Experience

SHARE Association

• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Forum 400

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Mar 2018 - Present



Smithbucklin

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Present



HRMAC Institute at Executives' Club of Chicago

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Education

  • Jan 2015 - Oct 2021

  Senior management team member responsible for 40% of the organization’s revenue by developing education programs and events. Responsible for the overall education strategy and delivery of the annual conference, strategic and skill building sessions. Involved in board activities including board meetings, presentations, reporting and strategic planning. Oversees committees, comprised of board members and senior HR executives, for development and execution of programs. Manages numerous budgets, project plans, and outside contractors for all programs. Key accomplishments include:• Assisted in the launch of a multi-year board strategic initiative to increase membership and revenue by identifying new products, services and technology through education trends research.• Restructured the sales team and streamlined the marketing plan for the annual conference resulting in a 3% increase in new exhibitors and a 20% increase in sponsorship sales compared to 2015.• Launched new education format at annual conference to feature first ever supplier-client duo presentation resulting in new sponsorship revenue of $12,500.



National Automatic Merchandising Association

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Education/Certification

  • Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

  Promoted to senior role to develop and deliver quality education programs that support the Association’s strategic education objectives and the needs of our members. Developed and managed numerous project plans, timelines and budgets. Key Accomplishments:•Created robust education sessions for two annual trade shows with up to 5000 attendees resulting in record number attendance and above average ratings.•Developed a two-day program resulting in a four-city tour, attended by approximately 200 participants, increasing the organization’s revenue by $100K in 2013.•Launched a new elearning strategy by developing a new webinar series and establishing an LMS to include on-demand sessions and online certification programs resulting in over a dozen webinars attended by more than 250 participants.

• Associate Director, Human Resources/Education

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2013

  Promoted to a dual role of leading the Human Resource function and managing Association's education programs. Key Accomplishments:•Refreshed the organization’s online career center to provide job postings and information including wage rates and benefits data for the vending and refreshment services industry.•Implemented pre-employment testing resulting in improved recruiting strategies by matching core competencies to position requirements and manager expectations.•Developed an Emergency Crisis Plan resulting in standard procedures and a dedicated crisis team.•Managed two key education programs resulting in refreshed curriculum and new marketing strategies, increasing the number of graduates by 63% within five years.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 2004 - Feb 2009

  Directed the overall function & daily operations of the Human Resources department. Collaborated with senior management to establish the strategic direction of the Association’s Human Resources practices and functions. Directed the recruiting strategy and process including candidate sourcing, interviewing, assessment, selection and salary negotiation. Key Accomplishments:•Led the transformation of the organization’s employee benefits program resulting in a savings of over $100K.•Updated the company handbook resulting in improved communications, new employment policies, and updated practices and procedures to ensure compliance.•Developed an annual employee benefits statement to illustrate the “hidden paycheck” on the overall value of the compensation and benefits package resulting in increased employee awareness.•Implemented a new intranet resulting in an information resource on employment practices, benefits and other HR related documents.



NoTrax - Mats for Professional Use

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Human Resources Generalist

  • Jun 1998 - Dec 2003

  Managed daily HR duties including the recruiting process, compensation plan, and benefits administration. Processed bimonthly payroll and created ad hoc reports through HRIS.Key Accomplishments:•Created a monthly company newsletter resulting in a successful internal communications tool to report on new products, processes and employees.•Developed a safety committee consisting of employees, supervisors and managers to ensure safe operations and establishing safety training activities resulting in increased safety measures and reduced accidents in the warehouse.