Experience

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  The Meritex Company

  • United States
  • Real Estate
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Chief Human Resources Officer

    • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Vice President, Human Resources

    • Jul 2019 - Present

    The Meritex Company is a privately held Minnesota based industrial real estate operating company.

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  VP Human Resources, Director, Human Resources

  • Senior Director Human Resources, Human Resources Director, Human Resources Bu...

    • Jun 2018 - May 2019

    Currently providing strategic HR Consulting for small start - up technology company, while continuing to seek Human Resources VP | Human Resources Director role. Looking to leverage my expertise across the talent life cycle - from talent acquisition, development, succession planning, cultural en...

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  Carlson

  • Senior Director, Employee Recognition and CHI HR Business Partner |Sr. Director Human Resources

    • 2012 - Jul 2017

    Selected to move into newly created role to support enterprise-wide HR initiatives with strong/specific focus on recognition and employment brand during time of organizational leadership and business model changes. Developed and implemented an enterprise-wide recognition strategy. Project lead for Carlson’s recognition legacy programs; Carlson Fellows and Golden Rose (annual recognition). Strategic HR Business Partner for Carlson Holdings, Inc which includes Carlson Family Office, Family Foundation, Real Estate, Flight Services, Minnesuing Acres Conference Center. Advisor to Carlson Family, orchestrate leadership compensation and talent review for Carlson Holdings, serve as Secretary of CHI Compensation Committee.

  • Senior Director, Corporate Human Resources

    • 2007 - 2012

    Led team of HR Generalists who supported two divisions and an employee population of 600. Provided leadership for enterprise-wide talent and leadership development initiatives. Key initiatives included, global employee engagement survey and development of a global Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

  • Senior Director, Human Resources - Work Life & Diversity

    • 2005 - 2007

    Selected to move into newly created position as part of a Center of Expertise (COE) structure focused on creating an enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion strategy with supporting programs, and policies. Additionally, served as Human Resource Strategic leader for Carlson Strategy and Business Development; and Carlson Real Estate and Family Office and developed worklife and employee engagement programs. Established the Women Across Carlson Mentoring Circles program and established a Carlson Women’s Executive Council. Led a team in the completion of several Great Place applications resulting in Carlson making the Top 100 Working Mother list several years and created with the CEO a state of art Carlson Childcare Center.

  • Senior Director, Human Resources- Shared Services

    • 2003 - 2005

    Promoted into role as part of newly created shared service model to lead and integrate a team of six in providing HR generalist support. Successfully drove HR objectives in alignment with the Corporate and Shared Services business goals. Led an enterprise-wide Finance Job Family Review and partnered with Corporate and Business Unit CFO’s in driving forward HR initiatives. Served as Corporate HR resource to research and investigate escalated employee relation issues reported through Carlson’s Ethic Hotline.

  • Director, Human Resources - Corporate

    • 2000 - 2003

    Developed with a policy core team, the philosophy and rewrite of enterprise-wise company policies including crisis management policies and procedures. Partnered with Finance leadership in establishing the Carlson Shared Services Finance. Developed an enterprise-wide Worklife Taskforce; designed and implemented Alternative Work Arrangements Policy and guidelines along with a manager training program.

  • Manager, Human Resources

    • 1997 - 2000

    Managed HR Generalist team supporting corporate functions. Key focus was on developing and implementing talent acquisition programs including a Recruitment Management System and a career opportunity website. Created a rotational program to build understanding of functional business areas within Carlson. Managed the Leadership Development Process (LDP) system.

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  State Street Global Advisors

  • Bloomington, MN

  • Manager Human Resources

    • Jul 1996 - Jul 1997
    • Bloomington, MN

    Established a Human Resources function; developed and implemented policies/procedures, training programs, benefits and employment practices. Member of the Site Leadership Team serving as a strategic business partner to achieve business goals.Supervised payroll, training, accounting, and mail serv...

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  Carlson Wagonlit Travel

  • Minnetonka, MN

  • Human Resources Manager

    • 1992 - 1995
    • Minnetonka, MN

    Responsible for providing consultation and support on all human resources matters to regions. Acted as a consultative resource to vice presidents, general managers and branch managers regarding strategic planning, employee relations, organizational issues, succession planning, training and devel...

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  Northgate Computer Systems, Inc.

  • Human Resources Specialist / Employment Representative

    • 1989 - 1992

    Human Resources Specialist (1990 – 1992)Supported employee relations programs including employee counseling, guiding management in the interpretation of policies, overseeing new employee orientation, and employee recreation and service programs. Employment Representative (1989 – 1990)Recruited ex...

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  Target

  • St. Louis Park, MN

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Sep 1983 - Aug 1989
    • St. Louis Park, MN

    •Human Resources Manager – developed recruitment and hiring strategies for the Knollwood facility, conducted interviews and new – hire orientations, trained new hires, and monitored their performance. Participated in the development of corporate training programs and implemented store training p...