Experience

Kalman Manufacturing

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Silicon Valley leader in high-precision manufacturing with a diverse customer base, ranging from medical to global positioning systems. Reporting to the CEO, responsible for developing and executing the Human Resource Program in support of the company’s strategic objectives. Business partner to the Director of Operations and supports on all HR initiatives within the org. Provides direct support to company line Managers and Department Leads by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decision making. Hands on Generalist responsible for compensation, benefits, leave of absences; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; workers compensation claims management and reporting, performance and talent management; recognition, and development. As the primary liaison to legal counsel, consistently monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.



Fox Racing

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • 2009 - Dec 2013

  Reporting to the VP of HR, responsible for all HR generalist functions for Morgan Hill headquarters Primary Corporate Recruiter for entire organization including Design, Development, Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Planning, Logistics, HR, Legal, IT and Finance.Recruiting and new hire processes for corporate offices, Distribution Center, and US retail locations for all brands FOX/SHIFT/ IVI VISIONStreamlined and managed all outside agency searches and implemented processes for temp/freelance requests for outside consultants and freelance artists. Developed core relationships and valuable business partnerships with hiring managers and Executive Team. Implemented changes in the hiring process to alleviate much of the work load for the hiring managers Consistently recognized by hiring managers for excellent service and improvements made in the hiring processResponsible for HR functions surrounding shut down and relocation of Distribution Center including retention, severance and relocation programs. Responsible for initial recruitment and staffing new Distribution Center.



Cypress Semiconductor Corporation

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Admin

  • 2007 - 2009



Erickson & Associates

• Recruiter

  • 1999 - 2001



David Powell, Inc.

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruiter

  • 1997 - 1999