Kevin Sonksen Phrca, Sphr

Kevin Sonksen, PHRca, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has extensive experience in the field of Human Resources. Kevin currently holds the position of Human Resources Director at R.D. Olson Construction, Inc. since April 2018. Prior to this, they served as the Divisional Human Resources Manager at Aegion Corporation from January 2011 to April 2018. In this role, they were responsible for performance management, talent development, talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, and change management.

From August 2005 to February 2010, Kevin worked as a Human Resources Manager at Biosense Webster, a Johnson & Johnson company. Kevin played a key role in implementing the Johnson & Johnson Global Human Resources Transformation project and successfully led the 2009 Field Force Growth Expansion. Before that, they served as a Human Resources Manager at Polar Air Cargo from January 2002 to August 2005, where they developed and implemented HR projects and facilitated the smooth transition of HR functions to Atlas Air HR department.

Kevin also worked as a Senior Human Resources Manager at Medtronic Heart Valves from January 1999 to August 2002. In this role, they designed and implemented an employee recognition program and aligned the division with Medtronic Corporate programs. Kevin began their career at B.Braun/McGaw in August 1990, where they progressed to the position of Director of Human Resources. Kevin oversaw the integration of HR teams and provided HR leadership to 1,500 employees.

Kevin's work experience also includes serving as a Human Resources Manager at Pacific Sintered Metals from an unknown start date to an unknown end date. Overall, Kevin Sonksen has demonstrated expertise in strategic HR management, change management, talent acquisition, and organizational effectiveness throughout their career.

Kevin Sonksen, PHRca, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a Master's degree in Human Resources Management from Chapman University. Kevin also holds a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication from Brigham Young University. In addition to their formal education, Kevin has obtained certifications such as Certified Targeted Selection Administrator from Development Dimensions International, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Qualified Practitioner from Interstrength Associates, Senior Professional in Human Resources-CA from the Human Resources Certification Institute, and Six Sigma Green Belt from Johnson & Johnson Process Excellence.