Experience

Valtris Specialty Chemicals

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President Global Human Resources

  • May 2021 - Present

  Chief HR leader /executive team member of Global, PE owned, company with 10 locations globally. Championing core values of Integrity, Innovation, Diversity, Sustainability, The Customer, and People. Delivers quality programs, services, and solutions aligned with the company strategy. Advises executive team and CEO on human resources issues, diversity & inclusion, executive compensation and benefits (total rewards) and succession planning. Manages a global team delivering quality / value added… Show more Chief HR leader /executive team member of Global, PE owned, company with 10 locations globally. Championing core values of Integrity, Innovation, Diversity, Sustainability, The Customer, and People. Delivers quality programs, services, and solutions aligned with the company strategy. Advises executive team and CEO on human resources issues, diversity & inclusion, executive compensation and benefits (total rewards) and succession planning. Manages a global team delivering quality / value added human resources services. Show less Chief HR leader /executive team member of Global, PE owned, company with 10 locations globally. Championing core values of Integrity, Innovation, Diversity, Sustainability, The Customer, and People. Delivers quality programs, services, and solutions aligned with the company strategy. Advises executive team and CEO on human resources issues, diversity & inclusion, executive compensation and benefits (total rewards) and succession planning. Manages a global team delivering quality / value added… Show more Chief HR leader /executive team member of Global, PE owned, company with 10 locations globally. Championing core values of Integrity, Innovation, Diversity, Sustainability, The Customer, and People. Delivers quality programs, services, and solutions aligned with the company strategy. Advises executive team and CEO on human resources issues, diversity & inclusion, executive compensation and benefits (total rewards) and succession planning. Manages a global team delivering quality / value added human resources services. Show less



Sealed Air Corporation

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Human Resources

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  $5B+ packaging company (Sealed Air acquired Automated Packaging Systems in 2019); a world leader in designing and manufacturing flexible packaging and bag packaging systems. Successfully served as Global HR Leader for $300M division. Championed HR Vision, People Strategy, Goals, and Performance Expectations to deliver high-quality programs, services, and solutions. Span of Control: 1,000+ employees, six facilities, seven HR professionals. Led and developed HR team supporting Supply Chain /… Show more $5B+ packaging company (Sealed Air acquired Automated Packaging Systems in 2019); a world leader in designing and manufacturing flexible packaging and bag packaging systems. Successfully served as Global HR Leader for $300M division. Championed HR Vision, People Strategy, Goals, and Performance Expectations to deliver high-quality programs, services, and solutions. Span of Control: 1,000+ employees, six facilities, seven HR professionals. Led and developed HR team supporting Supply Chain / Operations, Engineering / Innovation, Commercial, and Business Functions. • Developed and executed COVID-19 process, practices, and communication. Partnered with EHS to implement electronic temperature sensing at locations. Managed Work from Home and Return to Work process. • Drove total rewards strategy, ensuring competitive market position to attract and retain talent, incentive programs, merit budget, pay for performance-all levels. Mapped pay to new banding structure. Aligned pay for performance and talent management at all levels. • Developed benefits strategy, re-designed plan, upgraded wellness program realizing successive 1.25% annual renewals. Introduced Step Challenge rewards program with 30% participation. Created animated promotional wellness video. • Improved external and internal on-line application process to attract talent. Created virtual job fair model and other new methods to address double digit staffing growth. Launched HR Intern program. • Led Organizational Development, incorporated in-house (Franklin/Covey) training and external training. • Implemented / executed new systems / technology (KRONOS, ADP, Success Factors) promoting employee / manager self-service, implemented system driven monthly key metrics reporting. Launched employee benefits / wellness portal and App (Asset Health) to track progress and rewards. Show less $5B+ packaging company (Sealed Air acquired Automated Packaging Systems in 2019); a world leader in designing and manufacturing flexible packaging and bag packaging systems. Successfully served as Global HR Leader for $300M division. Championed HR Vision, People Strategy, Goals, and Performance Expectations to deliver high-quality programs, services, and solutions. Span of Control: 1,000+ employees, six facilities, seven HR professionals. Led and developed HR team supporting Supply Chain /… Show more $5B+ packaging company (Sealed Air acquired Automated Packaging Systems in 2019); a world leader in designing and manufacturing flexible packaging and bag packaging systems. Successfully served as Global HR Leader for $300M division. Championed HR Vision, People Strategy, Goals, and Performance Expectations to deliver high-quality programs, services, and solutions. Span of Control: 1,000+ employees, six facilities, seven HR professionals. Led and developed HR team supporting Supply Chain / Operations, Engineering / Innovation, Commercial, and Business Functions. • Developed and executed COVID-19 process, practices, and communication. Partnered with EHS to implement electronic temperature sensing at locations. Managed Work from Home and Return to Work process. • Drove total rewards strategy, ensuring competitive market position to attract and retain talent, incentive programs, merit budget, pay for performance-all levels. Mapped pay to new banding structure. Aligned pay for performance and talent management at all levels. • Developed benefits strategy, re-designed plan, upgraded wellness program realizing successive 1.25% annual renewals. Introduced Step Challenge rewards program with 30% participation. Created animated promotional wellness video. • Improved external and internal on-line application process to attract talent. Created virtual job fair model and other new methods to address double digit staffing growth. Launched HR Intern program. • Led Organizational Development, incorporated in-house (Franklin/Covey) training and external training. • Implemented / executed new systems / technology (KRONOS, ADP, Success Factors) promoting employee / manager self-service, implemented system driven monthly key metrics reporting. Launched employee benefits / wellness portal and App (Asset Health) to track progress and rewards. Show less



Stoneridge

• United States
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President of Human Resources

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2015

  $800+M designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic systems, components and modules, primarily for the automotive, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. 4500+ employees, 25 locations in 12 countries. Served as Executive HR Officer reporting to President / CEO, leading geographically dispersed global HR team. Regularly interacted with Board of Directors (BOD) • Enhanced HR team, led global HR integration and… Show more $800+M designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic systems, components and modules, primarily for the automotive, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. 4500+ employees, 25 locations in 12 countries. Served as Executive HR Officer reporting to President / CEO, leading geographically dispersed global HR team. Regularly interacted with Board of Directors (BOD) • Enhanced HR team, led global HR integration and standardization strategy (U.S., MX, Europe, Asia, Brazil). • Spearheaded global talent strategy, implemented competency based (Lominger) process, 9-box talent matrix, introduced talent review / progression / succession process and development plans. Implemented a global electronic performance management platform (Halogen) - 5 languages and improved completion rate to 98%. • Developed global compensation strategy aligned with the talent framework / process. • Championed U.S. benefits and wellness strategy. Realized $2+M in savings. • Served on wiring business segment divestiture team. Led HR Integration sharing best practices and process and metrics standardization. Reorganized Sales and Operations. Improved retention: Mexico and Asia: 30+%. Show less $800+M designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic systems, components and modules, primarily for the automotive, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. 4500+ employees, 25 locations in 12 countries. Served as Executive HR Officer reporting to President / CEO, leading geographically dispersed global HR team. Regularly interacted with Board of Directors (BOD) • Enhanced HR team, led global HR integration and… Show more $800+M designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic systems, components and modules, primarily for the automotive, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets. 4500+ employees, 25 locations in 12 countries. Served as Executive HR Officer reporting to President / CEO, leading geographically dispersed global HR team. Regularly interacted with Board of Directors (BOD) • Enhanced HR team, led global HR integration and standardization strategy (U.S., MX, Europe, Asia, Brazil). • Spearheaded global talent strategy, implemented competency based (Lominger) process, 9-box talent matrix, introduced talent review / progression / succession process and development plans. Implemented a global electronic performance management platform (Halogen) - 5 languages and improved completion rate to 98%. • Developed global compensation strategy aligned with the talent framework / process. • Championed U.S. benefits and wellness strategy. Realized $2+M in savings. • Served on wiring business segment divestiture team. Led HR Integration sharing best practices and process and metrics standardization. Reorganized Sales and Operations. Improved retention: Mexico and Asia: 30+%. Show less



Tarkett

• France
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President Human Resources North America

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2013

  $2.3B global designer and manufacturer of flooring and sports surfaces - 8,000+ people, 100+ countries. Vice President of Human Resources, Tarkett North America (TNA) Reported to TNA President / CEO (USA) and Corporate EVP of Global HR (Paris). Span of control: $900M+ sales, U.S. & Canada, 1600+ people, 10 locations - HQ, manufacturing and distribution centers, 8 direct reports. Member: Global HR Leadership Team. Integrated 2 acquisitions ($30+M,100+ people and $340M,1400+ people)… Show more $2.3B global designer and manufacturer of flooring and sports surfaces - 8,000+ people, 100+ countries. Vice President of Human Resources, Tarkett North America (TNA) Reported to TNA President / CEO (USA) and Corporate EVP of Global HR (Paris). Span of control: $900M+ sales, U.S. & Canada, 1600+ people, 10 locations - HQ, manufacturing and distribution centers, 8 direct reports. Member: Global HR Leadership Team. Integrated 2 acquisitions ($30+M,100+ people and $340M,1400+ people). Partnered with President on culture change management and stewardship. Coached leaders to foster a collaborative One-Tarkett culture. Developed scalable HR strategies. • NA benefits strategy development, consolidated benefit plans and merged 401(k) plans into standard company-wide platforms realizing savings in excess of $2.5M • Spearheaded Executive LTIP and Management Bonus Program • Standardized and centralized payroll and upgraded systems (common platform - ADP), automated processes, launched employee portal, positioned for employee and manager self-service • Implemented competency-based Talent/Performance Management, Talent Reviews, progression /succession. • Labor Relations: Strategy development, Chief Spokesperson: 4 labor negotiations (US and Canada) – work rule changes, benefit plan redesign, transitioned from seniority to skill and ability, realized over $3M in saving. • Employee engagement. Culture building & training programs. Employee survey (Mercer). Year-over-year improvement. Show less $2.3B global designer and manufacturer of flooring and sports surfaces - 8,000+ people, 100+ countries. Vice President of Human Resources, Tarkett North America (TNA) Reported to TNA President / CEO (USA) and Corporate EVP of Global HR (Paris). Span of control: $900M+ sales, U.S. & Canada, 1600+ people, 10 locations - HQ, manufacturing and distribution centers, 8 direct reports. Member: Global HR Leadership Team. Integrated 2 acquisitions ($30+M,100+ people and $340M,1400+ people)… Show more $2.3B global designer and manufacturer of flooring and sports surfaces - 8,000+ people, 100+ countries. Vice President of Human Resources, Tarkett North America (TNA) Reported to TNA President / CEO (USA) and Corporate EVP of Global HR (Paris). Span of control: $900M+ sales, U.S. & Canada, 1600+ people, 10 locations - HQ, manufacturing and distribution centers, 8 direct reports. Member: Global HR Leadership Team. Integrated 2 acquisitions ($30+M,100+ people and $340M,1400+ people). Partnered with President on culture change management and stewardship. Coached leaders to foster a collaborative One-Tarkett culture. Developed scalable HR strategies. • NA benefits strategy development, consolidated benefit plans and merged 401(k) plans into standard company-wide platforms realizing savings in excess of $2.5M • Spearheaded Executive LTIP and Management Bonus Program • Standardized and centralized payroll and upgraded systems (common platform - ADP), automated processes, launched employee portal, positioned for employee and manager self-service • Implemented competency-based Talent/Performance Management, Talent Reviews, progression /succession. • Labor Relations: Strategy development, Chief Spokesperson: 4 labor negotiations (US and Canada) – work rule changes, benefit plan redesign, transitioned from seniority to skill and ability, realized over $3M in saving. • Employee engagement. Culture building & training programs. Employee survey (Mercer). Year-over-year improvement. Show less



OMNOVA

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2008

  Reported to President of $360M+ Decorative Products Division. Senior Leadership Team (SLT) member. Developed and executed global HR strategy supporting the business plan. Scope: 3 business segments, 10 locations - U.S., U.K., China, Thailand (2,000+ people), 7 HR professionals. • Transformed annual Talent Review process to a collaborative leadership team exercise utilizing 9-box talent matrix to openly discuss talent, gaps, succession / progression, and bench strength. • Led… Show more Reported to President of $360M+ Decorative Products Division. Senior Leadership Team (SLT) member. Developed and executed global HR strategy supporting the business plan. Scope: 3 business segments, 10 locations - U.S., U.K., China, Thailand (2,000+ people), 7 HR professionals. • Transformed annual Talent Review process to a collaborative leadership team exercise utilizing 9-box talent matrix to openly discuss talent, gaps, succession / progression, and bench strength. • Led Divisional OD and Training. Executive Education through CWRU Weatherhead School of Management. Cultural training (China and Thailand). Developed Sales Negotiation Training with third party - tactics, video teach-back, role-playing. Instituted Blanchard Situational Leadership training for managers and supervisors. • Performed HR due diligence on Asian JV acquisition and integration team. Assessed talent and capability of leadership, organizational redesign (talent acquisition, ex-pats), and transformed organization. Recruited new leadership team (China and Thailand). • Redesigned divisional and plant incentive plans, sales commission/incentives, and retention incentives for key U.S. and International people. Improved linkage between pay and performance. • Chief Spokesperson for labor negotiations strategy. Negotiated two contracts (USW) without a work stoppage, increased flexibility, reduced costs $260K/yr. Saved $315K in contingency costs. Maintained union-free status at non-union plants. Show less Reported to President of $360M+ Decorative Products Division. Senior Leadership Team (SLT) member. Developed and executed global HR strategy supporting the business plan. Scope: 3 business segments, 10 locations - U.S., U.K., China, Thailand (2,000+ people), 7 HR professionals. • Transformed annual Talent Review process to a collaborative leadership team exercise utilizing 9-box talent matrix to openly discuss talent, gaps, succession / progression, and bench strength. • Led… Show more Reported to President of $360M+ Decorative Products Division. Senior Leadership Team (SLT) member. Developed and executed global HR strategy supporting the business plan. Scope: 3 business segments, 10 locations - U.S., U.K., China, Thailand (2,000+ people), 7 HR professionals. • Transformed annual Talent Review process to a collaborative leadership team exercise utilizing 9-box talent matrix to openly discuss talent, gaps, succession / progression, and bench strength. • Led Divisional OD and Training. Executive Education through CWRU Weatherhead School of Management. Cultural training (China and Thailand). Developed Sales Negotiation Training with third party - tactics, video teach-back, role-playing. Instituted Blanchard Situational Leadership training for managers and supervisors. • Performed HR due diligence on Asian JV acquisition and integration team. Assessed talent and capability of leadership, organizational redesign (talent acquisition, ex-pats), and transformed organization. Recruited new leadership team (China and Thailand). • Redesigned divisional and plant incentive plans, sales commission/incentives, and retention incentives for key U.S. and International people. Improved linkage between pay and performance. • Chief Spokesperson for labor negotiations strategy. Negotiated two contracts (USW) without a work stoppage, increased flexibility, reduced costs $260K/yr. Saved $315K in contingency costs. Maintained union-free status at non-union plants. Show less



FirstEnergy

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director of Human Resources

  • Jun 1999 - Jan 2005

  FirstEnergy Facilities Services Group LLC Reported to Group President of $600+M, 3800 employees, start-up entrepreneurial non-regulated venture; grew organically to 6th largest U.S. business in the industry. Established HR function / structure, upgraded capability, integrated policies, processes, and programs of 11 acquisitions. Coached / counseled Business Presidents and led team of 16 HR and Safety Managers. • Established competency-based talent management process to identify… Show more FirstEnergy Facilities Services Group LLC Reported to Group President of $600+M, 3800 employees, start-up entrepreneurial non-regulated venture; grew organically to 6th largest U.S. business in the industry. Established HR function / structure, upgraded capability, integrated policies, processes, and programs of 11 acquisitions. Coached / counseled Business Presidents and led team of 16 HR and Safety Managers. • Established competency-based talent management process to identify, assess, and develop bench strength, future leaders, and successors. Led landmark management development / certification program. • Saved $1.5M by merging 8 benefits plans into a single multi-option self-insured platform. Saved $150K+ merging fourteen 401(k) plans ($60M + in assets) into one plan. Automated enrollment. • Constructed salary administration policy and process, and Executive LTIP plan. • Implemented Behavioral Based Safety and improved OSHA rate by 50%, 1,200,000 hours worked without a lost-time injury. Show less FirstEnergy Facilities Services Group LLC Reported to Group President of $600+M, 3800 employees, start-up entrepreneurial non-regulated venture; grew organically to 6th largest U.S. business in the industry. Established HR function / structure, upgraded capability, integrated policies, processes, and programs of 11 acquisitions. Coached / counseled Business Presidents and led team of 16 HR and Safety Managers. • Established competency-based talent management process to identify… Show more FirstEnergy Facilities Services Group LLC Reported to Group President of $600+M, 3800 employees, start-up entrepreneurial non-regulated venture; grew organically to 6th largest U.S. business in the industry. Established HR function / structure, upgraded capability, integrated policies, processes, and programs of 11 acquisitions. Coached / counseled Business Presidents and led team of 16 HR and Safety Managers. • Established competency-based talent management process to identify, assess, and develop bench strength, future leaders, and successors. Led landmark management development / certification program. • Saved $1.5M by merging 8 benefits plans into a single multi-option self-insured platform. Saved $150K+ merging fourteen 401(k) plans ($60M + in assets) into one plan. Automated enrollment. • Constructed salary administration policy and process, and Executive LTIP plan. • Implemented Behavioral Based Safety and improved OSHA rate by 50%, 1,200,000 hours worked without a lost-time injury. Show less



East Ohio Gas

• Cleveland, Ohio

• Director of Labor and Employee Relations

  • Apr 1997 - Apr 1999

  CNG and East Ohio Gas Division purchased by Dominion in 1998 $1 billion division. Led labor and employee relations initiatives and transformed Operations HR to a customer focused field based human resources structure. Managed multi-site team of seven human resources managers. Chief spokesperson in 4 contract negotiations without a work stoppage, restructured pay progression, transitioned health care and introduced employee contributions, developed an employee transition plan via a… Show more CNG and East Ohio Gas Division purchased by Dominion in 1998 $1 billion division. Led labor and employee relations initiatives and transformed Operations HR to a customer focused field based human resources structure. Managed multi-site team of seven human resources managers. Chief spokesperson in 4 contract negotiations without a work stoppage, restructured pay progression, transitioned health care and introduced employee contributions, developed an employee transition plan via a "Job Family" agreement to transition to automation and realize $1M in savings. Directed employee services and company store. Division representative on corporate labor and employee relations leadership committee. Show less CNG and East Ohio Gas Division purchased by Dominion in 1998 $1 billion division. Led labor and employee relations initiatives and transformed Operations HR to a customer focused field based human resources structure. Managed multi-site team of seven human resources managers. Chief spokesperson in 4 contract negotiations without a work stoppage, restructured pay progression, transitioned health care and introduced employee contributions, developed an employee transition plan via a… Show more CNG and East Ohio Gas Division purchased by Dominion in 1998 $1 billion division. Led labor and employee relations initiatives and transformed Operations HR to a customer focused field based human resources structure. Managed multi-site team of seven human resources managers. Chief spokesperson in 4 contract negotiations without a work stoppage, restructured pay progression, transitioned health care and introduced employee contributions, developed an employee transition plan via a "Job Family" agreement to transition to automation and realize $1M in savings. Directed employee services and company store. Division representative on corporate labor and employee relations leadership committee. Show less