TINATOWERS
111 Barnette Point Lane
Mooresville, NC28117
704-661-5229 (Direct)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
CAROLINA HR CONSULTING LLC
A Human Resource consulting firm
2003 to Current Owner and Executive Consultant
Extensive consulting for a variety of clients including previous employer, ARAMARK, and the U.S. Army. Services includeexecutive coaching, leadership development, organizational change, the implementation of a Human Resource Management System and International HR support for Latin American, Asian, and European Markets.
Adjunct faculty for a number of graduate and undergraduate classes including; Managing Organizational Change, Strategic Staffing, Training and Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, Human Capital Development, Critical Thinking, Career Development, Organizational Ethics and Strategic and Analytical HR Development
ARAMARK CORPORATIONCHICAGO, DETROIT, PHILADELPHIA
A multi-billion dollar services corporation.
1998 to 2003 Corporate Executive Director Human Resources
Responsible for several key human resource initiatives for a 9 billion dollar ARAMARK sector. Responsibilities and accomplishments included;
•International HR assignments in Mexico, Japan, Korea and South America
•Human Resource Director for the Athens 2004 Olympic proposal committee and Expatriate Manager for ARAMARK at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
•Human resource project lead and Director of Training and Communications for the implementation of an ADP human resource management system
•Review and selection of technology based training software
•Implementation of project orientations for over 4,000 managers nationwide
1997 to 1998 Executive Director Human Resources, Healthcare Division
Responsible for resource and strategy development in one of ARAMARK’s fastest growing divisions. Accomplishments included:
•Development of training curriculums for all key management positions in the division.
•Development of change management and change readiness assessments used in client organizations
•Chairing a task force responsible for streamlining the account start-up process
1993 to 1997Vice President, Human Resources, Facility Services Division
Responsible for the Human Resources strategic planning and support function for a growing facilities services division. Position reported directly to the Division President. Responsibilities included supervision of all generalist functions including training, development and implementation of all division policies and procedures, compensation systems, risk management, recruiting and organization planning and development. Supervised a staff of five. Accomplishments included:
•Full responsibility for the human resource function during the transition of two corporate acquisitions.
•Creation of the division’s entire operating system
•Chairing an ongoing task force group for strategic projects.
•Implementation of a risk management tracking incentive programs which reduced workers’ compensation claims by 50%.
•Design and implementation of a division compensation system, recruitment plan, succession planning system and management reserve system.
•Development and supervision of an outside sales training department that grew from zero revenue to $500,000 in two years.
1985 to 1993Regional Human Resources Director, Business Services Group
Responsible for Human Resources planning and administration for a $150 million dollar region of corporate dining facilities covering an eleven state area. Primary management functions included field consulting, training, compensation and benefits administration, recruitment and selection, EEO and AA compliance and government program administration
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYMEXICO CITY, MEXICO
A fully accredited U.S. University.
1983 to 1985Instructor, Business Administration and Intercultural Studies.
SUNBEAM CORPORATIONOAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
World-wide small appliance manufacturer.
1980 to 1982Assistant Director of CorporatePersonnel.
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Chicago, Illinois
Masters Degree Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Program Concentration: Human Resources Management.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Champaign/Urbana, Illinois
Bachelor Degree Psychology (B.S.)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Intermediate Spanish Fluency