Experience

INW Pro-Form Laboratories

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Benecia, California



John Muir Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resources Business Partner

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2023

  Walnut Creek, California Serve as a thought partner for Leadership in clinical health care and non-clinical teams. Supporting both union and non-union business units for up to 2000 associates and 80 managers in a non-profit independently-operated hospital system in the East Bay. Key Contributions: • HR Consultant. Provide strategic partnership, advice, counsel and support to all levels of management and employees in designated business units across 2 hospitals and multiple outpatient locations. • Change… Show more Serve as a thought partner for Leadership in clinical health care and non-clinical teams. Supporting both union and non-union business units for up to 2000 associates and 80 managers in a non-profit independently-operated hospital system in the East Bay. Key Contributions: • HR Consultant. Provide strategic partnership, advice, counsel and support to all levels of management and employees in designated business units across 2 hospitals and multiple outpatient locations. • Change Agent. Champion change to support HR and business objectives. Envision and develop integrated solutions and implement HR programs and processes at business unit level. • Employee/Labor Relations Strategist. Provide oversight and guidance to management on investigations for routine corrective action situations in alignment to a Fair and Just culture. Conduct investigations on high-risk events and complaints, and collaborate with Senior Leadership and Legal on resolutions. Show less



Blue Apron

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2019

  Richmond, California Provide human resources leadership, strategies and talent development for operations leadership, staff and employees. Lead HR department supporting GMP-food safety compliant 24/7 fulfillment center with 500 associates and 80 salaried staff. Key Contributions: • Strategic HR leader. Provide guidance and strategic human resources direction to senior leadership team on organizational development and organizational design, driving accountability and leadership to management team… Show more Provide human resources leadership, strategies and talent development for operations leadership, staff and employees. Lead HR department supporting GMP-food safety compliant 24/7 fulfillment center with 500 associates and 80 salaried staff. Key Contributions: • Strategic HR leader. Provide guidance and strategic human resources direction to senior leadership team on organizational development and organizational design, driving accountability and leadership to management team. • HR Team Leader. Lead strategic direction and provide mentoring for human resources team consisting of HR Managers, ER Manager, HR Generalists, HR Coordinators, and HR Administrator. Cross training and developing team skills to create a rounded and flexible team to drive accountability, operations supervisor and manager coaching, associate support and consistent compliance for HR policies and procedures. • HR Project Management. Lead complex project management at fulfillment facility for performance management and merit programs, open enrollment process, reorganization, new policy development and rollout. Show less



Amazon

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resources Business Partner

  • Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Mountain House, California Responsible for strategic and hands-on full-cycle human resources support and partnership supporting senior leadership, operations management, and 1,400 associates in a high-volume 24/7 Northern California fulfillment center. Key Contributions: • Labor Planning and Management. Partner with operations and finance to forecast labor trends to support operations planning objectives. Develop associate engagement strategies to drive improvement to attendance and reduction in… Show more Responsible for strategic and hands-on full-cycle human resources support and partnership supporting senior leadership, operations management, and 1,400 associates in a high-volume 24/7 Northern California fulfillment center. Key Contributions: • Labor Planning and Management. Partner with operations and finance to forecast labor trends to support operations planning objectives. Develop associate engagement strategies to drive improvement to attendance and reduction in attrition. • Coaching and Mentoring Management. Provide guidance to senior managers to formulate one-on-one feedback and development plans. Coach front-line managers on tough employee relations issues and performance feedback scenarios. Drive promotion processes for front-line leadership. • HR Team Leader: Drive HR excellence, mentor and develop front-line HR staff to support a high level of employee engagement, effective employee relations, retention and reward programs. Show less



Graham Packaging

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Corporate HR Business Partner

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2017

  Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area Provide human resources leadership, strategies and talent acquisition for Accounting & Finance, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, IT, Legal, and Human Resources located in multiple locations and working remotely. Key Contributions: • Strategic leader for employee relations and risk management. Advise and mentor leadership and front line management on a holistic approach for employee relations issues, providing advocacy for employees while balancing the needs of the… Show more Provide human resources leadership, strategies and talent acquisition for Accounting & Finance, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, IT, Legal, and Human Resources located in multiple locations and working remotely. Key Contributions: • Strategic leader for employee relations and risk management. Advise and mentor leadership and front line management on a holistic approach for employee relations issues, providing advocacy for employees while balancing the needs of the organization. • C-Suite Partnership. Collaborate and foster cross-functional relationships with C-Suite business leaders to provide leadership and strategies for employee development, succession planning and organizational structure. • Delivered corporate integration strategy. Provide guidance and leadership to corporate leaders for organization design and for exit and retention strategies resulting from company integration. Leader of multi-phase workforce reduction events. • Leader for Shared Services department. Manager of shared services department which provides first-tier HR support, reporting and call center supporting 5,400 employees at 60+ locations.

• Regional HR Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2011

  Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area Provided human resources leadership and guidance for 14 locations across 9 states in the US and in Canada. Key Contributions: • Location startup and shutdown. Developed and Led successful new plant startup with staffing, management training and policy implementation. Also, led successful location shutdowns with exit planning and retention bonus structuring. • Employee relations and risk management. Coached and mentored leadership and front line management on a broad-spectrum… Show more Provided human resources leadership and guidance for 14 locations across 9 states in the US and in Canada. Key Contributions: • Location startup and shutdown. Developed and Led successful new plant startup with staffing, management training and policy implementation. Also, led successful location shutdowns with exit planning and retention bonus structuring. • Employee relations and risk management. Coached and mentored leadership and front line management on a broad-spectrum of employee relations, employee development and performance management issues.