Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
I help organizations solve their hardest people problems — then I teach the next generation of HR leaders how to do the same. Over 15+ years, I've built a specialty in interim and turnaround HR leadership: stepping into organizations at pivotal moments to stabilize labor relations, rebuild talent acquisition functions, and redesign compensation structures for pay equity. A few results from that work: Cut recruitment vendor costs by 60% by renegotiating contracts with LinkedIn, Indeed, and SeekOut Scaled global recruitment efficiency by 70% across 2,000 employees in 34 locations Achieved a 98% success rate in union contract negotiations while maintaining full employment-law compliance Today, my work splits two ways: Consulting — Through The Perkins T Shelton Group, an HR consulting firm specializing in the manufacturing and healthcare industries, I lead labor and employee relations strategy, workforce optimization, and organizational design. Teaching — At Columbus State Community College, I design and deliver HR and Business Management curricula that pair academic rigor with the real scenarios I've navigated in the field. If you're navigating a labor relations challenge, a talent acquisition bottleneck, or need interim HR leadership to steady the ship — or if you're building your own HR career and want to talk shop — let's connect.
• Developed and implemented engaging curricula for Human Resources and Business Management courses, ensuring academic rigor. • Fostered a collaborative classroom environment that promoted active learning and student engagement. • Conducted self-assessments and participated in professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Led strategic labor relations with labor unions, fostering positive union-management relations. • Conducted fact-finding interviews for employee misconduct cases, including EEO complaints and grievances. • Overhauled talent structure, implementing a three-tier career framework for organizational growth.
• Renegotiated contracts with LinkedIn, Indeed, and Seekout, achieving a 60%cost reduction. • Enhanced global recruitment efficiency by 70% for 2,000 employees across34 locations. • Managed a $5 million budget while leading a 15-member recruiting team, boosting performance by 85%.
• Directed talent acquisition strategies for 1,400 employees, achieving a 30%increase in position fulfillment. • Spearheaded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, enhancing candidate diversity by 30%. • Streamlined HRIS systems and created comprehensive Talent Acquisition reports, improving efficiency by 45%.
• Spearheaded HR administration for four manufacturing facilities, effectively managing a diverse workforce. • Developed a high-performing team of three HR generalists, enhancing their career progression and skills. • Achieved a 98% success rate in union contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with employment laws. • Overhauled the wage & salary program, leading to a 41% increase in employee satisfaction.