John Richardson

About John Richardson

With over 16 years of professional work experience, I’ve had the unique privilege of working in many different environments and industries both in the US and internationally including aerospace engineering, small business entrepreneurship, finance and lending, public policy and non profit. My ability to quickly absorb information, utilize complex processes, and leverage a highly adaptable mentality has proven to be invaluable over the years. The ability to remain calm and professional in difficult situations and handling of crisis management has earned the praise of senior leadership on many occasions. Proven analytical and problem solving skills have allowed me to deliver results that often exceed initial goals and expectations to clients. With over 8 years of managing and leading people in large and small teams, building a positive culture and developing others is a high priority wherever I go. I incorporate my entrepreneurial and leadership background into every project and thrive on challenging tasks. As a business guru and economics enthusiast, I motivate my teams to automate whenever possible and consider the opportunity cost in all aspects of decision-making.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Leadership Institute

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Reporting directly to the vice president of finance, the role as HR manager requires a highly adaptable mindset, technical savvy, emotional intelligence and the ability to wear many hats. I incorporated years of entrepreneurial and leadership experience in managing projects and change management throughout the organization. Served as the point of contact for complex conflict management and routinely provided counseling and mediation services to managers and staff. Mentored and coached managers in all departments of the company to become better leaders, communicators and mentors to their employees.Regularly meet with the vice presidents and president after conducting data collection and analysis of internal opportunities and risk mitigation to advise on solutions. Taking on start to finish many projects and policy changes within the organization, often involving the collaboration of several teams and stakeholders from multiple departments. Handle crisis management and dealing with difficult situations under pressure in a timely and professional manner. Oversee payroll, benefits and renewal negotiations. Participated in company risk management, such as the approval and implementation of cyber security training for all staff.