Rikki Wardyn
Senior HR & Operations Executive
Known for aligning people, operations, and strategy to deliver scalable results.
How I Lead
I don’t just build teams.
I build systems and culture where people and performance thrive.
Where strategy, execution, and accountability align to deliver results.
Selected Results
Scaled organizations from startup to $100M+ I Led teams across 20+ states
Grew from 30 to 700 employees hired, onboarded, and trained team
60% reduction in labor costs while improving care delivery outcomes
25% decrease in length of stay through workflow redesign and virtual care integration
Reduced reliance on travel nurses by up to 90%, significantly lowering labor costs
Built and led high-performing remote teams delivering measurable, data-driven results
Honors & Recognition
CHRO Today Feature Member
Forbes HR Council Member
Gallup Great Workplace Recognition (2x)
Volunteer of the Year – Organization for Community Inclusion
Founding Member, Omaha Professional Women for Good
How I Help Leaders Align Strategy and Execution
I bring clarity to complexity, strengthen accountability, and drive measurable performance.
Strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, change, or complexity. I help clarify priorities, align teams and drive execution.
Best for:
CEOs, CHROs, and executive teams
Identify gaps, improve workflows, and align teams to measurable outcomes. Turning complexity into clarity and accountability.
Best for:
Organizations experiencing growth, change, or performance challenges
Every organization is different. Let’s talk about how alignment shows up in yours.
Develop stronger leaders through strengths-based coaching and practical tools that improve communication, engagement, and performance.
Best for:
Emerging leaders, experienced leaders, and high-potential talent
The SUN Framework
Bringing Leadership Into the Light
S — Shine Light
Create clarity, transparency, and truth
U — Understand Reality
Use data, root cause analysis, and honest assessment
N — Nurture Growth
Drive accountability, strengths-based coaching, and performance
I created the SUN Framework to help leaders address what others avoid and drive meaningful performance.
I help leaders bring clarity, accountability, and growth into the light using the SUN Framework, grounded in strengths-based leadership.
This is not theory. It is a practical, repeatable system that helps leaders align their teams and achieve measurable results. Backed by decades of executive leadership across HR, operations, and clinical services in organizations throughout the United States.
We do not perform our best in the dark.
We perform our best in the light.
Get the SUN Leadership Toolkit
A simple, practical guide to help you create clarity, alignment, and accountability across your team.
✔ Create clarity across your team
✔ Identify what is truly impacting performance
✔ Strengthen accountability and alignment
Grounded in strengths-based leadership to unlock the full potential of your people.
Used by leaders perform at their best with clarity, alignment, and accountability.