Professional Summary
I'm an accomplished HR leader with 15 years of progressive experience across diverse industries including hospitality, quick-service restaurants, software development, e-commerce, and retail. My career trajectory shows consistent advancement from HR Manager to Director-level positions, with current work as an independent HR Consultant.
Core Strengths:
- Strategic HR Leadership: I've led comprehensive HR operations for organizations ranging from 800 to 4,000 employees, managing everything from talent acquisition to compliance
- Talent Acquisition Excellence: I achieved a 90% reduction in management vacancies at Long John Silver's and successfully recruited for organizations spanning multiple states and international locations
- Employee Engagement: I've led teams to record-high engagement scores (78% at Lowe's, a 37% increase) and reduced turnover by over 50% at The Hut Group
- Systems & Process Implementation: I've selected and implemented HRIS platforms (Dayforce), led technology overhauls, and created scalable HR processes from the ground up
- Multi-State & International Operations: I've managed HR for geographically distributed teams across 10+ states and international locations (North America and Europe)
Notable Achievements:
- Directed staffing for 4,000 employees during Kentucky Derby operations
- Achieved $1+ million in savings through strategic HR initiatives
- Reduced HR costs by 30% while modernizing practices
- Led compensation restructuring and benefits administration initiatives
- Managed union relations, labor negotiations, and complex employee relations matters
Credentials:
- SHRM-SCP certified (Senior Certified Professional)
- MBA in Human Resource Management (4.0 GPA)
- Award-winning educator (Student Success Champion, University of Louisville)
My Sweet Spot: I excel in fast-growth, scaling environments where I can build HR infrastructure from the ground up, implement systems, and serve as a strategic partner to leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in operations. My experience spans the full employee lifecycle with particular strength in talent acquisition, engagement, and creating scalable processes that support organizational growth.
