RESUME & KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

VP of Work Force Development | Renovo Home Partners
VP of Human Resources | Reborn Cabinets
July 2018 - Present | CA (currently remote)

Privately held home improvement company (Reborn Cabinets) acquired by a private equity firm in 2022 (Renovo/Audax).

• Created people, compliance and payroll strategies for multi-state environment – CA, WA, NY, AZ, NV, NM, CO, ID, MA, OR.

• Led HR initiatives during a critical growth phase, facilitating revenue expansion from $50MM to $150MM and strategically positioning the company for acquisition.

• Formulated change management strategies following the acquisition, steering the organization through the alignment of leadership, processes, and systems from the acquired companies.

• Developed a labor model calculator to optimize headcount and payroll predictions, improving budgeting accuracy.

• Developed tiered compensation plans aligned with KPI achievement, ensuring compliance with labor budgets and enhancing risk management by establishing measurable targets. Utilized scorecards to communicate objective results, leading to a clear and effective performance management program.

• Directed recruiting and training departments, expanding the workforce from 300 to 750 employees within three years through innovative community-based strategies.

• Established comprehensive training systems for entry-level to skilled positions, reducing recruiting marketing costs by 50% in sales and trades (carpentry, kitchen cabinet and bathroom installation, manufacturing etc.).

• Transitioned benefit plans to a national broker, increasing offerings and negotiating a 18% reduction in policy costs.

• Led the implementation of an integrated HRIS system, consolidating time and attendance, HR database, and onboarding processes into Paycom and ADP.

• Implemented a safety program that resulted in a 40% reduction in workplace accidents, enhancing employee safety and decreasing insurance costs.

• Designed and implemented comprehensive leadership development programs that enhanced managerial skills, fostered talent retention, and prepared high-potential employees for advanced roles within the organization..

• Collaborated with the executive team to streamline organizational structure, resulting in improved workflow efficiencies and a 20% reduction in staff.

• Approved final payroll of $6MM monthly.

• Promoted to VP of Workforce Development post-acquisition, overseeing compensation, training, labor planning, and organizational structure for Renovo operating companies.

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Head of Human Resources | Curtin Maritime
2016-2018 | Long Beach, CA

Privately owned marine transportation company experience a growth of 26mm to 60mm in 2 years.

• First HR executive, hired to develop HR strategies to support accelerated growth phase.

• Mentored management staff, improving communication and reducing ego-driven behaviors.

• Implemented an HRIS system, enhancing onboarding and digital file management.

• Created a targeted recruiting and training system to ensure the hiring of ideal candidates.

• Developed a level-based training program for skilled marine positions to address labor shortages.

• Overhauled benefit offerings, achieving a 15% reduction in costs while enhancing options.

HR and Organizational Development Consultant | Independent
2011-2016 | Various locations in CA and NY

Clients included Series A/B funded startups in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, along with privately held companies in transportation, marketing, and a non profit in the health and wellness industries.

• Collaborated with clients to develop HR strategies encompassing full-cycle recruiting, policy development, compensation, benefits, payroll, and performance management.

• Streamlined onboarding processes, significantly reducing turnaround times.

• Designed a paperless timekeeping system, cutting payroll processing times.

• Developed total reward programs aimed at reducing turnover, improving efficiencies, and lowering overall labor costs.

Human Resources Director | Imaging Advantage
2009-2011 | Santa Monica, CA
Series B/C funded startup in the radiology practice management industry.

• Established the HR department from inception, establishing best practices and strategic operational partnerships.

• Developed comprehensive HR policies, including an employee manual and benefit programs.

• Optimized the compensation structure, saving $750k annually by eliminating external vendors.

• Increased productivity by 30% through operational troubleshooting and efficiency improvements.

Human Resources Manager | Belco Distributors
2006-2009 | Long Island, NY
Privately held professional hair care distributor.

• Analyzed departmental efficiencies and trained managers on HR best practices.

• Created protocols for progressive discipline, terminations, and investigations of employee issues, leading to a significant reduction in unemployment claims.

• Restructured staffing to eliminate overtime and reduce payroll costs by 10%.

• Oversaw multi-state payroll, successfully implementing a new payroll and time clock system.

Human Resources Specialist | REMEC
2003-2006 | San Diego, CA
Global, publicly traded telecommunications manufacturing company.

• Partnered with Sarbanes-Oxley auditors to develop compliant HR documentation, resulting in a successful audit with no findings.

• Utilized HR analytics to optimize workforce planning by analyzing headcount trends, payroll metrics, and organizational charts, driving data-informed decision-making and enhancing operational efficiency.

• Led the strategic wind-down process post-sale, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and efficient asset liquidation while minimizing stakeholder impact.

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