Achievements:

• Provided on site crisis support aftermath of plant explosion to the families of those who lost their lives in explosion via company benefit/policies/procedures counseling, connection with grief counseling, decision/handling/ of immediate expenses and partnering with United Way to ensure longevity of crisis support.
• Lead implementation of standardized recruiting process and methodology thereby reducing turnaround time to less than 90 days.
• Lead implementation of standardized human resource policies across the organization which included policy development, implementation, communication and on going update process.
• Project manager for the development of core training support for 250+ employees for the implementation of PeopleSoft supply chain system.
• Developed and implemented Performance Management processes utilizing a system based functionality.
• Key HR liaison on two due diligence teams in M& A efforts; development of new organizational structure proposals, assessment and solution creation of employee policies, programs and benefits for merger potential, assessment and creation of HR brand focus for new organization based on the new organizational customer focus, structure and objectives. Additionally, key HR player in a divestiture off three facilities, including identification of new employee structure, employee layoff and job transfer options, communication of change to all employees.

Professional Experience:

Director of Human Resources August 2003 November 2009
Confidential, Sugar Land, Texas
Imperial Sugar Company is one of the largest processors and marketers of refined sugar in the United States with over $800 million in sales and 750+ employees.

• Responsible for recruitment and on boarding for over five (5) facilities, manpower forecasting process, annual budget expenditures
• Responsible for employee relations for current employee base of 750+ and prior to downsizing was approximately 1500+ employees
• Responsible for compensation program development and administration for all levels of the organization including hourly to executive.
• Responsible for performance management, competency assessment and succession planning initiatives utilizing customer focus input, design team process and communication strategies.
• Responsible for all location EEOC, DOL, OFCCP and AAP compliance. Implemented AA within the organization from the applicant tracking process to the development and review of EEO goals and communication as well as translation to recruiting efforts.
• Provide business partnership to Vice Presidents and Directors regarding human resource systems to support company objectives

Distribution Training Center Manager March 2003 August 2003
Confidential, Odessa, Texas

• Was the start up Training Manager for the 7th state of the art Distribution Center supporting 8 states
• Initiated all start up training as well as continued employee training programs post full operation in July 2003
• Key member of start up recruitment as well as management decision regarding new facility programs
• Responsible for safety initiatives, training and accident investigations

Director of Organizational Development August 1999 November 2002
Confidential, Edison, New Jersey

• Responsible for employment related matters including but not limited to recruiting, orientation, and employment compliance, i.e., EEO, DOL, AAP for 32 stores over three (3) states with sales of $760+ million and approximately 5, 100 employees
• Directed all organizational development initiatives including but not limited to management development and functional area organizational design

Training Manager July 1998 August 1999
Confidential,Largo, Maryland

• Managed employee and management development strategies for billion dollar retailer at all levels of the organization from hourly to salaried and cross departments such as operations, sales, accounting/finance, etc.
• Managed the compensation of commission for specialty sales personnel in 117 stores over 18 states
• Responsible for creation and delivery of job specific and compliance training

Training Coordinator-International Division October 1995 - July 1998
Sr. Internal Auditor Operations September 1993 - October 1995
Cash Office Manager June 1991 - September 1993
Cash Office Associate February 1990 - June 1991
Cashier July 1989 - February 1990
Confidential,Bentonville, Arkansas
Note: worked my way through college and accepted a position at head quarters upon graduation
Highlights of career

• Promoted five (5) times with increasing responsibilities both during and after college
• During position as Internal Auditor for Operations, consistency chosen for key audit projects such: selected for financial audit at key operational unit with oversight by CFO, inventory reconciliation and purchase of Woolworth stores in Canada, selected for pilot program of telecommuting
• During position as Training Coordinator for International division was an expatriate for two assignments in Mexico and China to develop in country training department personnel

Education:BA Accounting

Professional Associations:
Society of Human Resources Management (SPHR certification since January 2005)
Toastmasters International, CL