Director / HR Strategy & Adherence
Transforming business strategy and results with
people-
centric and HR focused designs
Served as the key advocate and partner to the HR business function.
Leveraged expertise in technology:, with knowledge of HR business solutions
and global platforms. SME of HR business processes that engaged and
influenced HR business partners in delivering business results with HR
technology solutions
Executive Profile
Results-driven and well-organized executive, recognized Facilitator for HR
for versatility and expertise in problem analysis/solving, SaaS Implementation:
strategic planning, customer relations, leadership Success Factors
development, organizational change, logistics & business Taleo
process improvement. SAP
Proactive team player with consistent record of achieving Kronos
business objectives through close client and vendor LMS
relationships and ensuring project deliverables including Developmental
project cost, schedule, and change control process. Dimensions
Excellent organizer who is highly trustworthy, discreet, Sales force
and ethical with a keen eye for detail; highly regarded Business Process
for the ability to work independently or collaboratively Improvement, Analysis,
even under pressure within fast-paced environment. and Realignment
Easily interacts with all levels of C Suite professionals, Global SharePoint
such as executive decision makers and key stakeholders, Client Relations,
business experts and consultants, and budget holders. Negotiations
Program/Project
Forecasting,
Management, and
Delivery
Career Overview
Gate GrouP Central Region
Chicago, il.
General Manager, Domestic Operations, O'Hare International Airport
2012-Present
. Responsible for support of HR SaaS Enterprise systems including SAP,
KRONOS, SUCCESS FACTORS, DDI, TIME TRACKER, LMS
. Responsible for 100 million dollar P&L Roadmap, budgeting, forecasts,
Go Forward Plans, Strategic Development Matrix
. Direct reports include Finance director, Human Resource director,
Operations directors, Transportation director, Talent & Acquisition
director, Facilities, QA and Supply Chain / Procurement.
. Voice to United Airlines, Delta, West Jet, US Airways Customer Success
Chief of Staff, Director, HR Special Projects / Adherence 2011-2012
. Responsible for the roll out & implementation of corporate HR
initiatives designed to drive productivity
. Business process mapping and requirements gathering for Taleo
. Full Taleo project management
. Taleo data migration & system integrations
. Customer Success initiative implementation
. Developed rollout plans and conduct Kaizen meetings to secure employee
buy in and engagement
. Responsible for SAP Implementation and master training program in
Central Region
. Managed Rollout of LMS (Learning Management System) for 1600 employees
. Personally identified over 5 million dollars in cost savings
recommendations
May International Company (Worldwide Headquarters)
Park Ridge, IL
Managing Director, World Headquarters 2004-2011
Director HR and Consulting Services 2002-2004
Senior Executive Quality (LEAN) Management Systems & HR as a business
partner 2001-2002
Senior Executive Business Operations, San Jose, CA 1999-2001
Project Manager, Rome, Italy 1996-1999
Staff Executive 1995-1996
. Led and coordinated the overall global full cycle transitions of a
management consulting firm by documenting accounting business process
for the changeover
. Held responsible for producing, performing, and managing business
process design, accounting, and HR technology processes
. Involved with the development and implementation of risk assessment
and gap analysis in a process and program level
. Managed internal and external stakeholder reporting and management,
metric development, stakeholder budget, and production readiness
. Collaborated with SME in accounting area experts in other process
areas to ensure project/ program continuity and avoid lateral risks
. Served as communications agent to executive sponsors and program
steering committee, assisting various aspects of the mobilization
effort ranging from planning, resourcing, training, and testing
. Conceptualized project plans, budget, and accounting process/training
curriculum; facilitated global meetings and staff; and ensured timely
project delivery while performing operations support for accounting
and finance operations
. Expanded world headquarters division business from annual sales
of $136M to $252M, and implemented planned profit model throughout
world divisions with 15% bottom line
. Successfully led three acquisitions, which involved vendor and funder
selection, commercial and financial due diligence, and completion of
integrated operations, business practices, and processes; implemented
change management and restructure
. Established disparate sales functions within six months by optimizing
tender and proposal quotation processes, which improved gain ratios
from 8:1 to 5:1
. Reorganized the business by leading high profile re-launch and
positioned the business for successful 85th Anniversary Campaign
Awards/Affiliations/Education
Performance World Cup: 200*-****-**** 2010 & 2011 ( ISO 9000 (2008 Series)
(Certified Developmental Dimensions Instructor(Certified Frontline
Leadership Instructor
o Past Chairman of the Board Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra ( Board
Member International Chamber Artists
o Board Member Opera Insider ( President P.A.U.S.E. Initiative ( AMA
Leadership Series Completion
o Volunteer Imerman Angels DDI Master Facilitator Gustav Kaesar
Leadership Certificate (Bachelors of Science Degree, Northeastern
University, Boston, Ma