Experience

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  National renewable energy laboratory

  Jun 1992 - Apr 1996

  Policy and procedure specialist

  Federally funded agency, consisting of 1000 employees, responsible for researching and developing renewable energy in partnership with businesses.Reporting directly to the President/CEO of the Laboratory, this position was responsible for oversight of strategic human resource policies and procedures Selected AccomplishmentsLed organizational change activities including continuous improvement, strategic and long range planning; Defined goals and objectives, initiated major programs, specialized staff responsibilities, and dealt effectively with issues of growth, marketing, management, and profitability;Facilitated executives in a Malcolm Baldrige internal assessment which resulted in NREL’s first application for the Baldrige Award;Provided mentoring and coaching to executives which resulted in increased awareness of ethical conduct, equal employment opportunities, employee laws, harassment issues and a system for evaluating and handling concerns Show less

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  Sandoz (a novartis company)

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2007

  Provided Human Resource leadership to all functional areas for 1000 employee pharmaceutical manufacturing site including working cross-functionally at multiple site locations; managed a staff of professionals including the Health Services; HR head during organization change of Sandoz headquarters from CO to NJ; Supervised recruitment and hiring at all levels; Led CEO and functional VP's in accomplishing strategic initiatives; Designed corporate university concept; Diagnose organization needs; Provided corporate leadership for performance management, succession planning, and 360 feedback. Provided change management leadership during business change of SAP; Handled sensitive EEO issue involving Senior Vice President; Worked with a team to provided OSHA certification for the Broomfield site--certification achieved in 11 months; Improved efficiency and output in manufacturing through improving quality processes, e.g. six sigma and 5 S initiatives. Show less

  • HR Director, Sr. Manager, Business Partner

    Dec 1996 - Jan 2007

  • Sr. Human Resource Manager

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2007
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  Research electro-optics

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

  Director of human resources

  Consultant responsible for all aspects of Human Resource Department for small start up high tech developer and manufacturer of lasers, laser components, and laser subassemblies. Functions included payroll, training, communication, recruiting, management team coaching and development.

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  Dr. patricia netterfield consultant

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  Human resources: director talent management

  Talent Management Speaker and Consultant Speaking nationally at conferences and universities, e.g., MENSA, HR conferences, universities and colleges and consulting to area business to provide strategic talent management solutions, e.g., Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, and High Tech Manufacturing. Areas of expertise including internal assessments, facilitation, strategic planning, strategic design, compensation, leadership and performance development, talent acquisition, succession planning and organizational development. Worked with executives to set management goals and objectives and ensure accountability. Established Human Resources direction and vision, formalized annual performance reviews procedures, evaluated staff retention and turnover, and provided compensation and benefits analysis for executive committee. Spearheaded training, communications, and performance management. Supervised professional staff members directly as needed. Show less

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  Atmel

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2013

  Sr. staff human resource business partner

  ATMEL Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado  8/2008-3/2013Global leader in the design and manufacture of micro-controllers, and complementary products such as capacitive touch sensing ICs, ASICs, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Staff Human Resource Business Partner and Project ManagerProviding project management, internal consulting and strategic leadership by partnering with ATMEL manufacturing to provide HR strategic direction and support to the business.Operational Highlights:Provide High Impact Leadership Training Developed 360 review and succession planning Evaluated organization for Leadership Development needs via internal employee assessment with greater than 90% employee participation rate. Implemented employee engagement recommendations to improve productivity and quality employee participation in improving training, Improved employee relations through supervisor and management communication.Lead Business Partner in execution of strategic global business units.Provided improved employee communication resulting in avoidance of teamsters union. Show less

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  Dpix

  Apr 2013 - now

  Sr. director, human resources

  dpiX, L.L.C., dpiX is the market-leader in digital x-ray imaging sensors for medical, military and industrial application. An accomplished Manufacturing Operations Executive with a track record for improving operational performance, managing complex projects and delivering bottom-line results. Responsible for Leadership Development, Talent Management, Coaching, Team Building, Employee Relations, Policy and Procedures, Succession Planning, Change Management, Organizational Development, Performance Management, Training, Facilitation, Employee Development. Show less