Experience

Alluvion Health

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, People and Culture

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Great Falls, Montana, United States Lead and oversee the human resources strategies and initiatives for Alluvion Heath and its subsidiaries. Lead the strategic response to issues of workforce strategy and inclusive and equitable workplace, high-level employee relations and change management. Lead cross-organizational partnerships to ensure well-designed and effective talent acquisition, employee relations, talent development, benefits, compensation and other HR programs and initiatives. As the organizations champion of workplace… Show more Lead and oversee the human resources strategies and initiatives for Alluvion Heath and its subsidiaries. Lead the strategic response to issues of workforce strategy and inclusive and equitable workplace, high-level employee relations and change management. Lead cross-organizational partnerships to ensure well-designed and effective talent acquisition, employee relations, talent development, benefits, compensation and other HR programs and initiatives. As the organizations champion of workplace culture; identify, recommend and advance initiatives that allow staff and leadership to do their best work and achieve Alluvion's Mission; Creating and Inspiring Healthier Lives. Charged with fostering an environment of strategic thinking around employee engagement, well-being, satisfaction, organizational development, talent acquisition, and professional development. Select, develop, and mentor a team of Associate VP's, Directors, Managers and staff in creating strategies to "think around corners' and address organization and industry environments of change to be proactive in response. Ensure the the People and Culture team is a high-performing department characterized by an environment of inclusions, performance excellence, accountability, compliance metrics, and service deliver focus. Lead, develop and support efforts for a healthy organizational culture that supports growth and opportunity, devises and implements plans to upskill the whole workforce and oversees Workforce Development, Legal, Risk & Safety, HR and Credentialing departments to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, Alluvion Health policies and procedures and other regulatory agencies. Has direct oversight and accountability for management and compliance related to recruitment, contract management, orientation, training, benefits selection and management, succession planning, compensation structures employee selection and management workplace health, safety, security and compliance.

• Human Resources Director

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Great Falls, Montana, United States I am responsible for the development and execution of the human resource approach that supports the organizational mission, business plan and strategic initiatives. Overseeing the Human Resources department and all its functions; to include ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and Alluvion Health policies regarding management and employment; recruitment; orientation; training; benefits management including classification, pay; succession planning; compensation; employee… Show more I am responsible for the development and execution of the human resource approach that supports the organizational mission, business plan and strategic initiatives. Overseeing the Human Resources department and all its functions; to include ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and Alluvion Health policies regarding management and employment; recruitment; orientation; training; benefits management including classification, pay; succession planning; compensation; employee recognition and morale; workplace health; workplace safety/security; compliance with state and federal labor laws; staff terminations; conflict resolution; and incident documentation, etc. Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for accomplishing human resources goals and objectives, risk management and safety protocols as necessary. Provide strategic leadership and communicate all HR needs and updates to the senior leadership team. Design and carry out a talent strategy, which encompasses recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining employees, using HR disciplines talent acquisition, talent management, employee training (using learning management systems) and succession planning.



General Distributing Company

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resourses, Safety & Compliance Manager

  • May 2017 - Oct 2021

  Great Falls, Montana Area Manage the Human Resources and compliance functions, including but not limited to: DOT, OSHA and FDA compliance. Responsible for maintaining company compliancy in government regulations including FDA, DOT and OSHA. Build, maintain and keep all employee files current and complete (including DOT required drivers files). Oversee DOT mandated drug testing program, company safety program and ensure compliance with all current safety requirements. Human Resources Manager for the company… Show more Manage the Human Resources and compliance functions, including but not limited to: DOT, OSHA and FDA compliance. Responsible for maintaining company compliancy in government regulations including FDA, DOT and OSHA. Build, maintain and keep all employee files current and complete (including DOT required drivers files). Oversee DOT mandated drug testing program, company safety program and ensure compliance with all current safety requirements. Human Resources Manager for the company. Ensure job evaluations are completed as required. Assist with recruitment, hiring and termination at all locations. Establish and maintain company disciplinary procedures and assist Branch Managers with performance issues as needed. Maintain, update, revise company handbook to ensure compliance with current company, state and federal policies. Conduct annual benefits review, establish and maintain an employee training and orientation program. Work with CFO and branch managers to maintain accurate tracking of all employee benefit time. Handle all unemployment claims; oversee employee time tracking system and accumulate hours for payroll entry. Maintain current local and federally required business registrations. Manage company insurance claims tracking, submission and research not limited to: Worker’s Compensation, Property and Casualty, General Liability, Track reimbursements under self-funded dental and vision insurance program. Maintain current vehicle files following DOT requirements. Publish monthly newsletter, provide general office support and other duties as assigned. Positively interface at all employee levels while performing this job. Professional representation of the company with customers, vendors and suppliers, and government regulatory offices when required; including my ability to effectively communicate verbally or in writing with internal branch staff, customers, safety compliance officials, and other diverse outside parties. Show less



Maclean Animal Adoption Center

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Director Of Operations And Business Development

  • Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Great Falls, Montana Area Leadership, led through strength and management experience, using my ability to lead the young team by guiding day-to-day operations. While still in startup mode -everyone in my charge was valued and accepted by me, and I asked they wear many hats. I led them to begin approaching their roles more systematically. I also led focus on supporting the team through professional development and personal understanding. Business Development; I had an active role in the elements of investor/donor… Show more Leadership, led through strength and management experience, using my ability to lead the young team by guiding day-to-day operations. While still in startup mode -everyone in my charge was valued and accepted by me, and I asked they wear many hats. I led them to begin approaching their roles more systematically. I also led focus on supporting the team through professional development and personal understanding. Business Development; I had an active role in the elements of investor/donor relations; used my interpersonal communication abilities to navigate documents and financial needs and day-to-day interaction with donors and staff. I worked collaboratively with the Director to schedule investor meetings and prepare materials. Additionally, I was comfortable in front of investors with the ability to present the mission, goals and values of the Foundation to all levels of investor or public official. Operations: I worked to streamline our workflows and how best to distribute it amongst the small and learning team. This required my focus on both people and processes. I prepared the MAAC for long term success by establishing and implementing organized operations and communications. Show less



Torgersons LLC

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Director Of Human Resources

  • Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

  Great Falls, Montana Area As the Corporate Human Resources Director, I guided and managed the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The major areas I directed were: Recruiting and staffing; organizational and space planning; performance management and improvement systems; organization development; employment and compliance to regulatory concerns; employee orientation, development, and training; Advertisement; policy development and documentation; employee… Show more As the Corporate Human Resources Director, I guided and managed the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the entire company. The major areas I directed were: Recruiting and staffing; organizational and space planning; performance management and improvement systems; organization development; employment and compliance to regulatory concerns; employee orientation, development, and training; Advertisement; policy development and documentation; employee relations; company-wide committee facilitation; company employee and community communication;compensation and benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health; charitable giving; and employee services and counseling. direct administration, including reception, and was responsible for facility security. I originated and led Human Resources practices and objectives that provided an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. Additionally, I coordinated implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources reports to the CEO and served on the Executive Management Team; and assisted and advised company managers about Human Resources issues. Show less



Davis Business Machines, Inc. (Montana)

• Sales Account Executive

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2014

  Great Falls, Montana Area In this capacity, I was the main contact between my clients and my company. I expanded my clientele through referrals, in-house leads and cold-calling. After establishing contact and rapport, I would make a presentation, close the sale and continue to service the account. Depending on the account and sale, my support and follow-up duties varied as needed. Prospecting leads through advertising and cold calls to increase and develop my area of responsibility including networking through… Show more In this capacity, I was the main contact between my clients and my company. I expanded my clientele through referrals, in-house leads and cold-calling. After establishing contact and rapport, I would make a presentation, close the sale and continue to service the account. Depending on the account and sale, my support and follow-up duties varied as needed. Prospecting leads through advertising and cold calls to increase and develop my area of responsibility including networking through industry associations and local business groups to find new customers. My main duty as an Account Representative was to make sales, meet or exceed my quota and achieve my salary, with bonuses attached to sales over and above that mark. In addition I was responsible for maintaining a certain margin on sales that equated to company profits. Once I made a sale, it was my responsibility to make sure all the necessary documentation and contracts were signed appropriately, then turn in my orders to the Store Manager for order. I would follow the production schedule to make sure the contract is fulfilled and answer customer questions, and/or contact customers about changes to the order and delivery details. Additionally, I would build relationships with clients to maintai let go from this company because I stole from mn their account and continue to sell renewals or additional products or services. Regular contact with my client base was tantamount to building solid, profitable, rewarding relationships with customers. Show less