Experience

Davidson Group HR Solutions

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Human Resources Consultant

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Assist client companies ensure their HR practices are compliant with HR regulations and help them align their HR practices with their core strategy so that they build an engaged and productive workforce.



Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI)

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Vice President Human Resources

  • Jul 2013 - Apr 2022

  Charlotte, NC Established and led HR function from company start-up to maturity. Applied HR skills to build and sustain a "best practice" HR organization geared to support a fast-paced, high-growth private company. • Initiated ongoing employee engagement survey process, working with senior leadership to prescribe and apply tools that led to a 35% increase in employee engagement over 12 months • Achieved cultural change through select hiring, mentoring, and performance management • Originated… Show more Established and led HR function from company start-up to maturity. Applied HR skills to build and sustain a "best practice" HR organization geared to support a fast-paced, high-growth private company. • Initiated ongoing employee engagement survey process, working with senior leadership to prescribe and apply tools that led to a 35% increase in employee engagement over 12 months • Achieved cultural change through select hiring, mentoring, and performance management • Originated unique diversity, equity and inclusion effort by partnering with HBCU to aid students' professional growth while positioning diverse talent within the company • Overhauled and refined employee benefit plan designs annually to preserve cash and maximize company investment while preserving "best company to work for" recognition Show less



Swisher

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President Human Resources

  • Sep 2010 - May 2013

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Provided HR leadership to fast-growth organization more than doubling in size through acquisitions and developing a new distribution channel. Advisor to executive team influencing business decisions in preparation for IPO. • Developed and implemented salary administration, sales commission, and executive compensation programs including broad-based employee stock option plan to encourage retention • Created onboarding solution to integrate 62 acquistions and 1,200 employees over two… Show more Provided HR leadership to fast-growth organization more than doubling in size through acquisitions and developing a new distribution channel. Advisor to executive team influencing business decisions in preparation for IPO. • Developed and implemented salary administration, sales commission, and executive compensation programs including broad-based employee stock option plan to encourage retention • Created onboarding solution to integrate 62 acquistions and 1,200 employees over two years • Improved administrative efficiency through systematic process review and implementation of the first HR Management Information System Show less



United Vision Logistics

• Truck Transportation
• 300 - 400 Employee

• HR Consultant to Alix Partners

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2010

  Lafayette, Louisiana Area Merged and integrated all HR practices across four separate companies in the oil and gas transportation sector. Developed a consistent HR approach between the four companies, aligning human capital with business strategy. • Achieved harmonization of all employment and practices, creating a single employer HR function • Maximized overall benefits costs by combining disparate insurance approaches into one cohesive benefits offerings, improving benefits and achieving a $.5M cost… Show more Merged and integrated all HR practices across four separate companies in the oil and gas transportation sector. Developed a consistent HR approach between the four companies, aligning human capital with business strategy. • Achieved harmonization of all employment and practices, creating a single employer HR function • Maximized overall benefits costs by combining disparate insurance approaches into one cohesive benefits offerings, improving benefits and achieving a $.5M cost savings. • Streamlined people operations by reducing headcount, trimming costs and increasing operational profitability Show less



Albertsons Companies

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group VP Human Resources

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2008

  Boise, Idaho, United States Directed field HR organization for 35,000 employees. One of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, operating across 35 states under 20 well-known brands. Company was formed as a result of the Cerberus acquisition of Albertsons Inc. (privately) and later listed on NYSE. • Delivered streamlined, business-focused employee services to allow investment firm to achieve rapid business turnaround and ultimate monetization of its investment.



Lane Bryant

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP Human Resources

  • Oct 2002 - Jan 2004

  Multi-site female apparel retailer with 10,000 employees, 725 stores, and sales of $1B. • Restructured the HR function, improving the allocation of resources and HR service delivery • Championed the overhaul of the field store operations structure, including geographic and span-of-control realignment, resulting in a 20% reduction in management payroll. • Improved executive committee teaming through focus on new talent acquisition, team effectiveness efforts, and coaching. •… Show more Multi-site female apparel retailer with 10,000 employees, 725 stores, and sales of $1B. • Restructured the HR function, improving the allocation of resources and HR service delivery • Championed the overhaul of the field store operations structure, including geographic and span-of-control realignment, resulting in a 20% reduction in management payroll. • Improved executive committee teaming through focus on new talent acquisition, team effectiveness efforts, and coaching. • Launched an aggressive employee retention strategy to counter poor morale and reduce corporate turnover Show less



Saturn

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Human Resources

  • Apr 2000 - Nov 2002

  Hired to build the HR infrastructure for 70 acquired auto dealerships and institute standards and centralized controls to enable the organization to go public. Developed the pre-IPO strategic HR plan. • Created unified HR practices across the organization; implemented programs to bring consistency to compensation and benefits, employee relations, talent acquisition, and management development • Partnered with outside counsel to maintain positive employee and labor relations •… Show more Hired to build the HR infrastructure for 70 acquired auto dealerships and institute standards and centralized controls to enable the organization to go public. Developed the pre-IPO strategic HR plan. • Created unified HR practices across the organization; implemented programs to bring consistency to compensation and benefits, employee relations, talent acquisition, and management development • Partnered with outside counsel to maintain positive employee and labor relations • Improved health, welfare, and retirement benefits by rationalizing 84 plans, consolidating administration and decision making • Collaborated with President and Board of Directors to develop compensation strategies necessary to attract and retain talent for planned IPO Show less



Gateway

• Nigeria
• Mobile Gaming Apps
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP Human Resources

  • Nov 1998 - Mar 2000

  A $3B+ manufacturer and seller of personal computing products for home and business. • Built the HR infrastructure for Gateway Country, facilitating the opening of new stores to sustain projected revenue growth. Hired 2,000 employees for 100 new retail stores. • Designed and launched common practices and processes across the country, including an assessment program for the identification of top talent, new compensation structures, and revised training programs. • Insourced a… Show more A $3B+ manufacturer and seller of personal computing products for home and business. • Built the HR infrastructure for Gateway Country, facilitating the opening of new stores to sustain projected revenue growth. Hired 2,000 employees for 100 new retail stores. • Designed and launched common practices and processes across the country, including an assessment program for the identification of top talent, new compensation structures, and revised training programs. • Insourced a largely external store recruiting function, developing internal capability for store staffing, and achieving annual savings of $2 Million. • Facilitated the transformation of store culture to that of a “sales” environment through revised compensation programs, training, and change initiatives. Show less



ViacomCBS

• United States
• Entertainment
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP International Human Resources

  • Jan 1995 - Nov 1998

  New York, New York, United States Selected to take on a new corporate role after Viacom acquired Blockbuster and create a global plan focused on growth and profitability. • Developed and implemented a strategic plan to support 65 new country openings in 18 months. • Optimized resources, decreased costs, and improved service quality by establishing preferred supplier relationships with global executive search firms for management talent. • Streamlined and improved global expatriate tax services by developing… Show more Selected to take on a new corporate role after Viacom acquired Blockbuster and create a global plan focused on growth and profitability. • Developed and implemented a strategic plan to support 65 new country openings in 18 months. • Optimized resources, decreased costs, and improved service quality by establishing preferred supplier relationships with global executive search firms for management talent. • Streamlined and improved global expatriate tax services by developing in-house staff and expertise. • Lead the development and implementation of one single international relocation policy for all brands, achieving ease of administration and ultimate cost savings • Fostered intra-divisional synergies by establishing Viacom HR Councils in Canada, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific • Served as international HR consultant and resource to senior management across all brands Show less