding particular situations, such failing equipment.
•	Bridged communications with the business, corporate, and HR to inform mobility issues.
•	Partnered with legal counsel and external service providers to maintain compliance with immigration requirements, including visas and work permits.
•	Served as a subject matter expert for mobility issues related to mobile employees.

HR & Facilities Manager

Ensco plc

HR generalist for the NSA deepwater fleet.

HR Generalist

Onboarding Supervisor - Western Hemisphere

Pride International (Acquired by Ensco plc)

* Manage the global  ( North & South America, West Africa, Europe and Middle East) pre-employment due diligence screening process, effectively minimizing the companies exposure to new hire process liabilities
* Pre-Employment due diligence screening consists of:  background check, Police Clearance verification, Medical and Fit to Work Assessment, work visa process, review of current certificates/licenses and cross checking if additional training is needed per job function
* Supervise 4 employees in the global onboarding group 
* Manage accurate and timely communication and document distribution to all processes and  internal stakeholders including Payroll, Benefits, Training, HR Generalists, Visa, Travel and Hiring Manager
* Business process review of the onboarding process to decrease attrition due to long onboarding process
* Increase efficiency and effectiveness of the onboarding process; created a Policies & Procedures playbook and Process Flow supported by SOPs
* Responsible for various departments and/or external sources to ensure that work flow processes are meeting expectations
* Manage third party vendors supporting the onboarding screening 
* An average of 800 new hires go through the onboarding  process annually

Global Onboarding Supervisor

The Pride name now belongs to over 7,000 employees working in more than 22 countries and marine provinces around the world. Pride is more than just a word we use to identify ourselves; it is the commitment to operational excellence. In building our business, we have accumulated some of the best personnel available in the industry and it is the efforts of these experienced and highly skilled individuals that result in our ongoing success. 

We offer employment opportunities at our corporate office in Houston, Texas; our U.S. Gulf of Mexico operations and many international locations. To review employment opportunities at our various locations, please view our website
www.prideinternational.com

Global HR / Staffing & Talent Acquisition

Menemsha Construction Solutions

* Managed all RFP responses, reviewed all requirements, delegated responsibilities to heads of departments, and provided responses to all customer service and sales questions. Gathered and evaluated department responses and completed the RFP package. Conducted final review with owners.
* Oversaw P&L, strategic account planning, sales forecasting, pricing, and managing sales and marketing team.
* Managed national sales and marketing team including sales, inside sales, marketing and client management.
* Achieved 105% increase in meetings generated by inside sales by developing training program and vertical market messaging.
* 74% increase in proposal generation; 61% increase in close rates by development of vertical go-to-market strategies.
* Worked as part of a cross functional team to successfully identify and implement CRM system.
* Led companywide marketing efforts, including tradeshows, online marketing, collateral development, public relations and advertising.  
* Day to day responsibilities included:  Client Contract Management, sales process, contract review, contract execution, and identifying/communicating contractual obligations to the program team
*Assisted in the development of and managed tradeshow strategy (pre-show, at-show, post-show) that lead to a 55% increase of post show meetings and a 50% increase in contracts resulting from tradeshows.  
* Managed New Projects including: Selection and implementation of a new CRM system, identification of new service offerings, researched technology breakthroughs that would enhance current service offerings

Director of Client Management

* Managed program team and developed program processes and procedures; ensured superior client satisfaction from pre-development phase thru the project closeout. Ensured thorough knowledge of client/program objectives is communicated to the program team
* Optimized program management of a client account and improved the profit margin from 9% to 17% in a year
* Established new client kick-off calls to communicate KPIs, internal roles and responsibilities
* Established bi-yearly client business plan review with owners to address state of account and explore cross selling opportunities
* Facilitated Business Development to create necessary tools to respond to RFP’s.  Results included winning over $15M in new proposals within first year within the Banking and Retail sectors
* Financial institution construction, remodel and conversion subject matter expert
* Lead new vertical initiatives resulting in penetration of four new vertical markets
* Increased gross margin from 9% to 17% in three years through effective change order management, streamlining proposal process and contract management
* Successfully sold large scale programs to C-level executives within a wide range of industries

Account Manager

Washington Mutual

* Managed process from site selection to construction or remodelng of over 280 WAMU locations ranging from financial centers to regional offices
* Member of the acquisition construction team which converted over 150 Bank United (Texas) financial centers to Washington Mutual
* Construction Program Manager for the Dime Bank acquisition.  Oversaw the upgrade of the IT infrastructure, security, electrical, and signage replacement for the conversion of 127 locations including branches, regional offices and training centers
* Program Manager for the North Florida new market initiative. Opened 48 new locations in the greater Tampa area within 9 months in spite of the 2004 hurricanes

AVP Senior Construction Manager

Bank United

* Managed the opening or remodeling of 44 financial centers including eight relocations with safe deposit boxes requiring special handling in order to abide by OTS regulations
* Oversaw the remodeling of 8 financial centers, managed teller line rebuilds in 16 locations. Lead construction of 80 financial centers located within grocery stores.

Construction & Facilities Manager

Director of Human Resources - Block Companies

I am a seasoned professional with 28+ years of operations administration and human resources management experience in diverse sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for employee relations, as well as client support and strategic planning. Professional focal points include HR operations, financial management, global team leadership, mobility and logistics, performance improvement, stakeholder management, procedure optimization, and critical thinking. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication and prioritization skills, as well as issue resolution, program management, decision making, and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. 

Currently, I am the Head of Human Resources with Seadrill Americas. Under my leadership, I spearhead all daily activities related to Operational Human Resources services throughout US, Brazil, Africa, and Asia with accountability for developing and initiating a broad range of Human Resources programs. I also monitor and ensure complete compliance with company standards and procedures as well as governmental regulations. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the company’s employee relations support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.

Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, HR and operations expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.

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