Michael D. Levitt
San Diego,CA
Summary
Executive in Human Resources with over 15 years of experience in HR management, strategic organizational development, and healthcare. Expertise in HR compliance, strategy, and personnel operations management. Renowned founder of the HR and corporate consulting firm Breakfast Leadership Network. Proven track record in performance management, change management, and leadership in environments of rapid expansion. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
FOUNDER & LEAD CONSULTANT
Breakfast Leadership Network
01.2016 - Current
- I've led multiple HR operations encompassing personnel acquisition and management, compensation planning, compliance monitoring, and employee engagement
- I have worked diligently to cultivate a global employee experience that is unified, diverse, and inclusive, and which promotes growth and innovation
- Development and Expansion of HR Operations: Recognizing the specific requirements of swiftly expanding organizations, I have developed and refined
- HR practices to accommodate scale and complexity
- I have played a pivotal role in devising and implementing HR frameworks that effectively manage talent and guarantee operational efficiency in dynamic environments
- I've instituted comprehensive performance management strategies, which include feedback mechanisms and objective performance metrics
- In addition, I have facilitated employee development programs that promoted skill enhancement and career advancement
- I've supervised the administration of numerous HRIS platforms, including
- BambooHR, Nectar, Greenhouse, and Ease, as well as data analysis
- These systems were utilized to automate HR operations, enhance efficiency, and offer our clients precise data insights
- I've also used people analytics to inform strategic decision-making, offering my clients valuable insights into DEIB, engagement, and talent
- Regulatory Compliance: By keeping apprised of global workforce trends and regulations, I have ensured that our clients comply with local, state, federal, and international laws
- Engagement with and Communication with Stakeholders: I have established and maintained strong relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, facilitating open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving
- My superior communication skills have enabled me to influence critical decision-making and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust
- Company Culture and Employee Engagement: As a leader in human resources, I have championed initiatives related to company culture and employee engagement
- I've collaborated closely with management teams to instill a winning-team mentality in their employees, thereby increasing job satisfaction and productivity.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
EXECUTIVE
ONTARIO-FUNDED HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
08.2007 - 07.2022
- Directed executive strategy for leading non-profit healthcare and housing organizations and educational institutions, driving innovation and operational excellence
- Managed financial operations for budgets exceeding $2 Billion, ensuring financial sustainability
- Implemented healthcare programs for underserved communities
- Reduced staff turnover from 86% to 6% within one year through strategic cultural changes and talent development initiatives with BambooHR
- Oversaw the implementation and support of complex IT environments, including various enterprise systems and applications supporting the entire organization
- Led change management activities and managed their impact across departments, fostering a continuous improvement mindset and culture
- Full career profile at https://LinkedIn.com/In/MichaelDLevitt
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Walsh College
Advanced System Design Certificate - undefined
Rotman School of Management
Certified NLP & CBT Therapist Certified Crisis Intervention Trainer Certified Virtual Presenter - undefined
Skills
- High-
- Growth HR Leadership: Proven expertise in managing HR functions within
- High-growth tech startups, with a history of guiding rapidly scaling organizations
- Towards global expansion
- Strategic HR Partnering & Compliance: Exceptional ability to develop and
- Implement people strategies in partnership with company leadership A thorough
- Comprehension of HR policies, practices, and compliance, including California
- Labor laws
- Talent Acquisition & Management: Capable of identifying staffing and recruitment
- Requirements, implementing best practices for hiring, and managing talent to
- Ensure the health and sustainability of the organization
- Employee Development & Retention: Competence in initiating and executing
- Plans for employee development, engagement, and retention, thereby nurturing a
- Vibrant and productive work environment
- Extensive experience in developing and enhancing performance review
- Processes, utilizing constructive feedback mechanisms to encourage employee
- Development and productivity
- HR Systems & Technology: Capable of administering HRIS platforms such as
- BambooHR, Nectar, Greenhouse, and Ease Capable of implementing new HR
- Tools/software to satisfy changing requirements of a dynamic workplace
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Outstanding communication skills
- And a commanding executive presence Capable of establishing and maintaining
- Relationships at all organizational levels, fostering collaborative and constructive
- Interactions
- Champion of Company Culture: Demonstrated ability to promote winning team
- Mentality and champion a company's culture, nurturing atmosphere of mutual
- Respect, collaboration, and shared success
- Expertise in Change Management: Capacity to facilitate organizational change
- While assuring minimal disruption and maximum productivity
- Decision-Making Informed by Data: Proven ability to utilize people analytics and
- Insights for strategic decision-making
- A data-driven culture
- Lead Teams
Timeline
FOUNDER & LEAD CONSULTANT
Breakfast Leadership Network
01.2016 - Current
EXECUTIVE
ONTARIO-FUNDED HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
08.2007 - 07.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Walsh College
Advanced System Design Certificate - undefined
Rotman School of Management
Certified NLP & CBT Therapist Certified Crisis Intervention Trainer Certified Virtual Presenter - undefined
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