·               Employee Relations

·               Succession Planning

·               Change Management

·               Compensation

·               Benefits Administration

·               Training

·               Talent Acquisition

·               Performance Management

·               HRIS Administration

·               Union Avoidance

·               Retention Strategies

·               Continuous Improvement

·               Project Management

·               Safety (Cal/OSHA & Fed OSHA)

·               Leadership Development

·               Investigations & Audits

·               Policy Development & Administration

 

EXPERIENCE

Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. & Avery Transport Inc., Lancaster, CA, 07/2014-Present

Human Resources & Safety Director - currently employed

·         HR and Safety leadership supporting over 500 employees with 4 direct reports (Safety Coordinator, HR Assistant, Benefits Coordinator & Recruiter) and 3 dotted line reports (DOT Safety & Compliance Manager, Workers' Compensation Administrator, Payroll Coordinator), providing human resources and safety guidance and counsel to executives, managers and employees of 2 separate companies, reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer/General Counsel.

·         Revamped recruiting and retention strategies that now attract over 250 applicants a month and reduced turnover by 30%.

·         Changed focus on safety program which has improved our Lost Time Injury (LTI) rate to nearly 300 days without an LTI, which is the most in the company's history, and reduced Workers' Compensation paid claims by 35%.

·         Partner with the senior leadership team to develop and implement health and safety programs and a comprehensive HR strategy to support both businesses.

·         Develop and manage plans and training programs including; lock out/tag out, emergency response & evacuation procedures, hazard communication, GHS, hearing conservation and PPE.

·         Develop, communicate, implement and interpret company policies and procedures. 

·         Created a new employee handbook, corrective action procedures, random drug testing program, and performance management and succession planning processes. 

·         Implemented regular communication channels with key stakeholders and teammates.

·         Design and provide the appropriate compensation, rewards and recognition processes, annual salary planning process, and other plans to meet the needs of the business.

·         Develop & ​enhance the appropriate HR practices & policies to support both businesses and meet the compliance requirements for the company.

·         Recently obtained over $490,000 in ETP funding from the State of California for employee training.

 

Molded Fiber Glass, Aberdeen, SD, 07/2013-03/2014

Human Resources Director - relocated back to California due to family emergency

·         Supported over 500 employees with 6 direct reports (1 EHS Manager, 2 HR Generalists, Training Coordinator, LEAN Coordinator, Admin Assistant), providing human resources and safety guidance and counsel to managers and employees, reporting directly to the Vice President of HR.

·         Managed day-to-day HR and Safety functions to ensure the highest levels of quality and customer service for all customers (HR, employees, managers, business leaders, etc.). Responsible for both HR and Safety budgets (roughly $70k/mo).

·         Successfully led the onboarding of over 250 employees consisting of senior & middle management skilled professionals, and front line staff.  Reduced turnover by over 50%.

·         Created a 'No Smoking/No Tobacco' program. Project Manager for 24/7 operation's plan.

·         Established efficient safety programs resulting in over 300 days without a Lost Time Injury.

·         Assisted with ISO 9001:2008 certification process.

·         Partner with Sr. Management and corporate HR to identify and implement process improvement opportunities across all business entities.

·         Develop, communicate, implement and interpret company policies and procedures.  Developed new employee handbook, corrective action procedures, recruitment strategy and succession planning process.

·         Implemented regular communication channels with key stakeholders and teammates.

·         Manage HR vendor relationships (i.e. external recruiters, EAP, medical, unemployment, verification of employment, worker's comp, etc.).

·         Audit and maintain employee files as legally required.  Data governance of HRMS system (ABRA)

·         Instituted new training such as HIPAA, Leadership and Interviewing Skills.

 

Alstom Transport, Inc., Alliance, NE & Kansas City, MO, 07/2008-06/2013

Regional Human Resources Manager - company lost their contracts

·         In support of roughly 400 employees at multiple locations in 7 states serving as a change agent and business partner to managers and employees within the business units, with domestic and international exposure, in a matrix environment with 1 direct report.

·         Created and co-chair Safety Committee.  Over 4 years without an accident or lost time injury. Initiated a 'No Smoking' program and a random drug & alcohol testing policy/procedure in conjunction with the on-site customer.

·         Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, HR leadership, EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety), FLSA audits, recruiting, onboarding, retention, coaching, internal communications, performance management, succession planning, training, investigations, data refinement, employee relations, host country HR support, policy/procedure development and implementation, competency assessments, compliance requirements, develop and maintain job descriptions, and disciplinary action procedures.

·         Prepare, analyze, report and manage monthly HR metrics to identify problems and opportunities to help improve organizational objectives and methods to achieve them.

·         Coordinate internal training opportunities aimed at sharing knowledge across disciplines to create a stronger understanding of the organization and its customers (both internal and external).

·         Provide guidance and counsel to management and employees on employee relations related issues.

·         Develop, communicate, implement and interpret company policies and procedures.

·         Applied process improvement methodologies to identify leadership/managerial candidates; helped develop talent succession plans with key personnel.

·         Designed, implemented and administered a reduction in force (RIF) process from an HR perspective. 

 

Recall, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, 10/2004-07/2008

Market Human Resources Manager - corporate downsizing; offered a better opportunity out of state

·         HR leadership for over 400 employees in multiple locations in 6 states which comprised of operations, technical, business, call center, and sales teams.  Advocate for both employees and management.  Developed, implemented and administered HR programs and processes, including policy/procedure development, staffing, onboarding, performance and retention management, compensation, training, succession planning, and employee relations with 28 direct reports as a General Manager.

·         Designed and implemented the North American safety initiative and reward system to help promote safety awareness and reward business partners for safe acts and new ideas.  This yielded over 1300 days without an at-fault accident and over 1800 days without a Lost Time Injury in the Nevada Market.

·         Represented HR as a member of the regional senior management team and participated in executive level meetings to discuss issues such as salary guidelines, comp plans, workforce reductions, injury/accident prevention, and union avoidance.  HR liaison between Field and Corporate Human Resources.

·         Provided expertise and guidance in the creation of a new performance management process to incorporate performance reviews and career development into one systematic approach.

·         Facilitated focus groups aimed at diagnosing internal communications issues for the organization.  Conducted FLSA audits and suggested corrective action and also responsible for EEO-1 reporting.

·         Led a team that developed and implemented a salary planning process (broadbanding) for fiscal year 2009, which helped provide decision makers with a long-term view of salary expenses.

·         Created and implemented a peer recognition program designed to increase the effectiveness of teamwork across functional areas and geographies.  Developed North American Attendance Policy.

United States Marine Corps Reserves, Encino, CA, 2/1987-5/2006

Platoon Commander, H&S Company, 2^ndBattalion, 23^rd Marines, 4^th Marine Division - retired

·         As a platoon commander, I reported directly to the Executive Officer.  I was responsible for developing and leading a platoon of 12 Marines in all manners of operations, recruiting, and training that was conducted for both Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and junior enlisted Marines.  As a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (Staff Sergeant/E-6) I held the billet of a first lieutenant.

·         In my tenure as a United States Marine, I have worked in Special Operations, Intelligence, Recruiting, and Civil Affairs, working extensively with both military and civilian organizations all over the globe.  Having worked with such diverse groups has afforded me the opportunity to learn about different cultures, personalities and their method of working which, in turn, have helped me become a more effective communicator and leader.

 

SPECIALIZED TRAINING & COMPUTER SKILLS

·         OSHA-authorized Outreach Trainer (OSHA 10 & OSHA 30)

·         OSHA 501 (General Industry Standards)

·         OSHA 511 (General Industry Standards)

·         First Aid, CPR and AED certification

·         Reasonable Suspicion & DOT Designated Employer Representative (DER)

·         Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification - HR Certification Institute (HRCI)

·         Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - Villanova University

·         Behavior-based Interviewing

·         Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and Internet Explorer

·         PeopleSoft, Jantek, Taleo, & Sage HRMS (ABRA)

 

PROFESSIONAL HONORS & AFFILIATIONS

·         Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) Honor Society (1996)

·         Member of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

·         Board of Directors, United Way (Aberdeen, SD)

·         Health & Wellness Board Member, Avera Hospital (Aberdeen, SD)

·         Member of the Marine Corps Association

·         Community involvement with Habitat for Humanity and Toys For Tots organizations.

 

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, May 2007

Master of Business Administration

Specialization in Human Resource Management

• GPA 4.0/4.0

• Graduated with Honors (Summa Cum Laude)

 

University of Phoenix, September 2003

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

• GPA 3.7/4.0

• Graduated with Honors (Cum Laude)

 

Los Angeles Pierce College, October 1996

Associate of Arts in Psychology

• GPA 3.8/4.0

• Graduated with Honors (Magna Cum Laude)

• Dean's List