Stage 3 Leadership

➜Fractional VPHR/CHRO (in office or remote)
➜HR Policies, Procedures and Systems
➜HR Gap Assessment
➜Culture, Transformation, and Org Design
➜Leadership and Team Coaching/Assessments
➜Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) -- What are your top 3 objectives?  
➜Leadership and Team Training
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Founder and CEO

Performex

Certified Coach in Leadership Development and Executive Coaching by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Leadership Coach and Workshop Facilitator

Honeywell

Responsible for the Connected Enterprise business for the Buildings vertical within Honeywell.
* Hired 125 global employees with high in-demand skills in 4 months (never achieved previously) to support a major business initiative; implemented changes in recruiting process that improved time-to-fill by 30%.
* HR Integration Leader for first acquisition by Honeywell Connected Enterprise (Sine based in Australia).
* Created new partnership with diverse community organizations.

Senior Director Human Resources at Honeywell

Command Alkon

* Hired by the CEO as the first VP HR/People reporting to the CEO and member of the global Executive Team (Private and PE-backed).
* Transformed HR Team to strategic alignment from transactional HR.
* Increased new hire quality 50%, while improving time-to-fill (TTF) 40%; deployed a new recruitment system, technology, and processes. Implemented “Bar Raisers” to identify top candidates. 
* Improved retention of top talent 30% through leadership development, career development, and comp adjustments.
* Generated 20% savings and increased efficiency by automating/implementing HR processes and HR technologies.
* Increased performance feedback and culture 30% by enabling more impactful/frequent feedback.
* Enhanced employee communications 50% by implementing a bi-monthly employee pulse surveys to measure employee opinions regarding business strategy, cross-department collaboration/communication, and engagement.
* Presented to the Board of Directors and Exec Comp Committee; presented on executive compensation, succession planning, and leadership development.
* Heightened quarterly/annual EBITDA objectives by restructuring STI and LTI plans for executives/managers.
* Elevated leadership bench strength by launching leadership development programs, 360 feedback, and executive coaching.
* Managed the HR due diligence and successful post-integration of the company’s acquisition by a PE firm. 
* Researched and negotiated contract for new HRIS (HR Information System).

Command Alkon provides integrated digital supply chain solutions to create an ecosystem for producers, suppliers and haulers of ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt, cement, and manufactured concrete, where operational transparency and efficiency drive provides. Command Alkon is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama and has offices in locations around the globe.

VP People

INRIX

* Hired by the CEO the first VP HR reporting to the CEO and member of the Executive Team (VC investors). 
* Scaled from 85 to 450 employees through innovative recruitment and three acquisitions; hired critical executive team members.
* Led due diligence and integration for global acquisitions.
* Revitalized performance review process and ongoing feedback by instilling the company’s values, and quarterly Objectives & Key Results (OKRs).
* Redefined the company’s core values based on staff and employee insights.
* Expanded sales and operations teams/offices into new global markets in LATAM, Europe and Asia.
* Presented to the Executive Compensation Committee and Board; revised global Sales Comp Plan.
* Implemented a “INRIX Culture Book” with employee quotes to assimilate new employees quickly into the culture.
* Recognized as one of the top “Best Places to Work” for five (5) years.

 INRIX is the global leader in road traffic data, connected car services and movement analytics. Customers include automakers, governments, mobile operators, advertisers, and enterprises. INRIX is a privately held company headquartered in Kirkland (Seattle) with offices around the globe to support customers in over 60 countries. VCs included Kleiner-Perkins, Bain Capital, and August Capital.

VP Global Human Resources

Cintas Corporation

Cintas' 35,000 employees serve over 900,000 customers every day.  Products and services include uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, safety and compliance. 
+ Strategic HR leader responsible for multiple businesses and facilities in three regions (Northwest, Midwest, and Great Lakes)
+ Reported to the corporate HR functional head and the Region VP of Operations
+ Hired as the first Regional HR Director and built the HR Team in three major regions.  Led a multi-state HR Team of over 30 professionals supporting over 3,000 employees.  Hired and developed three HR professionals who were promoted to peer Regional HR Director positions
+ Aligned human resource strategies to company, business unit, and organizational goals.  Led workforce planning, talent acquisition and succession planning.  Developed and promoted over 30 leaders for GM and VP level positions throughout Cintas
+ Coached and mentored business leaders; created New Manager Assimilation program to speed up the assimilation process for new or transferred managers with their teams
+ Reviewed and discussed location financials, customer satisfaction metrics, and employee engagement scores with GM and location management teams during field visits
+ Helped design and train leaders as part of the Corporate Training Faculty -- company values/culture, leadership skills, interviewing/hiring, employee relations, legal compliance, etc.   
+ Actively supported community organizations including the Cleveland Chapter of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), INROADS, and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Regional HR Director

Waste Management, Inc.

Reported to the Corporate HR functional head and the Northwest Region VP of Operations. Hired as first Regional HR professional responsible for building high-performing HR Team to support multiple union and non-union locations as part of the Northwest Region (Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Idaho).  Provided Regional HR support to more than 2000 employees at over 35 locations.

Regional HR Manager

ID Certify

Head of HR for this startup focused on digital signatures. Responsible for all aspects of HR (recruiting, payroll, benefits, etc.). Reported to the CEO and a member of the Exec Team. Company ceased operations due to other more well-funded competitors.

Director, Human Resources

General Electric

Provided HR Support at GE Medical and GE Capital for union and non-union employees in Testing, Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Facilities.

HR Manager

Ford Motor Company

Participated in five-year Corporate HR Management Training Program (FCG - Ford College Graduate).  Completed assignments in manufacturing, engineering, and R&D in Ohio and Michigan.

I help organizations achieve their strategic objectives by providing fractional HR leadership, culture and org transformation, leadership and team coaching, and HR systems and processes optimization. With over 25 years of experience in HR across diverse industries and sectors, I have a proven track record of delivering impactful and innovative solutions that align with the business vision and values.

I am passionate about creating and sustaining high-performing, inclusive, and engaged cultures that attract, retain, and develop top talent. I have successfully led and integrated multiple M&A transactions, hired and onboarded hundreds of employees with high-demand skills, and implemented OKRs and performance management systems that drive accountability and results. I am also a certified coach and facilitator, with credentials from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), HR Certification Institute (HRCI), and Seattle Coach. I leverage my coaching skills and assessment tools to empower leaders and teams to achieve their full potential and overcome challenges.

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