Human Resource consulting in talent acquisition, compensation and benefit plan design, strategic workforce development, organizational planning, and international business operations.

Established the Human Resource function for the US branch of this Chinese education technology company. Developed policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency, market competitiveness and scaling for rapid growth. Identified appropriate Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to outsource payroll, worker's compensation, HRIS. Recruited key leaders to build the US operation from a staff of 20 to over 125 within 12 months. Acted as interim COO, managing the US operation while actively

Lead the Human Resources and General Affairs function for Toyo Tire Holdings and related subsidiaries including Toyo Tires and Nitto Tires. Completed comprehensive revisions to overall benefit program, following evaluation and change of benefit consultant/broker, 401(k) provider and investment options. Identified external executive coaching provider and managed coaching services for middle and top management personnel. Developed policies to ease operational efficiency.

Led the Human Resources division for the 1200 employees of this 50-branch regional bank. Created human resource strategy to achieve recognition as “Best Place to Work” in Hawaii. Created competitive and employee-centric policies and programs.

Business development and relationship management responsibility for clients in southern California. Identified Human Resource solutions in benefits, retirement, compensation, staffing, leadership training and development, outsourcing and employee communications. Prepared responses to RFP's for small & mid-size employers, made presentations to potential clients and assisted in annual stewardship meetings with existing clients.

Managed the Human Resources operation for 10,000 employees in the western US,
including staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits & training. Focused on recruiting and employee relations issues. With a strong a people oriented culture, focused on positive employee relations with a non-union work force. Led the initiative to develop core competencies for HR positions and an audit of the HR policy manual.

Responsible for the Human Resources team for The Disney Stores, a 600 store, 20,000 employee retail organization during a period of rapid growth. Adding 100+ stores per year, recruitment and training were priority activities. Developed store orientation and management training for all level of employees. Managed incentive plans for retail and merchandising staff. In addition to The Disney Stores, managed the HR function for the Disney Catalogue, Club Disney and ESPN Stores. Coordinate

Reporting to the President of Honda North America, developed the HR strategy for the North American operations of American Honda, including corporate headquarters, sales, manufacturing, training/distribution centers, a finance captive and 14 related subsidiaries. Managed Real Estate, Facilities and General Affairs nationwide. Managed the development of a 100 acre headquarters with over one million square feet of mixed use space. Led an EEO Task Force & Corporate Philanthropy initiative.