Executive Summary
An MBA-educated HR Director architecting scalable people operations that drive organizational growth and transformation. My career began with decorated service in the U.S. Air Force and evolved into strategic HR leadership. I have a proven track record of architecting and scaling HR functions from the ground up, particularly during periods of intense organizational growth. With deep expertise in the entire employee lifecycle, I specialize in developing foundational HR infrastructure, leading complex technology implementations, managing M&A integrations, and designing robust compensation and policy frameworks. My work is characterized by a data-informed, people-centered approach that drives business optimization and fosters a culture of excellence.
Professional Experience
Director of Human Resources
Piasecki Aircraft Corporation (PIAC) | April 2023 - Present
- Led strategic workforce planning, including a financial modeling effort that resulted in a $3.5M labor cost reduction.
- Architected and scaled the complete HR function, establishing all core systems, policies, and procedures.
- Directed all talent acquisition efforts, personally hiring and onboarding 146 employees in two years.
- Designed and launched the company's first formal job and compensation architecture.
- Spearheaded the selection and implementation of ADP Workforce Now.
- Authored the company's first Employee Handbook and foundational HR documents.
- Served as the HR Project Lead for a key business acquisition.
- Managed the full employee lifecycle, including professionally navigating 81 sensitive terminations.
HR Generalist
SGS North America | May 2021 - April 2023
- Provided comprehensive HR support for a division of over 2,000 employees across 17 facilities.
- Designed and implemented a divisional promotion policy that contributed to a 22% increase in employee satisfaction.
- Utilized "stay interview" methods to inform retention strategies, resulting in a 15% decrease in turnover.
- Managed recruitment for over 400 employees and handled two reduction-in-force initiatives.
Talent Specialist
U.S. Department of Commerce | April 2019 - January 2021
- Led recruitment efforts for the Mid-Atlantic region, personally hiring over 800 employees.
Regional Recruiting Director
StaffSource | August 2017 - March 2019
- Improved client hiring rates by 25% through strategic recruitment planning.