Human Resources Executive

1/2009 - Present

Executive

• Designing and implementing the talent management function, strategy, and structure for this healthcare information technology consulting company

11/2007 - 8/2008

McClain Finlon Advertising

Executive

• McClain Finlon was the largest independently owned advertising agency in the Rocky Mountain West. Owner decided to close business in August, 2008 when plans to sell the agency did not transpire. *Managed all human resources initiatives related to the sale and purchase of the company to mitigate risk and ensure a smooth transition, and prepared related financial models to improve human resources decisions associated with the change in ownership. Owner decided to close business when sale did not take place as planned.

6/2003 - 9/2007

Republic Financial Corporation & Portfolio Companies

Director / VP

• Republic is a privately held investment company with ownership interests in operating companies across diversified industries, as well as investments in distressed commercial debt, aviation, and equipment lease portfolios. *Developed the human resources acquisition strategy to maximize portfolio value. Conducted due diligence for 10 different potential acquisitions (five acquired), developed ERISA risk mitigation strategies, and conducted assessment/recommendations for HR staffing and structure in portfolio companies. *Redesigned annual All Employee Meeting to dramatically increase the value to the company. In each of the two years of managing the project, over 98% of employees reported that the meeting “was a valuable experience for me.” *Developed and launched company-wide succession planning program to ease turnover transition and provide valuable employee development opportunities. *Launched partnership with ghSMART to upgrade all talent management processes, assess management teams of portfolio companies, and conduct comprehensive assessments of key hires. *Developed compensation and title structure to manage equity within the organization and attract top talent. *Participated in team that earned Republic a finalist position (three finalists out of over 120 nominees) in the 2004 and 2005 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

5/2002 - 6/2003

Independent Human Resources Consultant

Self-Employed

• Projects included executive career counseling and job search training, orderly business shutdown project management, and management practices assessment and recommendations. Clients included: Inflow, ImageSystems, and Lee Hecht Harrison

3/1999 - 5/2002

Inflow, Inc.

Executive

• *Established and led the human resources function, and operated on executive team to direct the general company-wide business strategy for this international provider of IT outsourcing solutions. *Designed and executed innovative recruiting and hiring programs to consistently beat headcount targets and hire the highest caliber talent available, growing from 20 employees in one location to over 600 in 18 locations (including Ireland) within first 18 months with the company. *Corporate officer and member of the executive leadership team responsible for increasing annualized revenue from under $1 million to over $55.6 million and increasing customer base from five to over 750.

4/1991 - 3/1999

ImageSystems

Executive

• Accomplishments for this digital prepress and digital printing company earned increasing responsibility and promotion to Executive Vice President, responsible for managing company-wide operations. Executive Vice President (1996 – 1999) Director of Personnel and Administration (1992 – 1996) Customer Service/Accounts Receivable (1991 – 1992) *Successfully grew the company from one location with five employees and $300 thousand in annual sales, to two locations with 40 employees and over $4 million in annual sales. *Designed annual business strategy and budget, performed controller responsibilities, and monitored company financial statements to achieve growth objectives, significantly improve cash position, and earn profit leader position in the industry.

1998

Master Degree

University of CO

• MBA in Management

1989

Bachelor Degree

University of WI

• Psychology