MARLO RICKETTS GREEN

302-***-**** / ad2lcz@r.postjobfree.com / www.linkedin.com/in/marlogreen

SUMMARY AND PROFILE

Human Resources Executive

SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBA, MOL

A highly accomplished, multi-faceted, and talented Human Resources Executive with over 20 years’ experience within a broad array of HR disciplines and industries. Extensive background in strategic design of organizations, talent acquisition, employee engagement and establishing training best practices that aligns with Corporate and Organizational strategies. Experience working for Fortune 100 and 500 companies, startup, non-profit, private and academic organizations in global, multi-state, multi and corporate locations. Lead and managed change in global, highly-matrixes environments. Strengths include organizational strategy and effectiveness, leading others, diversity training and employee relations. Human Resources and Six Sigma certified

Marlo is an once-in-a-lifetime talent, she's an activator, a truly selfless leader, a futurist, and a connector.

She is a trusted advisor and thought partner who works proactively to support our organization and the people within it.

Skills

Global Policy Development and Implementation Change Management

Executive Coaching, Mentoring and Development Organization Design

Total Rewards and Compensation Strategies People Strategies

Labor Relations (Union and Non-Union) Strategic HR Planning

High Performing Talent Acquisition Global HR Management

Diversity, Inclusion & Respect Learning and Development

Performance Management Six Sigma Methodologies

Remote Work and Global Distributed Team Management Talent Management

Employee Engagement, Management, Development and Retention Project Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIANCE

SINEQUA, New York, NY and Paris, France

Global Head of Human Resources/CHRO

May 2022 – November 2023

Full development and execution of the Human Resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the global enterprise of 250 employees.

Craft talent acquisition strategies to build strong pipelines for future hiring needs

Lead all people experience programs in areas such as total rewards, inclusion, and performance management

Set and implement a strategy for diversity, inclusion, and belonging efforts and promote inclusion in the workplace while reinforcing position as an equal opportunity employer

Lead employer branding and social responsibility efforts

Formulate career development and develop succession plans. Evaluate training and development programs.

Manage, coach, and develop global direct reports as well as provide daily leadership for HR, Talent Acquisition, and Administration team(s)

Develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures to further the company's goals with a data-driven mindset for all branches, countries, regions

Implement and iterate on HR systems and processes to support a rapidly growing workforce

Work closely with the leadership team to continuously evolve employee experience by optimizing internal events, onboarding, communication, feedback mechanisms, and employee interactions

CRESCO LABS, Chicago, IL

Fractional VP HR, Emerging Markets

March 2021 – June 2022

Full HR Management of distributed workforce over several cannabis sites with over 2,000 employees based in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Florida, and Ohio.

Spearheaded and measured strategic HR partnerships to ensure overall organizational objectives were met by aligning HR practices with company objectives

Provided expert coaching to management on employee relations, communication skills, employee performance management, and risk management, enhancing overall team effectiveness.

Acted as a change agent, planning and executing change management strategies, communications, and training to support major organization change and transformation initiatives.

Led the HR integration efforts during the merger and acquisition process for the region, ensuring a seamless transition of human capital and alignment with organizational goals

Collaborated with key stakeholders to assess the HR landscape of the acquired company, identifying synergies, gaps, and areas for integration

Developed and implemented comprehensive HR strategies to address cultural alignment, organizational structure, and workforce optimization during the merger

Oversaw the due diligence process related to HR matters, including compliance, employee benefits, and potential risks, ensuring a thorough understanding of the acquired company's HR practices

Implemented and managed comprehensive HR programs, processes, and policies, covering areas such as hiring, new hire orientation, staffing, compensation, wellness, benefits, training, development, team relations, D&I, and engagement

Achievements/Recognition:

Recognized for payroll project crisis work

Brown Université, Providence, RI

Executive Director, Talent & Resource Management

September 2020 – June 2022

Full Talent Management and Finance Management for the Advancement Division of 208 employees based in Rhode Island, New York and California.

Strategically developed and drove all DE&I initiatives while leading the DEI&B taskforce to develop programs aimed at attracting a more diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.

Developed division-wide best practices (interviewing, performance, conflict management) ensuring all procedures are executed with a focus on equity, cross-cultural competencies, and inclusion.

Established talent management programming and platforms, utilizing information gathered from employee stay interviews, resulting in higher employee retention.

Guided unit leaders on organizational structure and design in order to establish departmental strategies.

Designed a robust leadership development program, including in-house onboarding, learning assessments, individualized training programs, and group seminars.

Collaborated with VP of Advancement Services to manage multi-million-dollar budget, creating annual and long-term financial plans in support of the overall four-billion-dollar campaign.

Analyzed wage equity to realign and course-correct compensation ensuring DEI standards are upheld.

Achievements/Recognition:

Won CASE award for Nationally recognized DEIB Training

DUMONT AVIATION GROUP, INC., Wilmington, DE

Vice President Human Resources

April 2019 - April 2020

Full HR generalist strategic management, IT and Administrative Management for $50MM aviation firm with 225 employees based throughout the United States.

Transformed HR from traditional labor relations function to a comprehensive strategic HR organization focused on best-in-class HR policies, HRIS technology, staff and management training and support of strategic business goals. Function as a strategic advisor for C-Suite. Eight Direct Reports including HR, IT and administration.

Provided HR Leadership during a period rapid growth and increased employee engagement by 37% in one year by leading the strategic design and execution of the first employee attitude survey for 83% participation.

Improved attrition by decreasing turnover from 35% to 10% and increased employee development by 35%

Optimized 401k program and increased participation by 12%.

Increased Glass door rating from 1.5 to 4.0 in ten months.

Early Career Highlights

IKO Industries Ltd., Wilmington, DC

Human Resources Business Partner North America

2017 –2019

HR generalist – strategic planning, recruitment, staffing, training, compensation, benefits, employee relations -for $500MM division of 150 employees in the US.

Developed and led the organizational people strategy and initiatives at an executive/senior business leadership level. Planned, directed, implemented, and administered all aspects of HR throughout the US and Toronto.

Achievements:

Created enterprise-wide START onboarding program, exit program and sales mentoring program

BRASKEM AMERICA, Philadelphia, PA

Talent Acquisition & Development Leader/HRBP

2014 - 2016

Developed and implemented strategic organizational transformation initiatives to drive functional and operational excellence. Built capability of leaders, in manufacturing sites, to increase functional capability. 11 direct engineering reports. Managed $350K budget. Promoted from

People & Organization Leader/HRBP (9/2014 – 12/2015)

Regional People & Organization Leader/Regional HRBP (12/2015 – 4/2016)

Talent Acquisition Talent Acquisition & Development Leader/HRBP (4/2016 – 12/2016)

Achievements:

$225,000 recruiting cost avoidance; created US enterprise-wide HR scorecard; selected as US one of four to participate in a bi-annual global leadership initiative in Sao Palo, Brazil

E.I. Dupont De Nemours Company, Inc., Deepwater, NJ

2010 – 2014

Managed all HR, training, union, and wellness functions for multi-business chemical plant site of 750 employees and 750 contractors. 12 Direct Reports (HR, Training, Occupational Health).

Managed $10MM budget

Achievements:

$30MM cost savings team; $150,000 training cost avoidance; $1.6 worker compensation return of $1.6MM

Settled pre-existing EEO case for 4% of original claim saving $1MM; led company-wide DEI conference.

Honeywell International, Claymont, De

2006 –2010

Supported payroll, benefits, and HRIS system for over 200 Union employees of chemical manufacturing site. Received award for work in Union negotiations.

Amazon.Com, New Castle, De

2004 –2006

Supported HR management initiatives, recruitment, and benefits. Managed HRIS system, new employee orientation and leaves of absences for 500-person fulfillment center. Reduced attrition by 15%

Board Membership(S)

Workforce Investment Board/Salem YMCA, Salem County New Jersey

2014 – 2016

Served on the board of the Workforce Investment Board of Salem County New Jersey, a non-profit focused on community development, for two years.

Developed and implemented new policies for financial management and transparency.

Represented the organization at various community events and meetings.

EDUCATION AND OTHERS

Wilmington University, New Castle, De / 2012

MOL Degree

Wilmington University, New Castle, De/ 2012

MBA Degree

Peirce College, Philadelphia, Pa / 2007

BA Degree

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) / 2012

Society of Human Resources Management/2009

Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

DUPONT, Project: Onboarding (soft savings) / 2013

Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification

Writings & Publications

Can't Tell Me Nothing: The Uncomfortable Hair Truths of Black Women, Contributing Author

Everyday Struggle How Toxic Workplaces Impact Black Women, Contributing Author

Book: Managing Remote Staff: Capitalize on Work-from-Home Productivity (Business Series), Lin Grensing-Pophal, Quoted as Expert

Article: Creating Empowered and Autonomous Cultures: My Experiences Working as Global Head Of Human Resources, International HR Advisor, Marlo Green

Article: Managing Remotely: Shifting from Time to Outcome Metrics, SpotlightData.co, Quoted as Expert

Article: FAQs about feedback in the workplace, Workest by Zenefits, Quoted as Expert

Article: Saying goodbye to the 9 to 5 workday, Vaco, Quoted as Expert

Article: Managing Remotely: Shifting from Time to Outcome Metrics, Lin Grensing-Pophal, Quoted as Expert

Article: How do I give feedback to the HR department?, Nanodrop.org, Quoted as Expert

Keywords

Start-up, organization design, recruiting, talent management, succession planning, leadership, HR operations, culture, employee engagement, leadership coaching, compensation and benefits, people strategy, strategic growth, fast-growing, non-profit, fortune 500, fortune 100, higher education, mergers and acquisitions, divestiture, integration, due diligence, onboarding, business acumen, employee retention strategies, conflict resolution, stakeholder communication, AI in HR, multicultural competence, global HR practices

References

Provided upon request

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