Experience

NPW Companies

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Corporate Projects

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Auto Plus Auto Parts

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Marketing and Communications

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  -Develop strategic and tactical marketing and communication plans that align with the company's initiatives-Partner with field teams and business leadership to facilitate programs that drive brand engagement and align with cross-sell and retention strategies-Review and approve all contracts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, online sales tools, and consumers-Final approval on all advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies-Ensure all program offerings are competitive meeting the needs of our customers-Develop Communications Team’s strategic initiatives, defining and implementing an enterprise-wide communication strategy in sync with greater marketing team and overarching company goals and vision-Build relationships and synergies between major functions and leaders to align initiatives and message-Serve as the lead communications strategist for the company, crafting a wide range of communications from organizational announcements to meeting presentations and feature stories-Administrator of the company’s employee intranet, ensuring continuous updates to content and execution of the company’s mission, vision and values through team member engagement and recognition to include posts, surveys, feature stories-Oversight of the company’s social media accounts to include Facebook and LinkedIn-Event management, oversight, and execution – town halls, conventions, training-Develop tools to establish and plan for a regular cadence of internal and external messaging from the company’s executives, specifically the CEO and Business Unit Presidents, as well as a consistent drumbeat of news, information, product updates and storytelling related to key focus areas and strategic initiatives -Lead the Corporate Communication team’s continuous improvement efforts Show less

• HRIS Director

  • Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

  (Company made decision not to move to Workforce Now, which shifted my role)-Direct all phases of HRIS software implementation from ADP Vantage to ADP Workforce Now-Analyze current system data and facilitate data cleanup as needed-Recommend process and systems improvements such as automation strategies and enhancements-Develop executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement-Define clear targets and objectives for all business partners and communicate to senior leadership/drive execution -Monitor timelines and flag potential issues and risks to be addressed-Implement a set of comprehensive tracking processes to monitor training completion, analysis session and testing performance-Lead the Corporate Communication team’s continuous improvement efforts Show less

• Director Of Store Operations

  • Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  -Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress-Supervise staff from different departments and provide constructive feedback-Regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements-Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resource allocation-Oversee customer support processes and organize to enhance customer satisfaction-Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability-Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation-Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors-Evaluate overall business performance by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data and metrics-Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations-Compliance liaison for both internal and external audits-Lead the field communication team’s continuous improvement efforts Show less

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Mar 2022

  -Project Management including assessing project needs, creating supporting documents, managing calls, status updates with stakeholders, communication with field leadership, reporting on progress and seeing project through to completion-Manage communications for distribution companywide, including drafting, final review and approval, and distribution-Update and manage company Intranet with relevant resources and initiatives -Create, implement, and maintain all Standard Operating Procedures-Improve processes, policies and practices to achieve company’s goals and measure/report on compliance to ensure stores adhere to rules and guidelines-Strategic planning to support growth initiatives, including developing and tracking KPIs around performance while providing insight around opportunities and successes-Plan, direct and coordinate activities of stores as it relates to various projects-Manage all Compliance and Regulatory violations and hearing notices to resolution-Manage indirect spend programs and relationships-Manage Operations Support staff Show less

• Field Operations Support Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2017

  -Provide leadership on all aspects of field operations support, consistently strive for operational excellence-Review and communicate project assignments to support staff, supervise and coach to ensure that all team members understand the scope of all projects as well as what they are individually responsible for-Field employee payroll and HR questions -Work towards budget and expense goals for all divisions as set by SVP of Stores-Provide accurate and timely reporting of productivity and compliance with standard operating procedures -Supervise Field Operations Support staff Show less



Auto Plus (Formerly Uni-Select USA)

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Division Administrator

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2015

  -Process payroll and maintain employee records for 600+ employees-Coordinate pre-employment screenings and new hires, field HR questions, responsible for open enrollment and fielding benefits for all employees in division-Track and monitor regional expenses against approved budgets-Review and distribute financials for 75+ store locations-Prepare and allocate reports and presentations as needed-Organize functions including site selection, professional speakers, travel, cost-benefit analysis, etc-Approve all inventory payables for processing-Provide administrative assistance to VP of Store Operations and several Division General Managers as needed including special projects Show less

• Accounting/Clerical Support

  • Jul 2009 - Mar 2011

  -Process daily bank transactions including internet download, database maintenance, and data distribution; compile data for journal entry and post to general ledger-Identify miscellaneous receipts and prepare bank deposit; code transactions and prepare/post journal entry to general ledger-Maintain master file of store locations (258) including general ledger location codes, addresses, merchant numbers, etc.-Coordinate ordering of banking supplies for stores-Daily deposit vs. sales validation and compliance review-Coordinate with credit department to obtain “payment on account” information and compile data for recording in general ledger-Special projects as assigned Show less



Parts Depot, Inc.

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producitivity Coordinator

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2009

  -Coordinate and maintain training manual for accounts payable functions -Negotiate contract buy-outs and terms – saving significant dollars -Audit open invoices for closed locations -Coordinate and maintain training manual for accounts payable functions -Negotiate contract buy-outs and terms – saving significant dollars -Audit open invoices for closed locations