Experience

IEC Holden

• Canada
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Human Resources for North America

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Plattsburgh, New York, United States

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  Plattsburgh, New York



BOMBARDIER

• Canada
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Material Planner

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Plattsburgh, NY



Target

• Mexico
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager - Target Stores

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

  San Diego, CA • Proactively evaluate staffing needs for organization and develop plans based on headcount needs, succession plans, and projected turnover trends • Work closely with fellow executives to evaluate management of their teams; act as a partner to ensure they are managing performance and providing development and performance feedback to their teams as necessary • Coach fellow executives and team members on concerns including job evaluations, benefits, disability, compensation, employee… Show more • Proactively evaluate staffing needs for organization and develop plans based on headcount needs, succession plans, and projected turnover trends • Work closely with fellow executives to evaluate management of their teams; act as a partner to ensure they are managing performance and providing development and performance feedback to their teams as necessary • Coach fellow executives and team members on concerns including job evaluations, benefits, disability, compensation, employee well-being, and worker’s compensation • Effectively lead a 150-person team through new company initiatives and change • Maintain compliance effectiveness for CA State and Federal regulations regarding hiring, onboarding, training, reduction, ADA, FMLA, LOA, Wage and Hour, and Worker’s Compensation • Respond with urgency to team member concerns and employee relations issues • Support profitability goals through wage management control and appropriately prioritizing and driving continuous improvement in the areas that impact total store and company profitability • Develop and foster an “open door culture” work environment to help provide a confidential and comfortable workplace • Forecast and monitor payroll for 150 employees on weekly basis to adhere to corporate financial guidelines

• Logistics Manager - Target Stores

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2015

  San Diego, CA • Manage daily operations of a team of 45 employees to effectively execute receiving processes, freight flow and replenishment transitions, price accuracy changes, and stockroom inventory controls. • Developed and executed customer service, merchandising, budget, and productivity plans, aligned with company's strategic direction, resulting in increased sales of 4.8% over the previous year. • Achieved a regional record of store inventory shortage of 0.56% • Guided Facilities… Show more • Manage daily operations of a team of 45 employees to effectively execute receiving processes, freight flow and replenishment transitions, price accuracy changes, and stockroom inventory controls. • Developed and executed customer service, merchandising, budget, and productivity plans, aligned with company's strategic direction, resulting in increased sales of 4.8% over the previous year. • Achieved a regional record of store inventory shortage of 0.56% • Guided Facilities Management team through strategies on minimizing operational costs per square foot while maximizing preventative maintenance on key assets, which reduced excess expenditures by $100,000 year-to-date.

• Operations Manager - Target Distribution Center

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  Chambersburg, PA • Identified, coordinated, and developed daily operation plans for 30 hourly warehouse workers performing 10 different functions in a fast-paced distribution center, maintaining a companywide top five annual performance. • Researched damaged product trends and instituted cost-saving procedures resulting in annual savings of $400,000. • Introduced Target’s Environmentally Sensitive Inventory Management process that facilitates effective federal regulations compliance. • Developed and… Show more • Identified, coordinated, and developed daily operation plans for 30 hourly warehouse workers performing 10 different functions in a fast-paced distribution center, maintaining a companywide top five annual performance. • Researched damaged product trends and instituted cost-saving procedures resulting in annual savings of $400,000. • Introduced Target’s Environmentally Sensitive Inventory Management process that facilitates effective federal regulations compliance. • Developed and presented monthly budget trends, performance results, and best practice procedures to peer executives and warehouse workers.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Unit Movement Officer

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Nürnberg Area, Germany • Managed and supervised distribution of $200 million of equipment and supplies to over 500 people with 100% accountability. • Established a maximum efficiency system for processing and preparing equipment for movement resulting in a 20% decrease in the timeline and errors. • Guided subordinates in following established policies and procedures for moving people and goods by air, rail, sea, and road, including relative costs, benefits, and environmental safety.

• Battalion Logistics Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Feb 2011

  Nürnberg Area, Germany • Planned, coordinated, and supervised logistics, movement, and procurement requirements supporting an organization of over 500 personnel and equipment worth $54 million, while maintaining 100% accountability. • Organized and executed the return of over 860 pieces of government-owned equipment, worth more than $16 million, to the regular supply system. • Developed a budget for the Government Purchase Card that effectively monitored the purchase and allocation of $153,000 worth of… Show more • Planned, coordinated, and supervised logistics, movement, and procurement requirements supporting an organization of over 500 personnel and equipment worth $54 million, while maintaining 100% accountability. • Organized and executed the return of over 860 pieces of government-owned equipment, worth more than $16 million, to the regular supply system. • Developed a budget for the Government Purchase Card that effectively monitored the purchase and allocation of $153,000 worth of equipment. • Established a campaign on property accountability that resulted in direct ownership of all property and a 60% reduction in inventory time. • Collected and compiled data for accurate, efficient internal reporting necessary for decision making by upper management.

• Transportation Company Executive Officer

  • Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

  Iraq • Instituted a new maintenance program that increased vehicle readiness by 42% and reduced repair timeline of mission essential equipment by 50%. • Created an efficiency working group that reduced the required number of personnel and equipment for missions by 20%. • Managed the preparation and cross-continental movement of over 100 people and $14 million of equipment with zero losses, injury, or damage. • Independently performed a variety of managerial roles in training, safety… Show more • Instituted a new maintenance program that increased vehicle readiness by 42% and reduced repair timeline of mission essential equipment by 50%. • Created an efficiency working group that reduced the required number of personnel and equipment for missions by 20%. • Managed the preparation and cross-continental movement of over 100 people and $14 million of equipment with zero losses, injury, or damage. • Independently performed a variety of managerial roles in training, safety, movement, information management, and environmental protection.

• Support Operations General Supply officer

  • Apr 2008 - Mar 2009

  Nürnberg Area, Germany • Generated an electronic program to track on-hand supply quantities and determine consumption rates; resupply requirements were forecasted one week in advance and reduced transportation time by 30%. • Established a Transition Life Support and Movement Plan that led to the recognition of the 5,000 personnel unit for fastest training certification in the past four years. • Resourced a non-standard issue item, normally not found in the logistics supply system, to support 6,500 people… Show more • Generated an electronic program to track on-hand supply quantities and determine consumption rates; resupply requirements were forecasted one week in advance and reduced transportation time by 30%. • Established a Transition Life Support and Movement Plan that led to the recognition of the 5,000 personnel unit for fastest training certification in the past four years. • Resourced a non-standard issue item, normally not found in the logistics supply system, to support 6,500 people across a 25,300-square mile region for a mandatory event with less than two days’ notice. • Identified, planned, and allocated support requirements and capabilities; developed the concept of support to synchronize logistics that increased the on-hand days of supply by 20%.

• Army Reserve Officer Recruiter

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  Albany, New York Area • Trained and mentored six recruits on their application, tests, and interview skills that resulted in a 100% success rate. • Formed a partnership of two similar programs for joint recruiting efforts, increasing the number of potential recruits by 25% from across the capital district of New York.