Experience

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  Colonial Presbyterian Church

  • United States
  • Religious Institutions
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Director of Human Resources

    • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Director of Human Resources

    • Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

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  HR Consultant

  • Human Resources Consultant

    • Dec 2019 - Mar 2021

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  McClatchy

  • Kansas City, Missouri

  • Regional Director of Human Resources - Midwest at The McClatchy Company

    • Oct 2015 - Nov 2019
    • Kansas City, Missouri

    Assists in the planning and implementation of integrated human resources programs consistent with the mission and values of The McClatchy Company. Key responsibilities include handling escalated employee relation issues, formal investigations, performance management and organization development. Collaborates with the Regional VP of HR of the Midwest Region on creation and implementation of all training programs within the region.

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  The Kansas City Star

  • Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • Director of Human Resources

    • Oct 2015 - May 2016
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area

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  Special Counsel

  • Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • Talent Acquisition Contractor - Shook Hardy & Bacon

    • Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area

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  Leisure Hotels & Resorts

  • Corp VP HR

    • Mar 2005 - Jun 2015

    I was offered this position while providing strategic Human Resource consulting services for the company beginning early March 2005. Goals for the consultant role were as follows: Development and implement strategic Human Resource initiatives for the company in the areas of recruitment, retention, compensation and benefits, training and organizational development. Key priority was the development of a corporate human resources department for the company. Results exceeded the expectations of the owners of the company.Responsible for developing human resource strategies for 25 hotel properties located in 8 states (KS, MO, NE, IA, AR, NM, MN, and OK) with a workforce of 1200+.

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  Carter Energy

  • Director of Human Resources

    • Nov 2002 - Apr 2004

    Managed the Human Resources department, which consisted of a human resources manager, safety and risk management representative, payroll administrator and administrative support staff. Reported to the CAO. Responsible for strategic human resource planning and budgeting for the company.

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  American Century Investments

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Jan 2001 - Oct 2002

    Developed and implemented a disciplined process for assessing, restructuring, and reorganizing areas of the company, (Information Technology and Direct Call Center) by aligning department and organizational human resources practices and strategies with the new business strategy of the company. Member of Human Resources Leadership Team. Reported to the Vice President of Organizational Development.

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  Mazuma Credit Union

  • Senior Vice President

    • Apr 1996 - Jan 2001

    Managed five HR staff members. Directly responsible for the formulation of Human Resource policies and procedures for the entire company.

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  Westin Hotels & Resorts

  • Human Resources Manager

    • 1991 - 1995