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R.S. Hughes Co., Inc.Chief Human Resources Officer
Jan. 2022Chicago, Illinois, United StatesA North American distributor of industrial and safety supplies, specializing in supplying industrial solutions to customers in Aerospace, Transportation and OEM’s... $550M in revenue with 700+ employees in US, MX and Costa Rica Overhauled benefit programs delivering $1.2M savings to the bottom line
Revamped the company compensation program, resulting in savings approximately $1M Set up customer care as an independent department in 9 mos. centralizing 34 hubs into 4 regions
Developed an implemented a talent development strategy encompassing high potential program, training matrix, 9 box , succession planning and mentorship program Improved recruiting process and updated ATS system resulting in reducing outside agency spend by $1.6M
YAK ACCESSChief People Officer
Nov. 2018 - Sep. 2021Hattiesburg, Mississippi AreaPE--Yak Access is the world’s leading Environmental Access and Mat Company. We provide more than just a full range of mat products – we focus on protecting precious wetlands, clearing, civil, and site restoration. We help save our customer’s time and money through quality products, accurate and best fits for any ground condition, freight advantages, and project management to oversee compliance, and avoiding possible mitigation, fines, and penalties.
SGSVice President Human Resources--US
May. 2017 - Nov. 2018Chicago, ILThe world's largest Inspection, Testing and Certification company. As part of the Leadership, responsible for 7 divisions, with over 6500 employees across the US.
Bureau VeritasVice President of Human Resources
Feb. 2011 - May. 2016Houston, TexasThe 2nd largest global Testing, Inspection and Certification Company. As part of the Executive Leadership, responsible for 5 divisions, 2000+ employees across the US and Canada. Annual budgetary responsibility of $20M, managed a staff of 23 employees for HR support, technical recruiting and payroll.
Bredero ShawHR Director North America
Mar. 2010 - Feb. 2011Houston Texas & Alberta Canada•Responsible for reorganization of Canada and US into one region by realigning people and processes to meet strategic growth initiatives for North America. •Construct a needs analysis of North America to determine staffing plans and employee utilization rates to enhance production schedules. •Successfully re-negotiated 8 union contracts in Canada resulting in a reduction in estimated spend. •Develop career paths and learning objectives for employee population aligned with enterprise and regional business goals and objectives.
Baker HughesGlobal Director HR/Employee Development
Jan. 2009 - Nov. 2009Houston, Texas AreaAs part of the leadership team, participated in business planning process and setting the strategic direction of product line. Responsible for developing and implementing technical and non-technical training for over 2300 global employees to meet business objectives. Budgetary responsibility for over $5M, managed a staff of 13 employees for HR support services and technical training.
Baker HughesHR Area Manager-Gulf Coast
Sep. 2007 - Dec. 2008Houston, Texas Area•Streamlined workforce plans to meet down turn in market conditions resulting in 15% reduction in work force. •Initiated furlough programs for 3 manufacturing plants to maintain quality and production levels while reducing operating costs by approximately 10%. •Reduced North America headcount by 10% by assisting with the development of a Western Hemisphere Shared Services delivery team for all back office transactional processes. •Negotiated agreement from 7 division leadership teams to standardize all HR policies for the company. •Redesigned the enterprise new hire orientation program for North America; completed 100% of the government mandated compliance training ahead of schedule.
Baker Huges IncGlobal Manager Career Development
May. 2006 - Aug. 2007Houston, Texas AreaPartnered with CEO and Sr. VP of HR to design and implement an enterprise-wide, multi-phase Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) program for the global engineering workforce. Responsible for building high potential development program for mid-level to senior management employees. Collaborated with cross divisional teams to garner support for and participation in the LEAD program resulting in 95% global utilization rate. Conducted an ROI study on LEAD program which preliminary data revealed 37% increase in first year employee retention, graduates became revenue generating faster and improved performance resulted in first supervisory position achieved within 18 months vs. 36-48 months for non-graduates. Reduced training costs over 30% by establishing a solid relationship with the Petroleum Extension Office of The University of Texas Austin, in a global partnership for curriculum and course materials.
Baker HughesSr. Generalist
Jun. 2005 - May. 2006Oklahoma City, Oklahoma AreaSecured management support and employee participation in new Motor Vehicle & Cell Phone driving policy accomplishing a 35% reduction in motor vehicle incidents. Implemented a recruiting strategy that resulted in the addition of 35 FTE in one quarter, hires included experienced engineers and college graduates. Developed and implemented a new employee orientation program resulting in field employees being 100% compliant in HS&E, legal and company policy.
ZEFERDirector HR Corporate/ Sr Associate
Apr. 1999 - Sep. 2001ChicagoStrategy, eCommerce and Branding consulting firm. Specialized in using cognitive engineering to design B2B business solutions. Company achieved $100M in revenue within the first two years of operations.
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