Christina Tonge

With 13 years of experience as an innovative and strategic HR professional, I can translate your company's vision into HR initiatives that can bring significant improvements in performance, growth, profitability, and employee engagement. I am confident that I can help support your company's most valuable asset, its people, and take your business to the next level.

Director of Human Resources - Phase Three Brands, LLC - Tampa, US

(2019-01)

Headcount 2,500

• Successfully led the implementation of the HR and Payroll system (Paylocity). Developed and implemented a recruitment process resulting in a positive impact on the company's bottom line. Introduced a partnership with the EB-3 visa program as a strategy to fill staffing gaps.
• Consults leadership on strategies to help meet goals and avoid litigation.
• Established a company-wide succession planning process for management and executive-level employees.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for all leadership employees, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Minimize risk by thoroughly investigating employee relations issues and presenting recommendations that meet business goals and provide recommendations for opportunities for improvement.
• Builds employment brand strategy by encompassing the organization's mission, values, culture, and personality. Initiates employment surveys to gain useful feedback and manages the company's LinkedIn profile.
• Define and negotiate employee benefits packages with vendors on an annual basis to stay competitive and attract top talent.
• Executes HR due diligence and subsequent acquisitions by identifying potential liability as well as implementing change management strategies for business mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Increased efficiency by designing and implementing a performance review and pay progression structure that is attractive to employees but cost-effective for the company.
• Implemented precise and punctual payroll processing, which includes commissions and bonuses, and is compliant with all tax and payroll laws.

People Resources Manager - Fitlife Foods, LLC - Tampa, US

(2012-09 - 2018-12)

Headcount 250

• Established positions and standard operating practices for the Human Resources department to support the start-up model.
• Implemented new payroll, HRIS, time and attendance, and onboarding system (Paychex).
• Rolled out a talent management system (Bamboo HR) to attract candidates and strengthen the employment brand.
• Developed a recruiting and interviewing process to streamline the onboarding process.
• Conducted HR investigations for all Team Member complaints and made recommendations to management.
• Established a defined compensation and performance management process to stay above the competition.
• Created Team Member recognition and rewards programs to stimulate morale and motivation.
• Initiated and conducted Team Member surveys and created action plans based on the results.
• Converted the company to tools to technology as a part of larger HR optimization efforts.
• Instituted accurate and timely payroll processing, including commissions and bonus reporting.
• Managed and developed processes for OSHA safety programs.
• Established processes and policies to stay compliant with DOT and other manufacturing regulations.

Area Director - Fitlife Foods, LLC - Tampa, US

(2011-09 - 2012-09)

• Successfully managed store locations in new store openings, local grassroots marketing events, and store operations for a start-up company.
• Managed talent acquisition, training, and leadership development for a team of 100+ employees, including management and wellness coaches.
• Designed Team Member internship programs to ensure the potential employees gained practical and on-the-job research experience.
• Provided franchise location support by consulting on all store operations, including labor laws, staffing, retention, payroll, and ensuring compliance.
• Developed and launched the company's first wholesale program by partnering with local gyms, retail locations, and corporate businesses, and increased company revenue by $275,000 a year.

Bachelor's Degree - Business Marketing - International Academy of Design and Technology (2005-08 - 2008-12)

High School Diploma - Bradenton Christian School (2000-08 - 2004-05)