Experience

Berkley Environmental (a Berkley Company)

• United States
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sr. Vice President - Human Resources & Training

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  Serves as the Chief HR Counsel for Berkley Environmental, Berkley Healthcare, Berkley Southeast Insurance Group, ensuring legal compliance affecting human resources and oversees the tactical and strategic Human Resource function for 400 employees. Serves as the Chief HR Counsel for Berkley Environmental, Berkley Healthcare, Berkley Southeast Insurance Group, ensuring legal compliance affecting human resources and oversees the tactical and strategic Human Resource function for 400 employees.



Komatsu Construction

• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Corporate Human Resource Manager

  • 2008 - 2010

  Led all aspects of Human Resources functions for Komatsu Forklift USA, LLC, a 400 employee multi-location environment. Areas of responsibility included; recruitment, workers compensation, benefits, training, payroll, organizational development, compensation and employee & labor relations. * Developed and implemented a successful closure program which resulted in both supporting our employees and meeting the business goals. * Negotiated a three-year union contract with favorable… Show more Led all aspects of Human Resources functions for Komatsu Forklift USA, LLC, a 400 employee multi-location environment. Areas of responsibility included; recruitment, workers compensation, benefits, training, payroll, organizational development, compensation and employee & labor relations. * Developed and implemented a successful closure program which resulted in both supporting our employees and meeting the business goals. * Negotiated a three-year union contract with favorable results to combat the downturn in the economy. * Designed a Performance Management Process for salaried workforce to meet business objectives. * Implemented a company-wide HRIS system integrated with payroll & benefits which increased efficiency. * Payroll conversion project which simplified payroll processing and reduced costs. Show less Led all aspects of Human Resources functions for Komatsu Forklift USA, LLC, a 400 employee multi-location environment. Areas of responsibility included; recruitment, workers compensation, benefits, training, payroll, organizational development, compensation and employee & labor relations. * Developed and implemented a successful closure program which resulted in both supporting our employees and meeting the business goals. * Negotiated a three-year union contract with favorable… Show more Led all aspects of Human Resources functions for Komatsu Forklift USA, LLC, a 400 employee multi-location environment. Areas of responsibility included; recruitment, workers compensation, benefits, training, payroll, organizational development, compensation and employee & labor relations. * Developed and implemented a successful closure program which resulted in both supporting our employees and meeting the business goals. * Negotiated a three-year union contract with favorable results to combat the downturn in the economy. * Designed a Performance Management Process for salaried workforce to meet business objectives. * Implemented a company-wide HRIS system integrated with payroll & benefits which increased efficiency. * Payroll conversion project which simplified payroll processing and reduced costs. Show less



Acuity Specialty Products

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Vice President of Human Resources

  • 2005 - 2008

  Oversaw all company-wide Human Resources functions to meet the worldwide strategic goals and objectives of the company for 1,300 sales associates, 650 salaried employees and 500 hourly plant and warehouse employees.

• Director Human Resources

  • 2003 - 2005

  Managed all divisional Human Resources, payroll, and benefit functions for Enforcer Products, a division of Acuity Specialty Products for 450 hourly, salaried and sales employees. * Led implementation of first ever HRIS system, eliminating manual processes and providing management with a consolidated HR data source which lead to the consolidation of payroll and benefit platforms. * Developed and implemented a professional development training program for Enforcer's salaried staff… Show more Managed all divisional Human Resources, payroll, and benefit functions for Enforcer Products, a division of Acuity Specialty Products for 450 hourly, salaried and sales employees. * Led implementation of first ever HRIS system, eliminating manual processes and providing management with a consolidated HR data source which lead to the consolidation of payroll and benefit platforms. * Developed and implemented a professional development training program for Enforcer's salaried staff which resulted in reduced employee relation issues and increased employee morale.



Philips

• Netherlands
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Superintendent

  • 1998 - 2002

  Managed operations in a four-shift seven-day manufacturing department consisting of 4 salaried supervisors, four process specialists and 130 hourly employees. Responsible for safety, product quality, customer service and the financial performance of the department. * Responsible for installation and setup of new production lines and upgrades of existing equipment to improve productivity and product quality. * Identified and implemented over $800 M in cost savings projects in a… Show more Managed operations in a four-shift seven-day manufacturing department consisting of 4 salaried supervisors, four process specialists and 130 hourly employees. Responsible for safety, product quality, customer service and the financial performance of the department. * Responsible for installation and setup of new production lines and upgrades of existing equipment to improve productivity and product quality. * Identified and implemented over $800 M in cost savings projects in a single fiscal year utilizing Lean principles.

• Human Resources Manager

  • 1994 - 1998

  $30 million cost of goods union manufacturing facilty employing 250 employees. Responsible for safety program/results, employee relations, grievance resolution, training and development and maintaining department budget. * Developed and executed successful nine-month plant closure plan with record performance in productivity and safety. * Succussfully negotiated a three-year union contract with minimal cost increase. * Member of a six-person team who successfully completed… Show more $30 million cost of goods union manufacturing facilty employing 250 employees. Responsible for safety program/results, employee relations, grievance resolution, training and development and maintaining department budget. * Developed and executed successful nine-month plant closure plan with record performance in productivity and safety. * Succussfully negotiated a three-year union contract with minimal cost increase. * Member of a six-person team who successfully completed the initial ISO certification for the facility.



Shade Allied Corporation - A leading manufacturer of continuous stock forms.

• Corporate Human Resources Manager

  • 1988 - 1994

  Corporate human resource management for eight manufacturing plants with 550 employees. Matrix managed eight human resource designates. * Directed integration of human resource policies and procedures following merger. * Successfully designed and implemented a union avoidance campaign, resulting in improved employee relations. Corporate human resource management for eight manufacturing plants with 550 employees. Matrix managed eight human resource designates. * Directed integration of human resource policies and procedures following merger. * Successfully designed and implemented a union avoidance campaign, resulting in improved employee relations.



Mondelēz International

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Manager

  • Aug 1986 - Oct 1987

  Responsible for recuiting and employee relations for two plant locations in Wisconsin. Responsible for recuiting and employee relations for two plant locations in Wisconsin.