Experience

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  Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library

  • Director of Human Resources

    • Apr 2015 - Mar 2022

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  Lyons Companies

  • Wilmington, DE

  • Vice President Human Capital Management

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Wilmington, DE

    Primary responsibilities include management of all HR functions for Lyons Companies and providing HR consulting services to corporate clients through Lyons Human Capital Management Practice. HR Consultancy – Provide a full suite of HR services encompassing all stages of the employment lifecycle from recruitment to retirement. Provide professional guidance on HR compliance, employment policies and procedures. Design and deliver customized HR training solutions based on client needs. Internal HR - Plan, direct, and coordinate all human resources activities for Lyons Companies. Responsible for recruiting and staffing, performance management, HR compliance, employee orientation, HR policies and procedures, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration and managing the HR Assistant and Employee Benefits Compliance Specialist.

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  DuPont

  • Wilmington, DE

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    • Apr 2008 - Apr 2013
    • Wilmington, DE

    HR Business Partner, DuPont Integrated Business Management (2009 to 2013)Primary responsibilities include partnering with the DuPont Integrated Business Management Operational Leadership team providing a full range of strategic HR Services including developing, directing, implementing and coordinating HR strategies, policies, procedures and resource deployment. Provide HR expertise and guidance to business leadership, managers, and employees.HR Business Partner, DuPont Titanium Technologies (2008 to 2009) Primary responsibilities include partnering with the Operational Leadership team providing a full range of strategic HR Services including developing, directing, implementing and coordinating HR strategies, policies, procedures and resource deployment. Provide HR expertise and guidance to business leadership, managers, and employees.Specific Accomplishments –Established and chartered the People Team to ensure that the organization is able to execute the business strategy through organizational capability & design and is able to prioritize & guide talent management decisions and activities.Established and implemented a process for Regional Business and Plant People Reviews. Created Global “Top and Future Talent” lists with development plans and Key Position Succession Plans.

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  W. L. Gore & Associates

  • Newark, DE

  • HR Business Partner

    • May 1988 - Apr 2008
    • Newark, DE

    HR Business Partner, Electronic Products Division (2005 to 2008)Primary responsibilities included partnering with divisional leadership team members, plant business, and manufacturing leaders, and other global HR Business Partners to provide strategic HR services. Other corporate responsibilities included HR Business Partner for the Finance Function, Associate Development Process Team Member, and Corporate Liaison for the Gore Child Care Center.Project Leader, Gore Work Life Program (2003 to 2005)Responsible for the leading the development of Gore’s first Childcare Center as project liaison between Gore, the architects, and Bright Horizons. Responsibilities included the design, build, and operation of the first on-site Child Care Center. HR Generalist (1996 to 2003)Implemented and supported HR programs, processes and initiatives. Responsibilities included performance management, employee development, talent ranking and reviews, compensation, recruitment, along with leadership coaching and development, and employee relations. Contributed to operational excellence of HR programs, processes, and planning within the company, and supported managers and employees through change management initiatives.Recruiting Manager- Fabrics Division (1992 to 1996)Recruited professionals in all functions, sourced and interviewed candidates, managed documentation related to hiring and job postings. Sales Associate- Fabrics Division (1988 to 1992)Responsible for selling, tracking and delivering Gore-Tex ® waterproof breathable fabrics to garment manufacturers, Managed sales activities before, during and after the sale ensuring customer support and satisfaction. Managed the relationships between the Gore Hong Kong office staff and licensed garment manufacturers in order to expedite the sales processes.