LH
HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE leading HR initiatives through talent engagement and
organizational change in today’s cutting-edge business climate. Experienced strategist and innovative HR leader translating business vision into actionable HR initiatives to advance performance, people, processes, and profits. An ethical business partner who champions corporate culture to engage and emerge talent utilizing proven methods, current trends, relationships, resources and technology. Facilitates change through shared purpose and team inclusiveness. Applies “compassionate objectivity” to create win-win solutions.
Construction Engineering Manufacturing E-Commerce Entertainment Medical Education Banking Automotive Print Media
• Full cycle HR best practices leadership
• Company culture (start-up, change and
sustainability)
• Talent acquisition, onboarding, retention
• Organizational learning, coaching, training
• Regulatory compliance; risk control and
reduction
• Performance management and
compensation design
• Employee relations and engagement
• Remote workforce effectiveness
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Multi-site HR management services
• DEI and fairness program development
• M&A processes and integration
• Private Equity transition
• Global HR strategy and management
• Workforce planning, downsizing and
reorganization, and management
• Labor relations, negotiations, and CBA
(union) workforce directives
• Change and crisis management
• Budget strategy, management and
cost containment
• HRIS/HCM system integration, payroll
and related analytics
• Benefits design, implementation and
value proposition programs
VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES 2022-current
MEK ENTERPRISES, INC.
• Strategically designed and implemented change initiatives including infrastructure developments for HR systems, platforms, and services for best practices
• Led cultural transformation initiatives in HRMS, benefits, recruitment, & performance management
• Developed key indicators / predictors for talent, performance, and retention
• Led initiatives through implementation for two companywide technology platforms
• Created retention programs, including expanded benefit offerings
• Assessed needs and spearheaded operational change efforts to expand biz reach
• Orchestrated consistent methods and practices for streamlining costs and efficiencies
• Led training efforts, team development & testing for creating a learning organization
• Reduced risk and increased regulatory compliance in all facets of the business
• Launched cultural branding initiative to fortify employee engagement Results: Reduced costs by 33% and liability by 72%; increased efficiency by 17%. VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES/COO 2019-2022
WMR
• Built and led all HR structures, strategies and day-to-day operational functions
• Negotiated production contracts with key producers, investors and filmmakers
• Led team of 4 to build necessary infrastructure for organizational growth
• Developed robust programs to ensure talent acquisition and retention, compensation equity and distribution, training and development, benefits, and safety Results: Increased profitability of organization by increasing productions by 63%. Left when company sold. PROFESSIONAL
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VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES 2017-2019
WEIR GROUP OF COMPANIES
• Led expansion of multi-site HR operations and best practices for four companies
• Launched new HRIS system; developed workforce metrics to improve efficiency
• Led team of 3 to brand the culture, develop communication plans and drive efforts to unite a fragmented workforce through employee engagement efforts
• Developed incentive program to ensure staffing retention during company close
• Coached leaders on employee relations matters and leaders in employer compliance Results: Increased efficiency 14% YOY by establishing HR structure and best practices for start-up co. 13% for buyer attraction and asset sale. Left due to company closure. CHRO/SR. VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES 2016-2017
ALTURA CREDIT UNION
• Modified onboarding process to increase efficiency by more than 50%
• Developed training curriculum to advance high performing (future) leaders
• Reduced benefit costs by more than 18% by renegotiating contracts and increasing employee focused value proposition
• Upgraded HRIS system and developed metrics to track workforce performance
• Established MBO (management by objectives) bonus program
• Led and mentored team of 6 professionals in various disciplines of human resources Results: Increased compliance by 54% and reduced liability risk of existing employment claims by 23%. Left to move to Fallbrook.
VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES 2013-2016
IAPMO
• Developed full cycle customer-centric HR department for global company
• Delivered HR compliance/infrastructure in overseas divisions as part of M&A team, adapting as needed for each foreign culture and non-profit entity
• Piloted behavior-based recruiting/retention program to fulfill staffing needs
• Established internal ER hotline program to reduce frequency/severity of lawsuits
• Launched Learning Management System (LMS) to create a skilled workforce
• Created comp tier program with skill set provision as part of succession planning
• Crafted new performance appraisal system tied to compensation and bonuses Results: Improved EE retention by 16% YOY; reduced benefit costs by 9% and w/comp liability by 21%. Left when recruited by Altura Credit Union.
SR. DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (Castle & Cooke – parent co. of Dole Foods) 2007-2013 DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (The Press-Enterprise (Belo), Media News) 2000-2007 SR. HR CONSULTANT (Strategic HR, Agathon Advisors) 2008-2018 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER / HRBP (WIMI, Cemex) 1993-1998 ADJUNCT PART-TIME PROFESSOR, School of Business 2005-Current CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
Teaching HR and behavior-based business courses two nights a week
(Previous p/t faculty @ Chaffey College, Argosy University & Everest College) 2003-2022 NOTARY PUBLIC (expires 12/2027) 2023-current
MASTER OF ARTS, Organizational Leadership, Chapman University 2004 BACHELOR OF ARTS, Psychology, Chapman University 2001 SPHR (HRCI) (expired) 2014
SR. HR EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE, PIHRA & SHRM MEMBER 1998-curent