PJ K.

Experience

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  The Walt Disney Company

  Jan 1978 - Jan 1988

  Sr. Professional Staffing Representative-HR

  Promoted from within to be a part of the original 5 person professional recruiting team as Disney ventured into hiring professional/managers from external sources. We worked directly with upper level executives for each division, 1:1, as we transitioned from an "only promote from within" culture to hiring directly into leadership roles, meeting periodic resistance from many leaders along the way.

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  Self Employed HR Consultant & Entrepreneurial Coach

  Jan 1986 - Sept 1999

  Human Resources & Business Consultant; Owner/Manager/Head Trainer, Oak Shadows Equestrian Farm

  Supported various sized private and entrepreneurial companies as an HR and general business Consultant/Coach. Assessed, designed and created various HR programs including recruiting, on-boarding, compensation, employee relations, training, development & performance assessment, benefits, payroll and other HR related systems. Assisted with general Business Development and growth design of mobile business practices in the areas of Marketing, PR, advertising, scheduling, bookkeeping, and Customer Relations. Owned and Operated Oak Shadows Horse & Rider Training Farm. Specialized in starting young horses under saddle, rehabilitation of behavioral challenges, re-careering off-track horses and Dressage Competition through FEI. Show less

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  Starwood Vacation Ownership

  Sept 1999 - Oct 2001

  HR Manager-Recruitment

  Led a team of 9 Recruiting Staff, hiring Vacation Ownership Sales Executives and Professionals via DISC match and sales experience, as well as all resort operations and central services staffing.

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  Wyndham Vacation Ownership

  Apr 2002 - Nov 2004

  Manager of Talent Acquisition & Retention Programs

  Worked with VP and C-level leaders in establishing best practices and recruiting methods, utilizing DISC, Behavioral Interviewing and Predictive Index for both motivational and cultural hiring as well as behavior modification within executive level leadership.

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  Ginn Developement Companies/Ginn Clubs & Resorrts

  Nov 2004 - Mar 2009

  Corporate Director of HR

  Hired to develop HR infrastructure of this international rapidly expanding Resort and Residential Real Estate Development company. Recruited and onboarded C-Level, EVP, SVP, VP and Directors to create Administration and Operations Divisions and Departments, growing the organization to 3000 EE's. Acted as Executive Coach and conducted regular F2F, 1:1 meetings with various Executives located in the Palm Coast, FL executive offices and Regional locations throughout the US, Bahamas and Virgin Islands. Show less

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  Quorum Hotels & Resorts

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

  Director Of Human Resources

  Hired by Quorum Resorts & Hotels to join the Brown Palace Executive Committee as an addition to staff to act as EC Coach and Guide, as well as be responsible for all aspects of the HR Function of this 600+ employee Historic Hotel Complex in downtown Denver, CO. Focused on employee engagement, leadership guidance for executive and management best practices and accountability, performance management, recruiting, development of community involvement and volunteerism. Acted on the Executive Committee and had 3 direct reports. Show less

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  LABS, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - May 2012

  Vice President of Human Resources

  This position was an addition to Executive Committee staff created by the Board of Directors to coach and guide VP's, SVP's, EVP's, and the CEO on Leadership practices and behaviors, as well as management coaching and development. I was responsible for HR Department 'renovation' for this multi-state, non-profit organization in the organ, tissue and cornea donor industry using DISC, Predictive Index, Enneogram and 'Discover Your Strengths' methods and studies to maximize leadership performance within each laboratory operation as well as enhance Team Building throughout. Created extensive and thorough leadership coaching, training & development programs throughout the CO, PA and MO Labs. Also implemented Quality Assurance and Performance management systems, conducted thorough Compensation Analysis and Re-design, conducted employee engagement survey and response team initiation programs, sourced and hired executive, management and research scientists, renegotiated Benefit Programs, Payroll systems and ran other HR Audit practices. 200+ total organization headcount including MD's, Scientists, Lab Tech's, pathologists, microbiologists, bacteriologists, finance/accounting, sales/marketing, information technology, and 2 HR direct reports. Show less

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  Bucket List HR, LLC

  May 2012 - now

  Principal Owner

  Bucket List HR, LLC is an Executive Recruiting and HR entity specializing in Professional Recruiting to support entrepreneurs and organizations of all sizes. We recruit for all industries for professionals at all levels. We also provide support for Internal Investigations, Employee Relations, Compensation Studies and program design as well as Leadership/Management Coaching and Development. Contact me to find your next key contributor on the Bucket List for your company.