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The Guitar Center CompanyDirector of Human Resources - Contact Centers & Kansas City Sales Center
Jan. 2024Kansas City, Missouri, United States
WillowSenior People & Culture Leader - North America
Apr. 2023 - Jan. 2024Remote (Kansas City, MO)
RKF Consulting, LLCHuman Resources Consultant
Mar. 2023 - May. 2023Kansas City Metropolitan AreaCurrently on assignment as Head of People for a Kansas City manufacturing facility and office.
Very Good SecuritySenior Director of People Operations (Head Of)
May. 2021 - Mar. 2023Kansas City Metropolitan AreaAs the Head of People and the Senior-most Human Resources Leader, I am responsible for the full lifecycle of candidates/team members across our multi-national 200+ person organization. Housing a full-scale Talent Acquisition team of 8 team members and a People Operations team of 6 we work to provide an exceptional candidate and employment experience for all team members globally. Areas of focus include employee engagement, compensation, executive compensation, payroll, benefits, policy, performance management, performance reviews, career progression, DEIB, learning and development, and numerous other areas.
Very Good SecurityPeople Partner
Nov. 2020 - May. 2021Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Torch.AIDirector of People Operations & Strategy
Mar. 2020 - Nov. 2020Leawood, Kansas, United States
Stage Right Performing ArtsDirector, Vocapella & Vocalocity
Nov. 2017Kansas City, Missouri AreaAs the Director of Vocapella, I get the incredible opportunity to lead a group of 16 9-12 grade students who perform contemporary Acapella music around Kansas City throughout each school year. Vocalocity, our award winning show choir, encompasses some of the most talented and accomplished high school students from around Kansas City as we perform numerous concerts each year and have been part of the televised "Plaza Lighting Ceremony" since 2020.
Valorem ReplySr. Manager, Human Resources - Culture & Engagement
Sep. 2015 - Jan. 2020Kansas City, Missouri AreaEmployees are the lifeblood of any organization. Building a highly engaged workforce can push your organization forward and create a vibrant culture that people strive to be a part of. As the Sr. Manager of Culture & Engagement, I work with leaders around the organization to build a vibrant and engaging work experience through a best in class onboarding experience, continuous training, process improvement, and a variety of other operational tasks. Finally, I partner with the VP of Human Resources, SVP of Operations, and other leaders across the organization on a variety of ad-hoc projects focused on various aspects of organizational success. Former titles within Valorem Reply: Sr. Manager - Organizational Development (1 Year)
Manager - Recruiting, Culture, & Change Management (2.5 Years)
Manager - Software Engineering Practice (.5 Years)
The NerderyDevelopment Manager/Interim Branch Manager
Jan. 2014 - Sep. 2015Kansas City, Missouri AreaIn addition to duties of a development manager (advocating for a group of developers. Perform 1:1's, 90 Day, 6 Month, and Annual Reviews. Day to day performance management), my duties include but are not limited to running the day to day operations of the Kansas City branch office of the Nerdery, facilities maintenance, tech support, and any other duties determined by the Development Operations Manager, Director Of Development, and VP of Software Development.
The NerderyDevelopment Manager
Jul. 2012 - Dec. 2013Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaAdvocate for a group of developers. Perform 1:1's, 90 Day, 6 Month, and Annual Reviews. Day to day performance management.
The NerderyCandidate Advocate
Oct. 2011 - Jul. 2012Bloomington, MinnesotaI seek out nerds from all disciplines and help to determine if there is a fit for them at The Nerdery...
Minnesota Valley Men's ChoralePresident
May. 2010 - Nov. 2013Apple Valley, MNI was the President of the Minnesota Valley Men's Chorale, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Accomplishments include: Founding of the MVMC High School Scholarship Program, awarding two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will continue on in music in some way after high school. Founding the MVMC Commissioned Composer Project, which to date has commissioned 5 new male choral ensemble works by locally, nationally, and internationally known composers Completing the capital grant expenditure to procure a state of the art riser system to be used for all MVMC performances Acted as Tenor II section leader with Garret Pratt (current President of MVMC). Conducted sectionals, and taught new music to members of the Tenor Section.
Rasmussen CollegeAdmissions Manager
Apr. 2009 - Oct. 2011Led a team of admissions representatives focused in the areas of Technology & Design, Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Justice Studies, & Education 1½ years leading a team of High School Admissions Representatives focused on growth within the south eastern metro area high school market Grew the School of Technology & Design enrollment 40% year over year Served on committees focused on student retention, student affairs, diversity, & campus event planning.
Schmitt MusicEducational Representative
Dec. 1998 - Apr. 2009Multiple LocationsServed as the educational representative for school districts 196, 194, 192, 191, 724. Increases sales by over 300% in under two years Starting as a part time sales associate in high school I worked full time as a band, orchestra, and combo (guitar, bass, drums) salesperson for 7 years consistently placing in the top 5 in sales across the organization including leading sales for 6 straight years.
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