Experience

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  Hawaiian Humane Society

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director, Human Resources

    • Mar 2024 - 3 months

    Oahu, Hawaii

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  Bank Of Hawaii

  • United States
  • Banking
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Vice President, Sr. Manager People Service Center

    • Aug 2022 - 1 year 10 months

    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Manage Service Center operations, benefits, well-being, retirement planning, employee leaves, and worker’s compensation to include design, implementation, and evaluation of program activities.

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  Amazon

  • Senior Human Resources Business Partner

    • Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

    United States Supervise site HR Business Partners for multiple delivery centers. Lead the performance management, leadership development, and site HR associate support functions.

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  Centene Corporation

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

  • HR Business Partner

    • Apr 2018 - Jun 2021

    Kapolei, Hawaii HR Business partner for the largest US managed care organization of government sponsored health plans Supported health plan leaders and staff in 6 states including NE, MO, AZ, CA, TX, and HI. Leads performance management, engagement, and succession planning initiatives. ● Enhanced diverse talent pipeline through partnerships with vocational rehab, military groups, and local colleges resulting in quicker hiring and reduced turnover. ● Drove health plan re-organizations to meet member… Show more HR Business partner for the largest US managed care organization of government sponsored health plans Supported health plan leaders and staff in 6 states including NE, MO, AZ, CA, TX, and HI. Leads performance management, engagement, and succession planning initiatives. ● Enhanced diverse talent pipeline through partnerships with vocational rehab, military groups, and local colleges resulting in quicker hiring and reduced turnover. ● Drove health plan re-organizations to meet member demands and contractual requirements. ● Facilitated large town hall style meetings with 200 plus participants. Show less

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  CVS Health

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • Jun 2006 - Apr 2018

    Kapolei, Hawaii HR Business Partner for large retail pharmacy market with a fortune 5 company - Built and led new training team including a training manager and 3 trainers. Investigated harassment and discrimination complaints, attended hearings and mediation. Facilitated senior leader development sessions. Managed HR compliance initiatives. ● Increased diversity of management – female store managers by 2,500% ● Developed strong leadership bench resulting in a 100% internal fill rate for district… Show more HR Business Partner for large retail pharmacy market with a fortune 5 company - Built and led new training team including a training manager and 3 trainers. Investigated harassment and discrimination complaints, attended hearings and mediation. Facilitated senior leader development sessions. Managed HR compliance initiatives. ● Increased diversity of management – female store managers by 2,500% ● Developed strong leadership bench resulting in a 100% internal fill rate for district leadership positions. ● Increased engagement survey participation and results year over year. Show less

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  Crazy Shirts

  • Director of Human Resources and Operations

    • Dec 2001 - Jun 2006

    Aiea, HI Top HR leader and District Operations Manager for a multi state retail and manufacturing operation. Directly managed and turned around 6 newly acquired retail apparel stores. Supervised 6 retail managers, 30 retail staff and 4 HR associates. Staffed and trained a new printing operation of approximately 50 people. Revised and updated all policies. ● Relocated manufacturing operations from CA to HI; restructured organization to reflect current size and scope of operations. ● Created new… Show more Top HR leader and District Operations Manager for a multi state retail and manufacturing operation. Directly managed and turned around 6 newly acquired retail apparel stores. Supervised 6 retail managers, 30 retail staff and 4 HR associates. Staffed and trained a new printing operation of approximately 50 people. Revised and updated all policies. ● Relocated manufacturing operations from CA to HI; restructured organization to reflect current size and scope of operations. ● Created new service training programs to enhance service and sales ● Implemented safety awareness and return to work programs. ● Negotiated medical insurance policies with first year savings of $125,000. Show less

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  SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company

  • Director of Human Resources

    • Oct 1999 - Nov 2001

    New York, NY Human Resources Director for medium size mutual life insurance company Led the change management process for a non-profit organization with no sales force into a mutual insurance company with a sales team of 100. Grew headcount from about 100 to just under 250 in a two-year period. Revised benefit programs, HR policies, and job descriptions. Supervised a recruiter and HR Assistant. ● Created and implemented leadership development programs. ● Established a new compensation structure.

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  Boston Public Health Commission

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Human Resources Director

    • Aug 1997 - Oct 1999

    Boston, MA Human Resource Director for a major city's public health department Maintained positive relationships with 7 different union groups. Updated the payroll system, and supervised staff of 3. Regularly presented to the board of directors. ● Consolidated the HR functions of a non-profit entity into a municipal agency. ● Reduced benefits expenses by several hundred thousand dollars annually. ● Resolved retirement plan contribution issues averting legal action from staff while ending large… Show more Human Resource Director for a major city's public health department Maintained positive relationships with 7 different union groups. Updated the payroll system, and supervised staff of 3. Regularly presented to the board of directors. ● Consolidated the HR functions of a non-profit entity into a municipal agency. ● Reduced benefits expenses by several hundred thousand dollars annually. ● Resolved retirement plan contribution issues averting legal action from staff while ending large consultant spend. Show less

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  Sodexho

  • Benefits Specialist

    • Aug 1996 - Aug 1997

    Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Benefits Specialist for a large management services organization

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  Beth Israel Hospital Boston

  • Food Service Supervisor

    • Mar 1992 - Jul 1996

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Food service supervisor for a large Harvard teaching, inpatient, and research hospital

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  Giordanos Restaurant

  • General Manager

    • Jun 1985 - Mar 1992

    Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States GM for high volume full service seasonal restaurant, pizza takeout, and seafood takeout operation