HR Consultant at Gro HR Consulting (2026-04 – Present)
- Provide strategic HR consulting to small and mid-sized businesses, supporting employee relations, performance management, compliance, and organizational development.
- Partner with business leaders to develop practical HR solutions that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and business performance.
- Advise clients on employment practices, policies, benefits, recruitment, and HR initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
Caregiver at Family Caregiver (2024-04 – 2026-04)
Prioritized caring for my family after losing my spouse to cancer in May 2023.
Human Resources (HR) Manager at CarlsonSV (2021-05 – 2024-04)
- Managed compensation and benefits programs, reducing medical costs by 27% in 2021 through broker negotiations and competitive rate analysis.
- Oversaw performance management for 75 employees and implemented targeted development programs for employees requiring performance improvement.
- Ensured compliance with corporate, state, and federal requirements, including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA.
- Led recruitment initiatives and partnered with area colleges to develop and promote the internship program.
- Coached managers and employees on professional development and implemented leadership development opportunities.
Human Resources (HR) Manager at South Slope Cooperative Communications (2019-01 – 2021-05)
- Developed and administered training programs for 85 employees, strengthening onboarding, development, and performance.
- Led performance management initiatives and targeted development programs, contributing to a 23% improvement in company performance over two years.
- Ensured compliance with corporate, state, and federal requirements, including ADA, ADEA, and FMLA.
- Strengthened talent acquisition efforts, contributing to a 12% increase in sales over ten months, including six months during the pandemic.
Human Resources (HR) Manager at Smith Schafer and Associates (2014-08 – 2018-02)
- Launched mentorship and leadership development initiatives, increasing employee engagement by 22%.
- Supported acquisitions through workforce integration, role alignment, and due diligence, expanding personnel by 35%.
- Oversaw employee relations matters, including workplace concerns and conflict resolution, while coaching managers on effective employee practices.
- Oversaw employee investigations, gathering information, documenting findings, and helping ensure fair, consistent resolution.
- Enhanced hiring practices to support equity and inclusion, contributing to a 7% increase in diversity.
- Leveraged HRIS technology to optimize staffing, recruitment, benefits, and leadership development processes.
Human Resources Director at Zumbrota Health Services (2011-11 – 2014-07)
- Streamlined the RFP process, generating $40,000 in cost reductions.
- Resolved workplace disputes through collaborative, equitable employee-relations solutions.
- Streamlined recruiting through partnerships with local nursing programs, reducing recruiting costs by 20%.
Compensation & Benefits Analyst at Treasure Island Resort & Casino (2005-05 – 2010-05)
HR Generalist at Treasure Island Resort & Casino (2010-05 – 2011-10)
Professional Development at Self-Directed Professional Development (2018-03 – 2019-12)
Relocated to Iowa while caring for family; remained current on HR regulations through SHRM membership, webinars, newsletters, blogs, articles, and other professional resources.
