Experience

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  Usg company

  Feb 1991 - Sept 1994

  Hr supervisor

  Responsible for generalist HR functions for the Gypsum Ohio manufacturing facility. Including training, compensation and benefits administration, workers compensation, OSHA training and certifications, plant safety, performance management, recognition programs, union avoidance and employee relations. Routinely worked on special corporate initiated projects.

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  Luxottica retail

  Sept 1994 - Oct 1999

  Regional associate relations manager

  Handled retail management training and development, advised, coached and supported field retail store managers on staffing issues, hiring, discipline, performance management and terminations. Responsible for the investigation of higher level issues such as sexual harassment, discrimination, unjust discharge and loss prevention issues, etc. providing documentation and guidance for each step. Created, designed and trained the first Associate Relations call center to provide greater service and support to our field management as the company grew. Certified Civil Treatment trainer and Situational Leadership trainer. Worked in a variety of geographic locations including the Midwest, Central, and Northeast Regions. Supported Home Office AR issues assisting all levels of management from font line supervisors to executive level. Show less

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  Miami university

  Sept 1995 - Dec 2001

  Adjunct instructor - human resources classes
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  Xavier university

  Jan 2001 - now

  Adjunct instructor - hr, management and business communication classes

  As an Adjunct Instructor at Xavier University, I lead classes in HR, Management, and Business Communication for both undergraduate and MBA programs. I develop engaging curriculum for courses in Human Resources Management, Business Communications and Leadership Competencies, fostering a dynamic learning environment for students.

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  Venture one construction, inc

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2008

  Hr manager / consultant

  Venture One Construction, Inc. is a Cincinnati based retail commercial construction General Contractor specializing in replicable and repeat client activity.

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  Snaac

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2020

  HR Executive managing & directing a team of associates dedicated to excellence in all areas of HR including but not limited to employee engagement, rewards, selection, growth and development. We utilize HR metrics and scorecards to illustrate success and performance impact of HR for strategic and organizational practices. Expertise in Employee Relations, Salary and Benefit Administration, Employee Development and practical policy administration. Our role is to collaborate and support our operational and strategic partners. Examples of our success at SNAAC include record low turnover in our industry, retention of top talent, high engagement and consistently being named Top Workplace in Cincinnati! Show less

  • HR Leader / VP of Human Resources, Training & Development

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Sr. Director of Human Resources / Head of Human Resources

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2017
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  Smart financial operations llc

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2023

  Hr leader / chief human resources officer

  HR Leader and Executive managing a team of between 5-10 HR professionals who are exceptional at internal support and employee growth.

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  Synthica energy

  Dec 2023 - now

  Sr. director of hr - executive head of hr