Director of Human Resources & Administration

• Jul 2022 - Present

Director of Human Resources

• Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

Passionately supports the top creative minds in the industry! Develops and implements HR strategy with a focus on talent, engagement and retention to drive business objectives . Collaborates internally and externally to enhance culture, remove barriers and deliver the best to our clients. Ignites and empowers change to build communication, improve efficiency and streamline processes.

Human Resource Manager

• Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

Provides HR expertise at an amazing and collaborative workplace. Partners to build process, attract and develop talent, provide best in class benefit and compensation programs, and develop / implement HR strategy. Accomplishments include: • Partnered to develop and implement a dynamic pandemic plan / business continuity strategy • Led successful transition of 401(k) provider enhancing associate services, education and return on investment

Adjunct Faculty DeVille College of Business

• 2014 - 2019

Develops and guides interactive learning experiences and activities in human resource and related coursework to help undergraduate and non-traditional students become compassionate, effective leaders. Courses include Human Resources in a Global Environment, Negotiation and Integrated Business Experience. Develops and guides interactive learning experiences and activities in human resource and related coursework to help undergraduate and non-traditional students become compassionate, effective leaders. Courses include Human Resources in a Global Environment, Negotiation and Integrated Business Experience.

President / Independent Human Resources Consultant

• 2013 - 2019

Provided innovative, customized, results-based services and solutions to support startups, small and medium-size companies in the achievement of HR vision. Partnered with businesses to find, motivate and retain their most important asset - their employees. Worked with leaders to collaboratively design and facilitate talent strategies driving efficiency, effectiveness and revenue. Areas of expertise include: • Talent Acquisition, Executive Search & Recruitment • Talent &… Show more Provided innovative, customized, results-based services and solutions to support startups, small and medium-size companies in the achievement of HR vision. Partnered with businesses to find, motivate and retain their most important asset - their employees. Worked with leaders to collaboratively design and facilitate talent strategies driving efficiency, effectiveness and revenue. Areas of expertise include: • Talent Acquisition, Executive Search & Recruitment • Talent & Organizational Development • Engagement & Retention Strategies * Merger & Acquisition Assistance • Resume Writing and Job Transition Coaching • Talent Planning for Growth and / or Sale of the Business • Compensation Strategy • HRIS Implementation • One-on-One and Group Career Coaching Results include: • Increased communication, engagement and retention • Enhanced compliance • Delivered results driving productivity and profit Accomplishments include: • Assisted over 250 clients in resume writing and job search strategies coaching to successful transition • Developed recruitment strategies / recruited executive and critical talent enhancing effectiveness and fulfilling succession goals • Re-tooled compensation infrastructure leading change for retention and growth • M & A – Partnered to support startup organization through acquisition readiness, due diligence and change in control www.cephala.com. Show less Provided innovative, customized, results-based services and solutions to support startups, small and medium-size companies in the achievement of HR vision. Partnered with businesses to find, motivate and retain their most important asset - their employees. Worked with leaders to collaboratively design and facilitate talent strategies driving efficiency, effectiveness and revenue. Areas of expertise include: • Talent Acquisition, Executive Search & Recruitment • Talent &… Show more Provided innovative, customized, results-based services and solutions to support startups, small and medium-size companies in the achievement of HR vision. Partnered with businesses to find, motivate and retain their most important asset - their employees. Worked with leaders to collaboratively design and facilitate talent strategies driving efficiency, effectiveness and revenue. Areas of expertise include: • Talent Acquisition, Executive Search & Recruitment • Talent & Organizational Development • Engagement & Retention Strategies * Merger & Acquisition Assistance • Resume Writing and Job Transition Coaching • Talent Planning for Growth and / or Sale of the Business • Compensation Strategy • HRIS Implementation • One-on-One and Group Career Coaching Results include: • Increased communication, engagement and retention • Enhanced compliance • Delivered results driving productivity and profit Accomplishments include: • Assisted over 250 clients in resume writing and job search strategies coaching to successful transition • Developed recruitment strategies / recruited executive and critical talent enhancing effectiveness and fulfilling succession goals • Re-tooled compensation infrastructure leading change for retention and growth • M & A – Partnered to support startup organization through acquisition readiness, due diligence and change in control www.cephala.com. Show less

Director, HR Development & Communication

• 2006 - 2012

Leader of the company-wide organizational development (including executive leadership & successor development, succession planning and change management) function, HR communications function and Diversity Leadership Team. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and achieve results, leader and accountable "owner" of the strategies, programs, processes and management of the HR training & development, recognition/engagement, team member giving and community development… Show more Leader of the company-wide organizational development (including executive leadership & successor development, succession planning and change management) function, HR communications function and Diversity Leadership Team. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and achieve results, leader and accountable "owner" of the strategies, programs, processes and management of the HR training & development, recognition/engagement, team member giving and community development functions. Results include: • Increased leadership effectiveness • Increased leadership talent retention and engagement • Increased employee satisfaction, trust and pride • Increased organizational reputation Examples of work include: • Developed, designed and managed executive succession planning processes and programs; secured the development needed ensuring business continuity and position readiness. • Designed, planned and led executive leadership development processes and programs resulting in enhanced leadership effectiveness, retention and creation of a robust talent pipeline. • As lead change agent, partnered to develop enhanced employee feedback systems and strategic communication processes increasing transparency and trust. • Defined world class employer blueprint and led efforts to gain organizational recognition. Partnered to earn the organization numerous awards including the Northcoast 99 honors elevating status to a preferred employer.

Director, Home Office Human Resources

• 1996 - 2006

Led innovative, results-focused recruiting function and the development of a customer-based talent acquisition approach. Developed the HR corporate training function that provided a broad variety of onboarding, management, software, and developmental programs. Led equitable and consistent employee relations activities for the corporate headquarters that increased engagement, retention and compliance. Results include: • Increased candidate flow • Decreased time to hire and cost… Show more Led innovative, results-focused recruiting function and the development of a customer-based talent acquisition approach. Developed the HR corporate training function that provided a broad variety of onboarding, management, software, and developmental programs. Led equitable and consistent employee relations activities for the corporate headquarters that increased engagement, retention and compliance. Results include: • Increased candidate flow • Decreased time to hire and cost per hire • Increased management effectiveness • Increased trust, engagement and satisfaction Examples of work include: • Developed a broad spectrum of recruiting processes, channels and venues supporting high growth and critical talent needs. • Partnering with all levels developed robust performance, compliance and technical-based curriculum supporting performance excellence and organizational success. • Developed highly successful, multi-tiered mentoring programs creating organizational bench strength and building business continuity.

Manager Human Resources

• 1991 - 1995

An experienced generalist, supported the field location at Cleveland Hopkins Airport that included Food & Beverage (union) and Merchandise (non-union) divisions. Supported site in full array of HR services with special focus in innovative and aggressive recruiting, employee and labor relations, recognition, benefits and compensation administration. Successfully negotiated contract, represented company in arbitrations and led grievance hearings. Partnered with the City of Cleveland and Port… Show more An experienced generalist, supported the field location at Cleveland Hopkins Airport that included Food & Beverage (union) and Merchandise (non-union) divisions. Supported site in full array of HR services with special focus in innovative and aggressive recruiting, employee and labor relations, recognition, benefits and compensation administration. Successfully negotiated contract, represented company in arbitrations and led grievance hearings. Partnered with the City of Cleveland and Port of Control to provide quality services and superior employee experience. Results include: • Increased trust, engagement and satisfaction • Decreased turnover • Decreased time to hire Examples of work include: • Negotiated a win-win contract that brought parity among tiers and increased employee satisfaction. • Developed and led strategic hiring and innovative retention strategies resulting in a 122 percent reduction in turnover. Earlier Experience Includes human resource positions at May Company, Telxon Corporation and the Higbee Company. Responsibilities included talent acquisition and recruiting, training and development, employee relations, recognition, compensation and benefits administration. Show less An experienced generalist, supported the field location at Cleveland Hopkins Airport that included Food & Beverage (union) and Merchandise (non-union) divisions. Supported site in full array of HR services with special focus in innovative and aggressive recruiting, employee and labor relations, recognition, benefits and compensation administration. Successfully negotiated contract, represented company in arbitrations and led grievance hearings. Partnered with the City of Cleveland and Port… Show more An experienced generalist, supported the field location at Cleveland Hopkins Airport that included Food & Beverage (union) and Merchandise (non-union) divisions. Supported site in full array of HR services with special focus in innovative and aggressive recruiting, employee and labor relations, recognition, benefits and compensation administration. Successfully negotiated contract, represented company in arbitrations and led grievance hearings. Partnered with the City of Cleveland and Port of Control to provide quality services and superior employee experience. Results include: • Increased trust, engagement and satisfaction • Decreased turnover • Decreased time to hire Examples of work include: • Negotiated a win-win contract that brought parity among tiers and increased employee satisfaction. • Developed and led strategic hiring and innovative retention strategies resulting in a 122 percent reduction in turnover. Earlier Experience Includes human resource positions at May Company, Telxon Corporation and the Higbee Company. Responsibilities included talent acquisition and recruiting, training and development, employee relations, recognition, compensation and benefits administration. Show less