VP People Strategy

• Mar 2023 - Present

Privileged to lead the People function at Costa Vida. Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has been redefining traditional Mexican food since 2003. By using whole, real ingredients and making the entire menu from scratch, Costa Vida has created a lighter, healthier take on Mexican food that is as refreshing as a trip to the coast. Today Costa Vida has restaurants in a growing number of the US States and Canada and is positioned to be one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in North… Show more Privileged to lead the People function at Costa Vida. Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has been redefining traditional Mexican food since 2003. By using whole, real ingredients and making the entire menu from scratch, Costa Vida has created a lighter, healthier take on Mexican food that is as refreshing as a trip to the coast. Today Costa Vida has restaurants in a growing number of the US States and Canada and is positioned to be one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in North America. Show less Privileged to lead the People function at Costa Vida. Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has been redefining traditional Mexican food since 2003. By using whole, real ingredients and making the entire menu from scratch, Costa Vida has created a lighter, healthier take on Mexican food that is as refreshing as a trip to the coast. Today Costa Vida has restaurants in a growing number of the US States and Canada and is positioned to be one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in North… Show more Privileged to lead the People function at Costa Vida. Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill has been redefining traditional Mexican food since 2003. By using whole, real ingredients and making the entire menu from scratch, Costa Vida has created a lighter, healthier take on Mexican food that is as refreshing as a trip to the coast. Today Costa Vida has restaurants in a growing number of the US States and Canada and is positioned to be one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in North America. Show less

Vice President Global HR and Transformation

• Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

Reporting to CHRO, transform the global alignment and execution of organization design, HR processes, optimizing people, systems, and culture to accelerate business performance. • Drive the end-to-end strategy, design, and execution of business transformation efforts across 4 global regions, 20+ markets, and a global workforce of 4,000 employees • Restructure China HR regulatory compliance efforts, producing an unprecedented 100% success rate over a 6-month period • Liaise with global… Show more Reporting to CHRO, transform the global alignment and execution of organization design, HR processes, optimizing people, systems, and culture to accelerate business performance. • Drive the end-to-end strategy, design, and execution of business transformation efforts across 4 global regions, 20+ markets, and a global workforce of 4,000 employees • Restructure China HR regulatory compliance efforts, producing an unprecedented 100% success rate over a 6-month period • Liaise with global HR leaders in Mexico, EMEA, Greater China, Singapore, Japan, and Korea to ensure consistent execution of global HR and transformation initiatives while validating market needs and interests • Contribute as an integral member of the Global HR Leadership Team, directing global and local HR Business Partner teams through the roll out of key priorities • Advance Talent Management programs through the launch of a new, Global Job Architecture and Career Leveling structures • Led the organization redesign for the Americas region in conjunction with the Region President • Executive HR Business Partner to the Executive Vice President of Global Growth and CX business units - supporting approximately 2,800 employees

Vice President Organization Effectiveness

• Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

Reporting to CHRO developed and implemented change management strategies to support critical evolution of the business and deliver desired business results on a sustainable basis. • Designed and delivered change management methodologies, learning content, templates, and operating processes for global adoption • Launched an internal certification program to improve enterprise-wide capability around thought leadership, navigating ambiguity, and driving change – resulting in the… Show more Reporting to CHRO developed and implemented change management strategies to support critical evolution of the business and deliver desired business results on a sustainable basis. • Designed and delivered change management methodologies, learning content, templates, and operating processes for global adoption • Launched an internal certification program to improve enterprise-wide capability around thought leadership, navigating ambiguity, and driving change – resulting in the certification of 84 change champions and 48 management leaders • Served on a global systems design and implementation steering committee for the HRIS/HRMS system, Workday • Internal change management coach to 30 global leaders responsible for improving compliance processes to laws and regulations such as FCPA, Anti-Bribery, and FTC compliance

Principal Consultant

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2020

DecisionWise, Inc. is a management consulting firm, recognized for developing leaders and organizations through assessments, feedback, coaching, and training. DecisionWise provides Leadership Intelligence®, a proven consulting process and survey assessment services across 70 countries and in over 30 languages. Presented clientele with data-based solutions aligned to their strategic organizational development and employee engagement goals, earning an overall client satisfaction rating of… Show more DecisionWise, Inc. is a management consulting firm, recognized for developing leaders and organizations through assessments, feedback, coaching, and training. DecisionWise provides Leadership Intelligence®, a proven consulting process and survey assessment services across 70 countries and in over 30 languages. Presented clientele with data-based solutions aligned to their strategic organizational development and employee engagement goals, earning an overall client satisfaction rating of 94% • Fostered a clientele pool of ~100 high-complexity clients such as NATO, One Main Financial, Slalom, Tom’s Shoes, R1 RCM, SMUD, UPMC, and AAA National Office across the United States, Belgium, Bermuda, and Canada • Trained clients’ HR teams on employee experience principles – building EX capability within organizations • Spearheaded 6-month coaching engagements for 10 different clients; coaching executive teams through large change initiatives to improve their employee engagement scores and leadership capabilities • Conducted over 200 360° leadership assessments, post-assessment results reviews, and leadership coaching sessions Show less DecisionWise, Inc. is a management consulting firm, recognized for developing leaders and organizations through assessments, feedback, coaching, and training. DecisionWise provides Leadership Intelligence®, a proven consulting process and survey assessment services across 70 countries and in over 30 languages. Presented clientele with data-based solutions aligned to their strategic organizational development and employee engagement goals, earning an overall client satisfaction rating of… Show more DecisionWise, Inc. is a management consulting firm, recognized for developing leaders and organizations through assessments, feedback, coaching, and training. DecisionWise provides Leadership Intelligence®, a proven consulting process and survey assessment services across 70 countries and in over 30 languages. Presented clientele with data-based solutions aligned to their strategic organizational development and employee engagement goals, earning an overall client satisfaction rating of 94% • Fostered a clientele pool of ~100 high-complexity clients such as NATO, One Main Financial, Slalom, Tom’s Shoes, R1 RCM, SMUD, UPMC, and AAA National Office across the United States, Belgium, Bermuda, and Canada • Trained clients’ HR teams on employee experience principles – building EX capability within organizations • Spearheaded 6-month coaching engagements for 10 different clients; coaching executive teams through large change initiatives to improve their employee engagement scores and leadership capabilities • Conducted over 200 360° leadership assessments, post-assessment results reviews, and leadership coaching sessions Show less

Global Director Talent Management

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2016

Reporting to head of HR, responsible for overall strategy and execution of 3 HR core processes worldwide; Draw: Attract and draw the best talent ­- Execution of the new global talent selection process delivered in 14 international areas and all domestic locations. ­- Creating a Talent Network over 29,000 participants worldwide ­- All process resources translated into 9 languages for global usage Enable: Help employees give their best performance ­- Oversee the global… Show more Reporting to head of HR, responsible for overall strategy and execution of 3 HR core processes worldwide; Draw: Attract and draw the best talent ­- Execution of the new global talent selection process delivered in 14 international areas and all domestic locations. ­- Creating a Talent Network over 29,000 participants worldwide ­- All process resources translated into 9 languages for global usage Enable: Help employees give their best performance ­- Oversee the global performance management system and processes for approximately 29,000 employees ­- Created web-based Leadership Pattern resource materials for development planning ­- Personal coaching and mentoring to select key leaders ­- Launched organization-wide supervisor development program ­Improve: Accelerate the identification, development, and movement of leaders ­- Execute the Leadership Review Process for the top two leadership levels (300) of the organization across 13 departments and 14 global areas ­- Facilitate talent councils to move key leaders across departments ­- Conduct in-depth and Leadership Pattern 360 development assessments and development workshops for select high potential leaders globally Show less Reporting to head of HR, responsible for overall strategy and execution of 3 HR core processes worldwide; Draw: Attract and draw the best talent ­- Execution of the new global talent selection process delivered in 14 international areas and all domestic locations. ­- Creating a Talent Network over 29,000 participants worldwide ­- All process resources translated into 9 languages for global usage Enable: Help employees give their best performance ­- Oversee the global… Show more Reporting to head of HR, responsible for overall strategy and execution of 3 HR core processes worldwide; Draw: Attract and draw the best talent ­- Execution of the new global talent selection process delivered in 14 international areas and all domestic locations. ­- Creating a Talent Network over 29,000 participants worldwide ­- All process resources translated into 9 languages for global usage Enable: Help employees give their best performance ­- Oversee the global performance management system and processes for approximately 29,000 employees ­- Created web-based Leadership Pattern resource materials for development planning ­- Personal coaching and mentoring to select key leaders ­- Launched organization-wide supervisor development program ­Improve: Accelerate the identification, development, and movement of leaders ­- Execute the Leadership Review Process for the top two leadership levels (300) of the organization across 13 departments and 14 global areas ­- Facilitate talent councils to move key leaders across departments ­- Conduct in-depth and Leadership Pattern 360 development assessments and development workshops for select high potential leaders globally Show less

Director, Organization Development

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2013

•Building a high performing organization through performance management, employee engagement, leadership development and talent management •Created new leadership development channels through assessment and design of new initiatives •Administered the first company-wide employee engagement survey to 5500 employees •Established and Chair the Sponsorship and Charitable Giving Committee •Building a high performing organization through performance management, employee engagement, leadership development and talent management •Created new leadership development channels through assessment and design of new initiatives •Administered the first company-wide employee engagement survey to 5500 employees •Established and Chair the Sponsorship and Charitable Giving Committee

Leadership Development Manager and HRBP

• 2002 - 2009

Execute HR systems and processes to create a high performing organization supporting the VP of Product Development and Engineering Program Manager, Leadership Learning & Development (2004 – 2008) Build organization capabilities through the design, facilitation and implementation of learning experiences for ~4,000 leaders across all BU’s, with a 100% overall net promoter score HR Business Partner and OD, Consumer Group (TurboTax) San Diego, CA (2002 – 2004) Assisted with… Show more Execute HR systems and processes to create a high performing organization supporting the VP of Product Development and Engineering Program Manager, Leadership Learning & Development (2004 – 2008) Build organization capabilities through the design, facilitation and implementation of learning experiences for ~4,000 leaders across all BU’s, with a 100% overall net promoter score HR Business Partner and OD, Consumer Group (TurboTax) San Diego, CA (2002 – 2004) Assisted with interventions and executed HR processes that contributed to an increase in employee engagement by 12% points, achieved a 84% employee satisfaction rating and winner of San Diego SHRM Workplace Excellence Award for 2003 and 2004 Lead HR Business Partner for Income Dynamics acquisition and integration with zero problems reported and performance reviewed as “excellent”, as reported by the VP Show less Execute HR systems and processes to create a high performing organization supporting the VP of Product Development and Engineering Program Manager, Leadership Learning & Development (2004 – 2008) Build organization capabilities through the design, facilitation and implementation of learning experiences for ~4,000 leaders across all BU’s, with a 100% overall net promoter score HR Business Partner and OD, Consumer Group (TurboTax) San Diego, CA (2002 – 2004) Assisted with… Show more Execute HR systems and processes to create a high performing organization supporting the VP of Product Development and Engineering Program Manager, Leadership Learning & Development (2004 – 2008) Build organization capabilities through the design, facilitation and implementation of learning experiences for ~4,000 leaders across all BU’s, with a 100% overall net promoter score HR Business Partner and OD, Consumer Group (TurboTax) San Diego, CA (2002 – 2004) Assisted with interventions and executed HR processes that contributed to an increase in employee engagement by 12% points, achieved a 84% employee satisfaction rating and winner of San Diego SHRM Workplace Excellence Award for 2003 and 2004 Lead HR Business Partner for Income Dynamics acquisition and integration with zero problems reported and performance reviewed as “excellent”, as reported by the VP Show less

Manager, People Development

• Jan 2000 - Nov 2002

Manager, Organization Effectiveness

• 1996 - 2000

OD

• 1994 - 1996