Experience

Blue Mantis

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• VP of People and Culture

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Tampa, Florida, United States Cloud Enablement and Operations, Cybersecurity and Risk, Digital Transformation



Wendover Art Group

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief People Officer

  • Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Largo, Florida, United States Our business is creating the highest quality art and making it available to everyone.



CertiPay

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP, HR

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2022

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Sr. HR Consultant

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2017

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area



Pavillion Scientific, Inc.

• United States

• COO/Co-Founder

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2015

  Tampa, Florida, United States Responsible for writing all protocols and procedures for cGMP facility under the FDA. Oversee all Operational functions as well as HR, manufacturing, operations, employees, shipping, receiving, ordering, and banking. Managed P and L Maintain HRIS, Inventory, and Manufacturing program with 100% accuracy. Direct all Manufacturing Operations while following cGMP guidelines under the FDA regulations.



Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of HR State of Florida

  • Oct 2008 - Nov 2009

  Florida Human Resource Director for the State of Florida Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for 2600 employees statewide for a national distribution company. Employees ranged from Executives, Managers, Sales force, Office, Drivers, and Warehouse. • Successfully executed Corporate’s 2009 Reduction in Force plan of over 400 employees. • Restructured and created an HR team that was most efficient for the State of Florida. • Created training programs for managers on such topics… Show more Human Resource Director for the State of Florida Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for 2600 employees statewide for a national distribution company. Employees ranged from Executives, Managers, Sales force, Office, Drivers, and Warehouse. • Successfully executed Corporate’s 2009 Reduction in Force plan of over 400 employees. • Restructured and created an HR team that was most efficient for the State of Florida. • Created training programs for managers on such topics as: the progressive disciplinary process, generations in the work place, improving non-verbal skills, and the significance of our employees. • Conducted open enrollment presentations throughout the state which resulted in greater participation and satisfaction of the employees. • Participated in all investigations for employee complaints, EEOC charges, and labor issues in conjunction with the Corporate HR Department in Miramar, FL. Show less



The Sembler Company

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of HR

  • Apr 2005 - Aug 2008

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Human Resource Director Primary responsibilities: Labor Relations, Org Development, Training/Workshops, Orientation Programs, Benefits, Recruitment, and Work Comp. • Created HR Department for policies, programs, and practices within the guidelines of the Department of Labor. • Oversee all HR Operations for 11 locations in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and Puerto Rico • Implemented new On-line file system for paperless HR… Show more Human Resource Director Primary responsibilities: Labor Relations, Org Development, Training/Workshops, Orientation Programs, Benefits, Recruitment, and Work Comp. • Created HR Department for policies, programs, and practices within the guidelines of the Department of Labor. • Oversee all HR Operations for 11 locations in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, and Puerto Rico • Implemented new On-line file system for paperless HR Department. • Changed Health Benefits based on employee survey which decreased employee cost, improved benefits, kept cost to employer the same. • 401k Changes resulted in over 80% participation. • Recruiting efforts doubled the size of the company in a 2-year time frame. • Designed Training programs in many areas resulting in increased employee satisfaction and productivity. • Successful Project Leader for Sembler University and The Career Fair, which improved knowledge and relationships for our development team. Show less



Gardner Asphalt

• Director of HR

  • Dec 2001 - Apr 2005

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Human Resource Director Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for over 600 employees in 12 States and 18 locations for a national manufacturing company with both Union and Non Union. • Created a user-friendly policy manual for all employees, which cut down on disciplinary action by nearly 75%. • Negotiation of self-funded health program saved over $280,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year. • Acquisitions Team Leader… Show more Human Resource Director Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources for over 600 employees in 12 States and 18 locations for a national manufacturing company with both Union and Non Union. • Created a user-friendly policy manual for all employees, which cut down on disciplinary action by nearly 75%. • Negotiation of self-funded health program saved over $280,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year. • Acquisitions Team Leader through 2 separate mergers, which doubled the size of the company. • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant positions while keeping the team motivated. • Implemented “10-Minute Training” for the Manufacturing force, as well as a management version of the same training topics, which decreased work comp costs and improved safety. • Negotiated Union Contracts in 2 States to maximize company protection. • 100% success rate on Unemployment claims issues, which resulted in a lower tax rate. • Designed Motivation Programs, which increased employee satisfaction and decreased turn over. Show less