Experience

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

• United States
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Centers of Resources and Expertise

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States The Center of Resources and Expertise (CORE) guides the delivery of people centric programs and services that strategically enable all PCORI employees to contribute at optimum levels toward the success of the organization. With an emphasis on Total Rewards, Infrastructure, Employee Experience & Culture, and Talent Management, CoRE delivers programs such as job evaluations and compensation, benefits, recognition, talent acquisition, workforce planning, change management, performance management,… Show more The Center of Resources and Expertise (CORE) guides the delivery of people centric programs and services that strategically enable all PCORI employees to contribute at optimum levels toward the success of the organization. With an emphasis on Total Rewards, Infrastructure, Employee Experience & Culture, and Talent Management, CoRE delivers programs such as job evaluations and compensation, benefits, recognition, talent acquisition, workforce planning, change management, performance management, employee development, and HRIS. CoRE ensures, through its programs and services, the organization promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive high-impact culture. Show less



Biotechnology Innovation Organization

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice President Human Resources, Consultant

  • Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Interim Vice President Human Resources through WittKeiffer Interim Leadership practice. Reporting to the BIO's CEO, responsible for HR operations, compensation, benefits, payroll, and employee relations issues. Leading day-to-day HR operations, position management & annual budget planning, benefits renewal planning, year-end performance reviews, and merit processing. Leveraging expertise to revise and draft new HR policies, and identify system enhancements to ADP WorkforceNow.



Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director of Human Resources - Total Rewards, Recruitment and HR Technology

  • Jun 2016 - Apr 2022

  Washington D.C. Metro Area Head of Total Rewards, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition and Workday HCM, reporting to the CHRO. Responsible for the strategic direction of total rewards programs and HR operations that supported 700+ employees. Managed an 11-member team with 4 direct reports, $5.2M HR budget and $115M Payroll, Total Rewards and Benefits budget.

• Director Total Rewards and HR Systems

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

  Washington, DC Reporting to the CHRO, responsible for reorganizing compensation and benefits into a cohesive Total Rewards function while integrating HRIS to drive a seamless employee experience.

• HRIS and Compensation Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2013

  Washington, DC Reporting to the Senior Director Human Resources, responsible for Workday HCM and administering AAMC’s compensation program, performance management and annual merit.

• Employment Manager, Visa Administrator

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

  Washington, DC Reporting to the Senior Director Human Resources, responsible for staffing manager and above level roles, leading a team of 3 recruiting professionals and a staffing budget of $500k.



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Staffing Consultant

  • Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  Washington, DC Consulted management on Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSA) and diversity objectives to ensure the business acquired the right talent. Built and maintained relationships through ongoing communication and networking opportunities.



Conservation International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employment Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Mar 2007

  Crystal City, VA Provided guidance and oversight to ensure Conservation International (CI) had a solid, strategically aligned, value-added staffing and employment process; ensured managers were trained to support and implement CI’s talent strategy; managed international talent acquisition processes (immigration, sponsorship, and relocation); audited and verified data integrity and accuracy of Human Resources Information Systems (Oracle HR and ADP Payroll).