Carol Lee McBride
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Accomplished Vice President with progressive aviation industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of People, Process and Culture
Craft Charter, LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Drive strategic HR initiatives across the organization, fostering a culture of excellence and employee engagement
- Serve as a senior leader and trusted advisor to the executive team, providing guidance on HR-related matters and organizational development
- Collaborate with fellow senior leaders to ensure understanding and compliance with HR policies and procedures, promoting a culture of transparency and trust
- Effectively manage subcontractors, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Serve as the designated DOT DER (Drug and Alcohol Program Manager) of record, ensuring regulatory compliance and program excellence
- Assist as the TSOC (Transportation Security Officer) for the TSA TFSSP (TSA-approved Twelve-Five Screening and Security Program), ensuring the highest level of security and compliance.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Director of Organizational Effectiveness
Craft Charter, LLC
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Spearheaded safety initiatives as a member of the Safety Committee and SMS Champion, driving a culture of safety excellence
- Served as the HR focal point for all flight crew members (pilots and cabin attendants), providing strategic support and guidance
- Effectively managed the Director of Cabin Attendants, ensuring high-performing team leadership and operational efficiency
- Coordinated with FAA-approved vendors to ensure all pilots received required training, maintaining regulatory compliance and operational standards
- Authored and implemented policies and procedures for flight crew and office staff, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Human Resource Manager
AAR, Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Spearheaded HR policy implementation and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements
- Led and developed a high-performing HR team, fostering a culture of excellence and driving employee engagement
- Strategically driven recruitment and hiring processes, identifying top talent to fuel business growth
- Successfully managed the DOT drug & alcohol program of over 400 mechanics, ensuring regulatory compliance and employee well-being
- Designed and implemented effective performance appraisal processes, enhancing employee development and growth.
Senior Human Resource Generalist
AAR, Inc.
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Played a pivotal role in navigating AAR through the COVID-19 pandemic, developing and implementing strategic solutions for furloughs, vaccine mandates, and workforce management
- Collaborated with senior leadership to maintain business continuity, drive employee engagement, and ensure customer satisfaction in a rapidly changing environment
- Successfully managed the unemployment program, minimizing costs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Reviewed, developed, and implemented new policies and procedures, enhancing HR processes and aligning with organizational objectives
- Effectively communicated with the workforce, providing timely updates and guidance on changes in the work environment, fostering transparency and trust.
Human Resource Benefits Specialist
AAR, Inc.
02.2014 - 05.2020
- Managed leave administration for 800 employees, ensuring seamless coordination of FMLA, STD, LTD, Military leave, and personal leaves, while maintaining compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local laws
- Spearheaded the annual review process, providing training and guidance to supervisors and management, and ensuring a smooth evaluation process for employees
- Successfully led the annual enrollment process, educating existing employees on benefits options and changes, and ensuring timely enrollment
- Designed and delivered benefits training programs for new employees, empowering them to make informed decisions about their benefits packages and streamlining the onboarding process.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Trained new team members in policies and procedures and offered insight into best ways to manage job tasks and duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Leadership Skills
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Senior leadership and executive advisory
- Team management and development
- Culture development and excellence
- Compliance management
- Human Resources Skills
- HR policy implementation and compliance
- Recruitment and hiring
- Performance management and appraisal
Certification
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 01/29/2019, 11/30/2025
Job Objectives
To secure a challenging position that utilizes my skills in management, talent development, and compliance to deliver exceptional results and contribute to a high-performing organization.
Timeline
Vice President of People, Process and Culture
Craft Charter, LLC
10.2023 - Current
Director of Organizational Effectiveness
Craft Charter, LLC
06.2023 - 10.2023
Human Resource Manager
AAR, Inc.
03.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Human Resource Generalist
AAR, Inc.
05.2020 - 03.2021
Human Resource Benefits Specialist
AAR, Inc.
02.2014 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Ohio University
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