Experience

Hightower

• Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of People and Culture

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  High Point, North Carolina Contract Furniture Manufacturer for B2B The first Human Resource Professional hired. I handle both HR Operations and Strategy. Grew the role to become a trusted strategic business partner on the Senior Leadership team. Systems selection and implementation: HRIS system, onboarding, online enrollment, recruiting platform, performance management system, Learning Management system (LMS), compensation software and surveys. Facilitated compensation philosophy development and… Show more Contract Furniture Manufacturer for B2B The first Human Resource Professional hired. I handle both HR Operations and Strategy. Grew the role to become a trusted strategic business partner on the Senior Leadership team. Systems selection and implementation: HRIS system, onboarding, online enrollment, recruiting platform, performance management system, Learning Management system (LMS), compensation software and surveys. Facilitated compensation philosophy development and structure. Recruited from 50 people headcount to 100+ team members. Coaching through team member relations issues. Develop policies and benefits through the lens of equity and inclusion. Support BCorp certification. Tools: TinyPulse, Greenhouse Recruiting, Paycor, PaysFactors, 7Geese. Show less



The ARC of Greenboro

• Past President of the Board

  • 2014 - Apr 2019

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area The Arc of Greensboro is a non-profit organization of and for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their families, promoting and protecting their human rights and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.



Bright Plastics

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of People

  • Dec 2015 - Feb 2018

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area A plastic Injection molding company, 24/7 multi-location. 200+ employees HR had been neglected. I increased the level of expectation from administrative support to strategic partner and just plain "helpful" department. Developed a trusted partnership with the Director of Manufacturing. Conducted the first employee survey resulting in improved communication.



PhotoBiz LLC

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• People.Culture Director

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area Photobiz LLC is a tech do-it-yourself template based web development company targeting the professional photography market. Zibster is a sister company targeting small business. I helped inspire a Happy work Culture!



Bonset America Corporation

• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Human Resource Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area A leading Japanese high tech manufacturer of heat shrinkable plastic extrusion film used in the consumer products industry. I held the top Plant Human Resource position at this international manufacturing company. • The business planning was done in silos. I organized and facilitated the first management goal sharing session with the operations team. • Policies and procedures did not reflect how they were currently being administered or did not fit the strategic direction of the… Show more A leading Japanese high tech manufacturer of heat shrinkable plastic extrusion film used in the consumer products industry. I held the top Plant Human Resource position at this international manufacturing company. • The business planning was done in silos. I organized and facilitated the first management goal sharing session with the operations team. • Policies and procedures did not reflect how they were currently being administered or did not fit the strategic direction of the company. I reviewed and updated policies and procedures in alignment with current strategy. • 12 hour shift production employees had access to old traditional vending options that were not healthy or appealing. Updated breakroom and installed an Open Market style of vending creating more, healthier options for our hard working employees. I demonstrated I cared about their break room conditions and trusted them with Open Concept. • Previous HR had installed ADP Workforce Now HR system but had not been fully implemented. I fully implemented across the company including manager and employee self service. Utilizing the system allowed for efficiencies and access to data analyzing compensation, performance and labor metrics, etc • HR was the only person who designed the Communications Meetings. I realized the importance of conveying a strategic message to the whole company four times a year. I created a management team to determine the message and delivery. We created skits and game show themes along with structured participatory activities. Show less



Colfax Furniture

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

  Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area I worked part-time keeping up my HR skills and getting my HR mojo back, when my youngest started school. By demonstrating competence, I built confidence with the owners and was able to streamline HR processes, provide better commission reporting and implementing assessments for recruiting salespeople. The fun part was working with the owner’s daughter, Mandy. She is young and enthusiastic and I was able to coach her on several organization issues.



Gardner

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Organizational Effectiveness

  • May 1999 - Oct 2007

  • Improved Employee Engagement resulting in “Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Triad” honor • Facilitated Culture Change from customer service mind set to a sales environment resulting in an increase in Add-On sales. • Implemented Leadership Development program supporting team/empowerment based structure. • Facilitated international senior management after merger to provide smooth team transition. • Facilitated Appreciative Inquiry incorporating mid-level managers into… Show more • Improved Employee Engagement resulting in “Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Triad” honor • Facilitated Culture Change from customer service mind set to a sales environment resulting in an increase in Add-On sales. • Implemented Leadership Development program supporting team/empowerment based structure. • Facilitated international senior management after merger to provide smooth team transition. • Facilitated Appreciative Inquiry incorporating mid-level managers into strategic planning. * International experience with locations in Canada, South Africa and United Kingdom. Show less



Alphabet, A Stoneridge Company

• Human Resource Manager

  • Oct 1989 - Dec 1998

  Tier One Divisional HR Manager of an electrical wire harness (assembly) manufacturing facility serving the automotive, heavy truck and heavy equipment industries. Packard Electric (GM), Volvo, John Deere, Honda OPE, Bosche. Reported to the Plant Manager and participated on the plant senior leadership team. My first introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Employee Empowerment principles along with Quality and Lean methods.