Dan Lopez - Owner, Odin's Tree Consulting

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Work Background

LESS LEG MORE HEARTBoard Member

Oct. 2023• Board member providing strategic direction and support of non-profit initiatives. • Oversaw the strategic planning and implementation of innovative HR policies for a non-profit organization, improving volunteer retention rates by 25% over a 12-month period. • Strategically guided non-profit organizations through a transitional phase, which involved restructuring operations, increasing donor contributions by $500K, and expanding outreach programs by 32% within a fiscal year. • Structured and executed a corporate restructuring plan that improved operational efficiency by 30% and implemented a Microsoft 365 solution.

F. H. Cann & Associates, Inc.Vice President Human Resources

Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2022Exeter, New Hampshire, United States• Executive leader of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Administration, Marketing, Facilities, and Training and Development departments of a federal contractor financial services organization. • Mentored and led 20 direct reports throughout COE. • Built talent pipeline and HR systems in connection with rapid (550% increase)/strategic growth. • Advised and developed ownership and C-suite executives on strategic, employee, and organizational situations. • Facilitated the recruitment of 400+ within two months for new state and federal contracts. • Conducted continuous talent reviews and designed/facilitated training and development curriculums for career pathing and succession management. • Led strategic planning and organizational development initiatives to grow the company from 300FTE to a projected 2,500FTE within a year and a transition from private industry to federal contracting. • Installed new corporate values and culture through marketing, focus groups, and other employee appreciation activities. • Procured, managed, and administered benefits and compensation plans. • Maintained all regulatory state and federal compliance (ADA, OSHA, OFCCP, SCA, Affirmative Action, etc.).

EnviroVantageSenior Director Human Resources

Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2021Epping, NH• Executive leader of Human Resources, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition for a Federal contractor environmental remediation services organization. • Planned, developed, recruited, sourced, and implemented all HR operations, including talent pipeline and recruiting (75% increase in staff). • Advised/trained C-level executives and line managers on best practices for aligning HR initiatives with short- and long-term corporate objectives. • Implemented HR technology and planned the integration of new software systems for enhancing performance evaluation, incentive determination, e-learning, and interdepartmental communication capabilities. • Strategic planning, including designing and implementing the first-ever DOL-approved Apprenticeship program for certification in construction roles in alliance with the state of New Hampshire Department of Labor, specifically targeting women in construction. • Through organizational development, designed and rolled out a brand-new corporate structure, policies, development, and other mission-critical initiatives.

LeapFrog SolutionsVice President Human Resources

Mar. 2016 - Oct. 2019Fairfax, VA• Developed and rolled out strategic plans that governed the sustained success of HR operations of a Federal contractor Public Relations/Marketing firm. • Led and managed a team of five throughout the US. • Led strategic planning and organizational-wide hiring initiatives and talent pipelines. • Member of the executive team and led strategic planning for submissions of proposals for various contract opportunities. • Revised organizational structure and policies to align with federal contracting requirements. • Implemented new HRIS and I.T. initiatives while lowering the administrative burden for the HR team by 50%. • Managed and administered company health, compensation, and other benefits. • Built compensation plan, along with corporate structure of job titles, descriptions, performance management metrics, and more through talent reviews.

Creative CraftsmanSr, Director Human Resources

Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2016Washington DC-Baltimore Area• Served as primary Human Resources executive for DC metro area construction organization. • Designed/implemented compensation plans and state/federal compliance regulations, policies, and procedures. • Served as a strategic advisor to the owner on organizational growth and direction matters. • Managed employee relations and compliance-related procedures.

The Home DepotSenior Human Resources Manager

Nov. 2013 - Oct. 2014Atlanta, Georgia, United States• Senior H.R. executive for online contact center supporting multiple locations and around 600 FTE. • Managed a team of three H.R. generalists specializing in employee relations, recruiting, and performance management. • Increased H.R. programs and operationalized core competencies in learning and development programs; introduced metrics and training to improve the performance of all management staff. • Led recruiting efforts and ATS (Taleo) activities to ensure the hiring of the most competent and culturally compatible employees. • Designed and implemented corporate-wide performance management processes piloted within the online contact center.

Merrill Corporation - Legal SolutionsSenior Director Human Resources

Oct. 2012 - Nov. 2013Washington D.C. Metro Area• Senior H.R. executive for legal and financial transactions services organization supporting 300+ FTEs. • Provided support and counsel to other executives and senior leadership on strategy. • Provided analyzed employee metrics such as performance and recognition programs, training, and other key performance indicators. • Implemented a training and development program based on key performance indicators and corporate values, leading to a new performance management process. • Responsible for employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and various other HR-related functions.

Booz Allen HamiltonHR Business Partner (Sr. Consultant)

Jul. 2011 - Oct. 2012McLean, VA• Supported over 800 employees, geographically dispersed and located in security-cleared sites. • Built relationships with senior management consulting on employee relationship issues, staffing, compensation, performance management, and overall adherence to government contracts. • Dismantled silos across business units and hierarchically by conducting events and building rapport across business groups. • Designed and developed a new training and development program, impacting culture, resulting in 10% of additional contracts. • Developed and executed talent management strategies for a multinational workforce of over 3,000 employees, leading to a 15% increase in retention rates and a 25% improvement in employee satisfaction scores.

Odin's Tree ConsultingExecutive Human Resources Consultant

Dec. 2010• Providing consulting HR support to start-ups, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. • Led organizational-wide strategic planning, hiring initiatives, and talent pipelines. • Implementing HR systems and technology, including planning and integration with organizational development initiatives. • Implementing or revising organizational structure and policies. • Assisting with benefits selection and administration, including plan design. • Organizational development activities and implementation for strategic planning. • Counsel and mentoring of senior leadership and ownership.

ABC ImagingHR Director

Feb. 2008 - Dec. 2010Washington, DC• Performed full policy development and implementation, strategic planning, and operations, and oversaw HR departmental budget, managing 5 direct reports. • Directed and guided various HR programs regarding executive management training, technology systems, compliance reporting (OSHA, VETS, EEO), and employment law. Built the HR function, including design, policies/procedures, HRIS, benefit programs, and budget. • Secured a $50,000 reimbursement from California through the employee training program. • Reduced medical and dental premiums by 15% by negotiating with insurance carriers and modifying plan design. • Promoted corporate-wide reorganization consisting of new compensation pay bands, new titles, new management hierarchy, new corporate structure, new benefits, new employee handbook, and new recruiting practices by adapting change management practices to reduce resistance and increase acceptance. • Directed a comprehensive restructuring of talent acquisition strategies, resulting in a 30% improvement in top candidate hire rate and a 20% decrease in time-to-fill for key leadership positions by leveraging data analytics and recruitment technologies.