Experience

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  AZZ WSI LLC

  • Vice President Human Resources and Environmental, Health & Safety

    • 2019 - 2023

    Led all human resources activities for $500M global manufacturing and industrial services businesses. Oversaw HR administration, employee/labor relations, union negotiations, equal employment opportunity, diversity, talent management, and change management for headquarters and various business units, including international locations (China, Brazil, India, Poland, Netherlands, and Singapore). Collaborated with executive leadership teams to develop talent and high-performing teams. • Ensured exceptional partnerships with executives and acted as people leader while providing counsel and support regarding employee relations matters, organization design, and overall employee experiences.• Created and led program for a Leadership Journey that clearly articulated strategic goals, motivated workforce and grew managers/leaders across the business units.• Aligned HR team strategy to support and drive execution of operating plan and business strategies.• Developed HR roadmap to better position HR policies and practices to build stronger, more effective, and resilient business model.• Designed, managed and implemented compensation structure to include job families and market pricing.• Negotiated and implemented benefit programs for acquisitions. • Reduced significantly safety KPIs (TRIR of 3.2 to .87 within 18-months) and Workers’ Compensation cost (YOY downward trend for 5 consecutive years).• Orchestrated redesign of core processes that improved workflow, refocused human resources team on value-added solutions, and increased engagement and satisfaction for internal and , external customers.• Led community outreach and charitable giving initiatives.

  • Director Human Resources

    • 2016 - 2019

    Strategic Human Resource execution utilizing strong global business focus, outstanding communication skills and broad industry experience. Integration of organizational structural changes. M&A experience in diverse and regulated industries. Matrix management (manage / effect change through others).

  • Manager Human Resources

    • 2013 - 2016

  • Manager Human Resources

    • 2012 - 2013

  • Senior Human Resources Business Partner

    • 2011 - 2012

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  Self Employed

  • Gainesville, Georgia, United States

  • Human Resources Consultant

    • 2009 - 2011
    • Gainesville, Georgia, United States

    Provided business process redesign for field employees, policy development, change management and process improvements relating to employee communications, policies and procedures. Business transformation resulting in cost savings.

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  Johnson & Johnson

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Global Human Resources Director

    • 2003 - 2009

    Oversaw talent management, culture, and diversity. Supported multi-plant sites globally by providing clients with support in all areas of human resources. Facilitated resolution of highly complex employment issues and confidential evaluations by recommending and executing creative solutions. Worked with senior management leadership teams to create HR policies and procedures. Trained and coached managers in handling employee relations issues. Handled talent management for career growth opportunities and succession planning.

  • Manager Human Resources

    • 2005 - 2007

  • Manager Human Resources

    • 2003 - 2005

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  Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP

  • Paralegal/HR Consultant

    • 2001 - 2003

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  General Time Corporation / Westclox

  • Director Human Resources

    • 1984 - 2001