VP of People Operations

• Sep 2023 - Present

Director of People & Culture

• Jan 2020 - Sep 2023

Provide leadership in organizational structure, full-cycle recruitment, benefits, compensation, payroll, policy, employee relations, and retention strategies for full-time, part-time, temporary, and union roles--supporting the Long Center and our partners at ZACH Theatre. Streamlined HRIS, ATS, and benefit vendors with a focus on process improvement and integration; generating considerable cost savings while increasing efficiencies and employee satisfaction.

People Operations Manager

• Jul 2019 - Jan 2020

HR team-of-one supporting high growth tech startup focused on connecting people to nonprofit and social service programs. Streamlined all people operations and doubled staff size from 60 to over 120 employees. HR team-of-one supporting high growth tech startup focused on connecting people to nonprofit and social service programs. Streamlined all people operations and doubled staff size from 60 to over 120 employees.

Director of People

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2019

Fostered a collaborative, supportive, results-oriented workplace culture. Oversaw all aspects of recruitment, onboarding and total rewards, along with wellness, recognition, and professional development initiatives. Attracted and retained top talent with amazing benefits, progressive policies, an active employee engagement committee and numerous workplace awards and designations. Fostered a collaborative, supportive, results-oriented workplace culture. Oversaw all aspects of recruitment, onboarding and total rewards, along with wellness, recognition, and professional development initiatives. Attracted and retained top talent with amazing benefits, progressive policies, an active employee engagement committee and numerous workplace awards and designations.

Sr. Human Resources Specialist

• Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

Partnered with departmental HR Liaisons to streamline processes, define employment branding, write accurate and compelling job descriptions, source candidates, and screen applications for a high volume of positions at every level including trade, technical, and professional roles. Designed and implemented the County's first social media recruitment strategy and assisted in the creation of the County's first comprehensive Intern Program Policies and Procedures manual. Specialized in… Show more Partnered with departmental HR Liaisons to streamline processes, define employment branding, write accurate and compelling job descriptions, source candidates, and screen applications for a high volume of positions at every level including trade, technical, and professional roles. Designed and implemented the County's first social media recruitment strategy and assisted in the creation of the County's first comprehensive Intern Program Policies and Procedures manual. Specialized in university outreach, promoting careers in the public sector. Show less Partnered with departmental HR Liaisons to streamline processes, define employment branding, write accurate and compelling job descriptions, source candidates, and screen applications for a high volume of positions at every level including trade, technical, and professional roles. Designed and implemented the County's first social media recruitment strategy and assisted in the creation of the County's first comprehensive Intern Program Policies and Procedures manual. Specialized in… Show more Partnered with departmental HR Liaisons to streamline processes, define employment branding, write accurate and compelling job descriptions, source candidates, and screen applications for a high volume of positions at every level including trade, technical, and professional roles. Designed and implemented the County's first social media recruitment strategy and assisted in the creation of the County's first comprehensive Intern Program Policies and Procedures manual. Specialized in university outreach, promoting careers in the public sector. Show less

Organizational Support Manager - HR Team

• Aug 2009 - Oct 2015

Partnered with hiring managers and executive leadership to understand staffing needs, create recruitment plans, and leverage strong and diverse talent pools to fill positions quickly with highly qualified candidates. Designed and delivered onboarding for all full-time and part-time staff, contractors, interns and volunteers. Directed all aspects of innovative, high growth internship program including creation of job descriptions, university recruitment and outreach, resume review… Show more Partnered with hiring managers and executive leadership to understand staffing needs, create recruitment plans, and leverage strong and diverse talent pools to fill positions quickly with highly qualified candidates. Designed and delivered onboarding for all full-time and part-time staff, contractors, interns and volunteers. Directed all aspects of innovative, high growth internship program including creation of job descriptions, university recruitment and outreach, resume review, interviewing, orientation, intern and mentor training and coaching. Grew program from 10 to over 40 successful hires per semester; reviewed 250-1000 applications and interviewed up to 60 candidates per semester. Created and lead professional development opportunities including resume and interview workshops, staff panels, and a unique alumni program with over 500 members. Developed program policies, handbooks, budgets, record keeping and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance and adherence to DOL and FLSA requirements.

Volunteer Services Specialist

• Jul 2006 - Aug 2009

Established infrastructure to manage and steward the organization’s large volunteer base, moving all applications online and creating processes which gave volunteers ownership, added learning opportunities, and ensured that the program was adding value to the team.