Human Resources Director

• Nov 2021 - Present

Human Resources Director

• Jan 2018 - Nov 2021

Sr. Human Resources Manager, Portland Manufacturing

• Jun 2012 - Dec 2017

Human Resources Manager for ESCO Main Plant and Plant 3 foundry operations in Portland. Provide leadership and guidance on matters related to workforce management, organizational change, and legal compliance. Assumed Worker's Compensation Claims Review and RTW program management with reduction of Health Services. Served as interim Safety Manager. Chosen to be corporate 360 feedback coach. Responsible for helping to ensure a smooth transition for the employees of the company's original… Show more Human Resources Manager for ESCO Main Plant and Plant 3 foundry operations in Portland. Provide leadership and guidance on matters related to workforce management, organizational change, and legal compliance. Assumed Worker's Compensation Claims Review and RTW program management with reduction of Health Services. Served as interim Safety Manager. Chosen to be corporate 360 feedback coach. Responsible for helping to ensure a smooth transition for the employees of the company's original foundry operations, worked to secure TAA benefits for employees, arranged job fairs, job skills training and EAP support. Reestablished Employee Wellness Fair; revived ARC Blood Drive, resulting in a record donation for the site; developed new employee performance review, achieving 100 % delivery for the first time; created ADA compliant job descriptions and skill matrixes for shop/foundry. Selected as speaker at National Employment Law Project Conference in Washington D.C. January 2014 to promote Workshare programs to state lawmakers nationally. Show less Human Resources Manager for ESCO Main Plant and Plant 3 foundry operations in Portland. Provide leadership and guidance on matters related to workforce management, organizational change, and legal compliance. Assumed Worker's Compensation Claims Review and RTW program management with reduction of Health Services. Served as interim Safety Manager. Chosen to be corporate 360 feedback coach. Responsible for helping to ensure a smooth transition for the employees of the company's original… Show more Human Resources Manager for ESCO Main Plant and Plant 3 foundry operations in Portland. Provide leadership and guidance on matters related to workforce management, organizational change, and legal compliance. Assumed Worker's Compensation Claims Review and RTW program management with reduction of Health Services. Served as interim Safety Manager. Chosen to be corporate 360 feedback coach. Responsible for helping to ensure a smooth transition for the employees of the company's original foundry operations, worked to secure TAA benefits for employees, arranged job fairs, job skills training and EAP support. Reestablished Employee Wellness Fair; revived ARC Blood Drive, resulting in a record donation for the site; developed new employee performance review, achieving 100 % delivery for the first time; created ADA compliant job descriptions and skill matrixes for shop/foundry. Selected as speaker at National Employment Law Project Conference in Washington D.C. January 2014 to promote Workshare programs to state lawmakers nationally. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Jul 2009 - Jun 2012

Manufacturer of secondary structures for rotor and fixed wing craft. Hired as Divisional Human Resources Manager for Air Medical Product line; designated as H.R. lead for activities related to the integration of all four divisions with Sikorsky Aerospace in July 2010. Responsibilities included Recruitment, Union Avoidance and employee engagement; DER for FAA Drug and Alcohol Abatement Program, ISO AS9100 implementation team, establishing Safety Committee at Air Medical and Seating… Show more Manufacturer of secondary structures for rotor and fixed wing craft. Hired as Divisional Human Resources Manager for Air Medical Product line; designated as H.R. lead for activities related to the integration of all four divisions with Sikorsky Aerospace in July 2010. Responsibilities included Recruitment, Union Avoidance and employee engagement; DER for FAA Drug and Alcohol Abatement Program, ISO AS9100 implementation team, establishing Safety Committee at Air Medical and Seating divisions. Projects completed include: complete compensation analysis to bring equity within company and alignment with UTC; benefit plan conversion; complete Handbook Revision; implementation of new Payroll and Time & Attendance system; lead response to successful OFCCP desk audit of two divisions, and FAA Program Audit; assist with training and 6s implementation of new quality management system,. Show less Manufacturer of secondary structures for rotor and fixed wing craft. Hired as Divisional Human Resources Manager for Air Medical Product line; designated as H.R. lead for activities related to the integration of all four divisions with Sikorsky Aerospace in July 2010. Responsibilities included Recruitment, Union Avoidance and employee engagement; DER for FAA Drug and Alcohol Abatement Program, ISO AS9100 implementation team, establishing Safety Committee at Air Medical and Seating… Show more Manufacturer of secondary structures for rotor and fixed wing craft. Hired as Divisional Human Resources Manager for Air Medical Product line; designated as H.R. lead for activities related to the integration of all four divisions with Sikorsky Aerospace in July 2010. Responsibilities included Recruitment, Union Avoidance and employee engagement; DER for FAA Drug and Alcohol Abatement Program, ISO AS9100 implementation team, establishing Safety Committee at Air Medical and Seating divisions. Projects completed include: complete compensation analysis to bring equity within company and alignment with UTC; benefit plan conversion; complete Handbook Revision; implementation of new Payroll and Time & Attendance system; lead response to successful OFCCP desk audit of two divisions, and FAA Program Audit; assist with training and 6s implementation of new quality management system,. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Feb 2006 - Dec 2008

Responsibilities included Payroll, Recruitment, Labor and Employee Relations, Contract Negotiation, grievance resolution, team building; Safety Committee and benefit management in a highly safety sensitive and long tenured workforce. Part of team that successfully negotiated several significant changes to contract; DOL desk audit with 100% compliance. Responsibilities included Payroll, Recruitment, Labor and Employee Relations, Contract Negotiation, grievance resolution, team building; Safety Committee and benefit management in a highly safety sensitive and long tenured workforce. Part of team that successfully negotiated several significant changes to contract; DOL desk audit with 100% compliance.

Human Resources Manager

• Feb 2005 - Nov 2005

Second largest non-profit agency in Cowlitz County, supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities included hiring, ensuring compliance with applicable DSHS/DDD policy, orientation, employee relations guidance and policy development. Accomplishments included hiring 45 people, creating a 360 feedback instrument for Program Managers, new evaluation forms, updating of extensive training database, non-profit wage survey and completed a 100% employee file/training… Show more Second largest non-profit agency in Cowlitz County, supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities included hiring, ensuring compliance with applicable DSHS/DDD policy, orientation, employee relations guidance and policy development. Accomplishments included hiring 45 people, creating a 360 feedback instrument for Program Managers, new evaluation forms, updating of extensive training database, non-profit wage survey and completed a 100% employee file/training compliance audit review to prepare for state audit, passing with 100% compliance. Was a newly created position; cut due to agency budget constraints. Assisted with restructure; worked as Consultant for agency in regard to employee relations issues after departure. Show less Second largest non-profit agency in Cowlitz County, supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities included hiring, ensuring compliance with applicable DSHS/DDD policy, orientation, employee relations guidance and policy development. Accomplishments included hiring 45 people, creating a 360 feedback instrument for Program Managers, new evaluation forms, updating of extensive training database, non-profit wage survey and completed a 100% employee file/training… Show more Second largest non-profit agency in Cowlitz County, supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities included hiring, ensuring compliance with applicable DSHS/DDD policy, orientation, employee relations guidance and policy development. Accomplishments included hiring 45 people, creating a 360 feedback instrument for Program Managers, new evaluation forms, updating of extensive training database, non-profit wage survey and completed a 100% employee file/training compliance audit review to prepare for state audit, passing with 100% compliance. Was a newly created position; cut due to agency budget constraints. Assisted with restructure; worked as Consultant for agency in regard to employee relations issues after departure. Show less

Human Resources Manager, Distribution

• Oct 2003 - Feb 2005

Start-up of new facility. Responsible for hiring entire Distribution workforce (100+), both management and hourly positions. Training, morale and recognition program design, union avoidance, management development, benefit enrollment. Managed Payroll and Safety personnel; SOX compliance, Worker’s Compensation. Also responsible to establish relationships with local vendors to support facility (Janitorial, Vending, Drug Testing, Occupational Medicine, etc). After 8 months of full operation,… Show more Start-up of new facility. Responsible for hiring entire Distribution workforce (100+), both management and hourly positions. Training, morale and recognition program design, union avoidance, management development, benefit enrollment. Managed Payroll and Safety personnel; SOX compliance, Worker’s Compensation. Also responsible to establish relationships with local vendors to support facility (Janitorial, Vending, Drug Testing, Occupational Medicine, etc). After 8 months of full operation, received the highest morale assessment score ever received by a distribution center in the Dollar Tree distribution network. Show less Start-up of new facility. Responsible for hiring entire Distribution workforce (100+), both management and hourly positions. Training, morale and recognition program design, union avoidance, management development, benefit enrollment. Managed Payroll and Safety personnel; SOX compliance, Worker’s Compensation. Also responsible to establish relationships with local vendors to support facility (Janitorial, Vending, Drug Testing, Occupational Medicine, etc). After 8 months of full operation,… Show more Start-up of new facility. Responsible for hiring entire Distribution workforce (100+), both management and hourly positions. Training, morale and recognition program design, union avoidance, management development, benefit enrollment. Managed Payroll and Safety personnel; SOX compliance, Worker’s Compensation. Also responsible to establish relationships with local vendors to support facility (Janitorial, Vending, Drug Testing, Occupational Medicine, etc). After 8 months of full operation, received the highest morale assessment score ever received by a distribution center in the Dollar Tree distribution network. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Oct 2000 - Jul 2003

Human Resources Manager for vehicle processing center. Provided HR support for sites in Seattle, Lafayette, Indiana and Newport News, Virginia as needed. Member of collective bargaining team for new union (ILWU); assisted in new contract development and interpretation, as well as management training in contract administration. One of five employees chosen nationwide to act as career coach and facilitator of corporate 360 feedback instrument. Other responsibilities include site EHS Coordinator… Show more Human Resources Manager for vehicle processing center. Provided HR support for sites in Seattle, Lafayette, Indiana and Newport News, Virginia as needed. Member of collective bargaining team for new union (ILWU); assisted in new contract development and interpretation, as well as management training in contract administration. One of five employees chosen nationwide to act as career coach and facilitator of corporate 360 feedback instrument. Other responsibilities include site EHS Coordinator manager and facilities compliance; employee training, oversight of Payroll, assumed management of Accounts Payable, Traffic and administrative staff after reduction of Office Manager; and site EHS Coordinator. Workforce planning, 401k plan administration, facility cost reduction, benefit administration. Facility closed with loss of contract. Achievements include gaining the cooperation of the employees and the newly formed union after an especially contentious union drive to collaborate in the establishment of the "PIT" (Performance Improvement Team) to improve efficiency, safety and performance. Plant Closed July 2003 due to loss of contract with Subaru. Show less Human Resources Manager for vehicle processing center. Provided HR support for sites in Seattle, Lafayette, Indiana and Newport News, Virginia as needed. Member of collective bargaining team for new union (ILWU); assisted in new contract development and interpretation, as well as management training in contract administration. One of five employees chosen nationwide to act as career coach and facilitator of corporate 360 feedback instrument. Other responsibilities include site EHS Coordinator… Show more Human Resources Manager for vehicle processing center. Provided HR support for sites in Seattle, Lafayette, Indiana and Newport News, Virginia as needed. Member of collective bargaining team for new union (ILWU); assisted in new contract development and interpretation, as well as management training in contract administration. One of five employees chosen nationwide to act as career coach and facilitator of corporate 360 feedback instrument. Other responsibilities include site EHS Coordinator manager and facilities compliance; employee training, oversight of Payroll, assumed management of Accounts Payable, Traffic and administrative staff after reduction of Office Manager; and site EHS Coordinator. Workforce planning, 401k plan administration, facility cost reduction, benefit administration. Facility closed with loss of contract. Achievements include gaining the cooperation of the employees and the newly formed union after an especially contentious union drive to collaborate in the establishment of the "PIT" (Performance Improvement Team) to improve efficiency, safety and performance. Plant Closed July 2003 due to loss of contract with Subaru. Show less

Human Resources Manager

• Jun 1988 - May 2000

Started in 1988 as Human Resources Assistant; promoted to progressively responsible positions within Human Resources, culminating in management of HR Department and staff of five for a 24/7 manufacturing facility of 500+ employees. Reported to company President. Started in 1988 as Human Resources Assistant; promoted to progressively responsible positions within Human Resources, culminating in management of HR Department and staff of five for a 24/7 manufacturing facility of 500+ employees. Reported to company President.