Experience

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  Shell oil company

  Feb 1987 - Feb 1994

  • Consulted with managers and supervisors on full range of human resources issues • Researched and developed material for contract negotiations with local union leaders; participated on company negotiations team • Investigated disciplinary issues and provided recommendations for resolution• Investigated and responded to union grievances• Coordinated recruitment and employment of exempt and nonexempt employees• Developed and implemented local Affirmative Action Program; prepared materials for compliance reviews by OFCCP Show less

  • Senior Human Resources Analyst - New Orleans, Louisiana

    Sept 1990 - Feb 1994

  • Employee Relations Analyst - Sewaren, New Jersey

    Feb 1987 - Sept 1990
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  Medtronic

  Feb 1994 - now

  • Responsible for leading the HR function for the Americas Region Services & Solutions and Functional organizations• Partner with Senior Business Leaders to develop and implement organization, workforce and change management strategies that align with and support new services and solutions business models as well as functional shared services initiatives• Manage human resources integration activities for acquisitions and strategic partnerships • Responsible for leading the HR function for the U.S. Region/Integrated Health Solutions organization• Partner with the Senior Vice-President/President U.S. Region/Integrated Health Solutions to develop and implement organization, talent and workforce strategies that address the needs of an emerging business• Manage human resources integration activities for acquisitions • Led the HR function for the Medtronic Operations organization which included the following functions: IT, U.S. Distribution, Customer Care, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Facilities• Partnered with Senior Vice-President Medtronic Operations to develop and implement workforce strategies • Developed and implemented a talent management strategy for the corporation. • Designed and implemented an enterprisewide talent identification and succession planning processes to ensure leadership capability is available to execute business strategy.• Developed a strategic workforce planning process to enable the organization to better anticipate and prepare for future talent needs.• Reported on a wide variety of workforce analytics. • Responsible for creating an organization development function for the division • Responsible for creating and implementing the talent management and leadership development strategy for the division• Provided internal consulting and facilitation to leadership teams in the areas of strategic planning and team development• Responsible for leading the development and implementation of the division’s diversity and inclusion strategy • Provided general human resources support to three emerging businesses within the Cardiac Rhythm Management division• Partnered with three division vice-president/general managers on organizational design and development issues related to developing and growing a business • Provided general human resources support to five separate businesses • Led the staffing effort and resolution of human resources issues for the transfer of a business from California to Minneapolis• Addressed leadership issues presented by relocating half of a business unit management team to Europe • Teamed with another Senior Human Resources Representative to provide general human resources support to a division of 700 employees • Developed and implemented staffing strategies to fill numerous software and analog IC design positions in an extremely competitive hiring environment• Led the management team in the development of a long-range human resources plan • Provided general human resources support to locations in Minneapolis and Milaca Minnesota• Led the Milaca Manufacturing Management Team in reimplementing a team leader organization structure • Conducted team building exercises and team skills training sessions • Facilitated employee rewards committee which developed and implemented a division- wide rewards program

  • Vice President Human Resources - Americas Region Functions

    May 2022 - now

  • Sr. Human Resources Director - Americas Region

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Director Human Resources - U.S. Region/Integrated Health Solutions

    May 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Senior Director Human Resources - Medtronic Operations

    Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Director - Global Talent Management and Planning

    Feb 2005 - Dec 2011

  • Director, Organization Development – Cardiac Rhythm Management

    Mar 2001 - Feb 2005

  • Senior Human Resources Manager – Cardiac Rhythm Management

    Jan 2000 - Mar 2001

  • Human Resources Manager – Pacing Business Unit

    Feb 1997 - Jan 2000

  • Senior Human Resources Representative – PGP Division

    Dec 1995 - Jan 1997

  • Senior Human Resources Representative – InstruMed Division

    Feb 1994 - Nov 1995