Chief People Officer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Director of People Operations

• Aug 2019 - Feb 2022

Vice President, People Operations

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

People Operations startup for the world's first manufacturer of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) produced from rice straw. Responsible for building all phases of the people function at CalPlant I, LLC, including organizational and culture development, talent acquisition, HRIS development, total rewards, employee relations. Scheduled to start producing in fall 2019 with 115 full time team members and 24/7 production. People Operations startup for the world's first manufacturer of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) produced from rice straw. Responsible for building all phases of the people function at CalPlant I, LLC, including organizational and culture development, talent acquisition, HRIS development, total rewards, employee relations. Scheduled to start producing in fall 2019 with 115 full time team members and 24/7 production.

HR Business Consultant/HR Director/ Interim HR Director/Regional HR Manager

• 2006 - 2011

Key areas of focus: strategic HR planning/function design; succession planning; performance system design and implementation; HR process improvement; management development programs; HR/Safety policies development (CA); comp. & benefits program design; workers' comp. improvement; development of union-free strategies. SUNRISE MFG, Inc: Consulted and led the ownership team through strategic planning and organization restructuring initiatives. Developed key HR processes resulting in the… Show more Key areas of focus: strategic HR planning/function design; succession planning; performance system design and implementation; HR process improvement; management development programs; HR/Safety policies development (CA); comp. & benefits program design; workers' comp. improvement; development of union-free strategies. SUNRISE MFG, Inc: Consulted and led the ownership team through strategic planning and organization restructuring initiatives. Developed key HR processes resulting in the establishment of a formal HR function. JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY: Held top HR position for this iconic, family-run business with over 850 employees and operations in California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Thailand. Reported to President/COO; member of the Executive Leadership Team. Served on the Collective Bargaining Negotiating Team and successfully negotiated a new, 3-year contract with the BCTGM local 125. FEATHER FALLS CASINO: Served as interim HR Director for a Native American gaming property of 500 workers. Analyzed existing operations and advised executive officers on strategies, policies, programs and services that promote key goals and employee excellence. Reduced time-to-fill rates for job vacancies by over 40%. Negotiated enhancements to the benefits package and trimmed $250,000 from health insurance costs. DENNY'S RESTAURANT, Franchise Operations: HR business consulting services to franchise operators representing 126 restaurants in CA. Performed strategic organizational assessments & created action plans in the areas of succession planning, management development, talent acquisition/retention, customer service, performance management, HR infrastructure design. SERVICE MASTER (Terminix; TruGreen Lawn Care; TruGreen Land Care CA, OR, ID, WA, HI): Crafted a Management Recruitment Plan for a region of 5 states, 80 units. Investigated and defended multiple Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) claims. Show less Key areas of focus: strategic HR planning/function design; succession planning; performance system design and implementation; HR process improvement; management development programs; HR/Safety policies development (CA); comp. & benefits program design; workers' comp. improvement; development of union-free strategies. SUNRISE MFG, Inc: Consulted and led the ownership team through strategic planning and organization restructuring initiatives. Developed key HR processes resulting in the… Show more Key areas of focus: strategic HR planning/function design; succession planning; performance system design and implementation; HR process improvement; management development programs; HR/Safety policies development (CA); comp. & benefits program design; workers' comp. improvement; development of union-free strategies. SUNRISE MFG, Inc: Consulted and led the ownership team through strategic planning and organization restructuring initiatives. Developed key HR processes resulting in the establishment of a formal HR function. JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY: Held top HR position for this iconic, family-run business with over 850 employees and operations in California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Thailand. Reported to President/COO; member of the Executive Leadership Team. Served on the Collective Bargaining Negotiating Team and successfully negotiated a new, 3-year contract with the BCTGM local 125. FEATHER FALLS CASINO: Served as interim HR Director for a Native American gaming property of 500 workers. Analyzed existing operations and advised executive officers on strategies, policies, programs and services that promote key goals and employee excellence. Reduced time-to-fill rates for job vacancies by over 40%. Negotiated enhancements to the benefits package and trimmed $250,000 from health insurance costs. DENNY'S RESTAURANT, Franchise Operations: HR business consulting services to franchise operators representing 126 restaurants in CA. Performed strategic organizational assessments & created action plans in the areas of succession planning, management development, talent acquisition/retention, customer service, performance management, HR infrastructure design. SERVICE MASTER (Terminix; TruGreen Lawn Care; TruGreen Land Care CA, OR, ID, WA, HI): Crafted a Management Recruitment Plan for a region of 5 states, 80 units. Investigated and defended multiple Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) claims. Show less

Director of Human Resources

• 2001 - 2006

Supplied leadership and organizational infrastructure that promoted the growth and profitability of this specialty aviation and aerospace manufacturer to global markets. Served on the Executive Committee and spearheaded planning for organizational development, salary and benefits, recruiting, training and retention programs. Promoted business-critical quality awareness and worker safety. Administrative team leader in the merger of Aero Union with Lake Union Capital Partners in 2005;… Show more Supplied leadership and organizational infrastructure that promoted the growth and profitability of this specialty aviation and aerospace manufacturer to global markets. Served on the Executive Committee and spearheaded planning for organizational development, salary and benefits, recruiting, training and retention programs. Promoted business-critical quality awareness and worker safety. Administrative team leader in the merger of Aero Union with Lake Union Capital Partners in 2005; team leader for the ISO 9002 registration program; received favorable rulings on all OFCCP and FAA audits. Cultivated a nationwide network of technical recruiters; revised recruiting processes and decreased time-to-fill rates and cost-per-hire by +30%. Kept health insurance cost increases to < 9% for a 3-year period with the average rise exceeding 20%; instituted new practices that enhanced overall efficiencies and compliance. Show less Supplied leadership and organizational infrastructure that promoted the growth and profitability of this specialty aviation and aerospace manufacturer to global markets. Served on the Executive Committee and spearheaded planning for organizational development, salary and benefits, recruiting, training and retention programs. Promoted business-critical quality awareness and worker safety. Administrative team leader in the merger of Aero Union with Lake Union Capital Partners in 2005;… Show more Supplied leadership and organizational infrastructure that promoted the growth and profitability of this specialty aviation and aerospace manufacturer to global markets. Served on the Executive Committee and spearheaded planning for organizational development, salary and benefits, recruiting, training and retention programs. Promoted business-critical quality awareness and worker safety. Administrative team leader in the merger of Aero Union with Lake Union Capital Partners in 2005; team leader for the ISO 9002 registration program; received favorable rulings on all OFCCP and FAA audits. Cultivated a nationwide network of technical recruiters; revised recruiting processes and decreased time-to-fill rates and cost-per-hire by +30%. Kept health insurance cost increases to < 9% for a 3-year period with the average rise exceeding 20%; instituted new practices that enhanced overall efficiencies and compliance. Show less

Human Resources & Safety Manager

• 1994 - 2001

Managed the HR function of 450 workers and 250 seasonal laborers for the world's largest processor of California-style black olives. Brought in at a time of massive organizational change to develop and implement complex, intense change initiatives related to employee relations, union organizing campaigns, workers’ compensation claims, and more. Successfully transitioned the HR operations over a 3-year period followed by 4 years of stabilization and improvement. Lowered the cost of… Show more Managed the HR function of 450 workers and 250 seasonal laborers for the world's largest processor of California-style black olives. Brought in at a time of massive organizational change to develop and implement complex, intense change initiatives related to employee relations, union organizing campaigns, workers’ compensation claims, and more. Successfully transitioned the HR operations over a 3-year period followed by 4 years of stabilization and improvement. Lowered the cost of workers' compensation claims by +60%; brought the Ex Mod from 142 to 96. Pioneered the use of organizational culture surveys to identify existing and potential problems; defined key issues and devised a program that delivered record-high worker satisfaction ratings. Directed company-wide training and facilitated the corporate management development program; led internal ISO 9000 audit teams. Show less Managed the HR function of 450 workers and 250 seasonal laborers for the world's largest processor of California-style black olives. Brought in at a time of massive organizational change to develop and implement complex, intense change initiatives related to employee relations, union organizing campaigns, workers’ compensation claims, and more. Successfully transitioned the HR operations over a 3-year period followed by 4 years of stabilization and improvement. Lowered the cost of… Show more Managed the HR function of 450 workers and 250 seasonal laborers for the world's largest processor of California-style black olives. Brought in at a time of massive organizational change to develop and implement complex, intense change initiatives related to employee relations, union organizing campaigns, workers’ compensation claims, and more. Successfully transitioned the HR operations over a 3-year period followed by 4 years of stabilization and improvement. Lowered the cost of workers' compensation claims by +60%; brought the Ex Mod from 142 to 96. Pioneered the use of organizational culture surveys to identify existing and potential problems; defined key issues and devised a program that delivered record-high worker satisfaction ratings. Directed company-wide training and facilitated the corporate management development program; led internal ISO 9000 audit teams. Show less

Human Resources & Safety Coordinator

• 1992 - 1994

Hands-on HR/Safety role for this grower and processor of almonds, walnuts and prunes. Field and plant responsibilities. Hands-on HR/Safety role for this grower and processor of almonds, walnuts and prunes. Field and plant responsibilities.

General Manager

• 1985 - 1991

Managed my family's soup and salad concept restaurant, growing to three units in six years. Managed my family's soup and salad concept restaurant, growing to three units in six years.