Allisa Morris
Lifetime Learner & People Executive Leader
Summary
Human Resources executive with deep experience in talent management, organizational development, and strategic planning. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and driving impactful results. Adept at navigating complex challenges and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in leadership, conflict resolution, and employee engagement. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Human Resources
QUINT
01.2024 - Current
- Restructure human resources functions into people focused strategies across nine corporate offices within 5 regions (US, UK, Middle East, Europe and APAC) while reporting to CEO & COO
- Spearhead the development and execution of HR strategies that support the growth of a fast growing sports hospitality business, resulting in a 15% increase in employee retention and engagement within 6 months
- Design and implement training and development programs with anticipated staff performance improvements of 40% within 9 months
- Establishing and enforcing new HR policies and compliance measures, reducing turnover rates and ensuring adherence to labor laws across three regions
- Cultivates ironclad cross-functional and international alignment on strategic plans for future growth, collaborating with multiple management teams and other stakeholders to gain insights and drive implementation
- A Liberty Media Company
Vice President, People Operations
BAKER & TAYLOR
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversee people operations from a global perspective, leading human resource efforts across 2 service centers and 5 corporate offices (2 in US and 3 across UK, India, and Australia) to execute on personnel management and people strategy while reporting to the CEO and CFO
- Create and implement comprehensive strategies to reduce attrition by 75% across the 2 service centers through novel and high-impact scheduling processes and employee engagement initiatives
- Responsible for a $1.5M reduction in operating costs by executing on a series of redundancy eliminations and process streamlining endeavors while ensuring no loss in operational capacity for improved efficiency
- Cultivates ironclad cross-functional and international alignment on strategic plans for future growth, collaborating with multiple management teams and other stakeholders to gain insights and drive implementation
- Identify and exploit a previously unused opportunity to reduce turnover by 25% and increase sales by 15% through a novel set of training programs designed to comprehensively fill any gaps
- Foster a productivity improvement of 40% across the 2 service centers by creating a new leadership driven learning program to equip personnel and site managers, improving overall operational capacity
- Oversee a team of 15 (5 direct/10 indirect) and a HR/People Management budget of $3M+ through executive oversight and budget implementation skills, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy
HR Director
PRIME BEVERAGE GROUP, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed all HR policies and processes that were approved by the CEO and Board of Directors from the ground up for a $300M startup manufacturing company, leveraging intimate industry knowledge and deep people management expertise
- Maintained operations during the peak of the pandemic as an essential employer, creating novel safety procedures to support staff and maintain a less than 20% rate of infection across the company, including 200+ contractors
- Researched and implemented all tools and processes for operations, including the employee handbook, HRIS systems (fully online within 6 weeks), and a learning management system with a 45% monthly cost reduction
- Leveraged deep operations expertise and personnel strategy to increase staffing by 70% and maintain a high retention rate
- Supported all compensation/benefits operations, implementing the company's first 401(k) program with a 50%+ participation rate
- Developed and facilitated a leadership academy focused on executive leadership and management development to curate effective talent and bolster operational excellence
Operations Manager
MCLAREN APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Facilitated comprehensive operations management across the organization, including a strategic effort to provide year-over-year cost reductions on qualifying benefits plans with brokers through superior negotiation skills
- Forged strategic realignment of US/UK offices with overall goals and ensured compliance of US office with applicable regulatory considerations and best practices to ensure peak effectiveness and operational agility
- Implemented a novel and innovated cost-analysis system and restructuring of standard operating procedures to reduce travel costs by 40%, supporting overall alignment with operations strategy
- Managed and accounted for a $3.2M operating budget for regional offices, including international product delivery and associated logistics while simultaneously maintaining appropriate certifications for personnel in accordance with regulations
- Responsible for all HR and personnel management functions, including benefits, severance, learning and development programs, and compliance with state and federal regulations
- Championed accurate and timely reporting for all functions, including sales, quarterly analyses, and HR/people operations
- Fostered deep collaboration with the global health and safety teams (including US-based risk management partners) on the design and implementation of comprehensive security measures and continuity plans to safeguard operations
Sales Support Administrator
JACOBSEN
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported the organization by assisting with the creation and implementation of comprehensive onboarding and offboarding activities, including training and virtual training systems to provide a seamless and frictionless intake process
- Trained and integrated 50+ seasonal employees at each location during peak periods, leveraging people management and training skills to support operations and integrate new personnel quickly
- Spearheaded a transition from a paper-based management system to a digital-based system, massively increasing efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in people management functions
- Implemented comprehensive support features for sales and marketing projects, utilizing a technical training/certificate program and multi-phase facility tours to enable increases in sales capability
- Organized high-impact marketing and sales events in alignment with growth strategies, including promotional programs, customer registration, mailers, events, and annual on-site meetings to grow customer base and provide additional value
- A Textron Company
Special Projects Coordinator (M&A)
LILLIBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Facilitated all onboarding, training, and development programs for onboarding logistics, including all subordinate companies
- Performed project management duties, including support of events, program development, and sales/marketing efforts
- Created holistic strategies to optimize and improve processes by analyzing policies and operations, facilitating comprehensive collaboration across multiple groups/teams to implement improvements and resolve issues, fostering organizational alignment
- Engaged in detailed, goal-oriented systems evaluations, identifying a pathway to a 35% reduction in costs through optimizations
- Managed and coordinated support for 25+ team projects that included documentation, end-user communications, meeting planning, and other adjacent objectives through exemplary organizational and people management skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
William Patterson University
Skills
- Global People Operations Leadership
- Human Resource Strategies
- Strategy Development/Implementation
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Training Programs
- Onboarding and Staffing
- Benefits Negotiation and Oversight
- Ironclad Regulatory Compliance
- Collaborative Team Builder
- Attrition Reduction
- Budget Management
- Leadership Development
- C-Suite Collaboration
- Professional Interpersonal Skills
- Robust Cost Savings
- Conflict Resolution
Websites
Education Membership
- William Patterson University, Bachelor of Arts in Communications
- Society of Human Resources Management, Member
Tools Systems
- ADP
- Paycom
- Paylocity
- Taleo
- Workday
- BambooHR
- SalesForce Administration
Timeline
Vice President, Human Resources
QUINT
01.2024 - Current
Vice President, People Operations
BAKER & TAYLOR
01.2022 - 01.2024
HR Director
PRIME BEVERAGE GROUP, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
MCLAREN APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC
01.2015 - 01.2020
Sales Support Administrator
JACOBSEN
01.2013 - 01.2014
Special Projects Coordinator (M&A)
LILLIBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
William Patterson University