Experience

JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATI

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  I report directly to the President / GM of Jetway. My duties include: 1. Manage and oversee the Human Resource function. 2. Partner with Sr. Management of the business. 3. Accountable for effective interaction with the following functional areas: Manufacturing, Engineering, IR, Project Management, Marketing and Finance. 4. Provide the necessary organizational direction and support in the following areas: Recruitment, Compensation, Organizational Effectiveness, Diversity (EEO/ AAP), Ethics, Safety, Public Relations, Communication, Employee Advocacy, Consultation, and Facilitation. 5. Takes a leadership role as a coach, strategic partner, change agent and employee advocate.



Laborie

• United States
• Medical Device
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Manager Total Rewards

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

  Oversee compensation and benefits for one of the world's largest manufactures of medical devices focused on labor and delivery and the NICU. Responsibilities include oversight of company rewards for all employees in five different countries. Oversee compensation and benefits for one of the world's largest manufactures of medical devices focused on labor and delivery and the NICU. Responsibilities include oversight of company rewards for all employees in five different countries.



DSI Underground Group

• Germany
• Mining
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Regional Director of Human Resources - Americas

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2018

  DSI (DYWIDAG-Systems International) has over 2,100 employees worldwide with operations across EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Asia-Pacific, North America and South America. DSI currently satisfies customer demands in 95 countries around the world. DSI offers a complete product line including roof support products, resin cartridges, plates, mesh, and dust suppression products. In Tunneling, DSI's core product line ranges from steel ribs and liner plates to lattice girders. Each support system is customized and professionally engineered to your specific application. Our ground support systems are designed to make tunneling safer. I am responsible for overseeing, and in some cases administering, the people functions of the America's Region (include manufacturing plants in Canada, the USA, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Columbia and Brazil) for compliance with policies and practices of DSI Group, the ethical and social consciences of business and society, the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. I evaluate human resource processes in the region, report status, recommend changes to the Regional Board of Directors and implement approved changes. In addition, this position has administrative, and/or oversight, responsibility for various programs and processes such as employee benefits, compensation planning, payroll, employee engagement, performance management, employee relations, labor relations, etc. While at DSI, my efforts have included de-certifying the USW union from one of our US facilities, thwarting a union organizing committee in Canada. Undertaking large-scale changes in creating / updating job descriptions, creating salary grids for all countries, overseeing legal action for the region, overseeing training and development and compliance efforts. I affect positive change throughout DSI through my efforts.



Tronox

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Director

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  Execute all human resource functions for 2 soda ash mines (one dry and one wet mine) and processing plant, with a total headcount of 1000 union and non/union employees and 850MM in revenue. Support business-unit decisions related to human resources. Provide labor-relations support to direct managers relative to the USW labor contract. This included oversight of ~300 union grievances per year with approximately 130 going to 3rd Step. Also undertook project to overhaul engineering department and address engagement and turnover issues that were occurring. This reduced turnover by 40% within one year. About Tronox: Tronox Limited is a global leader in the mining, production and marketing of inorganic minerals and chemicals. The company operates two vertically integrated divisions: Titanium dioxide (TiO2) and Alkali Chemicals. Tronox Alkali is the world’s largest producer of natural soda ash, offering a secure, reliable and diverse range of high-quality product choices. The Alkali division mines and processes trona ore and manufactures soda ash that is used in the production of glass, detergent formulation, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper production, and water treatment. It also produces sodium bicarbonate and other chemical compounds used in common industrial and household applications. Our main Alkali operations are in Green River, Wyoming (USA), home of the world’s largest trona ore deposit. Tronox’s global workforce of 4,400 employees is committed to safe and sustainable business practices that bring value to its shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities where we work and live. The company operates more than 20 locations around the world, with corporate offices in Stamford, Connecticut (USA), Bentley, Australia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA), and Sandton, South Africa.



xpedx

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Professional

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  Create and build a territory through customer relations, problem solving, and project management. Build relationships with new or existing customers and increase account penetration through new and existing customer’s yearly packaging expenditures. Work with internal team and external suppliers on new and existing solutions.

• Human Resources Manager - Northwest Group

  • Feb 2006 - Aug 2012

  Beginning in 1998, xpedx was owned by International Paper. IP is a Fortune 100 company with over 40,000 employees working around the globe. xpedx served as the distribution branch of International Paper with operations in Canada, the United States and northern Mexico. It's primary focus was business-to-business distribution of paper, packaging, and facility supplies. It was comprised of more than 8,000 employees and over 8 Billion in revenue per year. In the spring of 2014, International Paper spun off xpedx and merged it with it largest competitor (Unisource). The newly formed company is now called Veritiv. Manage and directed all human resource functions for 500 employees at 11 locations in 5 states for the Northwest Group comprising of revenues of over 400 million dollars. Implemented corporate initiatives and reestablished the HR role as a key partner setting the strategic direction to group business success.Provided leadership and worked with company executives to drive positive change and align HR goals with company objectives.



Los Suenos Institute

• Huntsville, Utah

• HR Manager

  • May 2005 - Feb 2006

  Managed a team of 5 specialists for this HR services / development company. Provided human resources oversight for small and medium-sized companies that subcontracted their personnel management functions. Managed a team of 5 specialists for this HR services / development company. Provided human resources oversight for small and medium-sized companies that subcontracted their personnel management functions.



Total Quality Systems

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Mar 2000 - May 2005

  Total Quality Systems, Inc. (TQS) was founded in 1994 on the principles of innovative process and product improvement. It is a high-technology company recognized nationally by the 2011 Small Business Administration (SBA) Tibbetts award for our innovative products and services. The annual Tibbetts Award is presented each year to a small business judged to exemplify the best in the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program. TQS’ innovations were derived from complex and demanding supply chains that support the U.S. Air Force. TQS has experience with the entire supply chain from procurement, sustainment analysis and planning, to maintenance, repair and overhaul. It bases many of the current practices on predictive analysis. With databases comprising of years worth of work orders and repair orders, predictive engineering can inform maintenance people when a weapon's system will break, so that preemptive exchanges can be done. This allows the US Air Force to keep their weapons systems functioning. TQS innovations have played a significant role in helping the USAF F-16 Program Office save over $300 million to date and cost avoidance of $1 billion are projected by 2030. While at TQS, I identified key talent, recruited, screened, hired and on-boarded new employees. Coached, trained and developed staff. Led employee relations, managed compensation and benefits and resolved disputes. Created and implemented new policies, oversaw process improvement activities, and ensured adherence to state and federal HR laws for 225 employees in two states.