May 2025 – Jan 2026 · 8 mos · Hybrid

Mar 2023 – May 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Hybrid

Jan 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Fort Myers, Florida, United States · On-site

• Senior-level oversight of all people processes including organizational re-structure, executive coaching, executive compensation, organizational development, succession planning, employee discipline, labor relations, and compliance.
• Key partner in leading the annual performance review processes, implementing employee engagement activities, and collaborating to enhance strong relationships among various teams.

Feb 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · Fort Myers, Florida, United States · Remote

• In my role as an Executive HR & Operations Consultant, I guided organizations through the complexities of the COVID pandemic, focusing on strategic HR and operational solutions. I led projects in merger and acquisition due diligence, employee relations, and compliance initiatives, which significantly improved workforce engagement and organizational resilience.

Jun 2019 – Feb 2020 · 8 mos · Warrenville, Illinois · On-site

• As the CHRO until permanently relocating our family to Ft. Myers, FL, I held responsibility for leading and coordinating the company’s human resource functions to create a high performance, servant leadership culture. Accountable for the growth and strategic partnership of a dynamic HR team, the HR compliance of all mergers and acquisitions, workforce planning, organizational development, talent acquisition, corporate benefits, employee and labor relations, compensation and HRIS.

May 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Appleton, Wisconsin · On-site

• Responsible for leading the company’s human resource functions to create a high performance, Servant Leadership culture. Accountable for the growth and strategic partnership of a dynamic HR team, the HR compliance of all mergers and acquisitions, workforce planning, organizational development, talent acquisition, corporate benefits, employee and labor relations, compensation and HRIS.

Dec 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos · Appleton, WI · On-site

• As the CHRO, I had oversight for human resource functions including staffing, employee orientation, education, and training, Joint Commission compliance, management development, employee and labor relations, affirmative action compliance, policies and procedures, workers compensation administration, wage and salary administration, benefits administration, organization development, and employee assistance.

Feb 2011 – Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos · De Pere, WI

• Aggressively established a new wage and salary structure, pay policies, corporate benefit structures, HRIS implementation, performance appraisal program, company safety, and Wellness programs. As a result, employee engagement scores improved by 21% YOY. Cost savings to the company exceeded $2.2M in a two year time frame based upon results achieved.
• Responsible for all HR facets of three Wisconsin business mergers and acquisitions within 2 years. Developed and choreographed detailed plans for flawless execution of legal, compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Successfully led the process of de-certifying the only unionized store in the company portfolio within 4 months of joining the company.
• Strategically defined benefit programs for the company with an estimated $750K cost savings YOY since 2011. Reduced high claim costs by a minimum of $650K annually through the development of Associate and Spouse Wellness Initiatives, including Biometric Scoring (Healics) and internal wellness activities (Live Healthy).

Jan 2010 – Sep 2010 · 8 mos · Madison, Wisconsin

• Accountable for formulating and recommending strategic Human Resources policies and objectives for the entire company. As a direct result, saved the company $612,000 (YTD July 10) in turnover, Workmans Comp claims, and severance pay.
• Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale. Turnover tracking 8% lower (YTD) as a result of process changes in 2010.
• Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources function (e.g., OSHA, EEO, TEFRA, ERISA, Wage & Hour). Completely overhauled and rolled out an effective Affirmative Action Planning process to gain approved regulatory compliance. Monitor the exposure of the publicly-traded company. Direct the preparation of information requested or required for compliance. Act as the primary corporate contact with labor counsel and outside government agencies.
• Protect the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies, governmental laws and regulations. Direct a process of organizational planning that evaluates structure, job design, and manpower forecasting throughout the company.
• Developed standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures. Interview executive-level candidates and recommend placement in accordance with Right-Fit Leadership.
• Creator of in-house management training programs that address company needs across division lines (e.g., MBO, Performance Appraisal, Interviewing), including E-Learning and Traditional styles.

Jan 2007 – Jan 2010 · 3 yrs · Kohler, Wisconsin

• Timely and professional execution of numerous global reductions in force (RIF) in the manufacturing and administrative areas of the business during corporate downsizing. Respectful and timely delivery of severance and benefit packages in both union and non-union environments.
• Transformed and expanded the remote Human Resources team into a cohesive, synergistic team, with enhanced functional skillsets that delivered strong results.
• Key leader of performance and talent management metrics for all Human Resource associates within the matrix organization, including employee onboarding, retention initiatives, and succession planning.

Aug 2005 – Jan 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos

Mar 2003 – Aug 2005 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Mar 1999 – Mar 2003 · 4 yrs

Jan 1997 – Mar 1999 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Aug 1993 – Jan 1997 · 3 yrs 5 mos