Human Resources Opportunity

Career Objective

Exceptional, results oriented Human Resource leader seeking an opportunity that would fully utilize my experience, skills and abilities, affording career advancement, professional growth and development.

Professional Experience

U and I Consultants in partnership with Ossanna Consulting Group

November, 2004 – Present Senior Human Resource Strategic Solutions Consultant

Provide contractual Human Resource Solutions to mid and large size firms. Client list includes Allstate, Clifton Gundersen, Capgemini, Capgemini Energy, Thomson Elite and Hewitt Associates.

BOK Financial Corporation {BOKF}

(Major Banking and Financial Services Holding Company)

October, 1999 – November, 2004 Senior Human Resources Manager

Vice President

 Managed the delivery of Human Resource services for Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Arkansas region, which included more than 3300 employees, for a mid size Banking and Financial Institution.

 Developed and cultivated strong business partnerships with middle and executive management teams.

 Provided guidance and consultative support to middle, senior and executive management business partners regarding all areas of human resources (High Volume Recruitment & Staffing, Talent Management, Strategic Workforce Planning, Organizational Development, Employee Relations, Policy Administration, Succession Planning Compensation and Performance Management).

 Provided direct leadership for the largest, and highest performing Human Resource team in the corporation.

 Performed Leadership Coaching and Development.

 Successfully developed and lead implementation of the Human Resource Business Partner and Business Service Delivery Model.

 Drove key results for corporate Diversity Initiatives.

 Partner with leadership team members and internal and external legal counsel to research and interpret employment laws, (FLSA, EEOC, etc.) for application to specific employment relations situations.

 Conducted formal investigations on matters involving employees’ claim of wrongful termination, ethics, harassment, discrimination, etc.

 Launched internal investigations and recommend appropriate action for any employment relations issues

 Prepared and managed operating budget for more than eight million dollars.

 Lead executive and senior management Talent Acquisition activities.

 Facilitated the development and alignment of strategic Human Resource projects and initiatives.

 Implemented Human Resource standardization methodology and service delivery standards.

 Managed mid sized and large corporate Human Resource projects.

 Developed and managed regional Affirmative Action plans and activities.

 Conducted Human Resource law training classes.

Trinity Hospice

January, 1999 – October, 1999 Corporate Human Resource Manager

 Directed corporate human resource management function for sixteen locations in eight states; Oklahoma, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Kansas and Missouri. {Traveled more than 70% of total work time.}

 Managed corporate Human Resource team.

 Implemented and administered four health care plans to serve more than 500 employees.

 Talent Management and Recruitment for Executive and Senior Healthcare professionals.

 Prepared and managed operating budget for two million dollars.

 Analyzed compensation and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan (salary planning) for each geographical location.

 Developed site/market specific recruitment & staffing plans.

 Authorized all headcount growth.

 Provided Human Resource consultative support for senior management.

 Conducted high volume employee relations investigations.

 Facilitated monthly Human Resource related training sessions for leadership team.

 Advised and provided guidance to senior management team on major policy and organizational changes.

 Performed Merger & Acquisition Human Resource due diligence and formulated strategic plans for new acquisitions.

Commercial Financial Services

April, 1997 – January, 1999 Senior Employment Specialist

 Managed second shift Employment Service team.

 Coordinated high volume recruitment events and activities.

 Conducted employment interviews, screened, selected and hired appropriate candidates for industry specific positions.

 Coordinated Information Technology exclusive recruitment invitationals.

 Created partnerships with area colleges and community based organizations.

 Co-authored the Commercial Financial Service Career Enrichment handbook and utilized it to facilitate external career search seminars and workshops.

 Compiled recruitment and hiring data for statistical reports.

 Organized the Outplacement Career & Information Fair during the close of the company.

Education

Oklahoma Junior College

Pre-Law

Madison University

Bachelors of Science, concentration in Human Resources Management

Madison University

Executive Masters of Business Administration, concentration in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development

Projected date of completion December, 2009

Professional Certifications

Society Human Resources Management Advanced Human Resources Generalist Certification

Professional Affiliations

International Membership -> 10 year member of Society of Human Resource Management {SHRM}

Illinois Regional Membership -> Northern Illinois Society of Human Resource Management {NISHRM}

Wisconsin Regional Membership -> Metro Milwaukee Society of Human Resource Management {MMSHRM}, formerly know as HRMA

Professional reference information and letters of recommendation are available upon request

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