SUMMARY
Results driven, strategically focused Human Resource Executive with a strong track record of progressively responsible human resource leadership. Strong business background developed through leadership, generalist, specialist and project management positions in public, non-profit and private corporate organizations in a variety of industries.
- Strategic Business Consulting - Process Improvement
- Human Capital Strategy Implementation - Employee Engagement
- HR Operational Excellence - Mergers, Acquisitions and Integration
- Talent Sourcing and Succession Planning - On-line/face-to-face HR adjunct faculty
WORK EXPERIENCE
TRINITY HEALTH/MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH, Columbus, Ohio 2002-2004; 2012-present
Chief Human Resources Officer, Regional (interim)
Responsible for Strategic and Operational leadership of Human Resources, reporting to the Regional President and CEO and serving as a member of the Mount Carmel Regional Leadership Team. Strategically align HR programs, services and initiatives to support the region and the entire health system. Participates with the Regional President and CEO, Regional Leaders, CHROs and System Office HR Leaders to develop annual regional strategy, workforce analytic plans, and the necessary HR service strategy; ensures HR programs, services and initiatives are appropriately aligned with health system objectives throughout the entire region. Oversees operational aspects of HR service delivery in the region for over 10,000 colleagues, 1,500 physicians and 800 volunteers.
Direct reports include HR Business Partners, Employee & Labor Relations Managers, Safety & Security, Telecommunications, HRIS, Colleague Health Services, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, and Health & Wellness; oversight of over 220 staff.
Workday (HRIS) implementation preparation, communications and work stream for cultural transformation of work processes and improved service delivery models.
Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Senior HR business consultant for Hospital site, Hospice, Labs, ED’s, Medical Education, College of Nursing, and other Healthcare Facilities.
Consult/Advise COO, CNO, VP Medical Affairs and senior leaders in HR strategy/preparation for greenfield hospital build project and inpatient relocation.
Selected for two year Strategic Leadership program (select five of over 200 leaders)/ revitalization project for urban population health management; community health workers model.
Press Ganey survey analysis and site engagement leader/turnover analysis and RN labor initiatives.
Leadership and mentorship program development for clinical and non-clinical areas.
Coordinated Six Sigma HR Operations projects.
MS CONSULTANTS/engineering, architects, planners, Columbus, Ohio 2005-2012
Vice President, Human Resources
Leader of HR operations, recruiting and staffing, compensation, training & development, employee relations, benefits and service administration for engineers, technicians and support services, for all offices in Midwest and South Atlantic locations.
Evolved HR department from reactive service provider to proactive strategy leader.
New performance management system, reduction of recruitment expenses by 30%, and establishment of HR metric tools in all facets of human capital.
Designed and implemented Wellness program providing $1000 premium reduction per family
Re-engineered HR policies manual, streamlined orientation and on-boarding.
Supervised HR staff; accountable for central office administration and facilities management.
Conducted ACEC HR Audit for compliance and developed TQM plan of all HR operations and services. Acquisition analysis and contract review.
THE SCOTTS COMPANY, Columbus, Ohio 2000-2001
Director, Human Resources and Process Improvement
Strategic business partner with corporate units. Vendor management responsibility for HR department including relocation, recruitment and advertising. Led quality initiatives with HR Leadership Team. Generalist functions for senior executive team and world headquarters location.
Implemented project management tools within HR department (Microsoft project standardized) and centralized tracking for improved continuous process re-engineering.
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE, Columbus, Ohio 1998-2000
Human Resources Director
Directed staff of Human Resource consultants to ensure consistent quality and delivery of human resources services. Implemented reporting metrics including customer satisfaction and benchmark statistics for identifying key issues.
Developed and implemented Internet recruiting strategy, measurement reporting for advertising costs and successes, resulting in reduction in hiring costs and significant time to fill reduction. Oversight of IT hiring blitz during Y2K.
Identified and coordinated applicant tracking system improvements resulting in higher productivity for all recruiters.
BANC ONE CORPORATION, Westerville, Ohio 1997-1998
National Human Resources Records Manager
Formulated national employee records policy/Designed strategic plan to centralize over 100,000 employee files utilizing document imaging technology system & proposed project plan for capital and implementation.
ASHLAND, INC., Dublin, Ohio 1991-1997
Division Human Resources Manager
Project assignment; compensation/call center: Supervised daily activities of Human Resources Call Center/records and payroll processing team. Compensation specialist addressing merit budgets, job evaluation variable pay plans administration and design.
Led team to enhance the “HR easy to do business with” image. Designed, implemented and managed newly created Call Center to improve employee satisfaction issues, increase HR operational efficiency and consistency among HR unit. Team project recognized as top winner of Chairman’s Quality Improvement award.
HR Generalist
Provided generalist HR services and strategic business planning for engineering, environmental, research & development, legal department and national distribution facilities. Recognized for creative staffing solutions and outstanding customer service.
Achieved three performance excellence awards by VPHR and HR leadership team, based on peer and customer feedback.
Managed organizational change initiatives driving reduction of turnover to less than 10%.
Developed and delivered leadership training to more than 500 management and individual contributors.
Assisted in acquisition implementation and employee communication meetings across U.S.
BORDEN, INC., Columbus, Ohio 1987-1990
Manager, Headquarters Employee Relations
Responsible for personnel related staff services for 2000 employees at seven locations, including corporate headquarters and plant location reporting requirements. Coordinated employee and community activities and supervised building receptionist, company store and staff.
THE TIMKEN COMPANY, Canton, Ohio 1981-1986
Personnel Coordinator
Promoted twice in five years; Administered United Steel Workers contract with no grievances. Implemented selection and assessment process for state of the art steel facility. Generalist for R&D facility, and service administration groups.
EDUCATION
TRINITY HEALTH, Livonia, MI
Strategic Leadership Institute, 2014-2016
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, Akron, OH
Master of Economics, Labor and Industrial Relations
WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY, Wheeling, WV
Bachelor of Business Administration
FACULTY EXPERIENCE
FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY, Columbus, Ohio 2003-present
Adjunct Faculty
Recipient of Teaching Excellence award in 2014 and 2015. Faculty in both face-to-face and on-line formats in the MBA and undergraduate programs. Taught HR certification exam preparation courses for both SPHR and SCP certifications with global HR focus, and HR courses in the following areas: Managing Human Resources from a Strategic Perspective, Creative Change & Organizational Improvement, HR Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategic HR Seminars, Compensation/Benefits, Training & Development, Labor Relations, Instructional Design assistance, Human Resources Management.
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Columbus, Ohio 1994-1995, 2013-present
Adjunct Faculty
Faculty for Human Resource Management course, Labor Relations for both face to face and on-line formats.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / RECOGNITION / COMMUNITY SERVICE
Internal Consulting Certification, LEI inc., 2015
Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) 2015
Received Teaching Excellence awards 2015, 2014 Franklin University
Certificate for Online Adjunct Teaching (COAT) - 2015
Certified Life Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
Member Society for Human Resource Management - SHRM (1994-present)
Member Human Resources Association of Central Ohio - HRACO (1986-present)
Certified Quality Plus Improvement Methods, Lominger Recruiting and Career Architect
Franklin University Human Resources Program Advisory Committee
Wheeling Jesuit Business Program Advisor
Ohio Dominican Parent Association program chair
St. Brendan Athletic Association President & School Board Member
Various community volunteer activities