Experience

INEOS Styrolution America LLC

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Human Resources Business Partner - Gulf Coast Operations

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Houston, Texas, United States Provide strategic and tactical Human Resources support to the Texas Gulf Coast Region, consisting of two existing styrene monomer facilities, in Pasadena, TX and Texas City, TX, and a brand new 100KT ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) facility on our Bayport Complex. Partner with another HRBP colleague as trusted advisors to 3 Site Directors and their Leadership Teams.

• Human Resources Manager, Bayport Polymer (ASA) Plant

  • Dec 2021 - Oct 2023

  Pasadena, Texas, United States INEOS Styrolution is the leading, global styrenics supplier with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS Standard and styrenic specialties. With world-class production facilities and more than 90 years of experience, INEOS Styrolution helps its customers succeed by offering the best possible solution, designed to give them a competitive edge in their markets. The Bayport Polymer (ASA) Plant is the first grass-roots, greenfield start-up in INEOS Styrolution history. Once… Show more INEOS Styrolution is the leading, global styrenics supplier with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS Standard and styrenic specialties. With world-class production facilities and more than 90 years of experience, INEOS Styrolution helps its customers succeed by offering the best possible solution, designed to give them a competitive edge in their markets. The Bayport Polymer (ASA) Plant is the first grass-roots, greenfield start-up in INEOS Styrolution history. Once operational, we will employee over 120 employees and produce specialty polymers primarily for the Automotive and Construction Industries.

• Human Resources Manager, Projects - North America

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  Houston, Texas Area Served as Strategic Business Partner to the Global Technology Manager and VP, Manufacturing on the Front-End Loading (FEL-1, 2, 3) and strategic staffing for multiple major projects, including a world-class ethyl benzene styrene monomer facility in the Gulf Coast Region.  Provided full HR support to new Plant Leadership Team, including collaboration and development of all new HR Policies and Procedures for the Site.  Recruited and staffed over 80 salaried and hourly positions within… Show more Served as Strategic Business Partner to the Global Technology Manager and VP, Manufacturing on the Front-End Loading (FEL-1, 2, 3) and strategic staffing for multiple major projects, including a world-class ethyl benzene styrene monomer facility in the Gulf Coast Region.  Provided full HR support to new Plant Leadership Team, including collaboration and development of all new HR Policies and Procedures for the Site.  Recruited and staffed over 80 salaried and hourly positions within 24 months to build leadership team and organization structure of a new plant, while remaining more than $200K under budget.

• Human Resources Business Partner - Gulf Coast Region

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2019

  Houston, Texas Area INEOS Styrolution is the leading, global styrenics supplier with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS Standard and styrenic specialties. With world-class production facilities and more than 85 years of experience, INEOS Styrolution helps its customers succeed by offering the best possible solution, designed to give them a competitive edge in their markets.



PRO*Formance Consulting

• HRBP / Director, Human Resources / Principal Consultant

  • 2012 - 2017

  Houston, Texas Area Trusted business partner to C-Level executives and senior management teams, including private equity partners. Providing planning, strategy, and execution tactics in areas of Organizational Design, Strategic Planning, and Human Resources Operations, including development of Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), and communications. PROJECTS: 2017 - INTERNATIONAL EPC FIRM (Baytown, TX) – Serving as on-site Strategic… Show more Trusted business partner to C-Level executives and senior management teams, including private equity partners. Providing planning, strategy, and execution tactics in areas of Organizational Design, Strategic Planning, and Human Resources Operations, including development of Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), and communications. PROJECTS: 2017 - INTERNATIONAL EPC FIRM (Baytown, TX) – Serving as on-site Strategic HRBP to 130 direct employees and 2,200 sub-contractors on ExxonMobil’s Multibillion dollar North American Growth – Olefins Furnace (NAG-OF) Project. 2016 - INTERNATIONAL PETROCHEMICAL SERVICE FIRM (Dickinson, TX) - Interim Human Resources Director providing strategic support to the C-Suite, as well as functional HR support and information to private-equity partner (Valesco Industries) during M&A due diligence process. 2015 - STEEL MANUFACTURER (Baytown, TX) - Interim SR. Director, HR for 660 employee steel mill, leading a 5-person HR Team. Completed RFP and analysis of HRIS system (Paychex) for cost-savings of $5,500 annually. Designed and facilitating training for the new Behavioral-based Observation Safety System (BOSS) which reduced OSHA Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by 50% (3.10 to 1.56). 2013 - HEALTHCARE ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT FIRM (Atlanta, GA) - While partnering with the COO and Regional VPs, supported HR function for 8 States in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Regions, staffed for 4 new “implementations” (hiring 8-12 FTEs) in regional hospitals, for an additional $4MM total cash remittance recovery. Show less



Sysco

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

• Vice President, Human Resources (SR. HRBP)

  • 2015 - 2016

  Houston, Texas Area Responsibility Scope: As a member of the a 5-Vice-President Senior Leadership Team, reported directly to the President of the Houston Operating Company (OpCo) on Human Resources, Safety, Payroll, Corporate Initiatives, and Organizational Change. Led a team of 5 HR professionals supporting over 200 CDL Delivery Drivers, 130 Sales Associates, and approximately 370 Warehouse and Office Associates. Partnered with McKinsey & Company on the facilitation of a national-wide Standard Organizational… Show more Responsibility Scope: As a member of the a 5-Vice-President Senior Leadership Team, reported directly to the President of the Houston Operating Company (OpCo) on Human Resources, Safety, Payroll, Corporate Initiatives, and Organizational Change. Led a team of 5 HR professionals supporting over 200 CDL Delivery Drivers, 130 Sales Associates, and approximately 370 Warehouse and Office Associates. Partnered with McKinsey & Company on the facilitation of a national-wide Standard Organizational Restructure. Show less



OmniMax

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Human Resources - North America

  • 2013 - 2014

  Norcross, Georgia Responsibility Scope: Partnering with the CEO and CAO, led the entire HR function for the North America Region, consisting of 1,200 associates in the U.S. and Canada. Through 4 Regional HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and a Corporate Center of Excellence (CoE) Team, provided full HR support to 28 manufacturing facilities and corporate headquarters. Managed $2.5MM annual HR budget.



The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Human Resources

  • 2008 - 2012

  Atlanta, Georgia Responsibility Scope: As a member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT), maintained responsibility for total human resources function of the Re-Tread Material Manufacturing facility comprised of 250 associates, while providing talent management and labor relations support to the Allied Division (7 plants across 5 states) of 855 associates. Partnered with General Managers of Allied Division in “Footprint Rationalization” strategy and corporate organizational alignment resulting in Corporation’s… Show more Responsibility Scope: As a member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT), maintained responsibility for total human resources function of the Re-Tread Material Manufacturing facility comprised of 250 associates, while providing talent management and labor relations support to the Allied Division (7 plants across 5 states) of 855 associates. Partnered with General Managers of Allied Division in “Footprint Rationalization” strategy and corporate organizational alignment resulting in Corporation’s $1B cost-savings and $1.6B in 2013 Segment Operating Income. Show less



Intermec by Honeywell

• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Human Resources Manager - Americas

  • 2004 - 2008

  Cincinnati Area; Charlotte, NC; Cedar Rapids, IA; Mexico; Canada Responsibility Scope: Strategic Business Partner to the VP, Service of the Americas Region, providing counsel and support for 480 employees in Professional Services and Service Centers (Depots) in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Regional HR Site support for another 175 employees in Operations, Customer Service Call Centers, and Sales Offices.



Blockbuster

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Human Resources Manager

  • 2003 - 2004

  Spartanburg, South Carolina Responsibility Scope: Managed a Regional Staff of 3 in the coordination of all HR programs and policies for 82-Store (850 employee), $44 MM (four-state) Region, including: exempt-level recruiting & staffing, performance management, merit review process, benefits enrollment, relocation program management, progressive discipline and termination process, succession planning, and training. Coached eight (8) District Managers and Regional Director of Operations, in matrixed organization, on people… Show more Responsibility Scope: Managed a Regional Staff of 3 in the coordination of all HR programs and policies for 82-Store (850 employee), $44 MM (four-state) Region, including: exempt-level recruiting & staffing, performance management, merit review process, benefits enrollment, relocation program management, progressive discipline and termination process, succession planning, and training. Coached eight (8) District Managers and Regional Director of Operations, in matrixed organization, on people development, constructive feedback, change management, performance management, compensation & discretionary bonuses, and discipline. Show less



Kroger

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • 1997 - 2003

  Cincinnati, Ohio; Anderson, South Carolina; Indianapolis, Indiana Responsibility Scope: Managed HR Staffs at each of the 3 facilities to which I was promoted, handling responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) for employee populations of 120 – 600, including employee and labor relations, labor contract negotiation and administration, exempt & non-exempt recruiting, compensation planning and execution, benefits administration, and performance management & succession planning.