Human Resources Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Senior Human Resources Advisor

• Oct 2019 - Oct 2022

Human Resources Director

• Jan 2016 - Oct 2019

As the HR Director, I work daily with all of our employees and departments and am part of the Allen Keller core leadership team. I am responsible for new employee advertising, recruiting, interviewing, hiring and terminations; background checks and employee investigations; I work with our leaders on all facets of leadership development-teaching, coaching and mentoring leaders to help them gain maximum results from their people; continual development and implementation of policy and procedure;… Show more As the HR Director, I work daily with all of our employees and departments and am part of the Allen Keller core leadership team. I am responsible for new employee advertising, recruiting, interviewing, hiring and terminations; background checks and employee investigations; I work with our leaders on all facets of leadership development-teaching, coaching and mentoring leaders to help them gain maximum results from their people; continual development and implementation of policy and procedure; overseeing and assisting employees with benefits and questions relating to same; developing teambuilding activities and helping to coordinate company sponsored events; staying current on local wage data; developing job descriptions and updating employee evaluations; and develop and publish the monthly employee newsletter and oversee the employee wellness program. None of this would be possible unless I had the assistance of a great HR Admin! Show less As the HR Director, I work daily with all of our employees and departments and am part of the Allen Keller core leadership team. I am responsible for new employee advertising, recruiting, interviewing, hiring and terminations; background checks and employee investigations; I work with our leaders on all facets of leadership development-teaching, coaching and mentoring leaders to help them gain maximum results from their people; continual development and implementation of policy and procedure;… Show more As the HR Director, I work daily with all of our employees and departments and am part of the Allen Keller core leadership team. I am responsible for new employee advertising, recruiting, interviewing, hiring and terminations; background checks and employee investigations; I work with our leaders on all facets of leadership development-teaching, coaching and mentoring leaders to help them gain maximum results from their people; continual development and implementation of policy and procedure; overseeing and assisting employees with benefits and questions relating to same; developing teambuilding activities and helping to coordinate company sponsored events; staying current on local wage data; developing job descriptions and updating employee evaluations; and develop and publish the monthly employee newsletter and oversee the employee wellness program. None of this would be possible unless I had the assistance of a great HR Admin! Show less

Western Region HR Representative

• Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

Western Region HR Rep for NOV Tuboscope, covering locations in Alaska, California, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming and North Dakota. In these areas, my responsibilities include recruitment and retention; new employee hiring and terminations; background investigations; and the training, coaching and mentoring of supervisors and staff. Western Region HR Rep for NOV Tuboscope, covering locations in Alaska, California, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming and North Dakota. In these areas, my responsibilities include recruitment and retention; new employee hiring and terminations; background investigations; and the training, coaching and mentoring of supervisors and staff.

Human Resources Coordinator

• Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

As the Human Resources Coordinator, I handle the organizations recruiting, interviewing, hiring and termination procedures. Along with all benefits management and taking care of employee issues that arise, I handle internal investigations and EEO, ADA & COBRA compliance; policy and procedure development. I also oversee the companies payroll office including the HR generalist/payroll clerk. As the Human Resources Coordinator, I handle the organizations recruiting, interviewing, hiring and termination procedures. Along with all benefits management and taking care of employee issues that arise, I handle internal investigations and EEO, ADA & COBRA compliance; policy and procedure development. I also oversee the companies payroll office including the HR generalist/payroll clerk.

Vice President of Business Development

• Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

Marketing, selling and providing high quality solutions and exceptional customer service to the oil & gas industry, aviation industry and healthcare fields. Kennon provides safe, simple, cost effective insulated & mouse-proof wellhead and piping covers; the best military, commercial and general aviation covers; and patient safety products (soft suicide prevention doors & artwork). Helping customers determine exactly what type of product they need to protect their high value assets. Also… Show more Marketing, selling and providing high quality solutions and exceptional customer service to the oil & gas industry, aviation industry and healthcare fields. Kennon provides safe, simple, cost effective insulated & mouse-proof wellhead and piping covers; the best military, commercial and general aviation covers; and patient safety products (soft suicide prevention doors & artwork). Helping customers determine exactly what type of product they need to protect their high value assets. Also providing the highest level of customer follow-up and making sure customers are taken care of and satisfied. Whether working in the oil fields of North Dakota and Wyoming or meeting with commercial aviation reps on the tarmac, the customers needs are always met. Show less Marketing, selling and providing high quality solutions and exceptional customer service to the oil & gas industry, aviation industry and healthcare fields. Kennon provides safe, simple, cost effective insulated & mouse-proof wellhead and piping covers; the best military, commercial and general aviation covers; and patient safety products (soft suicide prevention doors & artwork). Helping customers determine exactly what type of product they need to protect their high value assets. Also… Show more Marketing, selling and providing high quality solutions and exceptional customer service to the oil & gas industry, aviation industry and healthcare fields. Kennon provides safe, simple, cost effective insulated & mouse-proof wellhead and piping covers; the best military, commercial and general aviation covers; and patient safety products (soft suicide prevention doors & artwork). Helping customers determine exactly what type of product they need to protect their high value assets. Also providing the highest level of customer follow-up and making sure customers are taken care of and satisfied. Whether working in the oil fields of North Dakota and Wyoming or meeting with commercial aviation reps on the tarmac, the customers needs are always met. Show less

Human Resources Director

• Jul 2007 - Jan 2012

I was the Human Resources Director and worked with 130+ employees in over 20 programs spread throughout Wyoming and Montana. I was responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and terminations; all benefits management and internal investigations; EEO, ADA & COBRA compliance; and policy and procedure development. I helped to design, implement and lead the leadership development program for three years, teaching and leading mid-level managers. I was also the Wellness Program coordinator and… Show more I was the Human Resources Director and worked with 130+ employees in over 20 programs spread throughout Wyoming and Montana. I was responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and terminations; all benefits management and internal investigations; EEO, ADA & COBRA compliance; and policy and procedure development. I helped to design, implement and lead the leadership development program for three years, teaching and leading mid-level managers. I was also the Wellness Program coordinator and oversaw all aspects of the program which helped to reduce the company's insurance premiums. Show less I was the Human Resources Director and worked with 130+ employees in over 20 programs spread throughout Wyoming and Montana. I was responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and terminations; all benefits management and internal investigations; EEO, ADA & COBRA compliance; and policy and procedure development. I helped to design, implement and lead the leadership development program for three years, teaching and leading mid-level managers. I was also the Wellness Program coordinator and… Show more I was the Human Resources Director and worked with 130+ employees in over 20 programs spread throughout Wyoming and Montana. I was responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and terminations; all benefits management and internal investigations; EEO, ADA & COBRA compliance; and policy and procedure development. I helped to design, implement and lead the leadership development program for three years, teaching and leading mid-level managers. I was also the Wellness Program coordinator and oversaw all aspects of the program which helped to reduce the company's insurance premiums. Show less

District Sales Manager

• Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

Marketing, branding and selling for SEEDEX, a sugarbeet seed company. I covered the western territory of the US, including Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska and Idaho. Marketed and sold Buck Lunch deer sugar beet seed to customers across the country. Worked with setting up distributors throughout the western region and holding sales meetings with those distributors and customers. Marketing, branding and selling for SEEDEX, a sugarbeet seed company. I covered the western territory of the US, including Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska and Idaho. Marketed and sold Buck Lunch deer sugar beet seed to customers across the country. Worked with setting up distributors throughout the western region and holding sales meetings with those distributors and customers.

Patrol Sgt & Lt.

• Jun 1999 - Jun 2006

I worked as a Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Sgt and Detention Lt for seven years with the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office. Investigated crimes, made arrests, wrote reports and testified in court. Supervised a shift of Deputies while a Sgt. Re-wrote FTO policies and oversaw program. Involved with interviews, hiring, and terminations. Supervised the Sheridan County Detention Center for two years which included 20 Detention Officers and civilian personnel and over 100 inmates. Handled internal HR for… Show more I worked as a Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Sgt and Detention Lt for seven years with the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office. Investigated crimes, made arrests, wrote reports and testified in court. Supervised a shift of Deputies while a Sgt. Re-wrote FTO policies and oversaw program. Involved with interviews, hiring, and terminations. Supervised the Sheridan County Detention Center for two years which included 20 Detention Officers and civilian personnel and over 100 inmates. Handled internal HR for the detention center including interviews, hiring and terminations, training and criminal investigations. Member of SRT team, handling chemical munitions. Show less I worked as a Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Sgt and Detention Lt for seven years with the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office. Investigated crimes, made arrests, wrote reports and testified in court. Supervised a shift of Deputies while a Sgt. Re-wrote FTO policies and oversaw program. Involved with interviews, hiring, and terminations. Supervised the Sheridan County Detention Center for two years which included 20 Detention Officers and civilian personnel and over 100 inmates. Handled internal HR for… Show more I worked as a Deputy Sheriff, Patrol Sgt and Detention Lt for seven years with the Sheridan County Sheriff's Office. Investigated crimes, made arrests, wrote reports and testified in court. Supervised a shift of Deputies while a Sgt. Re-wrote FTO policies and oversaw program. Involved with interviews, hiring, and terminations. Supervised the Sheridan County Detention Center for two years which included 20 Detention Officers and civilian personnel and over 100 inmates. Handled internal HR for the detention center including interviews, hiring and terminations, training and criminal investigations. Member of SRT team, handling chemical munitions. Show less