Experience

Southern Imaginations, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal and Human Resources Consultant to Southern Imaginations, LLC

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Providing legal and human resources expertise to innovative consulting group focusing on Head Start services, foundations, for-profit and not-for-profit entities. Providing legal and human resources expertise to innovative consulting group focusing on Head Start services, foundations, for-profit and not-for-profit entities.



Congregation Beth Shalom of Clearwater

• Synagogue Administrator

  • Mar 2021 - Nov 2022

  Administrator of a Conservative Synagogue in clearwater Florida with 225 family units, a school, religious facilities, and a very active and engaged congregation!! Administrator of a Conservative Synagogue in clearwater Florida with 225 family units, a school, religious facilities, and a very active and engaged congregation!!



Lutheran Services Florida

• Executive Vice President of Human Resources and General Counsel

  • 2010 - Mar 2021

  Leads vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of Human Resources and Legal Affairs at this nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services throughout Florida, including Head Start programs, substance abuse and mental health services, and other education and human services. Increased team headcount from three to fourteen, overseeing Legal, Human Resources, and Procurement. Skillfully combines HR expertise and legal knowledge to navigate through contracts, downsizing, and litigation in a way that minimizes risk and exposure for the organization.* Credited with building the necessary structure to support a rapidly growing organization that had secured multiple contracts with some of the largest counties in Florida; navigated the company from 325 employees with a $34MM annual budget in 2010 to 1,430 employees and a $230MM budget today.* Facilitated the transition of Lutheran Services Florida to a self-insured plan resulting in a premium savings of $1.2 million and a surplus of $625,000.* Oversaw the recruitment, screening, and hire of leaders, directors, administrators, and managers while maintaining compliance with the organization’s highest ethical standards; introduced improvements that positively impacted systems, processes, and documentation.* Pioneered the launch of formal HR processes governing recruiting, candidate selection, and onboarding, building strong leadership of the HR, Finance, and Administration functions of the organization.* Successfully negotiated a favorable contract with the union.* Oversaw the simultaneous acquisition of two Head Start organizations, onboarding 550 employees within a one month period. * Served on the team that competed and won a $95 million privatized substance abuse and mental health contract, negotiating the final agreement, which was the first of its kind in Florida.* Recognized as a Top Corporate Counsel by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2015.



Duro Bag Co.

• Corporate Counsel

  • 2010 - 2011

  Effectively managed the legal affairs of this producer of the broadest range of machine-made paper shopping bags in the industry and the world’s largest paper bag manufacturer. Reviewed and negotiated all agreements while representing the interests of the company in all legal forums and in correspondence with external parties. Left position to join Lutheran Services. Effectively managed the legal affairs of this producer of the broadest range of machine-made paper shopping bags in the industry and the world’s largest paper bag manufacturer. Reviewed and negotiated all agreements while representing the interests of the company in all legal forums and in correspondence with external parties. Left position to join Lutheran Services.



Schiller International University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• International Human Resources Director

  • 2006 - 2009

  Directed global Human Resources responsibilities at this leading for-profit university, managing the recruitment, selection, hire, and onboarding of talented individuals with qualifications aligned with the unique needs of the institution. Recruited to manage the organization through substantial growth, including developing infrastructure, increasing employment, and articulating a compensation structure that rewarded top performers. Directed global Human Resources responsibilities at this leading for-profit university, managing the recruitment, selection, hire, and onboarding of talented individuals with qualifications aligned with the unique needs of the institution. Recruited to manage the organization through substantial growth, including developing infrastructure, increasing employment, and articulating a compensation structure that rewarded top performers.



Belleview Biltmore Resort & Spa

• Corporate Human Resources Director

  • 2006 - 2007

  Oversaw hiring and professional development for all positions at this historic 400,000 square foot hotel and resort.* Engaged in extensive screening to identify and hire candidates with the interpersonal skills and dedication to quality to safeguard the reputation of the hotel as a leader in the hospitality industry and history of Belleair. Oversaw hiring and professional development for all positions at this historic 400,000 square foot hotel and resort.* Engaged in extensive screening to identify and hire candidates with the interpersonal skills and dedication to quality to safeguard the reputation of the hotel as a leader in the hospitality industry and history of Belleair.



THK Manufacturing of America

• VP Administration

  • 2002 - 2006

  Responsible for the leadership of Human Resources and legal functions at this leading international producer of linear motion systems. Responsible for the leadership of Human Resources and legal functions at this leading international producer of linear motion systems.



Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Corporate Human Resources Director

  • 1997 - 2002



Fujitec America, Inc.

• VP of Administration

  • 1985 - 1997