Over 30 years of experience as an HR Leader/Business Partner in US and international settings. Responsible for developing and administering company-wide human resources strategies, policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with stated corporate objectives and federal and state legal requirements. Responsible for developing a compensation and career progression program and designing and implementing employee-relations initiatives and recognition programs. Extensive experience in attracting, developing, and retaining talent through effective workforce planning, recruiting, leadership development, coaching and total rewards strategies. Experience in HR leadership with Salas O’Brien (FedOps), Occidental Oil & Gas (Oxy) in Houston, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE and Hallmark Cards in Arizona, California, and Missouri.