One of the most fulfilling things in life is learning, and then mastering, a new skill.  My most recent endeavor has been learning to surf.  I'm far from mastering any part of this difficult sport but have learned so much in the past year.  One of the things that is most invigorating is when you finally time the wave right, and feel the power shift from your own strokes and kicks, to the wave beneath you lifting and driving you forward.  This is very similar to the sensation I've experienced throughout my career when I partner with an individual, a team, or an entire organization that struggles through a new skill, or a new project, or a new system, and then is propelled to new successes.
An innovative and comprehensive human resource strategy is the wave to any successful organization.

MY PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Innovative Talent Leader

Seasoned leader with a passion for maximizing the abilities of people and organizations.

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I currently hold the following certifications:

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Lominger Leadership Architect, Hogan Assessments, DiSC, Profilor 360 Leadership Profile, Forte, Social Style Inventory

WORK EXPERIENCE

VICE PRESIDENT - HUMAN RESOURCES, UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

November 2016 - Present

• Lead alignment of all people related practices with business initiatives.

• Implemented HR business partner model to enhance organizational effectiveness.

• Redesigned compensation structure, implemented more competitive benefit package, and updated performance based rewards and recognition program.

• Initiated competency based performance management process tied to pay for performance.

SR. DIRECTOR -TALENT ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT, FIRSTSERVICE RESIDENTIAL

November 2015 - October 2016

• Led talent acquisition and organization development for south region (6,000+ associates).

• Restructured talent acquisition department to align with business needs.

• Implemented applicant tracking system and managed transition to automated recruiting process.

DIRECTOR - TALENT ACQUISITION & EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT, BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA

March 2012 - October 2015

• Led recruiting efforts for corporate departments, Baptist Outpatient Services, BaptistHealth Medical Group, and supplemental staffing.

• Drove innovative approaches to self directed learning for 14,500+ employees.

• Integral member of leadership team guiding HR transformation - company recognized as #2 Best Place to Work in Florida by Fortune Magazine (#23 nationally).

• Oversaw and directed comprehensive non-clinical employee learning/development and career management programs for BHSF's 14,000+ employee population.

• Led transformation and enhancement of OD processes and procedures in association with Oracle/PeopleSoft implementation.

• Provided consultative services to leaders within assigned entity in the areas of leadership development, performance management employee engagement and related topics.

• Designed and facilitated leadership training and development programs.

GLOBAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

September 2006 - March 2012

• Responsible for leadership development and succession planning. Led team to design and delivery of corporate training curriculum.

• Aligned corporate organizational development strategies with shipboard and international offices.

• Ensured hiring practices complied with company policy and international labor standards.

• Acted as company liaison with US Consulates and foreign government authorities.

• Responsible for development, maintenance and updating of human resource policies for shipboard employees.