Director Human Resources Television Production, Canada

• Mar 2021 - Present

Sole Canadian HR advisor to CBS Canadian Television pilots, productions and post-production teams including cast, crew, Studio and production leadership.Provide management and leadership to junior HR professionals.Manage and resolve general performance issues and employee relations matters, in step with Union representatives when necessary.Lead complex investigations into harassment, discrimination and legally-based allegations. Partner with the Diversity & Inclusion team to develop and integrate diversity and inclusion strategies into business plans to ensure an inclusive approach to the workplaceMaintain excellent working relationships with Studio Executives, Unions & Guilds.Partner closely with business leaders to maintain an intimate understanding of the production business, in the interest of building effective working relationships with stakeholders and clients, at all levels of the organization.Coach and mentor to employees and leaders; effective at rallying everyone toward the common goals of the Studio.Develop and drive the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that align with the business priorities and goals.Drive people engagement strategies that foster an environment where all employees are respected and valued.

Director Human Resources, Television Production, Eastern Canada

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

Sole HR Advisor to all Eastern CBS Canadian Television pilots and productions including cast, crew, and production leadership. Coach and mentor to show leadership and department heads, providing guidance on leading in a production-based environment.Develop and implement customized performance management tools and resources. Manage and resolve general performance management issues and employee relations matters.Lead investigations into harassment, discrimination, or other complex or legally-based allegations.

Senior HR Business Partner Film, Television and Digital, Canada

• Oct 2017 - Jan 2020

Provide strategic HR guidance to C-Suite leaders in areas such as compensation, talent management and performance management.Implement talent management and leadership pipeline processes.Provided leadership to HR professionals including Talent Acquisition Responsible for providing career coaching to employees and executive leadership and consultation on appropriate training and development solutions.Develop and implement strategic HR solutions, programs and policies in partnership with the senior HR leadership team.Provide advice and guidance on all HR programs, policies and initiatives to employees and leaders.Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, headcount budgeting and workforce planning.

HR Business Partner Global Music, Secret Location, MakeReady and Shared Services

• Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

Provide strategic HR guidance to senior business executives in areas such as compensation, talent management and performance management.Manage and oversee HR preparation and integration for multiple international merger and acquisitions.Responsible for providing career coaching and guidance to employees and leaders and consultation on appropriate training and development solutions.Develop and implement strategic HR solutions, programs and policies in partnership with the senior HR leadership team.Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, acquisitions, headcount budgeting and workforce planning.Provide advice and guidance on all HR programs, policies and initiatives to employees and senior leaders.

HR & Talent Manager

• Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

Designed and implemented engagement initiatives and performance and talent management programs.Provided performance management guidance to top talent via coaching, counseling and career development.Responsible for all HR related queries relating to compensation, benefits, policies, performance, training and development.Managed HR and Operations team.Managed workforce planning, budgeting and restructuring.Responsible for the recruitment and retention of top technical and business talent.Managed US and Canadian Payroll.

Talent Manager / Day to Day Manager

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2014

Responsible for stakeholder management and client relations across an artist’s business.Managed the logistics of an artist’s international tour including budgeting, workforce planning, marketing, merchandising and all travel logistics. Responsible for talent acquisition and performance management for all artist’s touring crews.Oversaw promotional campaigns across all media.Created press releases, artist biographies, advertising copy and government grant applications. (FACTOR and Starmaker)Responsible for campaign analysis and delivering results to internal and external stakeholders.

Label Marketing and Office Manager

• Mar 2010 - Jun 2011

- Oversaw all facilities and people management - Responsible for employee relations - Responsible for employee onboarding - Responsible for client creation and customer relationship management. - Created online and offline marketing strategies and campaigns.- Created Public Relations strategies- Created Marketing strategies - Oversaw all facilities and people management - Responsible for employee relations - Responsible for employee onboarding - Responsible for client creation and customer relationship management. - Created online and offline marketing strategies and campaigns.- Created Public Relations strategies- Created Marketing strategies

Public Relations Junior Executive

• Feb 2009 - Jan 2010

-Provided administrative support to the Marketing Director of Ireland’s largest entertaining venue. -Implemented above the line and below the line advertising. -Writing press releases, drafting media reports, coordinating press requests. -Campaign management -Managed and coordinated street team initiatives -Event planning -Provided administrative support to the Marketing Director of Ireland’s largest entertaining venue. -Implemented above the line and below the line advertising. -Writing press releases, drafting media reports, coordinating press requests. -Campaign management -Managed and coordinated street team initiatives -Event planning

HR Administrator (HR Department)

• May 2008 - Oct 2008

HR Assistant

• Apr 2007 - Sep 2007