Experience

Middleby Outdoor

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Chamblee, Georgia, United States



Networx

• Australia
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Feb 2019 - Sep 2022

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Networx.com connects homeowners and businesses with reliable remodeling contractors across the country, simplifying the process of finding a licensed contractor 24/7. – Report to the COO; partner with the CEO. In charge of HR; implementing a culture of “Family, Fun and Growth.” Played a key role in the growth of the company from $27.4M in 2018 to $44.0M in 2021, a 17% CAGR. – Upon hire, quickly obtained working knowledge of the company’s culture, strategy, products, policies and… Show more Networx.com connects homeowners and businesses with reliable remodeling contractors across the country, simplifying the process of finding a licensed contractor 24/7. – Report to the COO; partner with the CEO. In charge of HR; implementing a culture of “Family, Fun and Growth.” Played a key role in the growth of the company from $27.4M in 2018 to $44.0M in 2021, a 17% CAGR. – Upon hire, quickly obtained working knowledge of the company’s culture, strategy, products, policies and procedures; stabilized open HR issues and put together an HR plan to prioritize goals for quick wins. – Conducted an audit of people, processes and systems to quickly address the lack of organization within the HR department. Started automating work functions and implementing scalable technology. – Played a key role in the growth of the company from 100 to 150 employees in Atlanta. – Built the HR department. Grew from a department of one to current team comprised of an HR Manager, HR Generalist, Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Manager and a Recruiter. – Hired a Finance department including a Director of FP&A, Controller, Manager of Finance and Intelligence, Business Intelligence Analyst and Business Intelligence Developer. – Hired an Enterprise Business department including Business Development Managers, Strategic Partnership Manager, Affiliate Manager and BD Reps. – Selected and fully integrated Paylocity and BenefitFirst as our HR platform. Automated benefits management, enrollment and compliance. Brought payroll, 401(k), onboarding and offboarding into compliance. – Customized powerful HR data analytics and insights for better workforce management. – Resolved typical employment challenges including sexual harassment, EEOC charges and GDOL hearings. – Earned AJC’s Top Workplace Award in 2020 and 2022. For the 2022 rankings, 4,583 companies were nominated. Networx ranks number 41 out of 87 (for small organizations) of the best places to work in Atlanta. Show less



Avio-Diepen

• Netherlands
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2019

  Atlanta, Georgia Proponent is the world’s largest independent aerospace distributor, with $400M annual revenues and 600 staff operating out of 12 facilities in eight countries around the globe. Proponent is a combined company formed by Kapco-Global and Avio-Diepen. This 35K SF site is closing and the functions are moving to other locations. – Led a team of two direct reports. Oversaw a $4.1M fulltime equivalent (FTE) budget; $12K training budget. – Directed HR, training, and labor activities for the… Show more Proponent is the world’s largest independent aerospace distributor, with $400M annual revenues and 600 staff operating out of 12 facilities in eight countries around the globe. Proponent is a combined company formed by Kapco-Global and Avio-Diepen. This 35K SF site is closing and the functions are moving to other locations. – Led a team of two direct reports. Oversaw a $4.1M fulltime equivalent (FTE) budget; $12K training budget. – Directed HR, training, and labor activities for the Atlanta site to achieve strategic business goals, post-acquisition integration, and corporate transformation. Placed high attention on collaborating with directors and senior executives to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent. – Helped facilitate redesign of core business operations, including Atlanta site closure. Created comprehensive outplacement program for U.S. personnel impacted by site rationalization. – Developed and deployed a global performance appraisal process utilizing Halogen Human Resource Information System (HRIS) platform. – Launched Microsoft BrainStorm and Flight School, a Litmos Learning Management System, to promote a high-performance workforce.

• Human Resources Generalist

  • 2017 - 2017

  Greater Atlanta Area – As global HR strategist and member of the Atlanta leadership team, supported interim and long-term acquisition integration efforts. – Mapped the existing state of Atlanta’s HR department, identified best practices, and implemented global best practices with sites in Connecticut, California, Florida, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. – Leveraged human capital to meet challenging business needs, determined employee growth plans and training priorities to make the… Show more – As global HR strategist and member of the Atlanta leadership team, supported interim and long-term acquisition integration efforts. – Mapped the existing state of Atlanta’s HR department, identified best practices, and implemented global best practices with sites in Connecticut, California, Florida, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. – Leveraged human capital to meet challenging business needs, determined employee growth plans and training priorities to make the transition successful. – Served as co-chair of the Employee Engagement Team.

• Human Resources Manager

  • 2012 - 2016

  Greater Atlanta Area – Reclassified 25 exempt-level employees to nonexempt status, benchmarked compensation, and launched an uncapped sales incentive program. – Transitioned company retirement benefits from a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan to a 401(k) plan. – Corrected W2 reporting and tax withholdings for misclassified fringe benefits. Utilized crisis management communication to guide employees through the amendment process and replaced insurance reimbursements with a standard cash-out option. –… Show more – Reclassified 25 exempt-level employees to nonexempt status, benchmarked compensation, and launched an uncapped sales incentive program. – Transitioned company retirement benefits from a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan to a 401(k) plan. – Corrected W2 reporting and tax withholdings for misclassified fringe benefits. Utilized crisis management communication to guide employees through the amendment process and replaced insurance reimbursements with a standard cash-out option. – Conducted investigations when concerns were brought forth. Applied a consistent employee relations approach. – Oversaw implementation and compliance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), reasonable accommodations, workers’ compensation, self-funded company benefits, affirmative action program, unemployment hearings, and applicant tracking for submission of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO-1) reports. – Co-chair of the Safety Committee, resulting in zero OSHA recordable injuries from 2012-2018.

• Human Resources Manager (cont)

  • 2012 - 2016

  Greater Atlanta Area Prior to the acquisition, Avio-Diepen was a multinational commercial aircraft spare parts distributor with $185M annual revenues and 170 employees in Europe, the Middle East, North and Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. – Led a team of three administrative assistants. Oversaw a fully-loaded $4.1M FTE (50+ employees) budget, as well as a $110K training budget. Administered 100% of payroll, retirement, and health and wellness benefit packages. – In 2015, played a key role in restructuring our… Show more Prior to the acquisition, Avio-Diepen was a multinational commercial aircraft spare parts distributor with $185M annual revenues and 170 employees in Europe, the Middle East, North and Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. – Led a team of three administrative assistants. Oversaw a fully-loaded $4.1M FTE (50+ employees) budget, as well as a $110K training budget. Administered 100% of payroll, retirement, and health and wellness benefit packages. – In 2015, played a key role in restructuring our sales team. In 2016, achieved year-over-year revenue growth of 41%, which was 18% above plan: FY2015 actual, $32M; FY2016 budget, $38M; FY2016 actual, $45M. – Partnered with the GM and the VP of HR in the Netherlands to overhaul the HR process and HRIS system. New program mitigated risks regarding HR compliance and improved retention. The engaged workforce had a direct impact on increased revenues and decreased costs through 20+ continuous improvement (CI) programs. – Supported the Americas operating company as well as corporate HR in the Netherlands. – Monitored the day-to-day HR functions for the Americas distribution center, implemented HR policies, and created monthly reports for the Supervisory Board, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), HR metrics, and human capital data. – Launched SYMPA, a global HRIS, from conception to completion using Sensus Method process management. – Migrated payroll to ADP Workforce Now 8.0 and designed a medical benefits tracking system for reporting requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

• Office Assistant

  • 2011 - 2012

  Greater Atlanta Area – Performed financial invoicing, credit checks, monthly productively reports, and ad-hoc HR assignments. – Managed company supply budget and organized annual Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) tradeshow exhibits, from conception to completion.



MAU Workforce Solutions

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiter

  • 2010 - 2011

  Newnan, Georgia FutureStaff, an award-winning staffing company, was acquired by MAU Workforce Solutions in 2017. – Delivered HR business support including payroll, new hire orientation, employee benefits, and safety training. – Conducted full-cycle recruitment: interviews, drug screens, background checks, and employment verification.



Affiliated Media Group

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter Intern

  • 2008 - 2008

  Jacksonville, Florida Affiliated Media Group is a full-service advertising agency specializing in marketing services. – Created editorial copy to market products and services in print and broadcast media, internet, and direct mail. – Generated advertising solutions and developed concepts for infomercials and direct placement advertisements.