Experience

LifeStar Living, LLC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Vice President of Human Resources & Administration

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Sarasota, Florida, United States



CareerSource Suncoast

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

• Board Member

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Sarasota, Florida Area With the mission to recruit, train and retain talent for employers on the Suncoast, serving on the Board of Directors for CareerSource Suncoast is a privilege as it provides a way to have a voice as an employer and a means to give back to our local community as an HR professional. CareerSource Suncoast is a private, non-profit corporation with a Board of Directors consisting of private business, economic development and education representatives, community and state agencies, and elected… Show more With the mission to recruit, train and retain talent for employers on the Suncoast, serving on the Board of Directors for CareerSource Suncoast is a privilege as it provides a way to have a voice as an employer and a means to give back to our local community as an HR professional. CareerSource Suncoast is a private, non-profit corporation with a Board of Directors consisting of private business, economic development and education representatives, community and state agencies, and elected officials. Members of the Board represent the diversity of businesses, organizations and trades that operate in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Our primary focus is to help businesses grow by providing workforce solutions for talent recruitment and development and helping job seekers and workers manage their careers. We offer programs and partnerships recognized locally and statewide. Our staff members are certified workforce professionals often recognized by their peers as leaders in workforce development. Show less



Village On The Isle

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • 2016 - Aug 2020

  Venice, FL Village On The Isle is a full-service, not-for-profit, faith based retirement community less than half a mile from the Gulf of Mexico and is the only licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community in Venice. As Director of Human Resources, I am responsible for compensation and benefits management, talent acquisition and management, legal compliance, training and development and policy development and administration.



Sarasota-Manatee HR Association (SHRA)

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

• Immediate Past President

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Sarasota, Florida Area I love the role of Immediate Past President for SHRA! I am able to continue to support and encourage this year's board, relish in their successes, serve as a resource when needed and serve as the Chair of the nominating committee to ensure SHRA has a strong pipeline of future leaders serving the HR profession.

• President

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  I am honored to have served as the 2016 President for this outstanding association of over 250 Human Resources professionals in our community. SHRA's mission is to provide professional development opportunities, champion the highest professional standards of HR ethics and performances and to advance our profession. SHRA offers highly successful HR certification preparation courses and hosts monthly membership meetings on the 3rd Friday of each month on various topics related to HR and… Show more I am honored to have served as the 2016 President for this outstanding association of over 250 Human Resources professionals in our community. SHRA's mission is to provide professional development opportunities, champion the highest professional standards of HR ethics and performances and to advance our profession. SHRA offers highly successful HR certification preparation courses and hosts monthly membership meetings on the 3rd Friday of each month on various topics related to HR and leadership. For information on meeting topics, please visit www.myshra.org.



Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court

• Director of Employee and Public Relations

  • 2006 - 2016

  Bradenton, Florida Responsible for the full scope of senior level HR functions including budgeting, metrics, staffing, strategic planning, succession planning, compensation and benefits, compliance and training. Key Accomplishments Include: ● Achieved executive level buy-in to draft, establish and promote organizational values ● Developed & implemented a performance evaluation system based on organizational values & core competencies ● Instituted a compensation policy that focuses on results… Show more Responsible for the full scope of senior level HR functions including budgeting, metrics, staffing, strategic planning, succession planning, compensation and benefits, compliance and training. Key Accomplishments Include: ● Achieved executive level buy-in to draft, establish and promote organizational values ● Developed & implemented a performance evaluation system based on organizational values & core competencies ● Instituted a compensation policy that focuses on results, core competencies and qualifications ● Streamlined & restructured HR to focus on management and staff development, legal compliance and performance management ● Organized and executed the first reduction-in-force in the agency’s history ● Developed and instituted policies and procedures to enhance workplace safety including an Active Shooter policy and procedure and a Workplace Bullying policy ● Executed successful recruitment and application software implementation to reach a more diverse applicant pool ● Standardized HR functions, policies and guidelines office-wide ● Planned and executed major agency events Responsibilities include: ● Collaborate with Senior Leadership team and develop a strategic workforce plan to align and support the business strategic plan ● Conduct needs assessment with management team for staffing, training and retention ● Achieve improved retention through communication, engagement, involvement, and company-wide meetings ● Analyze applicable market salary data annually and recommend adjustments within budgetary constraints. ● Manage operations budget over $400,000 ● Administer the agency's deferred compensation plans ● Develop and deliver monthly and annual trainings on legal compliance and professional development ● Monitor legislative environment and conduct policy assessment to ensure compliance ● Partner with general and outside counsel to defend against EEOC and other lawsuits Show less



Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

• Director of Public Information

  • 2002 - 2006

  Bradenton, Florida ● Implemented a public outreach program to educate and inform citizens about the agency’s programs and services. This included: ● Developed and executed multimedia campaign to promote public awareness of the agency including web content updates, public service announcements, press releases, media interviews and printed materials. ● Worked with customer and employee focus groups to identify and suggest improvements to the agency’s website for content, ease of use and… Show more ● Implemented a public outreach program to educate and inform citizens about the agency’s programs and services. This included: ● Developed and executed multimedia campaign to promote public awareness of the agency including web content updates, public service announcements, press releases, media interviews and printed materials. ● Worked with customer and employee focus groups to identify and suggest improvements to the agency’s website for content, ease of use and efficiency. ● Regularly reviewed and updated web content. ● Developed and maintained cooperative media relations ● Directed and oversaw the administration of the agency’s community-focused programs—Manatee County Teen Court, Manatee County Citizens Review and the Historical Resources division.

• Web Content Manager

  • 2000 - 2002

  Bradenton, FL ● Evaluated existing sites and content for ease of use and understandability. ● Partnered with IT staff to design and develop new intranet and internet sites. ● Implemented focus groups to solicit end-user input and to test various features and functions and modified plans accordingly. ● Wrote content to be readily understood by non-technical users. ● Reported to Senior Management on web utilization and recommended improvements and modification to existing web services. ● Created… Show more ● Evaluated existing sites and content for ease of use and understandability. ● Partnered with IT staff to design and develop new intranet and internet sites. ● Implemented focus groups to solicit end-user input and to test various features and functions and modified plans accordingly. ● Wrote content to be readily understood by non-technical users. ● Reported to Senior Management on web utilization and recommended improvements and modification to existing web services. ● Created procedures for regular review and update of content at departmental level.



Elcotel, Inc.

• Marketing Manager

  • 1997 - 2000

  Sarasota, FL ● Designed and developed multimedia marketing campaigns for existing and emerging product lines. ● Partnered with consultants and management to gauge market demand and identify desired functionalities in developing products. ● Strategized with senior management to increase existing market share. ● Organized and managed company’s participation in national tradeshows including booth design, product placement, promotional events and on-site training demonstrations. ● Maintained… Show more ● Designed and developed multimedia marketing campaigns for existing and emerging product lines. ● Partnered with consultants and management to gauge market demand and identify desired functionalities in developing products. ● Strategized with senior management to increase existing market share. ● Organized and managed company’s participation in national tradeshows including booth design, product placement, promotional events and on-site training demonstrations. ● Maintained customer relationships in order to gather regular feedback on product performance and customer concerns to share with Engineering, Sales and Finance. ● Designed and created the company’s first website.

• Technical Trainer

  • 1995 - 2000

  Sarasota, Florida ● Provided hands-on software and hardware product training at customer locations and corporate headquarters for approximately 400 customers annually. ● Increased customer satisfaction through post-training follow-up and technical support. ● Updated training program and materials as newer technologies emerged.