Dec 2020–Present
Current role
Volunteer
Virginia Master Naturalists, Central Rappahannock Chapter
Virginia
Community and Social ServicesResearchEducationEducation and Training
About
Over 30 years human resources and business operations leadership experience, with strong emphasis in all aspects of domestic and International employee and labor relations, human resources management, talent acquisition, workforce planning, budget and finance, leadership development, strategic planning, and internal affairs investigations.
Specialized experience in private and Federal sectors, as well as International non-profit organization human resources leadership.
Roles
Apr 2016–Present
Current role
Assistant Director
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Business Operations, Forest Service
(appointed)
ForestryGovernmentOperations ManagementBusiness Development
Feb 2011–Mar 2016
Former role
Supervisory
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Employee Relations, US Forest Service
(appointed)District of Columbia
Security and Law EnforcementInvestigationsGovernment
Supervise employee relations actions for Washington DC headquarters office and law enforcement and investigations nationwide.
Oct 2009–Feb 2011
Former role
Employee Relations
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
(appointed)Virginia
Human ResourcesSafety OfficerGovernment
Employee Relations and occupational safety. Responsible for International offices.
Jan 2009–Nov 2013
Former role
Employee Relations & Investigations
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
(appointed)District of Columbia
Security and Law EnforcementInvestigationsGovernment
Employee Relations for USFS Law Enforcement and Investigations nationwide; and Washington Headquarters office.
Feb 2005–Sep 2009
Former role
Volunteer Student Programs Sponsor
Operation Smile
Healthcare ServicesNon-Profits / NGOsEducation
Sponsor high school students on missions worldwide with Operation Smile. Educate families, general public, and schools on the common factors associated with cleft palate and lip. Educate on resources available for assistance.
Jan 2004–Aug 2005
Former role
Director, Human Resources
Love Without Boundaries
Human ResourcesNon-Profits / NGOsForeign Relations / Diplomacy
Developed policy, employee handbook for US and in-country China volunteers and staff. Responsible for all aspects of non-profit human resources activities. Travel China and visit social welfare institutions to build positive relationships with Chinese dignitaries for the benefit and betterment of conditions for orphaned children.
Projects
Advocacy for orphaned children in China
Jan 2002 - Present
Advocacy for Gray Wolves
Paleontology Patrol Team Member (Volunteering)
Stratford Hall (RELMA)