Resume - Senior Human Resource Professional

Introduction

Talented, results-driven professional with extensive and broad-based experience, including international assignments, in Human Resources and Operations. Sound business acumen and judgment supported by skills in leadership, strategic planning, change management, and design of policies, processes & productivity metrics that align Human Resource initiatives with organizational objectives. Proven track record as an effective Business Partner, alliance builder and mentor with a solid reputation for consistent results and integrity in delivering quality services and programs .

Key Skills

HR Tech, recruiting, compensation, HRIS, employee relations, training and development, workforce analytics, business process improvement, benefits, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, PostgreSQL, ADP, Paycor, Paylocity, UltiPro, employee engagement, labor relations.

Resume

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented, results-driven professional with extensive and broad-based experience, including international assignments, in Human Resources and Operations. Sound business acumen and judgment supported by skills in leadership, strategic planning, change management, and design of policies, processes & productivity metrics that align Human Resource initiatives with organizational objectives. Proven track record as an effective Business Partner, alliance builder and mentor with a solid reputation for consistent results and integrity in delivering quality services and programs supported by expertise in:

• Human Resources Technology
• Employee and Labor Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Recruiting 
• Workforce Analytics 
• Business Process Improvement 
• Compensation & Benefits 
• Talent Management

EXPERIENCE
PENN VIRGINIA CORPORATION, Houston, TX 2013 - Present
(An independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil, NGLs and natural gas in various domestic onshore regions of the United States.) 
Director, Human Resources 2016 to present
Manager, Human Resources 2013 to 2016
Reporting to the CFO, Penn Virginia’s senior human resource professional responsible for all human resource, payroll and facilities duties for an independent exploration and production company. Helped guide the company through bankruptcy and selected to the Human Resource function upon exiting bankruptcy.

• Implemented a new payroll and HRIS reducing payroll processing fees by 50% and increasing functionality.
• Improved recruiting, screening and on-boarding reducing employment costs and improving quality of hire and candidate experience.
• Implemented electronic filing and electronic documents to stream line human resource process.
• Implemented a leadership development program focusing on senior and mid-level managers.  

RPC, INC., The Woodlands, TX                                               2011 - 2013
(Providing oilfield services and equipment to independent and major oilfield companies in exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties, domestically and in select international markets. Primary service lines include fracing, snubbing, coiled tubing and wireline.)
Director, Recruiting and Retention
Responsible for developing and implementing standardized, common staffing and employment practices in an entrepreneurial geographical diverse organization, with three direct reports.

• Implemented recruiting and on-boarding platform reducing cost per hire and time to fill. Integrated systems with HRIS to include bi-directional feeds.
• Increased HRIS effectiveness and utilization through a system review identifying and implementing under-utilized features.
• High volume recruiting; supported the hiring of more than 600 employees per year.
• Developed college recruiting program focusing on entry-level field engineers.
• Implemented employment metrics program to defined current and historical trends.
• Reduced turnover by 30% in two years through improved hiring practices and employee relations. 

ENERGY MAINTENANCE SERVICES, LLC, Houston, TX                                     2010 – 2011
(Energy services company growing through acquisitions and organic growth providing a full range of operations and maintenance services to the oil, gas and power industries.)
Operations Manager, 2010-2011
Sales and full P&L responsibility for the Industrial Personnel department reporting the President of the company, managing a staff of three. The Industrial Personnel department provides internal and external customers with contingent staff, temp-to-perm employees, payroll services, and direct recruiting. Through industry contacts signed three new customers increasing projected revenue by 43%, or 2.6 million dollars.

• Implemented a web based applicant tracking and on-boarding systems – Silk Road Open Hire and Red Carpet – integrating bi-directional feeds with the core HRIS.

CALPINE CORPORATION, Houston, TX                                         2000 – 2009
(Major US power company that operates low-carbon, natural gas-fired & renewable geothermal power plants with 2.5K employees & $5B in annual revenues).
Director, Human Resources, 2006-2009
Manager, Human Resources, 2000-2006
Promoted to manage staff of 2 and provide HR generalist leadership for 950 employees at 36 domestic locations located throughout 12 states, including 3 facilities with collective bargaining agreements. Oversaw restructuring strategy, including realignment/consolidation of locations. Provided coaching to leadership team on progressive discipline and performance management.

• Led the development of operations performance management policies, procedures and instruments. Conducted training for supervisors and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Developed and implemented a previously nonexistent process for conducting and documenting workplace investigations, including harassment, conflict, theft, hotline complaints & sick time abuse.  

CALENERGY OPERATING CORPORATION (a MidAmerican Company)                         1990 - 2000
(Independent power producer with an emphasis on geothermal energy growing through the development of new facilities & acquisitions).
Training & Employment Manager, Calipatria, CA, 1999-2000
Operations & HR Manager, Dieng, Central Java, Indonesia, 1997-1999
Training & HR Manager, Leyte, Philippines, 1995-1997
Training Supervisor, Ridgecrest, CA, 1992-1995
Control Room Operator, Ridgecrest, CA, 1990-1992

MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Machinist Mate, US NAVY, Japan and Philippines            1979-1990

EDUCATION
MBA, Bellevue University
Graduate Certificate, Human Resource Management, Chapman University
BS, Vocational Education, Southern Illinois University

CERTIFICATIONS
Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR)
Human Resource Certification Institute

Status

Activated

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Date Joined

Apr 20, 2019