Experience

OXERRA Americas
• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Human Resources Manager

  • May 2023 - Present


Huntsman Corporation

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Human Resources Business Partner, Global Functions, Huntsman

  • Jul 2022 - May 2023

• Human Resources Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Sep 2022



HMT LLC

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2022

  Overall strategic management of the Corporate Human Resources Department in Houston, TX, supporting over 1000 employees globally. Plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy. Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. Plans… Show more Overall strategic management of the Corporate Human Resources Department in Houston, TX, supporting over 1000 employees globally. Plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the Human Resource (HR) department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organizations mission and talent strategy. Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs. Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development. Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organizations human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system. Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management. Develops and implements departmental budget.

• Director of Human Resources

  • Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  Overall strategic management of the HR department, supporting over 1000 employees globally Manages a team of 5 including; Payroll Manager, HR Generalist Domestic, HR Generalist International, Benefits Administrator and Receptionist. Led the HR implementation for two company acquisitions. Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. Participating in several committees across the… Show more Overall strategic management of the HR department, supporting over 1000 employees globally Manages a team of 5 including; Payroll Manager, HR Generalist Domestic, HR Generalist International, Benefits Administrator and Receptionist. Led the HR implementation for two company acquisitions. Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. Participating in several committees across the organization. Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Implemented a new hire process for the organization by centralizing the hiring process for HMT as an organization. Implemented a new HRIS system (ADP Workforce Now) for overall HR management including time entry for all field service. Chair the Compensation Committee reporting to the Board of Directors. Implemented training programs for employees from Project Management to field services. Monitors and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance. Develops and implements departmental budget. Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.



W.D. Von Gonten Laboratories, LLC

• United States
• Oil and Gas

• Human Resources Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  Overall strategic management of the Human Resources function in Houston, TX, supporting 90 employees, including employee recruitment and retention, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and compliance. Developing team building programs, writing personnel manuals, polices, job descriptions, analysis and reports. Member of the management team, providing comprehensive guidance and support on all… Show more Overall strategic management of the Human Resources function in Houston, TX, supporting 90 employees, including employee recruitment and retention, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and compliance. Developing team building programs, writing personnel manuals, polices, job descriptions, analysis and reports. Member of the management team, providing comprehensive guidance and support on all matters relating to HR. Supporting organizational and management team development. Investigation of employee related incidents and reporting significant events where appropriate. Show less Overall strategic management of the Human Resources function in Houston, TX, supporting 90 employees, including employee recruitment and retention, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and compliance. Developing team building programs, writing personnel manuals, polices, job descriptions, analysis and reports. Member of the management team, providing comprehensive guidance and support on all… Show more Overall strategic management of the Human Resources function in Houston, TX, supporting 90 employees, including employee recruitment and retention, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and compliance. Developing team building programs, writing personnel manuals, polices, job descriptions, analysis and reports. Member of the management team, providing comprehensive guidance and support on all matters relating to HR. Supporting organizational and management team development. Investigation of employee related incidents and reporting significant events where appropriate. Show less



Kongsberg Automotive North America

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Overall strategic management of the HR department in Willis, TX, supporting 120 employees, including development and compensation, training, succession planning, company policies, recruitment and retention and employee relations. Member of the management team, providing comprehensive guidance and support on all matters relating to HR. Development of HR strategies in line with corporate policy and guidelines and provide HR management in lined with the corporate definitions of local HR… Show more Overall strategic management of the HR department in Willis, TX, supporting 120 employees, including development and compensation, training, succession planning, company policies, recruitment and retention and employee relations. Member of the management team, providing comprehensive guidance and support on all matters relating to HR. Development of HR strategies in line with corporate policy and guidelines and provide HR management in lined with the corporate definitions of local HR responsibilities. Recruitment, selection and induction of all new employees, in line with associated processes and procedures. Overseeing the management of employee performance and ensuring line managers work within company / legal guidelines. Negotiations with employee representatives regarding company policy, benefits & wages, employee issues etc. Serve as the HSE coordinator for the facility. Development and implementation of employee training and development programs, in conjunction with other VP HR. Supporting organizational and management team development. Investigation of employee related incidents and reporting significant events where appropriate. Show less Overall strategic management of the HR department in Willis, TX, supporting 120 employees, including development and compensation, training, succession planning, company policies, recruitment and retention and employee relations. Member of the management team, providing comprehensive guidance and support on all matters relating to HR. Development of HR strategies in line with corporate policy and guidelines and provide HR management in lined with the corporate definitions of local HR… Show more Overall strategic management of the HR department in Willis, TX, supporting 120 employees, including development and compensation, training, succession planning, company policies, recruitment and retention and employee relations. Member of the management team, providing comprehensive guidance and support on all matters relating to HR. Development of HR strategies in line with corporate policy and guidelines and provide HR management in lined with the corporate definitions of local HR responsibilities. Recruitment, selection and induction of all new employees, in line with associated processes and procedures. Overseeing the management of employee performance and ensuring line managers work within company / legal guidelines. Negotiations with employee representatives regarding company policy, benefits & wages, employee issues etc. Serve as the HSE coordinator for the facility. Development and implementation of employee training and development programs, in conjunction with other VP HR. Supporting organizational and management team development. Investigation of employee related incidents and reporting significant events where appropriate. Show less



Universal Steel America

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2017

  Overall management of the corporate HR department, supporting two locations, Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. Duties include; employee recruitment and retention, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and compliance. Developing team building programs, writing personnel manuals, polices, job descriptions, analysis and reports. Overall management of the corporate HR department, supporting two locations, Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. Duties include; employee recruitment and retention, performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, HR policies development and compliance. Developing team building programs, writing personnel manuals, polices, job descriptions, analysis and reports.



Dynamic Analysis Group LLC

• HR Generalist/Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - May 2014

  This position reports directly to the owner of the company. The purpose of the position is to serve as executive assistant to the owner as well as serve as the HR Generalist for the organization. This position reports directly to the owner of the company. The purpose of the position is to serve as executive assistant to the owner as well as serve as the HR Generalist for the organization.



AES Corporation

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Generalist/Assistant

  • Apr 2009 - Feb 2013

  This position reports directly to the CFO and Director of HR North America Generation. The purpose of the position is to serve as executive assistant to the Houston Hub Financial organization for AES. And serve as the HR Generalist for the organization. Responsibilities include; HR Generalist support for NA Generation office and Corporate Financial Hub; lead College Recruitment Process for the Business; lead Recruitment Process for Exempt Positions across the business; support Talent… Show more This position reports directly to the CFO and Director of HR North America Generation. The purpose of the position is to serve as executive assistant to the Houston Hub Financial organization for AES. And serve as the HR Generalist for the organization. Responsibilities include; HR Generalist support for NA Generation office and Corporate Financial Hub; lead College Recruitment Process for the Business; lead Recruitment Process for Exempt Positions across the business; support Talent Management Process across the business; manage employee relations practices necessary to maintain positive employee – employer relationship; educate managers/supervisors and drive application of the performance management process and provisions; provide support to job analysis and the job evaluation process; lead training and development initiatives; and provide backup to HRIS/SAP Specialist. As the Executive Assistant; overall office management; implementation of office procedures and policies; coordination and planning of office staff meetings and team meetings; corporate event planning, community relations events (local blood drives, charity work, etc); budget planning, coordination and tracking, invoice processing and approval; ravel arrangements, scheduling of meetings and conferences; track schedules and deadlines and maintain a workable filing system; supervise receptionist and oversee day to day duties Show less This position reports directly to the CFO and Director of HR North America Generation. The purpose of the position is to serve as executive assistant to the Houston Hub Financial organization for AES. And serve as the HR Generalist for the organization. Responsibilities include; HR Generalist support for NA Generation office and Corporate Financial Hub; lead College Recruitment Process for the Business; lead Recruitment Process for Exempt Positions across the business; support Talent… Show more This position reports directly to the CFO and Director of HR North America Generation. The purpose of the position is to serve as executive assistant to the Houston Hub Financial organization for AES. And serve as the HR Generalist for the organization. Responsibilities include; HR Generalist support for NA Generation office and Corporate Financial Hub; lead College Recruitment Process for the Business; lead Recruitment Process for Exempt Positions across the business; support Talent Management Process across the business; manage employee relations practices necessary to maintain positive employee – employer relationship; educate managers/supervisors and drive application of the performance management process and provisions; provide support to job analysis and the job evaluation process; lead training and development initiatives; and provide backup to HRIS/SAP Specialist. As the Executive Assistant; overall office management; implementation of office procedures and policies; coordination and planning of office staff meetings and team meetings; corporate event planning, community relations events (local blood drives, charity work, etc); budget planning, coordination and tracking, invoice processing and approval; ravel arrangements, scheduling of meetings and conferences; track schedules and deadlines and maintain a workable filing system; supervise receptionist and oversee day to day duties Show less



University of North Texas

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Marketing and Membership

  • 2007 - 2009

  This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Alumni Association. The purpose of the position is to oversee all aspects of the Alumni Association’s membership program and its growth and provide marketing expertise to improve and expand the University of North Texas Alumni Association’s recognition and support amongst all constituents. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Alumni Association. The purpose of the position is to oversee all aspects of the Alumni Association’s membership program and its growth and provide marketing expertise to improve and expand the University of North Texas Alumni Association’s recognition and support amongst all constituents.



Texas A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Qatar Support Office

  • Apr 2002 - Oct 2007

  The Qatar Support Office was established to serve as the operational liaison between the Texas A&M University (TAMU) main campus and the Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) branch campus. As the founding Director of this office, my responsibilities include directing and overseeing the support and service activities of the Qatar Support Office, including; coordinating the recruitment of faculty and staff to the Qatar campus; providing relocation, resettlement and reentry assistance to TAMUQ… Show more The Qatar Support Office was established to serve as the operational liaison between the Texas A&M University (TAMU) main campus and the Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) branch campus. As the founding Director of this office, my responsibilities include directing and overseeing the support and service activities of the Qatar Support Office, including; coordinating the recruitment of faculty and staff to the Qatar campus; providing relocation, resettlement and reentry assistance to TAMUQ employees and their families, including travel and immigration; planning and coordinate major events associated with the Qatar program; assisting in the development of the Crisis Contingency Plan for the Qatar campus; coordinating the public relations and marketing of the support office as well as TAMUQ via websites, quarterly newsletters and brochures; overseeing staff hiring, development, and terminations; and developing budgets and policies

• Director of Administration & Special Programs

  • Aug 2003 - Oct 2004

  Reponsible for administrative oversight in the Office of International Programs