About Me
Strategic HR leader specializing in business partnership, organizational transformation, and scalable systems. I help companies grow by aligning people strategy with business goals—backed by deep experience across operations, compliance, and change management. I began my career in frontline manufacturing HR—supporting the negotiation of union agreements, driving safety and compliance, and leading workforce transitions. While at Eaton, I took my next step as a global HR business partner, supporting named executive officers and senior finance leaders on transformation initiatives that impacted 1,500+ employees across five continents. From org redesigns to succession planning, I've helped leaders navigate complexity, build high-performing teams, and retain critical talent. Most recently, as the first HR hire at a defense manufacturer, I built the entire HR function from the ground up. To scale without increasing headcount, I leaned into HR tech—implementing a full HRIS in 3 months, closing 30+ compliance gaps, and automating 60% of admin work. While technology isn't my core, I've developed strong fluency in systems design and process automation as tools to enable smarter, leaner HR delivery. I lead with principles, not playbooks—questioning assumptions, designing what actually works, and using data to drive outcomes without losing the human element. MS in Industrial Labor Relations (WVU), international experience in France, and a proven track record of delivering HR strategies that accelerate business results.
Experience
Senior Manager, Human Resources
2024-01 - Present
Ohio Ordnance Works
- Established HR function as first HR employee for 100+ person defense contractor manufacturing tactical weaponry
- Conducted comprehensive compliance review, closing 30+ regulatory risk areas within first six months (EEOC, FLSA, FMLA)
- Implemented Rippling HRIS platform in 3 months, reducing administrative time by 60% through automation
- Developed data-driven compensation framework with formal job banding and market-aligned pay structures
- Enhanced benefits package including purchased vacation option and modernized PTO accrual system
- Created manager training programs for FMLA/ADA request handling and documentation procedures
Human Resources Business Partner
2021-01 - 2024-01
Eaton Corporation
- Served as strategic HR partner for global corporate finance functions totaling 550+ employees across Tax, Treasury, Audit, and Operations Finance
- Implemented biannual compensation review processes, maintaining 10-12% turnover rate compared to market average
- Filled 60+ professional roles in 7 months with nearly 100% voluntary retention after one year
- Utilized PowerBI dashboards and large datasets to provide comprehensive talent analytics for CFO and Finance SLT
- Led organizational design initiatives supporting finance transformation, including outsourcing of transactional work
- Deployed career framework and talent councils across 5000+ corporate employees using SAP SuccessFactors
Human Resources Supervisor
2019-01 - 2021-01
Eaton Corporation
- Managed HR operations for 350-person Vehicle Group manufacturing facility as member of plant leadership team
- Designed and led workforce reskilling initiative, reducing CNC machining training time from 12 to 6 weeks
- Successfully advocated for and managed Voluntary Reduction in Force during business line transfer
- Led first major employee guidebook revision in over two decades using ADKAR change management methodology
- Created retention interview programs and recognition initiatives, exceeding participation goals by 10%
- Managed reduction in force and recall processes while maintaining production quality and safety standards
Leadership Development Program
2017-01 - 2019-01
Eaton Corporation
- Completed rotational assignments across multiple business units developing cross-functional HR expertise
- Created four part-time production shifts at Crouse-Hinds, increasing headcount by 100 while avoiding $100K in annual overhead
- Secured $30,000 in community grants and increased United Way contributions by 15% at Roanoke facility
- Provided strategic support during collective bargaining negotiations at Cooper Lighting
- Founded employee resource groups to improve labor-management relations
- Led policy standardization initiatives across departments
Education
West Virginia University
2016 - 2017
MS, Industrial Labor Relations
Semester Abroad: University of Strasbourg, France (2016)
Georgia Southern University
2011 - 2015
BA, Political Science and French
Young Alumni Board Member (2023 – Present)
Key Initiatives
Defense Contractor HR Infrastructure Development
Built comprehensive HR function from ground up as first HR employee, establishing all policies, procedures, and systems for 100+ person defense manufacturer
Impact: Closed 30+ compliance gaps, established EEO-1 and Affirmative Action Plan filing processes, significantly reduced legal exposure
Market-Aligned Compensation Framework
Conducted comprehensive market analysis and developed formal job banding structure with performance-based merit and bonus systems for defense contractor
Impact: Established transparent pay structure for 100+ employees, eliminated compensation disparities, enabled strategic workforce planning
Finance Function Talent Transformation
Led talent initiatives for 550+ employee global finance organization, implementing compensation reviews, talent councils, and succession planning
Impact: Achieved 10-12% turnover vs market average, filled 60+ roles with near 100% retention, built robust succession plans