LAURA WRIGHT

Scottsdale, AZ *****

Email: adg5lx@r.postjobfree.com

480-***-****

PROFILE:

Human Resources executive with a long, proven record of improving the credibility and effectiveness of the HR function. Many years of experience in all functional capacities and a Masters Degree in Human Resources. An exceptional needs assessor and problem solver who has creatively and effectively leveraged financial and business expertise to enhance organizational success in a variety of industries in multiple states and regions. Served as project and change management lead for over 70 mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

LandCorp Property Maintenance, Scottsdale, AZ 2019 to 2020 Executive Director of People Services

Commercial cleaning services to the hospitality industry in multiple states, offering an out-sourced service solution for high-end hotels, resorts, timeshares, restaurants and for event venues. Enhanced the efficiency and compliance of the human resources function through auditing, major operational improvements, establishing policies and procedures and planning. Serve as advisor to President and other executives regarding organizational capacity and structure, litigation avoidance and mitigation, planning, talent acquisition and management, business licensing, and sub-contractor compliance. Company has seen dramatic decline in business due to pandemic.

Post Harvest Technologies, Inc, Salinas, CA and Scottsdale, AZ 2018 Interim Director of Human Resources

Consulting role that focused on needs assessment, compliance, organizational design and HR strategy. Established new benefit plans, conducted a comprehensive compliance audit, wrote handbooks, job descriptions, internal communications, policies and procedures and supported the implementation of new compensation and ADP payroll and time keeping systems. I recommended that full-time HR professional be placed in Salinas, CA, their largest portfolio company. Savers Company, Southwestern Region 2015 to 2018

Regional Human Resources Director

For-profit, global thrift/reuse retailer using a unique and successful model of purchasing, reselling and recycling with 330 locations in North America. Developed and implemented strategies to enhance the leadership bench within the region of 45 stores and 2,500 employees in eight states through a focus on succession planning, recruiting and selection, talent and performance management, training and team member engagement. Implemented recruitment action plan resulting in 50% reduction in open positions over previous year. Conducted root-cause analysis of turnover in all stores and implemented action plans to address. Project lead for the recruitment and development and implementation of training plans for 140 new managerial positions nationwide. Laura Wright Resume

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Pep Boys Automotive, Western Division 2010 to 2015 Senior Human Resources Manager

Full-service vehicle maintenance and auto parts retailer. HR leadership to 40 locations in five states and 2,000 employees with managerial, sales, merchandising and automotive repair employees. Employee and labor relations, succession planning, forecasting, talent acquisition, training, leadership coaching and development. Implemented a new organizational structure in stores with associated variable pay plans that was basis for company-wide program to modify store design, job descriptions, compensation and succession plans. Awarded commendation for achieving highest percentage of improved diversity within the company. Monarch H.R. Solutions, LLC, Orlando, FL 2006 to 2010 Principal

Customized consulting solutions for small to mid-sized companies in a variety of industries that were struggling with ineffective and/or inadequate internal HR expertise in a variety of industries. Practice focused on improving organizational productivity and operational efficiencies by enhancing the value and performance of the human resources function. Advisor regarding organizational design, policies, employee and labor relations matters, federal and state compliance, performance management, compensation systems, and due diligence support and integration planning for mergers and acquisitions. Hughes Supply, Orlando, FL 1996 to 2005

Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Wholesale distributor of construction and infrastructure material with manufacturing and prefabrication divisions that grew within my tenure from 1,000 employees in 10 states and $800 million in annual sales to become a Fortune 500 company reaching $5 billion in annual sales with 13,000 employees at 500 locations in 40 states. Executive leadership over employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, training and development, H.R.I.S., and corporate citizenship. Successfully integrated 12,000 employees through 75 acquisitions into existing culture, systems, policies, and plans.

EDUCATION:

Masters, Human Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Bachelors, Business/Communication, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois