Vice President and Corporate Secretary, Head of Human Resources

• 2019 - Present

Diamond Antenna & Microwave is a rapidly growing designer, developer, and deliverer of precision microwave components and integrated subsystems for critical applications in air, ground, and sea based radar systems, air traffic control, military and commercial aircraft, submarines, and satellite communications. The company manages a joint venture in France, maintains a worldwide presence, and markets and sells globally. Elected Corporate Vice President and Company Secretary by the Board… Show more Diamond Antenna & Microwave is a rapidly growing designer, developer, and deliverer of precision microwave components and integrated subsystems for critical applications in air, ground, and sea based radar systems, air traffic control, military and commercial aircraft, submarines, and satellite communications. The company manages a joint venture in France, maintains a worldwide presence, and markets and sells globally. Elected Corporate Vice President and Company Secretary by the Board of Directors. Reporting to CEO provide leadership and management for human resources and organizational development. Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that align and support the organization’s mission and goals. Implement best practices (based on need and organizational readiness) that support growth objectives. Drive and cultivate culture change to embrace organizational evolution, teamwork, and collaboration. Design and manage company rewards programs (benefits, base pay, short/long-term incentive programs). Manage talent acquisition, engagement and retention. Lead performance management and organizational/workforce planning.

Director, Head Of Human Resources

• 2015 - 2019

Principal Consultant

• 2012 - 2015

ZENITH GLOBAL delivers HR consultancy services to startup through medium size companies linking business and people strategy and execution, including; organizational design, effectiveness, and succession planning; talent acquisition, development, & retention; leadership development; design and implementation of total reward systems (single or multi-tiered compensation & benefit plans); HR regulatory compliance, policy, & procedure implementation; M&A due diligence and integration (and/or… Show more ZENITH GLOBAL delivers HR consultancy services to startup through medium size companies linking business and people strategy and execution, including; organizational design, effectiveness, and succession planning; talent acquisition, development, & retention; leadership development; design and implementation of total reward systems (single or multi-tiered compensation & benefit plans); HR regulatory compliance, policy, & procedure implementation; M&A due diligence and integration (and/or divestiture) planning and related activities. Show less ZENITH GLOBAL delivers HR consultancy services to startup through medium size companies linking business and people strategy and execution, including; organizational design, effectiveness, and succession planning; talent acquisition, development, & retention; leadership development; design and implementation of total reward systems (single or multi-tiered compensation & benefit plans); HR regulatory compliance, policy, & procedure implementation; M&A due diligence and integration (and/or… Show more ZENITH GLOBAL delivers HR consultancy services to startup through medium size companies linking business and people strategy and execution, including; organizational design, effectiveness, and succession planning; talent acquisition, development, & retention; leadership development; design and implementation of total reward systems (single or multi-tiered compensation & benefit plans); HR regulatory compliance, policy, & procedure implementation; M&A due diligence and integration (and/or divestiture) planning and related activities. Show less

Group Vice President, Human Resources

• 2008 - 2012

Cobham Defense Systems (CDS) group was a multi-national $1.3b, ~6,000 employee independent subsidiary of Cobham plc (publicly traded UK based company). Cobham plc generated over £2.5b in annual revenue and employed ~12,000 people worldwide. CDS designed, developed, and delivered all classes of complex microwave components and subsystems for telecommunications, aviation, and aerospace/defense markets globally. Reporting to Group CEO (from onboarding), identified, developed, and executed… Show more Cobham Defense Systems (CDS) group was a multi-national $1.3b, ~6,000 employee independent subsidiary of Cobham plc (publicly traded UK based company). Cobham plc generated over £2.5b in annual revenue and employed ~12,000 people worldwide. CDS designed, developed, and delivered all classes of complex microwave components and subsystems for telecommunications, aviation, and aerospace/defense markets globally. Reporting to Group CEO (from onboarding), identified, developed, and executed business focused HR strategy for all Human Resources Programs, Systems, Policies, and Practices for nine companies at 17 locations in North America, U.K., and Europe (several CDS HR initiatives were adopted and implemented as "Rest-of-World" standards for company).

Group Director, Human Resources

• 2006 - 2008

Vice President, Human Capital

• 2004 - 2006

Windmill provided professional and technical services globally to multiple organizations within the U.S. Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Reporting to CEO, developed and built HR strategy and scaled infrastructure for operations in North America, Europe, and Japan. Windmill provided professional and technical services globally to multiple organizations within the U.S. Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Reporting to CEO, developed and built HR strategy and scaled infrastructure for operations in North America, Europe, and Japan.

Director, Human Resources

• 2000 - 2004

Leading worldwide supplier of integrated building control solutions and systems (environmental, fire, and security) for education, health care, industrial, office, and government markets. Oversaw and provided HR leadership and support to ~1,400 employees in three separate P&L's (~$200 - $300m each) throughout the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada. Business consultant to three V.P./G.M.s and all line managers/directors coordinating and leading organizational evolution, performance… Show more Leading worldwide supplier of integrated building control solutions and systems (environmental, fire, and security) for education, health care, industrial, office, and government markets. Oversaw and provided HR leadership and support to ~1,400 employees in three separate P&L's (~$200 - $300m each) throughout the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada. Business consultant to three V.P./G.M.s and all line managers/directors coordinating and leading organizational evolution, performance management, reward systems, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and talent acquisition, engagement, and development.

Area Human Resources Manager

• 1997 - 2000

Human Resources Manager - GTE (Worldwide Telecom Services Group)

• 1994 - 1997

GTE Worldwide Telecom Services (WTS) was a $1.1b field service division of $32b GTE Corporation. WTS provided turnkey design, installation, integration, and support services for wireline and wireless voice, video, and data networks for domestic and international government and commercial customers. Provided HR generalist support to V.P./G.M.’s, unit directors and managers and ~900 employees in multiple field organizations in 18 countries on 4 continents (including developing and managing… Show more GTE Worldwide Telecom Services (WTS) was a $1.1b field service division of $32b GTE Corporation. WTS provided turnkey design, installation, integration, and support services for wireline and wireless voice, video, and data networks for domestic and international government and commercial customers. Provided HR generalist support to V.P./G.M.’s, unit directors and managers and ~900 employees in multiple field organizations in 18 countries on 4 continents (including developing and managing in-country, contract specific, expatriate field policies and manuals). Show less GTE Worldwide Telecom Services (WTS) was a $1.1b field service division of $32b GTE Corporation. WTS provided turnkey design, installation, integration, and support services for wireline and wireless voice, video, and data networks for domestic and international government and commercial customers. Provided HR generalist support to V.P./G.M.’s, unit directors and managers and ~900 employees in multiple field organizations in 18 countries on 4 continents (including developing and managing… Show more GTE Worldwide Telecom Services (WTS) was a $1.1b field service division of $32b GTE Corporation. WTS provided turnkey design, installation, integration, and support services for wireline and wireless voice, video, and data networks for domestic and international government and commercial customers. Provided HR generalist support to V.P./G.M.’s, unit directors and managers and ~900 employees in multiple field organizations in 18 countries on 4 continents (including developing and managing in-country, contract specific, expatriate field policies and manuals). Show less

Employee Relations Rep.

• 1991 - 1994

Multinational company supplying liquid and gas purification & separation technologies critical to R&D and manufacturing processes in biomedical, microelectronics, and environmental industries. Provided HR consultative support to multiple headquarters organizations including sales, R&D, finance, IT, and operations. Multinational company supplying liquid and gas purification & separation technologies critical to R&D and manufacturing processes in biomedical, microelectronics, and environmental industries. Provided HR consultative support to multiple headquarters organizations including sales, R&D, finance, IT, and operations.