Volunteer | Trainer

• Mar 2017 - Present

Career Prospectors is an organization serving the greater Richmond area, focused on helping people find job opportunities since 2002. Whether relocated, terminated, down sized, or are still working and looking for a new opportunity. I volunteer with this group to provide training for job seekers, and as a member of the Training Team to plan and facilitate skills training for job seekers. Career Prospectors is an organization serving the greater Richmond area, focused on helping people find job opportunities since 2002. Whether relocated, terminated, down sized, or are still working and looking for a new opportunity. I volunteer with this group to provide training for job seekers, and as a member of the Training Team to plan and facilitate skills training for job seekers.

Manager, HR Compliance

• Feb 2019 - Mar 2023

Retired

HR Business Partner

• Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

Regional Human Resources Generalist

• Sep 2010 - Mar 2017

Provided guidance and support to the organization, teammates, and leaders in all aspects of human resources. Responsible for 12 direct reports in addition to 1500+ teammates assigned to 15 distribution centers, corporate office, and hospital engagements.• Developed and implemented a strategy for restructuring a corporate business unit of 50 teammates with improved process workflow and improved engagement and retention of the team.• Led successful implementation of a full service pre-employment screening program that resulted in a paperless process, adjudication, automated FCRA process and reduced costs by 10%. Show less

HR Services Manager

• May 2007 - Sep 2010

Provided HR leadership and support to the organization throughout all areas of the country. Managed a team of three Generalists that supported multiple locations. • Supported major acquisitions that more than doubled the business and teammate population with successful assimilation of teammates, policies, and cultures.• Ensured communication of HR policies, programs and initiatives to management and teammates that resulted in improved understanding of policies.

Human Resources Generalist

• Feb 1999 - May 2007

Consulted on employee relations matters, including approving terminations, final warnings, and other adverse employment actions and responsible for the investigation of employee relations issues. Reported to the Vice-President of Human Resources.• Played an integral role in developing HR as strategic partners in the organization including the development of the field HR team resulting in improved HR Support for the company.• Developed, and delivered content on a variety of topics including Corrective Action, Communications, Talent Reviews, and Total Rewards Overview. Show less

Senior Training Facilitator/Training Facilitator

• Sep 1994 - Feb 1999

Designed and facilitated training on a variety of topics including leadership, conflict management, and customer service. Diagnosed and implemented interventions for faltering business units. • Designed and facilitated a 3 day leadership development course to over 200 leaders resulting in a consistent leadership culture in the organization.• Selected and customized a Development Dimensions Inc. course, Service Plus, resulting in improved service to customers and enhanced skills for teammates. Certified as facilitator. Show less