Catherine Vantine

Catherine Vantine

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Fractional CHRO | HR Consultant | HR Compliance & Policy · Employee Relations · Performance Management · Total Rewards | Bilingual English/Spanish
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, United States

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  • CV HR Consulting
    Principal & Founder | Fractional CHRO
    CV HR Consulting
    Nov 2023 - Current (2 years 11 months)
    I partner with founders and executives at small-to-mid-sized companies to build HR functions that actually work - practical, scalable, and built for how the business operates today and where it's going.

    Selected client work:
    • Served as embedded fractional HR leader across clients spanning CPG, e-commerce, healthcare, hospitality, and advertising & media
    • Designed and launched end-to-end performance management cycles for scaling organizations
    • Overhauled employee handbooks and HR policies to reflect current federal, state, and local requirements across ~20 states
    • Redesigned compensation programs and updated salary bands to support equitable, competitive pay structures
  • Terrascend
    Vice President, Enterprise HR Business Partners
    Terrascend
    Sep 2022 - Sep 2025 (3 years 1 month)
    Drive alignment between HR strategies and business objectives by leading enterprise HR Business Partners and collaborating closely with senior leadership. Manage full-cycle performance management, oversee the launch and ongoing support of company-wide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and support the execution of compliance initiatives and other projects driven by the HR Centers of Excellence.
  • Kiva Brands Inc
    Vice President, Human Resources
    Kiva Brands Inc
    Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
  • Kiva Brands Inc
    Director of Human Resources
    Kiva Brands Inc
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2022 (3 years 1 month)
    Hired as first full-time HR professional in the organization. Scaled company rapidly
    while creating, developing and leading the Human Resources function for 4 distinct business units.
    Developed high-performing teams and processes for the Human Resources umbrella, specifically in Talent Acquisition, People Operations and Culture, Safety & Security and Benefits & Payroll. Built programs and policies that served the existing and future organization. Key member of Leadership team, worked closely with other executives to develop people strategies.
  • Stanford Park Hotel
    Director of Human Resources
    Stanford Park Hotel
    May 2015 - Mar 2019 (3 years 11 months)
    Directed the HR function & department for a luxury, 162-room property catering to high-end business travelers. Managed recruiting, compliance, training and development, employee relations & culture, compensation & benefits, workforce planning, employment, business management & strategy. Assisted in selection and implementation of HRIS, created improved recruiting process based on data analysis, implemented digital onboarding for new hires and managed the transfer of payroll responsibilities from Accounting department to Human Resources. Executive Team member, direct reports included Human Resources Manager and Payroll & Recruiting Manager.
  • Del Monaco Foods
    Human Resources Manager
    Del Monaco Foods
    May 2014 - May 2015 (1 year 1 month)
    Responsible for talent acquisition and development, benefits, employee relations and training and driving cultural change. Created and implemented culture-driven interview process, continuous feedback “Go 4 It” system, managed the implementation of digital onboarding. Successfully helped develop a culture of trust.
  • Di Bruno Bros
    Corporate Human Resources Manager
    Di Bruno Bros
    Nov 2010 - May 2014 (3 years 7 months)
    Responsible for the creation, development and leadership of the Human Resources department for the Di Bruno enterprise. Acted as strategic HR Business Partner in the fast-paced growth and scaling of this family business to over 350+ employees and 7 locations, including 5 retail stores, a manufacturing and e-commerce warehouse, corporate office and commissary kitchen/catering operation. Managed rapid change while maintaining excellent culture through effective, creative communication and training. Responsibilities included risk management, employee relations, payroll, compensation and benefits, workforce planning and employment and business management and strategy. Executive Team member, direct reports included Office Manager, HR Generalist,
  • International SOS
    International Operations Coordinator
    International SOS
    Nov 2009 - Nov 2010 (1 year 1 month)
    Managed the intake, planning and coordination of emergency medical & security assistance for
    international travelers and expatriates. Liaise with overseas medical providers, emergency response
    providers, security advisors and law enforcement as case manager to coordinate seamless care for
    employees of our clients, which included professionals and students.
  • Language Services Associates
    English/Spanish Interpreter
    Language Services Associates
    Sep 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 4 months)
    Coordinate telephonic translations services for national and international clients, provide translation services for clients such as FEMA, PECO and NYC Housing Authority.
  • Clemens Food Group
    Human Resources Recruiter/Generalist
    Clemens Food Group
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009 (3 years 1 month)
    Responsible for exempt and non-exempt recruiting for all levels of the organization. Assisted to develop new practices in interviewing and onboarding. Responsible for employee relations including development and translation of company policies as well as various internal communications. Advised management on HR issues, including evaluations, discipline and terminations. Prepared and distributed reports for various HR functions. Coordinated internal transfer and job application program.
  • InterWay Cursos de Idiomas en el Extranjero
    Administrative & Marketing Assistant
    InterWay Cursos de Idiomas en el Extranjero
    Sep 2005 - Apr 2006 (8 months)
    Lived & worked in Barcelona, Spain as both a Receptionist for Kingsbrook Language School and a Marketing Assistant at Interway.
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    Bilingual Spanish Scheduling Reporter
    GemstarTV Guide
    Sep 2004 - Sep 2005 (1 year 1 month)
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  • Villanova University
    Certificate, Human Resources Management
    Villanova University
    Jan 2012
  • York College of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
    York College of Pennsylvania
    Jan 1999 - Jan 2004 (5 years 1 month)
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