Executive HR Consultant
Privately held Mid-Market Revenue global sail-making organization
Bridgeport, Connecticut
September 2023 through December 2024
- A diverse family of companies serving marine and manufacturing markets worldwide; 18 countries; 2,700+ employees
December 2023 through December 2024
- Available, as dictated by business need, to provide executive HR advice and counsel on strategic HR initiatives and/or HR processes
- Partnered with CEO to recruit and fill critical global executive roles
- Created a global monthly headcount reporting process to capture critical data fields, including P&L, country and city location, function, and compensation; summary data for joiners, leavers and turnover percentage also provided
- Designed and implemented a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for key executives
September 2023 through November 2023
- Conducted organization and HR assessment; provided an in-depth analysis of the current organization structure; identified key strengths and development areas regarding business model, organization structure, key talent assessment/functional expertise, and culture
- Delivered recommendations for organization design, HR organization design, HR processes, and HR practices that would align the HR function with the business growth plans
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held Mid-Market Revenue global theatrical licensing and distribution company
New York, New York
April 2023 through February 2024
January 2024 through February 2024
- Board Advisory Services provided regarding CEO Compensation, CEO Annual Evaluation, and Equity Plan design
- Available, as dictated by business need, to provide executive HR advice and counsel on strategic HR initiatives and/or HR processes
June 2023 through December 2023
- Partnered with CEO to define organization functions with key accountabilities clarified; designed and implemented new organization structure to support business growth plans
- Created and implemented job banding and career framework, which was used to establish salary ranges, incentive targets, and career progression paths
- Designed short-term incentive plan (annual bonus); percentage targets tied to newly created job bands; payout formula based on overall company financial target and individual performance rating; included Plan document outlining eligibility guidelines, payout formula and Plan rules, and administration for US and UK participants
- Defined and implemented a simplified annual Performance Management process including rating scale, evaluation format, and calibration process; performance ratings were directly linked to merit and bonus payouts to reinforce individual accountability and differentiation of rewards
- Partnered with CEO to recruit and fill Executive positions, including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Human Resources
- Led HR process for start-up of UK entity, including implementation of pre-hire background check process, new hire offers, employment contracts, and creation of UK-specific policies
April 2023 through May 2023
- Conducted HR Assessment: analyzed current HR organization structure, HR processes, and practices; provided documentation and analysis of strengths and opportunities
- Delivered recommendations for HR organization design, HR processes, and HR practices that would align the HR function with the business growth plans
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held Mid-Market Revenue US engineering and environmental consulting services
Atlanta, Georgia
August 2023 through October 2023
- Conducted HR Assessment: analyzed current HR organization structure, HR processes and practices; provided documentation and analysis of strengths and opportunities
- Delivered recommendations for HR organization design, HR processes, and HR practices that would align the HR function with the business growth plans
Executive HR Consultant
Publicly traded $1.5B global manufacturing company
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 2022 through August 2023
- Global manufacturer and distributor of industrial and apparel threads and yarns
- Provided HR advice and counsel regarding business restructuring process for US manufacturing locations
- Led overall project management for several restructuring events including overall project plan, selection criteria for role eliminations, decision matrixes, adverse impact analysis, event day timelines, HR documents (Notice letters, Severance Agreements, benefits info, EAP services, etc.), retention plan(s) where appropriate, and communication plans
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $10MM consulting services company
Chester Springs, Pennsylvania
February 2023 through March 2023
- Created and implemented job banding and career framework, which was used to establish salary ranges, incentive targets, and career progression paths
- Designed short term incentive plan (annual bonus); percentage targets tied to newly created job bands; payout formula based on overall company financial target and individual performance rating; included Plan document outlining eligibility guidelines, payout formula and Plan rules, and administration
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $350MM global manufacturing company
Garner, North Carolina
January 2023 through March 2023
- Provided assessment of current strengths and areas for opportunity regarding Talent Management processes and practices
- Defined Annual Talent Management Process with key Talent Management components defined, including Organization Update: organization structure, headcount, layers/span analysis; Talent Assessment: performance/promotability, personal development plans, leadership course nominations, critical contributors; Succession Planning; Performance Management global calibration; Diversity and Retention
- Provided recommendations for annual Talent Management Process timeline and templates with key definitions and template instructions
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $50MM government contractor
Lexington Park, Maryland
November 2022 through January 2023
- Company offers solutions in test and evaluation, digital acquisition, workforce development, program management, IT, strategic communications, and logistics to US government agencies
January 2023
- Conducted Executive Team Dynamics session with CEO and direct reports
- Facilitated session with use of Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument; debriefed individual conflict modes and team conflict profile; reviewed strengths and potential ”watch out” behaviors of team profile; facilitated discussion of team’s next steps regarding what to ”start/stop/continue” as a team to foster cohesive team dynamics
- Established Team Ground Rules as guidelines for team engagement moving forward
November 2022 through January 2023
- Conducted Organization Assessment for Growth function, including Business Development (BD) and Proposal teams
- Provided documentation and analysis of Growth team’s current strengths and opportunities and key themes regarding culture (enablers versus potential derailers)
- Delivered recommendations regarding Growth function’s organization structure with key roles and accountabilities defined and process recommendations for BD and Proposal teams, including prioritization for next steps
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held Mid-Market Revenue US manufacturing company
Irvington, New Jersey
January 2022 through March 2022
- US manufacturing company that produces electrical and gas distribution equipment for utility and commercial/industrial markets
- Conducted HR Assessment: analyzed current HR organization structure, HR processes, and practices; provided documentation and analysis of strengths and opportunities
- Delivered recommendations for HR organization design, HR processes and HR practices that would align the HR function with the business growth plans
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $30MM pharmacy benefits consulting firm
Towson, Maryland
October 2020 through December 2021
January 2021 through December 2021
- Available, as dictated by business need, to provide executive HR advice and counsel on strategic HR initiatives and/or HR processes
October 2020 through December 2020
- Conducted assessment of current organization structure, including review of key functions, roles, and accountabilities; solicited feedback regarding culture and HR processes to identify organization’s strengths and key areas for improvement; provided summary analysis, recommended solutions and prioritization for implementation regarding organization design, high level talent assessment, and culture/environment
- Follow-up to assessment included implementation of new organization design effective as of January 2021
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $7MM education company
Chicago, Illinois
November 2020 through November 2021
- Available, as dictated by business need, to provide executive HR advice and counsel on strategic HR initiatives and/or HR processes
- Focus to date has included analysis and recommendations regarding organization design, compensation plans (sales commission, annual incentive), benefits design options, and simplified performance management process
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held Mid-Market Revenue US manufacturing company
Chicago, Illinois
March 2021 through August 2021
- US manufacturing company that produces portable gas cans for consumer and industrial use
- Conducted 360º Feedback Assessments for Executive Team (5 FTE); solicited confidential feedback from Board of Directors, CEO, Peers, and Direct Reports; delivered 360º Reports containing Executive Summary, Strengths, and Development Needs for each participant
- Provided Executive Coaching to VP, Human Resources; included use of psychometric assessments, 360º feedback debrief, and 1-1 sessions regarding key areas of focus regarding leadership development areas
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $15MM Customer Service organization
Raleigh, North Carolina
February 2021 through June 2021
- Conducted HR Organization Design Assessment; reviewed organization structure, key functions, roles, and accountabilities; provided recommendation for HR organization structure based on business growth strategy
- Partnered in recruitment of VP, Human Resources; provided project management of recruitment process, interviewed candidates, and made recommendation for final selection
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $180MM US government contractor
Arlington, Virginia
March 2021 through May 2021
- High-technology company primarily engaged in providing engineering services to US government
- Conducted Organization and HR Assessment; reviewed organization structure, key functions, roles, and accountabilities; assessed core HR processes and practices; provided HR analysis and recommendations regarding organization’s strengths and opportunities, organization design options, and core HR processes; delivered high level assessment of Executive talent
Executive HR Consultant
Publicly traded $1.5B oil & gas services company
Kansas City, Kansas
June 2020 through September 2020
- Conducted an executive compensation analysis for CEO plus eight C-Suite positions; process included a review of external competitive benchmarking data and internal equity considerations; target compensation recommendations derived to be in alignment with fiscal year business needs; included base salary, annual incentive, and long-term incentive targets for each executive position reviewed
- Designed a Retention (Stay Bonus) recommendation for key employees, including eligibility criteria, business and performance requirements, and payout formula; included in-depth adverse impact analysis of bonus participant demographics (gender, age, diversity)
- Conducted assessment of HR function; analyzed current HR organization structure, HR processes, and practices; provided documentation of strengths and opportunities; delivered recommendations for HR organization design that would be in alignment with business needs
- Reviewed current performance management practices; provided recommendation for an integrated and simplified performance management process in alignment with fiscal year calendar and directly linked with financial rewards
- Designed and delivered recommendations for annual short term incentive plan (STIP), annual merit process, and performance award program
- Provided recommendations for implementation of consistent job banding and career framework, to be used for compensation, incentive targets, performance management, and career progression
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $800MM financial services company
Cincinnati, Ohio
July 2020 through August 2020
- Conducted an organization assessment, at the request of the Board of Directors, to be used in evaluation of and communication with CEO candidates; provided an in-depth analysis of the organization’s three distinct P&Ls; identified each P&L’s key strengths and development areas regarding business model, organization structure, key talent assessment/functional expertise, and culture
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $50MM government contractor
Lexington Park, Maryland
January 2020 through May 2020
- Company offers solutions in test and evaluation, digital acquisition, workforce development, program management, IT, strategic communications, and logistics to US government agencies
- Conducted HR Assessment for organization graduating from small business classification
- Provided recommendations for HR organization structure, HR processes, and HR practices that would align the HR function with the business’s growth plans
- Partnered with CEO and COO to define new organization structure; successfully recruited incumbents for newly created Chief Financial Officer and Chief HR Officer roles, both reporting directly to CEO
- Worked with Executive team to define core HR processes, including job banding, performance management, and incentive design
- Joined organization’s Board of Directors as an independent Advisor in 1Q 2020
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $150MM government contractor
Woodbridge, Virginia
December 2019 through April 2020
- Company provides IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, engineering, fielding, training, and program support services for US government agencies and major commercial organizations
- Conducted HR Assessment for organization that sold to private equity in 1Q 2019 and completed an acquisition in 3Q 2019
- Provided recommendations for HR organization structure, HR processes, and HR practices that would align the HR function with the business growth plans
- Partnered with CEO to define core HR processes, including job banding, performance management, and incentive design
- Successfully recruited new Chief HR Officer, reporting directly to CEO
Executive HR Consultant
Publicly traded $5B global Agrochemicals company
Cary, North Carolina
February 2019 through June 2019
- Available, as dictated by business need, to provide executive HR advice and counsel on strategic HR Initiatives and/or HR processes; global employee population across 60+ countries: 10,000+
Executive HR Consultant
$2B global Agrochemical subsidiary of a publicly traded $4B specialty chemicals company
Cary, North Carolina
August 2018 through January 2019
- Full time assignment partnering with CEO and Executive Team
- Acted as executive HR Leader for acquired business to lead its company-wide HR function integration with India-based Acquirer; global employee population across 63 countries: 4,000+
- Provided HR expertise for Global Integration Team, regarding HR functional deliverables, including HR Systems, Compensation Design (Retention, Incentive, Severance) and HR Processes
- Provided ongoing HR leadership support, including execution of annual HR Talent Management, Performance Management, and Compensation processes
Executive HR Consultant
$2B global Agrochemical subsidiary of a publicly traded $4B specialty chemicals company
Cary, North Carolina
June 2018 through August 2018
- Provided HR consulting services to Senior Leader including executive coaching, leadership assessment, and 360 feedback
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $50MM specialty chemicals company
Los Angeles, California
June 2018 through July 2018
- Provided HR guidance and counsel regarding organization restructuring process to CEO and Executive Team
Executive HR Consultant
$3B publicly traded leading provider of essential residential and commercial services
Memphis, Tennessee
January 2018 through May 2018
- Full-time assignment partnering with CEO and Executive Team; US-based employee population: 13,000+
- Conducted assessment of current organization structure, culture, and HR processes to identify strengths and key areas for improvement; provided summary analysis, recommended solutions, and prioritization for implementation
- Key member of Spin Project team to spin-off business unit and create two new independent, publicly traded companies; primary focus was organization design of IT, Supply Management, Finance, and HR functions
Executive HR Consultant
Privately held $1B oil & gas company
Tulsa, Oklahoma
January 2015 through April 2015
- Special assignment partnering directly with CEO and CFO
- Conducted assessment of HR function; resulted in restructuring of HR team; 42% net reduction in HR FTE
- Led company-wide restructuring process at request of CEO; mandated 50% reduction in total company headcount (450+ FTE) while company explored strategic restructuring options (asset sales/Chapter 11)