Experience

Afognak Native Corporation

• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Management Director

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Houston, Texas, United States The Talent Management Director is responsible for identifying and leading best in class strategies and programs in employee training, succession planning, employee retention, employee recognition and leadership development. The Talent Management Director will also work with key stakeholders to build and implement a workforce staffing plan to meet organizational goals of building a talent pipeline based on anticipated staffing needs. The Talent Management Director will have oversight of the HR… Show more The Talent Management Director is responsible for identifying and leading best in class strategies and programs in employee training, succession planning, employee retention, employee recognition and leadership development. The Talent Management Director will also work with key stakeholders to build and implement a workforce staffing plan to meet organizational goals of building a talent pipeline based on anticipated staffing needs. The Talent Management Director will have oversight of the HR Talent Acquisition Team and the Training and Onboarding Team. Show less



Cuyahoga County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Workforce Innovation

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2021

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Head of Workforce Innovation is a newly created role in the Department of Economic Development and is integral to executing the County’s economic development plan and improving regional economic competitiveness. RESULTS: • Managed a $3MM annual division budget & produced a 4x return on investment for tax payers. • Created SkillUp, a first of its kind business advisory service focused on talent development & business growth strategies. o Delivered talent and business solutions… Show more Head of Workforce Innovation is a newly created role in the Department of Economic Development and is integral to executing the County’s economic development plan and improving regional economic competitiveness. RESULTS: • Managed a $3MM annual division budget & produced a 4x return on investment for tax payers. • Created SkillUp, a first of its kind business advisory service focused on talent development & business growth strategies. o Delivered talent and business solutions to help more than 600 businesses in 15 industries improve practices and results. o Taught businesses how to create an additional revenue stream and mitigate risk by accessing federal tax credits, financial incentives, and federal surrency bonding. o Recognized as a best practice by Brookings and The National Center For The Middle Market for helping middle market companies grow and address the skills gap. • Designed an organizational structure and built a high-performing multi-disciplinary team of 12 people with skills and expertise in: industrial psychology, marketing & communications, human resources, training, sales, economics, analytics and performance. • Performed skill and competency modeling and created a soft skills assessment and development platform for individual contributor, supervisory, and leadership roles. • Created a strong strategic partnership with chambers of commerce and other economic development organizations to co-deliver business services; creating new market opportunities and shared value. • Co-Chair of a strategic partnership of public, private and philanthropic funders brought together to align resources to eliminate barriers to career and business growth. Currently leading efforts to build and scale employer sector partnerships. Show less



Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Career Coach

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2017

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area - Career Coaching & Professional Development - Job Search Training - Resume Writing - Networking - Workshops/Speaking Engagements



Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Human Resources Manager – Employment Branding & Talent Programs

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Led & provided overall creative and strategic vision for a team of 5 full time staff and 2 interns responsible for organization-wide hiring & selection, onboarding, succession planning, performance management, & compensation, including: leadership, peace officers, skilled trade, interns, and professional staff (IT, operations, law, finance, engineering, HR, safety, customer service). RESULTS + Improved service quality while reducing recruiting costs by 40% & background screening costs… Show more Led & provided overall creative and strategic vision for a team of 5 full time staff and 2 interns responsible for organization-wide hiring & selection, onboarding, succession planning, performance management, & compensation, including: leadership, peace officers, skilled trade, interns, and professional staff (IT, operations, law, finance, engineering, HR, safety, customer service). RESULTS + Improved service quality while reducing recruiting costs by 40% & background screening costs by 50%. + Reduced time to fill by 50% and increased overall applicant diversity and quality of hire. + Led the development of a strategic internship program for High School through Doctoral degree programs. The program yielded an 80% increase in intern to FTE conversion rate & a high quality talent pipeline for succession planning, performance management, & organizational design. + Led efforts to promote the Sewer District as an employer of choice by securing top workplace awards & designations. The organization won 4 top workplace awards in 2015: The Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces, ERC’s NorthCoast 99, NOCHE’s EXPY Award for Best New Internship Program, NEOVETS Certified Military Talent Employer. In 2015, the Sewer District’s talent programs were featured in 3 different publications: Cleveland Business Connects Magazine, Cleveland Magazine, and Inside Business Magazine. + Quadrupled the job posting impressions, click through rate, & applicant diversity & volume by utilizing search engine optimization (SEO) and social media platform integration/automation techniques. + Performed skill and competency modeling and leveraged psychometric assessments used for pre-hire selection and skill development. + Designed, implemented, upgraded & enhanced the organization’s first Applicant Tracking System, Oracle iRecruitment; (Versions R11 & R12). + Created “Careers In Utilities”, a public-private strategic sector partnership recognized as a “Promising Workforce Practice” by the State of Ohio.

• Human Resources Manager – Talent Acquisition, Employment & Compensation

  • Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Manager of Talent Acquisition & Employment

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2015

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area



Cleveland State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Practicum Instructor

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area The practicum experience is designed to help students integrate the classroom theoretical knowledge with experiential learning gained in a workplace setting working with individuals, teams, organizations, and communities. Students must complete a minimum of 16 hours per week during the academic year.



Commonpoint Queens Samuel Field Y

• Program Coordinator (Manager of Workforce Support Program)

  • May 2009 - Mar 2011

  Queens, New York, United States Developed and implemented a comprehensive workforce support program for families in Queens New York who were adversely impacted by the recession. + The program was able to serve tens of thousands of individuals through free employment, legal and financial consultations and workshops/events. + Through grassroots community outreach, I created a dynamic consortium of 70+ allied local agencies who helped inform, plan, and implement the wide-range of programs and services needed… Show more Developed and implemented a comprehensive workforce support program for families in Queens New York who were adversely impacted by the recession. + The program was able to serve tens of thousands of individuals through free employment, legal and financial consultations and workshops/events. + Through grassroots community outreach, I created a dynamic consortium of 70+ allied local agencies who helped inform, plan, and implement the wide-range of programs and services needed to meet the needs of the highly diverse population in Queens. Show less


Columbia University
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Student

  • Sep 2006 - May 2008


Greenberg Traurig, LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Mar 2005 - Oct 2005

  Full cycle recruiting for all business staff (i.e. IT, legal secretaries, paralegals, marketing, etc.), hiring 50 people in 6 months.



EisnerAmper LLP

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Recruiting and Career Advancement

  • Dec 1999 - Mar 2005

  Director, Human Resources, Recruiting and Career Advancement, February 2003 to March 2005 Associate, Human Resources Strategies (HR Advisory Services Group), December 1999 to January 2003 + Performed full cycle recruitment for experienced and campus recruiting hires for audit, tax, and advisory services practices in various industries including: Financial Services, Real Estate, New Media & Technology, Legal, Non-Profit, and Retail. + Operated as a third party executive search… Show more Director, Human Resources, Recruiting and Career Advancement, February 2003 to March 2005 Associate, Human Resources Strategies (HR Advisory Services Group), December 1999 to January 2003 + Performed full cycle recruitment for experienced and campus recruiting hires for audit, tax, and advisory services practices in various industries including: Financial Services, Real Estate, New Media & Technology, Legal, Non-Profit, and Retail. + Operated as a third party executive search firm for clients in various industries, including: New Media & Technology, Financial Services, Non-Profit, Public Relations and Marketing. + Responsible for leading visa processing, relocation and temporary housing assistance for international secondments, performance management, volunteerism coordination, training and professional development. + Designed & implemented a proprietary applicant tracking system (ATS) saving $35,000 per year from the legacy system. Show less



John Hancock

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Licensed Sales Agent

  • Jun 1999 - Nov 1999

  Albany, New York Metropolitan Area + Licensed Life & Health Insurance Agent + Sold Long Term Care Insurance Policies