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Training, Employee Relations, Command, Military Operations

AVP of HR and Corporate Culture at Synergent

• Location: Westbrook, Maine, United States
• Duration: 2023-04 to Present
• Description:

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Maine Veterans'​ Homes

• Location: Augusta, Maine, United States
• Duration: 2022-07 to 2023-04
• Description: Responsible for all administrative and support functions, to include oversight of Human Resources, Facilities Management, Information Systems, Recruiting, Safety, and Marketing/Communications.

Director, Human Resources at Maine Veterans'​ Homes

• Location: Augusta, Maine, United States
• Duration: 2021-06 to 2022-06
• Description: Responsible for all human resources functions, including employee benefits, policy generation and updates, performance management programs, and employee relations.

Manager, Insurance and Employee Benefits at Dead River Company

• Location: South Portland, ME
• Duration: 2014-04 to 2021-06
• Description: Responsible for the availability, implementation, and cost effectiveness of all employee benefits and administers the various health, welfare, and retirement plans. Organizational lead for insurance policy review and renewal. Company lead for aligning annual employee benefit efforts to meet long term organizational strategic goals, including financial and risk management objectives. Chair of Wellness Committee for the company who coordinates wellness related strategy and associated programs. Routinely supports employee relations activities, such as employee engagement surveys and feedback meetings. Provides direct input for property and casualty claims resolution and has an active role in accident and injury prevention throughout the company. Member of the organization’s acquisition team, providing data for the due diligence process and assists in transition planning and execution.

Deputy Current Operations Branch Chief at Maine Army National Guard

• Location: Augusta, ME
• Duration: 2011-04 to 2014-04
• Description: Responsible for collaborating with federal, state, and local partners, developing plans and policies for emergency operations, anti-terrorism operations, personnel protection/security, military funeral operations, and organizational development. Lead planner/coordinator for a national level exercise occurring in Maine, involving nearly 2000 participants, representing over ten organizations from six states, at six different Maine locations. Routinely provide guidance to senior executives on operational plans, budgetary issues, personnel management, and risk management. Officer in Charge of the Maine National Guard Joint Operations Center, which provides situational awareness, planning, and communications capabilities to the organization. Responsible for oversight and administration of a $3,000,000 budget.