Keith Cavallo

About Keith Cavallo

Senior Human Resources & Operations Executive with 25 years of experience leading people strategy and operational performance across information services, financial services, retail, and entrepreneurial environments.I currently lead both Human Resources and Operations for a 100+ employee organization, reporting directly to the CEO. My scope includes HR strategy, organizational development, employee relations, compliance, safety, facilities, and end-to-end operational leadership. I align workforce strategy with business performance to deliver measurable results.Over the past decade, my focus has been on building scalable infrastructure and strengthening execution across the organization. Key accomplishments include:• Designed and implemented a performance management framework that strengthened accountability and improved organizational effectiveness.• Led risk management and safety initiatives that significantly reduced organizational exposure and enhanced compliance.• Partnered with operations leadership to scale production capacity while maintaining consistently high quality standards.Core areas of expertise include:Human Resources Leadership | Operations Leadership | Organizational Development | Change Management | Employee Relations | Compliance & Risk Management | Performance & Talent Management | HRIS & Process OptimizationEarlier in my career, I progressed through leadership roles managing multi-million-dollar retail districts across multiple territories over a 10-year period for a national organization. I held full accountability for multi-site operations, workforce strategy, and financial performance. I also co-founded and successfully exited a small business, strengthening my experience in business development, financial planning, and operational scaling.I hold an MS in Human Resources and Organizational Change Management from Colorado State University and an MBA in Management and Strategy. I am Lean Six Sigma certified.I welcome conversations with executives, leadership teams, and search professionals on organizational performance, operations, and people leadership.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Operations & Human Resources Chief Safety Officer

   Xpress Data Inc

   Jan 2020 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

• Colorado State University Global

  Master of Science - Human Resources, Organizational Leadership and Change Management

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• California Southern University

  Doctoral Candidate [ABD], Business Administration and Management, General

  2018 — 2025

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management and Strategy

Skills

• Profit
• P&L
• Multi-Unit
• Inventory Management
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Hiring
• Inventory Control
• Retail
• Store Management
• Income Statement
• Coaching
• Food Service
• Food
• Sales Management