Renee Conklin
Prior Lake,MN
Summary
Accomplished Vice President of Global Human Resources at Protolabs Inc., adept in transformative leadership and strategic business planning. Leveraged critical thinking and organizational development skills to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and drive sustainable growth. Proven track record in building high-performance teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and boosting company profitability by optimizing operational processes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Global Human Resources
Protolabs Inc.
07.2014 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
- Devised and presented annual business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff and reward performance.
- Created and managed succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Proven expertise in managing business mergers and acquisitions including conducting due diligence and developing post merger integration strategies.
- Developed robust DEI strategies to foster a culture of inclusion for the global organization.
Senior Director of Human Resources
North Memorial Health Care
06.2010 - 07.2014
Vice President of Global Human Resources
SoftBrands, Inc.
01.1995 - 05.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Corporate Communications
- Certified Senior Human Resource Professional (SHRM)
- Member of National Association of Corporate Directors
- Member of Private Directors Association
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Organizational Development
- Performance Improvement
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic business planning
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Results-Driven
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Corporate Communications
- Performance metrics analysis
- Policy and procedure development
- Transformative leadership
Additional Information
I am an active member of the Executive Board of Directors for the Job Foundation/Get Repowered since May of 2018. During this time frame I have served as the Board Chair, Board Vice Chair and the Board Secretary.
Timeline
Vice President of Global Human Resources - Protolabs Inc.
07.2014 - 02.2024
Senior Director of Human Resources - North Memorial Health Care
06.2010 - 07.2014
Vice President of Global Human Resources - SoftBrands, Inc.
01.1995 - 05.2010
St Catherine University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration & Corporate Communications