Experience

Caritas Family Solutions

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Director, People & Culture

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Belleville, Illinois, United States



AFB International

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Human Resources

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2022

  St. Charles County, Missouri, United States Align and execute HR strategy to influence and drive business success throughout North American Region. Provide essential HR Leadership and serve as a strategic business partner to the business leaders in the region while leading a team of 5. Lead the NA HR team in order to achieve the overall HR strategy and supporting the overall business priorities, while staying in front of industry trends and their potential impact to the business.



Serioplast

• Italy
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

  Greater St. Louis Area Instrumental in the turn-around of a failing start-up. Implemented new HRIS system that was scalable to 36-month expansion plans. Negotiated a benefit structure that was appropriate for employee demographic. Redesigned recruiting process and staffing strategy. Created employee handbook and other relevant policies. Realigned headcount budget through workforce planning. Created and implemented onboarding and training plans. Reduced voluntary turnover from 36% - 8% by building a culture of… Show more Instrumental in the turn-around of a failing start-up. Implemented new HRIS system that was scalable to 36-month expansion plans. Negotiated a benefit structure that was appropriate for employee demographic. Redesigned recruiting process and staffing strategy. Created employee handbook and other relevant policies. Realigned headcount budget through workforce planning. Created and implemented onboarding and training plans. Reduced voluntary turnover from 36% - 8% by building a culture of caring, ownership and accountability. Show less



The Maschhoffs

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Director Human Resources

  • Mar 2011 - Oct 2019

  Carlyle, IL In my current role, I’ve developed and manage seven direct reports supporting 700+ production employees throughout seven states, promoting a unified, values-based culture and brand. Drawing on my strong interpersonal and communication skills, I continually coach and mentor my staff in handling tough conversations, complex employee situations, performance management, giving and receiving feedback, and building effective teams. I’ve demonstrated exceptional leadership and development skills… Show more In my current role, I’ve developed and manage seven direct reports supporting 700+ production employees throughout seven states, promoting a unified, values-based culture and brand. Drawing on my strong interpersonal and communication skills, I continually coach and mentor my staff in handling tough conversations, complex employee situations, performance management, giving and receiving feedback, and building effective teams. I’ve demonstrated exceptional leadership and development skills resulting in a first-rate, high-performing team. I deliver first-line orchestration of daily HR functions including recruitment / talent acquisition for 700+ employees every year, providing exceptional training and development, labor relations, safety, succession planning, and organizational structure. I also personally instituted a company-wide pre-employment drug screening program. I’m fluent in Lominger/KornFerry competency deck as well as DiSC profiles. Several accomplishments throughout my tenure include: • Reducing 90-day turnover by 80% after designing and implementing a robust onboarding and training program. • Reducing workers’ compensation by $1M annually leading improved safety initiatives. • Eliminating management turnover by restructuring the business through regional change management. • Increasing the pipeline of future leaders by 20% spearheading enhanced early talent and internship programs. • Being a key leader in reorganization and M&A projects. • Quickly advancing through company from DOT Safety Coordinator (2011) to HR Generalist (2011), Senior HR Generalist (2012), Associate Director (2013), Senior HR Business Partner (2015), and Associate Director/HR (2017). Show less



Beelman Truck Company

• Recruiting Manager / Safety

  • May 2009 - Mar 2011

  East St. Louis, IL While at Beelman, I partnered with terminal managers and field supervisors to maintain a quality workforce. As the solo recruiter for a company of 1,000+ employees, I personally managed onboarding, driver files, DOT requirements, and third-party vendor relationships as well as conducting weekly new hire orientations. III also directed General HR and Safety Administration. A couple of my most significant accomplishments at Beelman include: • Hiring 275+ new drivers during tenure… Show more While at Beelman, I partnered with terminal managers and field supervisors to maintain a quality workforce. As the solo recruiter for a company of 1,000+ employees, I personally managed onboarding, driver files, DOT requirements, and third-party vendor relationships as well as conducting weekly new hire orientations. III also directed General HR and Safety Administration. A couple of my most significant accomplishments at Beelman include: • Hiring 275+ new drivers during tenure, including fully staffing two additional terminal openings. • Reducing company risk by $1M+ creating and implementing a DOT program. Show less



T3 Recruiting/NPPS

• National Recruiting Specialist

  • May 2007 - May 2009

  Creve Couer, MO As the National Recruiting Specialist, I cultivated and retained numerous key accounts. I personally sourced, identified, and recruited qualified candidates to fill critical roles for new and existing clients, conducting interviews, scheduling employer interviews, reviewing job offers, and negotiating contracts. One of my most significant achievements in this role was: • Generating numerous referrals and sales leads by establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with… Show more As the National Recruiting Specialist, I cultivated and retained numerous key accounts. I personally sourced, identified, and recruited qualified candidates to fill critical roles for new and existing clients, conducting interviews, scheduling employer interviews, reviewing job offers, and negotiating contracts. One of my most significant achievements in this role was: • Generating numerous referrals and sales leads by establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with industry contacts. Show less



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Heavy Equipment Special Purpose Vehicle Maintenance

  • Jun 2003 - Jun 2007

  Various While in the Air Force, I performed scheduled and unscheduled vehicle maintenance, ordered parts, and maintained all associated paperwork. I also managed inventory, tracked shelf life, and improved storage procedures, identifying and correcting inventory discrepancies. In addition, I managed onboarding for new hires. Several accomplishments throughout my military career include: • Holding Secretary and Vice President positions of the squadron booster club. • Volunteering as… Show more While in the Air Force, I performed scheduled and unscheduled vehicle maintenance, ordered parts, and maintained all associated paperwork. I also managed inventory, tracked shelf life, and improved storage procedures, identifying and correcting inventory discrepancies. In addition, I managed onboarding for new hires. Several accomplishments throughout my military career include: • Holding Secretary and Vice President positions of the squadron booster club. • Volunteering as night-shift marshal yard manager during base exercises. • Continually advancing department objectives by integrating suggestions from in-house professional training, transportation management, and customers. Show less