Director of HR

• May 2023 - Present

Manager HR & OD

• Dec 2022 - Apr 2023

Sr Manager Performance Management (Performance Management Lead)

• Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

• Corporate responsibility for performance management process of all Salaried employees. • Co-Lead strategic initiatives for “Team Innovate” and “Intent Based Leadership & Visibility".

Sr Manager, Talent Optimization - Fresh Meats

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

• Owner of the Talent Responsibilities for the Fresh Meats business unit: Succession Planning, Talent Mapping, and Development Plans for ~500 TMs. • Co-Lead strategic initiatives for “Team Innovate” and “Intent Based Leadership & Visibility” teams. • Facilitator and Coach for NEXT Leadership Development Program (Director-Level). • Manage special projects for Fresh Meats include the One Tyson Engagement Survey, supporting the local Business Resource Groups (BRG’s), Performance… Show more • Owner of the Talent Responsibilities for the Fresh Meats business unit: Succession Planning, Talent Mapping, and Development Plans for ~500 TMs. • Co-Lead strategic initiatives for “Team Innovate” and “Intent Based Leadership & Visibility” teams. • Facilitator and Coach for NEXT Leadership Development Program (Director-Level). • Manage special projects for Fresh Meats include the One Tyson Engagement Survey, supporting the local Business Resource Groups (BRG’s), Performance Management (Goals).

Senior Organizational Development & Change Management Specialist (Corporate)

• Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

Bechtel has recently transformed the entire HR organization and consolidated all disciplines for a more centralized HR effort. The number of leadership positions were significantly reduced, but other opportunities were created that provide significant impact. • Organizational Development: Team Development and Team Intervention sessions using Insights Discovery®. • Change Management supporting Phase IV of global HR Transformation. Bechtel has recently transformed the entire HR organization and consolidated all disciplines for a more centralized HR effort. The number of leadership positions were significantly reduced, but other opportunities were created that provide significant impact. • Organizational Development: Team Development and Team Intervention sessions using Insights Discovery®. • Change Management supporting Phase IV of global HR Transformation.

Talent & Learning Development Manager (Nuclear, Security & Environmental Business Unit)

• Nov 2016 - Aug 2019

• Oversaw leadership learning in the company’s largest business unit for ~1,000 supervisors and managers (includes 360 / upward feedback programs and train-the-trainer for all courses and feedback). • Managed business unit talent planning of 400+ high potentials – incl. succession planning & development plans. • Supervised coordination of 6 – 10 Reston Service Award events and ~200 Retirement Letters annually. • Coordinated the Scholarship program for the business unit with a $45,000 -… Show more • Oversaw leadership learning in the company’s largest business unit for ~1,000 supervisors and managers (includes 360 / upward feedback programs and train-the-trainer for all courses and feedback). • Managed business unit talent planning of 400+ high potentials – incl. succession planning & development plans. • Supervised coordination of 6 – 10 Reston Service Award events and ~200 Retirement Letters annually. • Coordinated the Scholarship program for the business unit with a $45,000 - 75,000 budget. • Facilitated on demand team building and focus groups. Show less • Oversaw leadership learning in the company’s largest business unit for ~1,000 supervisors and managers (includes 360 / upward feedback programs and train-the-trainer for all courses and feedback). • Managed business unit talent planning of 400+ high potentials – incl. succession planning & development plans. • Supervised coordination of 6 – 10 Reston Service Award events and ~200 Retirement Letters annually. • Coordinated the Scholarship program for the business unit with a $45,000 -… Show more • Oversaw leadership learning in the company’s largest business unit for ~1,000 supervisors and managers (includes 360 / upward feedback programs and train-the-trainer for all courses and feedback). • Managed business unit talent planning of 400+ high potentials – incl. succession planning & development plans. • Supervised coordination of 6 – 10 Reston Service Award events and ~200 Retirement Letters annually. • Coordinated the Scholarship program for the business unit with a $45,000 - 75,000 budget. • Facilitated on demand team building and focus groups. Show less

Learning & Development Manager

• Dec 2014 - Nov 2016

• Supervised creation of all L&D programs in a 3 company Joint Venture (with Almabani and CCC). • Programs: Onboarding, Saudi National Development, Recognition, and Soft-Skills Training. • Certified Facilitator: for all 6 Bechtel Leadership Academy classes, Upward Feedback, and 360’s (authorized Train-the-Trainer for 4 of the leadership courses and Upward Feedback facilitators). • Coached employees on the project for performance management, career planning, communication, etc. •… Show more • Supervised creation of all L&D programs in a 3 company Joint Venture (with Almabani and CCC). • Programs: Onboarding, Saudi National Development, Recognition, and Soft-Skills Training. • Certified Facilitator: for all 6 Bechtel Leadership Academy classes, Upward Feedback, and 360’s (authorized Train-the-Trainer for 4 of the leadership courses and Upward Feedback facilitators). • Coached employees on the project for performance management, career planning, communication, etc. • Personally trained 750+ employees in Leadership skills during 45+ workshops (total training hours: 2,350+). • Department total trained 1,400+ employees during 100+ workshops equaling 4,100+ hours. • Conducted team building activities for troubled groups and those wanting to improve their strong performance. Show less • Supervised creation of all L&D programs in a 3 company Joint Venture (with Almabani and CCC). • Programs: Onboarding, Saudi National Development, Recognition, and Soft-Skills Training. • Certified Facilitator: for all 6 Bechtel Leadership Academy classes, Upward Feedback, and 360’s (authorized Train-the-Trainer for 4 of the leadership courses and Upward Feedback facilitators). • Coached employees on the project for performance management, career planning, communication, etc. •… Show more • Supervised creation of all L&D programs in a 3 company Joint Venture (with Almabani and CCC). • Programs: Onboarding, Saudi National Development, Recognition, and Soft-Skills Training. • Certified Facilitator: for all 6 Bechtel Leadership Academy classes, Upward Feedback, and 360’s (authorized Train-the-Trainer for 4 of the leadership courses and Upward Feedback facilitators). • Coached employees on the project for performance management, career planning, communication, etc. • Personally trained 750+ employees in Leadership skills during 45+ workshops (total training hours: 2,350+). • Department total trained 1,400+ employees during 100+ workshops equaling 4,100+ hours. • Conducted team building activities for troubled groups and those wanting to improve their strong performance. Show less

HR Specialist - Learning & Development

• Jul 2012 - Nov 2014

Large, privately owned multinational construction company. Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Project in Richland, WA is a large project for the U.S. Department of Energy. • Certified Facilitator for all 4 Leadership Academy workshops and Upward Feedback: - Employee Engagement, Supervisor Development, Forthright Conversations, Supervisor Essentials. - Helped develop administrative process for the new Forthright Conversations. - Manage Upward Feedback process for 200+… Show more Large, privately owned multinational construction company. Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Project in Richland, WA is a large project for the U.S. Department of Energy. • Certified Facilitator for all 4 Leadership Academy workshops and Upward Feedback: - Employee Engagement, Supervisor Development, Forthright Conversations, Supervisor Essentials. - Helped develop administrative process for the new Forthright Conversations. - Manage Upward Feedback process for 200+ managers/supervisors – Certified 4 new Facilitators. - Trained 1200+ employees in Leadership skills during 70 workshops (totaling 12,000+ hours). • Lead of a cross-functional team to review, improve, and implement the Orientation / Onboarding processes. • Project point of contact for Annual Review process (successfactorsTM) and Mentoring Program. • Program coordination for upper management training courses. • Team member on project Great Place to Work committee. Show less Large, privately owned multinational construction company. Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Project in Richland, WA is a large project for the U.S. Department of Energy. • Certified Facilitator for all 4 Leadership Academy workshops and Upward Feedback: - Employee Engagement, Supervisor Development, Forthright Conversations, Supervisor Essentials. - Helped develop administrative process for the new Forthright Conversations. - Manage Upward Feedback process for 200+… Show more Large, privately owned multinational construction company. Waste Treatment Plant (WTP) Project in Richland, WA is a large project for the U.S. Department of Energy. • Certified Facilitator for all 4 Leadership Academy workshops and Upward Feedback: - Employee Engagement, Supervisor Development, Forthright Conversations, Supervisor Essentials. - Helped develop administrative process for the new Forthright Conversations. - Manage Upward Feedback process for 200+ managers/supervisors – Certified 4 new Facilitators. - Trained 1200+ employees in Leadership skills during 70 workshops (totaling 12,000+ hours). • Lead of a cross-functional team to review, improve, and implement the Orientation / Onboarding processes. • Project point of contact for Annual Review process (successfactorsTM) and Mentoring Program. • Program coordination for upper management training courses. • Team member on project Great Place to Work committee. Show less

Volunteer Scout Leader

• Dec 1998 - Nov 2014

Various scouting positions, including Scoutmaster for 5 years. Fully trained in leading the troop with the patrol method. Recipient of several leadership awards including the First Class Scouter Award 2008 from the Buckeye Council. Various scouting positions, including Scoutmaster for 5 years. Fully trained in leading the troop with the patrol method. Recipient of several leadership awards including the First Class Scouter Award 2008 from the Buckeye Council.

Plant HR Manager

• Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

Award winning snack food manufacturer; the largest kettle cooked potato chips manufacturer in the world • Coordinated rejuvenation of HR department at plant – reviewing and updating all HR processes at the plant. • Reestablished relationship between HR and plant associates in 2 months. • Led and coordinated investigations in partnership with Plant Manager, COO, and Corporate HR. • Increased hourly workforce from 250 up to 350 over a 2 month period, and up to 400 in 9 months. •… Show more Award winning snack food manufacturer; the largest kettle cooked potato chips manufacturer in the world • Coordinated rejuvenation of HR department at plant – reviewing and updating all HR processes at the plant. • Reestablished relationship between HR and plant associates in 2 months. • Led and coordinated investigations in partnership with Plant Manager, COO, and Corporate HR. • Increased hourly workforce from 250 up to 350 over a 2 month period, and up to 400 in 9 months. • Supervising of the day-to-day transactional – Vacation/Attendance Management Process, FMLA, STD/LTD, Benefits, Garnishments, Workers’ Compensation, Recognition Programs, Annual Merit Increases.

Talent Acquisition Manager

• May 2010 - Jun 2011

Award winning snack food manufacturer; the largest kettle cooked potato chips manufacturer in the world • Working with managers to meet recruiting needs of 50+ salary & 250+ hourly positions in 13 months • Coordinate posting and recruiting of all salary positions nationally. • Developing Campus Recruiting Plan, established relationships with schools and planning site visits. • Special projects include improving the Drug Screening and Background Check processes and selection of a new… Show more Award winning snack food manufacturer; the largest kettle cooked potato chips manufacturer in the world • Working with managers to meet recruiting needs of 50+ salary & 250+ hourly positions in 13 months • Coordinate posting and recruiting of all salary positions nationally. • Developing Campus Recruiting Plan, established relationships with schools and planning site visits. • Special projects include improving the Drug Screening and Background Check processes and selection of a new job posting vendor, saving $20k over the previous year • Creating Job Requisition document and Packer Trial Waiver

HR Process Coordinator - Finance & IT

• Jul 2008 - Apr 2010

HR Process Coordinator /Recruiter, Finance & IT •Coordinated over 500 interviews and 90 hires - internal and external - college hires to senior management. •Managed relationships with 30+ vendors, and narrowed list down to 12. •Coordinated 2009 hiring for the redesigned Finance & Accounting Development Program – developed the recruiting and retention metrics/tracking, coordinated site visits for 25 candidates with 4 interviewers each, Consolidated the feedback to discuss offers (6 out… Show more HR Process Coordinator /Recruiter, Finance & IT •Coordinated over 500 interviews and 90 hires - internal and external - college hires to senior management. •Managed relationships with 30+ vendors, and narrowed list down to 12. •Coordinated 2009 hiring for the redesigned Finance & Accounting Development Program – developed the recruiting and retention metrics/tracking, coordinated site visits for 25 candidates with 4 interviewers each, Consolidated the feedback to discuss offers (6 out of 7 offers accepted). •Drove 2008 Development Program hiring for Finance and IT through committees containing CFO & CIO – determine the intended outcomes of both programs, determine the target schools, develop site visit schedules, rotational development needs, and execute the plan. •Designed layout of career fair brochure for 2 years. •Managed up to 9 rotation members as direct reports—development and reviews—including $.5 Mil Budget. HR Generalist / Finance •Supported up to 650 employees for hiring, transfers, promotion, LOA, FMLA, layoffs, payroll concerns, and benefits questions. •Team member (“Roadmap to Success”) and Trainer for North American Onboarding revamp. •Consolidated 2008 Engagement Survey results for Finance and facilitated 4 teams through the brainstorming and impact analysis processes. •Compiled employee data for Global Finance Succession Planning process. Show less HR Process Coordinator /Recruiter, Finance & IT •Coordinated over 500 interviews and 90 hires - internal and external - college hires to senior management. •Managed relationships with 30+ vendors, and narrowed list down to 12. •Coordinated 2009 hiring for the redesigned Finance & Accounting Development Program – developed the recruiting and retention metrics/tracking, coordinated site visits for 25 candidates with 4 interviewers each, Consolidated the feedback to discuss offers (6 out… Show more HR Process Coordinator /Recruiter, Finance & IT •Coordinated over 500 interviews and 90 hires - internal and external - college hires to senior management. •Managed relationships with 30+ vendors, and narrowed list down to 12. •Coordinated 2009 hiring for the redesigned Finance & Accounting Development Program – developed the recruiting and retention metrics/tracking, coordinated site visits for 25 candidates with 4 interviewers each, Consolidated the feedback to discuss offers (6 out of 7 offers accepted). •Drove 2008 Development Program hiring for Finance and IT through committees containing CFO & CIO – determine the intended outcomes of both programs, determine the target schools, develop site visit schedules, rotational development needs, and execute the plan. •Designed layout of career fair brochure for 2 years. •Managed up to 9 rotation members as direct reports—development and reviews—including $.5 Mil Budget. HR Generalist / Finance •Supported up to 650 employees for hiring, transfers, promotion, LOA, FMLA, layoffs, payroll concerns, and benefits questions. •Team member (“Roadmap to Success”) and Trainer for North American Onboarding revamp. •Consolidated 2008 Engagement Survey results for Finance and facilitated 4 teams through the brainstorming and impact analysis processes. •Compiled employee data for Global Finance Succession Planning process. Show less

Sr Organizational Advancement Analyst

• Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

•Supported 3 manufacturing facilities with 700 unionized non-exempt and 90 exempt level associates. •Facilitated the flow of manufacturing associates from the bearing facilities to the steel facilities as we reduced 3 facilities down to 2, without any layoffs – includes tracking staffing needs/forecasts. •Advised managers on HR issues including job descriptions, hiring, complaints, and compensation. •Certified internal Timken auditor ISO9000:2000

Organizational Advancement Analyst

• Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

•Provided front end HR expertise, networked with and consulted managers in the Detroit Sales office. •Project manager to close 2 small sales offices – developed the process and began execution to move 4 employees to home offices, saving the company on facility costs. •Interpreted and communicated HR policies/procedure to managers and counsel managers on employee relations. •Trainer of Leadership Pipeline philosophy and application – co-taught 7 classes to Director level and above.

Total Rewards Analyst

• Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

•Co-led global process for merit increases ($15M annually) and annual performance awards (bonuses) ($50M). •Assisted in the design of a 3-way approach to better data—smarter data entry systems, data audits (reduced 7,000 errors globally to 1,700 in four months), training to data users. •Expanded internal operative wage survey to include whole picture on compensation and communications (per unit costs, plant culture, turnover, area unemployment, contingent costs, diversity, safety… Show more •Co-led global process for merit increases ($15M annually) and annual performance awards (bonuses) ($50M). •Assisted in the design of a 3-way approach to better data—smarter data entry systems, data audits (reduced 7,000 errors globally to 1,700 in four months), training to data users. •Expanded internal operative wage survey to include whole picture on compensation and communications (per unit costs, plant culture, turnover, area unemployment, contingent costs, diversity, safety, etc.). •Completed US wage surveys and established US midpoints for non-exempt and exempt for 2 years. •Sub-Project Team Lead for new Global Onboarding process – New Associate Menu (in HR Self-Serv) and “Passport to Success” – supporting team member on CEO quarterly webinar and On-Boarding Partner guidelines).