Vice President Human Resources

• Jan 2023 - Present

Director of Human Resources

• Jan 2011 - Jan 2023

TMS International, LLC is a leading provider of outsourced steel services, including raw materials procurement, scrap management, raw materials optimization, slag processing, metal recovery and surface conditioning services to integrated steel mills, mini-mills and foundries in North America and one of the largest globally. TMS International will design, engineer, and construct the optimum scrap handling and delivery system as well as provide all the equipment and manpower necessary to operate… Show more TMS International, LLC is a leading provider of outsourced steel services, including raw materials procurement, scrap management, raw materials optimization, slag processing, metal recovery and surface conditioning services to integrated steel mills, mini-mills and foundries in North America and one of the largest globally. TMS International will design, engineer, and construct the optimum scrap handling and delivery system as well as provide all the equipment and manpower necessary to operate and maintain the system Responsible for Labor Relations for multi-national, multi-site employer. Negotiates labor contracts and finds win-win solutions for grievances. Currently, working on a project to upgrade the HRIS at the Company. Additionally, assures that staffing levels are adequately maintained at all locations. Oversees benefit and compensation programs. A true HR Generalist. Show less TMS International, LLC is a leading provider of outsourced steel services, including raw materials procurement, scrap management, raw materials optimization, slag processing, metal recovery and surface conditioning services to integrated steel mills, mini-mills and foundries in North America and one of the largest globally. TMS International will design, engineer, and construct the optimum scrap handling and delivery system as well as provide all the equipment and manpower necessary to operate… Show more TMS International, LLC is a leading provider of outsourced steel services, including raw materials procurement, scrap management, raw materials optimization, slag processing, metal recovery and surface conditioning services to integrated steel mills, mini-mills and foundries in North America and one of the largest globally. TMS International will design, engineer, and construct the optimum scrap handling and delivery system as well as provide all the equipment and manpower necessary to operate and maintain the system Responsible for Labor Relations for multi-national, multi-site employer. Negotiates labor contracts and finds win-win solutions for grievances. Currently, working on a project to upgrade the HRIS at the Company. Additionally, assures that staffing levels are adequately maintained at all locations. Oversees benefit and compensation programs. A true HR Generalist. Show less

Director of Human Resources, Gamesa Energy, USA

• Apr 2008 - Apr 2010

Global manufacturer of wind turbines. Energy Division develops wind farms & employs 70 cross-functional staff in Wind Resources, Development, Construction, Engineering, & Finance/Sales. 800 US staff & 6K worldwide. Director of Human Resources Commanded all Energy Division HR functions, including performance/change management, staffing patterns, benefits, professional development, employee relations, & management counseling. Collaborate with corporate HR… Show more Global manufacturer of wind turbines. Energy Division develops wind farms & employs 70 cross-functional staff in Wind Resources, Development, Construction, Engineering, & Finance/Sales. 800 US staff & 6K worldwide. Director of Human Resources Commanded all Energy Division HR functions, including performance/change management, staffing patterns, benefits, professional development, employee relations, & management counseling. Collaborate with corporate HR staff to coordinate support of benefits, recruitment, worker’s compensation, & training. Supervise 1 direct report. Managed union/labor relations for Tower Manufacturing Division. Responded to workers’ concerns & settled grievances. Directed modified duty program for workers injured on the job. • Transformed workforce, staffing 30% of organization in 1 year, expertly upgrading management structure to meticulously match skill sets of new hires with position requirements. • Reduced turnover from former annual levels of 10% to 4%, based on skillful development/implementation of new comprehensive on-boarding process on policies/procedures, structure, benefits, & performance management. • Pioneered Management-by-Objective (MBO) program to articulate bonus requirements. Developed/delivered curriculum on MBO process to align employee & corporate objectives. Achieved 100% compliance. • Reduced re-work 50% & improved overall production quality in plant, identifying a pre-existing deficit in worker training & collaborating with external contractor to produce/deliver a welding education course. • Downsized workforce 90% with a nearly seamless transition & zero grievances, achieved via precise Union negotiations and strategic development of communication plan to prepare staff. • Rapidly promoted from Human Resource Manager (Towers) to Director of Human Resources (Energy), based on skillful labor relations and innovative approaches to productivity & performance measures.

HR Manager, Towers and Metallic Structures

• Nov 2007 - Apr 2008

Responsible for the HR functions for a division of a wind turbine manufacturing company. The division constructed the Tower component of the turbine. My responsibilities included labor relations in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Division HR Manager

• Jul 2006 - Nov 2007

3rd-party logistics company providing truckload transportation with up to 100 staff. Division Human Resources Manager Developed HR Department from scratch for all non-union support staff. Director of hiring, departmental budget, benefits, performance management, and training. Monitored regulatory compliance. • Saved company $800K, from team effort to redesign and standardize benefits across all 4 divisions by applying economy-of-scale to contain costs. • Enhanced… Show more 3rd-party logistics company providing truckload transportation with up to 100 staff. Division Human Resources Manager Developed HR Department from scratch for all non-union support staff. Director of hiring, departmental budget, benefits, performance management, and training. Monitored regulatory compliance. • Saved company $800K, from team effort to redesign and standardize benefits across all 4 divisions by applying economy-of-scale to contain costs. • Enhanced employee satisfaction and productivity, introducing a performance review system, linking performance to annual increases which replaced the previous undocumented approach operating at management discretion. • Brought HR department into compliance with all related laws and best practices, reviewing and revising policies. • Created SOP to organize the department and established HR business plan, including 1st HR budget. Show less 3rd-party logistics company providing truckload transportation with up to 100 staff. Division Human Resources Manager Developed HR Department from scratch for all non-union support staff. Director of hiring, departmental budget, benefits, performance management, and training. Monitored regulatory compliance. • Saved company $800K, from team effort to redesign and standardize benefits across all 4 divisions by applying economy-of-scale to contain costs. • Enhanced… Show more 3rd-party logistics company providing truckload transportation with up to 100 staff. Division Human Resources Manager Developed HR Department from scratch for all non-union support staff. Director of hiring, departmental budget, benefits, performance management, and training. Monitored regulatory compliance. • Saved company $800K, from team effort to redesign and standardize benefits across all 4 divisions by applying economy-of-scale to contain costs. • Enhanced employee satisfaction and productivity, introducing a performance review system, linking performance to annual increases which replaced the previous undocumented approach operating at management discretion. • Brought HR department into compliance with all related laws and best practices, reviewing and revising policies. • Created SOP to organize the department and established HR business plan, including 1st HR budget. Show less

Regional HR Manager

• Apr 2001 - Jul 2006

National leader in supplying parking services, with over 70 Center City locations, Philadelphia and Harrisburg International Airports, the stadium complex, and 4 Atlantic City hotels. 1200 employees in Philadelphia area. Regional Human Resources Manager Director of all aspects of HR operations at the local level, including payroll, while keeping Senior HR Executives informed at National Headquarters located in Nashville, Tennessee. Monitored local contracts for parking lots… Show more National leader in supplying parking services, with over 70 Center City locations, Philadelphia and Harrisburg International Airports, the stadium complex, and 4 Atlantic City hotels. 1200 employees in Philadelphia area. Regional Human Resources Manager Director of all aspects of HR operations at the local level, including payroll, while keeping Senior HR Executives informed at National Headquarters located in Nashville, Tennessee. Monitored local contracts for parking lots with union presence. Managed 4 staff, including Benefits, Recruitment, Payroll, and Receptionist. Monitored all corporate HR policies and procedures to ensure appropriate implementation of corporate programs. • Saved company $150K annually, based on outstanding representation of the company at unemployment hearings, achieving 95% success rate. • Administered 8 collective bargaining and grievance handling agreements, serving as primary spokesperson during contract negotiations, by developing unique strategy to maintain comparable CBA terms across bargaining units and establishing productive relationships with Union Business Agents. • Retained major Atlantic City Hotel account, initiating successful union avoidance campaign in response to client’s threat to withdraw business if employees unionized. • Led 6-sigma team charged with developing OJT program to track training levels, ensuring appropriate training prior to permanent assignments. Show less National leader in supplying parking services, with over 70 Center City locations, Philadelphia and Harrisburg International Airports, the stadium complex, and 4 Atlantic City hotels. 1200 employees in Philadelphia area. Regional Human Resources Manager Director of all aspects of HR operations at the local level, including payroll, while keeping Senior HR Executives informed at National Headquarters located in Nashville, Tennessee. Monitored local contracts for parking lots… Show more National leader in supplying parking services, with over 70 Center City locations, Philadelphia and Harrisburg International Airports, the stadium complex, and 4 Atlantic City hotels. 1200 employees in Philadelphia area. Regional Human Resources Manager Director of all aspects of HR operations at the local level, including payroll, while keeping Senior HR Executives informed at National Headquarters located in Nashville, Tennessee. Monitored local contracts for parking lots with union presence. Managed 4 staff, including Benefits, Recruitment, Payroll, and Receptionist. Monitored all corporate HR policies and procedures to ensure appropriate implementation of corporate programs. • Saved company $150K annually, based on outstanding representation of the company at unemployment hearings, achieving 95% success rate. • Administered 8 collective bargaining and grievance handling agreements, serving as primary spokesperson during contract negotiations, by developing unique strategy to maintain comparable CBA terms across bargaining units and establishing productive relationships with Union Business Agents. • Retained major Atlantic City Hotel account, initiating successful union avoidance campaign in response to client’s threat to withdraw business if employees unionized. • Led 6-sigma team charged with developing OJT program to track training levels, ensuring appropriate training prior to permanent assignments. Show less

HR Manager

• Dec 1998 - Mar 2001

Manufacturer of industrial use chocolate, with 200 staff. Human Resources Manager Director of all HR activities, including employee development, staffing, benefits, labor relations, and safety for 3 facilities located across the state. Supervised HR Assistant and contract recruiter. • Captured $100K state training grant for the facility, based on strong communication skills. • Transformed employee absenteeism at newly acquired facility in Swedesboro… Show more Manufacturer of industrial use chocolate, with 200 staff. Human Resources Manager Director of all HR activities, including employee development, staffing, benefits, labor relations, and safety for 3 facilities located across the state. Supervised HR Assistant and contract recruiter. • Captured $100K state training grant for the facility, based on strong communication skills. • Transformed employee absenteeism at newly acquired facility in Swedesboro, from existing 25% levels down to 5%, innovating a daily bus service to transport employees to and from work. • Transitioned closing of acquired facility in Jersey City without Union grievances or sabotage by supporting staff with new career center, facilitating 85% of the laid off having jobs ready for them when the plant closed. • Reduced workers’ compensation benefit payments significantly, by innovating a Modified Duty Program for all New Jersey locations that became the prototype for all sites throughout the US, with the intent of returning injured workers to duty as soon as possible. Collaborated with managers to modify requirements of worker’s positions to comply with physician orders. • Promoted to HR Manager within 6 months of initial employment date. Show less Manufacturer of industrial use chocolate, with 200 staff. Human Resources Manager Director of all HR activities, including employee development, staffing, benefits, labor relations, and safety for 3 facilities located across the state. Supervised HR Assistant and contract recruiter. • Captured $100K state training grant for the facility, based on strong communication skills. • Transformed employee absenteeism at newly acquired facility in Swedesboro… Show more Manufacturer of industrial use chocolate, with 200 staff. Human Resources Manager Director of all HR activities, including employee development, staffing, benefits, labor relations, and safety for 3 facilities located across the state. Supervised HR Assistant and contract recruiter. • Captured $100K state training grant for the facility, based on strong communication skills. • Transformed employee absenteeism at newly acquired facility in Swedesboro, from existing 25% levels down to 5%, innovating a daily bus service to transport employees to and from work. • Transitioned closing of acquired facility in Jersey City without Union grievances or sabotage by supporting staff with new career center, facilitating 85% of the laid off having jobs ready for them when the plant closed. • Reduced workers’ compensation benefit payments significantly, by innovating a Modified Duty Program for all New Jersey locations that became the prototype for all sites throughout the US, with the intent of returning injured workers to duty as soon as possible. Collaborated with managers to modify requirements of worker’s positions to comply with physician orders. • Promoted to HR Manager within 6 months of initial employment date. Show less

Employee Relations Specialist

• 1996 - 1998