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Terry Vajgrt

Terry Vajgrt

Venice

Summary

Executive-level Human Resource Management professional with a track record of driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Demonstrated expertise in profit and loss accountability, recruitment, retention, and performance management. Proficient in training, legal compliance, conflict resolution, and contract negotiation. Strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration and effective project management across diverse teams. Experience in private equity and public markets.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of HR & Talent Acquisition

Perform[cb]/Beringer Capital: private equity
Sarasota
05.2018 - Current
  • Led HR strategic planning alongside executive leadership to align initiatives with organizational goals.
  • Recruited top executive talent for multiple private equity-backed (Beringer Capital, https://www.beringercapital.com/) portfolio companies.
  • Collaborated with equity partners to design talent acquisition processes that drive organizational growth.
  • Developed procedures to enhance operational efficiency across portfolio companies.
  • Cultivated employee recruitment, engagement and retention through development of VIBE Manager (Visionary Individual(s) Behind Energy), promoting work-life balance and company culture, achieving recognition as #1 best company to work for in Denver and Tampa Bay.
  • Collaborated across departments and organizations to assess their HR needs and provide insight and guidance on appropriate solutions.
  • Established and activated framework for converting in-office (Denver and Sarasota) environment into entirely remote workforce: Employees now in 22 states and 6 countries

Owner and General Manager

Revivify Hospitality, LLC
Eau Claire
02.2014 - 12.2017
  • Launched start-up business encompassing farm-to-table restaurant/bar, craft cocktail bar, coffee shop, and catering services at Hilton Doubletree property (full renovation of downtown hotel and convention center).
  • Created comprehensive operational, HR, and benefits/payroll policy manuals.
  • Established management structure and facilitated hiring and training for all staff members.
  • Developed customer service guidelines and implemented effective training programs.
  • Oversaw staff development initiatives and team-building activities to enhance performance.
  • Directed all social media strategies alongside online and traditional marketing efforts.

VP of HR

Tractor Central, John Deere
Chippewa Falls
07.2011 - 02.2014
  • Established HR department for newly merged John Deere dealership across twelve markets.
  • Authored comprehensive employee, HR, and management manuals.
  • Managed all HR functions, including benefits administration and recruitment processes.
  • Created safety department, achieving 75% reduction in workers' compensation claims.
  • Hired Safety Director to advance safety initiatives within organization.
  • Oversaw recruitment and performance development processes to optimize talent management.
  • Directed pay and compensation programs to ensure market competitiveness.

Director of Human Resources, Senior Manager

Midwest Dental
Mondovi
05.1996 - 04.2007
  • Contributed directly to more than doubling company revenue and expanding staff capacity.
  • Managed human capital responsibilities and budgetary controls effectively.
  • Facilitated initial public offering on NASDAQ and helped buy back ownership to expand operations from 22 to over 100 practices, quadrupling profits.
  • Directed recruitment of doctors and established partnerships with dental schools, tripling dentist employment while enhancing quality.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs for new staff, reducing turnover by 50%.
  • Created staff recognition programs, longevity rewards, and employee assistance initiatives to enhance morale.
  • Oversaw performance management processes and benefit administration for health, dental, 401(k), FMLA, and workers' compensation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
05-1990

Skills

  • Talent acquisition - Full funnel
  • Strategic planning - cross departments and organizations
  • Employee engagement - executive level leadership
  • Private Equity Partnerships
  • Global HR experience
  • Operational efficiency
  • Policy development
  • Performance management
  • Compensation analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • HRIS implementation
  • Onboarding programs
  • Remote workforce development

Affiliations

• SRHM member, 1989 to present

• Club Managers Association, 1989 to 2011

• DGMA/ AAGP (Dental Group Managers Association/American Academy of Group

Practitioners) member, 1996-2008

• DGMA Board member, 1998-2006

• DGMA Officer (Treasure/Secretary), 2000-2006

• People, Process, Culture Advisory Board Member @ UWStout, 2006-2008

• Menomonie Basketball Program (coach/organize/volunteer) 2005 to 2016

• South Barstow Bid District Board Member (downtown Eau Claire initiative) 2015-2016

Timeline

VP of HR & Talent Acquisition

Perform[cb]/Beringer Capital: private equity
05.2018 - Current

Owner and General Manager

Revivify Hospitality, LLC
02.2014 - 12.2017

VP of HR

Tractor Central, John Deere
07.2011 - 02.2014

Director of Human Resources, Senior Manager

Midwest Dental
05.1996 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management

University of Wisconsin-Stout

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