MYRNA RICH-RAY

New York NY

Cell: +1-740-***-**** Email: adu6ke@r.postjobfree.com

HUMAN RESOURCES LEADER

A consummate HR professional - Regional HR leadership roles with multi-unit retail and casual dining businesses including Red Lobster, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Bath and Body Works, and Burberry – with complete HR responsibility including hiring and training for up to 800 retail outlets and 5,000 personnel. Senior HR Business Partner for Avon’s Global Supply Chain business, and HR Director for 2,400 employee Longaberger retail and hospitality businesses. Extensive successful experience in matrix organizations, and with union and non-union workforces (successfully led a high-profile defense against unionization).

PROFICIENCIES

Strategic Leadership l Organizational Planning Talent Management Talent Acquisition and Retention Training & Facilitation Union Negotiation

M&A integration Succession Planning & Development Systems and Process Improvement HR Policy Development

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

EJD, Law Degree, Concord Law School

MSM, Management, Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science, Personnel Management, Indiana University

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

BELONG GAMING ARENAS, NEW YORK, NY 2021-PRESENT

A premier arena network for local gaming communities that provides real work engagement and grassroots activation. Custom programming and events help Belong arenas provide premium gaming experiences for all types of gamers.

VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE OPERATIONS

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer responsible for the development and the execution of the human resources and people operations tasks within the organization in addition to serving on the executive team to build out the strategy in the people operations space.

Plays a leading role in defining and driving the organization’s people’s needs to meet customer demands and to grow the business. Determine the capabilities required to execute the short-term and long-term business strategy, identify any gaps in the organizations.

current capabilities, and devise and execute a plan to address those gaps.

Define, develop, and execute the organizations’ s talent management approach and processes, including annual performance reviews, talent assessment, development planning, and succession planning.

Defined and implemented DEIB plans that aligns with the overall Mission, Vision, and Values.

Define the organizations’ total rewards strategy to attract and retain the right talent, and to motivate that talent to perform at its best. Managed all benefit related issues such as FMLA, Leaves, time off, etc.

Performance Management supporting leaders with reviews, coaching and counseling. Evolving the company-wide performance management programs to support feedback, competency development, goal setting and career development.

Developed and oversaw the execution of company culture strategy to create and maintain a best-in-class employee experience in a diverse and inclusive culture ensuring all staff can thrive.

Developed People Operations departments, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and developing staff.

Managed annual plans, goals, workforce planning, and budgets for the People Operations department. Provide oversight and evaluation of workforce activities.

Review and ensured that People Operations functions operated in compliance with all UK and US national, state, local laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.

MONTE NIDO & AFFILIATES, NEW YORK, NY 2019-2021

A leading eating disorders treatment provider dedicated to the treatment of patients in need of inpatient and outpatient care.

REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST

HR Business Leader for Northeast Region consisting of 13 (Residential and Outpatient) locations in 8 states meeting organization strategic goals in employee engagement, retention, recruiting, and employee relations. Integral part of the Joint Commission

and state licensing compliance and audits

Advisor to Clinical Leaders on key HR issues including facilitating ongoing staff development.

Performance Management supporting leaders with reviews, coaching/counseling, etc.

Supporting Training for all disciplines (Clinical, HR and Nutrition) with webinar, on site and on-line.

Supporting each facility in developing strategic recruiting and retention plans.

SCHOLASTIC, INC., New York, NY 2014 to 2019

With revenues of $1.6 billion, Scholastic is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, and the global leader in direct-to home marketing of children’s books.

INTERIM VP, HUMAN RESOURCES, CORPORATE HQ AND US FIELD OPERATIONS, 2018-2019

SENOR DIRECTOR, HR AND TALENT MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE HQ & US FIELD OPERATIONS, 2015-2018

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES –CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, 2014-2015

Multiple promotions to current role as Interim VP, Human Resources, Corporate HQ And US Field Operations and direct report to CHRO. Lead a team of 14 Human Resources and Talent Acquisition professionals covering nine of the corporation’s eleven

business units in multiple locations - some 2500 people. Developed HR initiatives aligned with business strategy and growth imperatives.

Developed and implemented consistent processes and procedures for Corporate HR team, including Exit and Severance process - eliminating over-payments and improved reconciliation of expenses - saving over $10 million dollars.

Supported Oracle cloud implementation included ERP including Finance, Procurement and Logistics.

Skilled in supporting Digital Strategy, Search Engineer Optimization (SE), E-commerce, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Strategic Partnerships.

Led the integration of multiple small acquisitions and completed one divestiture generating savings of $5.5 million.

Provided guidance and counsel to both the top-level operating executives and key staff on managing complex and sometimes sensitive employee relations matters.

Designed and implemented an organizational model to support recruiting, career development and succession planning.

BURBERRY OF AMERICA, INC. 2014

US subsidiary of $4.5 billion revenue British luxury fashion house focused on and distributes ready-to-wear outerwear, fashion accessories, fragrances, sunglasses, and cosmetics.

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER, New York, NY 2014

HR Business Leader for US Corporate office supporting groups including Marketing, Finance, Security, Planning, Creative, Payroll and Legal – some 700 employees overall. Dual reporting line to Head of HR in UK and President in US.

Designed and communicated various HR guidelines and practices and educated team on State, Local, and Federal laws.

Introduced new HRIS system with training to support performance appraisals, merit reviews and feedback documentation.

Implemented Succession and Development planning improving morale and retention.

Guided and advised leaders in developing strategies plans on organization and staffing issues.

Joined on a contract basis - declined permanent offer in favor of larger role at Scholastic.

HBO 2013 to 2014

HBO, a subsidiary of Warner Media Entertainment is the oldest and longest continuously operating pay television service in the United States.

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER, New York 2013-2014

Joined on a consulting basis as Human Resource Business consultant and business partner to senior management team covering Consumer Marketing, Program Advertising, Creative Strategy, and Production

Oversaw the development and implementation of strategic regional/corporate recruitment and employment programs and actively participated in recruiting efforts.

Guided and advised leaders in development strategies plans on organization and staffing issues.

Executed performance management process with senior leaders which included performance reviews as well as guiding them through the Merit cycle and process.

AVON PRODUCTS 2008 to 2013

Leading direct seller of beauty, household, and personal care products with revenues at the time of $10 billion and over 35,000 employees.

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, New York, NY 2008-2013

HR Generalist for SVP, Global Supply Chain. Provided execution of HR program and practice for North and South America and UK.

Oversaw the development and implementation of strategic regional/corporate recruitment and employment programs.

Developed and managed Succession Planning for all Global Supply Chain activities in all regions. Designed and implemented Talent Development Plans, reduced turnover by 25% and improved morale.

Developed and executed business plan that resulted in consolidation of distribution into a new state-of-the-art distribution center – managed the start-up of the center, employing over 800.

Designed the strategy that successfully defended and aborted a highly organized and aggressive unionization attempt.

Lead and managed roll out of workforce management strategies including assessing potential talent retention risks, recognition programs, focused training sessions, and career development planning, resulting in 50% retention of talent.

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