Dec 2023 – Nov 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos · Anaheim, CA · On-site

• Brought in as national talent leader for Renovo Home Partners — a $600M+ PE-backed platform and parent to seven top home-remodeling brands (#8 nationally) — with a mandate to reverse three straight years of losses and build a unified, scalable talent engine for growth and exit.
• Despite the company’s eventual Chapter 7 filing, the talent transformation is widely regarded in the industry as one of the most successful turnarounds ever executed in home services.
• Key outcomes delivered:
• Unified seven fragmented opcos into one high-performance talent organization (100% adoption without mandates)
• Boosted 100-day retention 42% → 69%, cut cost-per-hire 50%+ ($1,250 → $620), improved interview-to-offer 27% → 48%
• Led enterprise Workday rollout — first real-time HRIS for 2,100+ employees + subcontractors
• Launched internal AI-driven BPO recruiting division, dramatically expanding pipelines and quality-of-hire
• Partnered with C-suite and PE sponsors to top-grade leadership and restore profitability in multiple brands
• Built scalable systems and KPIs now being adopted by other platforms
• Industry feedback has been unanimous: “the best talent turnaround ever seen in remodeling.” The ultimate outcome was driven by factors outside the people function, but the systems, culture, and team we built remain a benchmark.
• Now deploying everything proven at Renovo for a select group of owners through The Huete Group LLC.

Sep 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex · Hybrid

• Hand-selected to lead talent acquisition efforts for American Standard’s newly launched national home services division. Built and scaled the company’s first-ever home services recruiting team to support a coast-to-coast, direct-to-consumer bath remodeling business in 48 states.
• Key Achievements:
• Founded and led the home services division’s national talent acquisition function from the ground up.
• Drove 43%+ growth during tenure by building a scalable recruiting engine, hiring for both field and leadership roles across the U.S.
• Recognized by Qualified Remodeler as the 24th largest remodeler in America for the first time since its inception during my leadership period.
• Developed a national, direct-to-consumer hiring infrastructure that continues to support American Standard’s ongoing expansion.
• Assembled a high-performance team and implemented sustainable systems that positioned the division for long-term success and scalability.

Mar 2020 – Sep 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

• As the senior talent acquisition leader for a $ 110 M+ home remodeling company, I architected and executed the hiring infrastructure that powered Reborn’s historic growth, expanding the workforce from 127 to over 650+ employees while reducing turnover and embedding a culture of performance, accountability, and development. I built a high-output TA engine from the ground up, scaling a team of 2 recruiters to a 15-person operation spanning sourcing, recruiting, and onboarding.
• 🔹 Delivered a 7x increase in annual hires—from ~100 in 2016 to 700+ in 2021—supporting aggressive national expansion.
• 🔹 Transformed recruiting from reactive and informal to a data-driven, performance-based system with KPIs, bonus incentives, forecasting, and recruiter development pathways.
• 🔹 Improved retention from 216% turnover to 89%, aligning hiring strategy with operational goals and culture fit.
• 🔹 Led a company-wide culture shift from a “mom & pop” mentality to a professional, development-focused culture, resulting in Reborn being recognized as a Top Workplace USA (Energage, 2020) and Best Places to Work OC (2018, 2020, 2021).
• 🔹 Drove diversity and inclusion efforts by designing intentional outreach and inclusive hiring practices, aligning with brand values.
• 🔹 Mentored and promoted recruiters into leadership roles, building one of the most widely celebrated in-house TA departments in the remodeling industry.
• Legacy: Positioned Reborn as an industry benchmark in talent acquisition and a nationally recognized employer. Played a key role in shaping the infrastructure, culture, and workforce strategy that led to Reborn’s successful acquisition by Renovo Home Partners in a private equity deal, demonstrating the scalability and strength of its talent systems.

May 2015 – Mar 2020 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Jun 2013 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs · Pico Rivera, California, United States

• Led full-service staffing and workforce solutions for Michael Kors’ U.S. distribution center, overseeing recruitment, development, retention, and compliance for hundreds of warehouse associates.
• Delivered strategic reporting across payroll, safety, retention, and absenteeism, while partnering directly with client leadership to solve critical business challenges.
• 🔹 Reversed a -34% growth trend and drove a 380% increase in headcount through improved payroll accuracy, leadership alignment, and employee engagement.
• 🔹 Reduced OSHA-reportable injuries by 40% through targeted training and safety initiatives.
• 🔹 Secured executive buy-in to launch the Pico Rivera office, now a permanent operation supporting 5 recruiters and hundreds of associates.
• 🔹 Expanded services beyond staffing to include direct placement and construction verticals.
• 🔹 Built Decton’s largest and most successful client accounts through operational rigor, strategic thinking, and trust-based partnerships.
• Legacy: Transformed a struggling account into Decton's flagship success story. The Pico Rivera office remains a thriving operation, built on the foundations of team development, safety, and client partnership.

Jan 2011 – Sep 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos · La Habra, ca

• Founded and operated a high-volume, 4,700 sq. ft. restaurant with seating for 118 guests, serving as both a community hub and profitable business venture. Managed all aspects of operations, from hiring and team leadership to P&L, vendor relations, marketing, and customer experience.
• Key Achievements:
• Built the business from the ground up, generating $950K+ in annual revenue and employing a team of 12.
• Achieved $700K in first-year sales through targeted social media and guerrilla marketing strategies.
• Secured one of only three entertainment licenses in the city, becoming a local hotspot with nightly events including comedy shows, fundraisers, and live entertainment.
• Became the go-to pizza venue for two local high schools and hundreds of youth sports teams across multiple leagues.
• Successfully scaled, operated, and sold the business for a profit.
• Oversaw all business functions: P&L, payroll, AP, vendor management, cost control, and marketing.

Jul 2009 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Fast-tracked through three leadership roles in under five years due to consistent revenue growth, operational excellence, and high-performance recruiting results. Oversaw branch operations, budgeting, payroll, compliance, and full-cycle recruitment for light industrial and clerical placements, building one of the highest-performing offices in Southern California.
• Key Achievements:
• Grew branch from 500 to over 1,700 associate employees, becoming the highest-grossing office in the Southern California region.
• Achieved top 3% national sales performance, earning Select Staffing’s company car award for maintaining $ 120 K+ in weekly billing.
• Managed a team of 8 and over 1,500 associates, servicing 60+ clients with best-in-class talent solutions.
• Led recruiting and operations for 80% light industrial / 20% clerical roles, specializing in logistics, manufacturing, and distribution.
• Created KPI-driven performance culture (“bullpen” style) that fueled internal motivation and external client satisfaction.
• Implemented safety protocols and hiring standards that dramatically reduced injury rates and resulted in the highest gross margins in the 12-office region.
• Ensured full compliance with GAAP and industry regulations through standardized staffing controls and reporting systems.

May 2007 – Jun 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Feb 2006 – May 2007 · 1 yr 3 mos