Director of People and Culture

• Jan 2022 - Present

Managing Director Human Resources

• Nov 2018 - Jan 2022

Principal Product Manager

• Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

Sr. Manager, Employee Experience

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

Lead strategic solutions to key business problems utilizing Engagement data to develop mechanisms that mitigate problem areas and result in employee dissatisfaction. Lead innovative project work to improve overall employee experience.

Employee Relations Principal

• Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

Led ER strategy through Regional and cross-functional support to ensure an organizational environment that fosters fair, respectful and consistent treatment in accordance with Amazon’s core business values and objectives. Led innovative project work to improve overall team effectiveness, ER focus and minimize overall network risks. July 2014-October 2016

Director of Human Resources - West Region

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

Lead HR's strategic direction and oversee effective and consistent execution of HR practices across the Distribution Network. Develop HR solutions and partner with Operations and Corporate organizations to improve efficiencies, strengthen Associate engagement, retain, develop leadership and strengthen HR teams. Lead HR's strategic direction and oversee effective and consistent execution of HR practices across the Distribution Network. Develop HR solutions and partner with Operations and Corporate organizations to improve efficiencies, strengthen Associate engagement, retain, develop leadership and strengthen HR teams.

Human Resources Business Partner

• Feb 2010 - Sep 2011

Execution of HR strategies supporting Sales Operations in the San Diego Market Unit to enable business leaders to make informed business decisions. Region included facilities from Victorville to San Diego and Hawaii. Execute Corporate initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, leadership and performance management. Execution of HR strategies supporting Sales Operations in the San Diego Market Unit to enable business leaders to make informed business decisions. Region included facilities from Victorville to San Diego and Hawaii. Execute Corporate initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, leadership and performance management.

HR Leader

• Oct 2006 - Mar 2009

Led all strategic human resources, communication,engagement and leadership development strategies to meet and exceed business goals. Developed comprehensive HR employee relations strategies and HR processes to support business objectives, ensure legal compliance and eliminate the lack of HR controls. Advise plant leadership and partners to improve business performance through design, development and execution of people processes. Led cultural change with emphasis on leadership… Show more Led all strategic human resources, communication,engagement and leadership development strategies to meet and exceed business goals. Developed comprehensive HR employee relations strategies and HR processes to support business objectives, ensure legal compliance and eliminate the lack of HR controls. Advise plant leadership and partners to improve business performance through design, development and execution of people processes. Led cultural change with emphasis on leadership, teamwork, performance, communication and safety through the full engagement of employees Show less Led all strategic human resources, communication,engagement and leadership development strategies to meet and exceed business goals. Developed comprehensive HR employee relations strategies and HR processes to support business objectives, ensure legal compliance and eliminate the lack of HR controls. Advise plant leadership and partners to improve business performance through design, development and execution of people processes. Led cultural change with emphasis on leadership… Show more Led all strategic human resources, communication,engagement and leadership development strategies to meet and exceed business goals. Developed comprehensive HR employee relations strategies and HR processes to support business objectives, ensure legal compliance and eliminate the lack of HR controls. Advise plant leadership and partners to improve business performance through design, development and execution of people processes. Led cultural change with emphasis on leadership, teamwork, performance, communication and safety through the full engagement of employees Show less

HR Manager

• Apr 2004 - Sep 2006

Led all Human Resources and Safety/Environmental strategies to achieve productivity goals, reduce incident rate, eliminate costs and ensure compliance reaching annualized savings of $179K. Provided strategic human resources advice and leadership regarding numerous restructurings, HR and Company-wide reorganizations, senior management recruitment, HR process, training and development, and safety and environmental compliance and improvement programs Led all Human Resources and Safety/Environmental strategies to achieve productivity goals, reduce incident rate, eliminate costs and ensure compliance reaching annualized savings of $179K. Provided strategic human resources advice and leadership regarding numerous restructurings, HR and Company-wide reorganizations, senior management recruitment, HR process, training and development, and safety and environmental compliance and improvement programs

HR & Development Specialist

• Apr 1999 - Apr 2004

In a newly created function, led comprehensive HR, Communications and Development strategies to increase leadership talent, improve employee engagement, improve productivity and ensure a cohesive union-free work environment. Led change management to improve management-employee relations after a union campaign through the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR strategy. Developed bilingual new hire integration and orientation program to ensure a successful… Show more In a newly created function, led comprehensive HR, Communications and Development strategies to increase leadership talent, improve employee engagement, improve productivity and ensure a cohesive union-free work environment. Led change management to improve management-employee relations after a union campaign through the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR strategy. Developed bilingual new hire integration and orientation program to ensure a successful transition of candidates into their new roles with the Company and resulting in a 12% decrease in turnover and recruiting costs. Other Positions Held: Communications and Development Coordinator Show less In a newly created function, led comprehensive HR, Communications and Development strategies to increase leadership talent, improve employee engagement, improve productivity and ensure a cohesive union-free work environment. Led change management to improve management-employee relations after a union campaign through the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR strategy. Developed bilingual new hire integration and orientation program to ensure a successful… Show more In a newly created function, led comprehensive HR, Communications and Development strategies to increase leadership talent, improve employee engagement, improve productivity and ensure a cohesive union-free work environment. Led change management to improve management-employee relations after a union campaign through the development and implementation of a comprehensive HR strategy. Developed bilingual new hire integration and orientation program to ensure a successful transition of candidates into their new roles with the Company and resulting in a 12% decrease in turnover and recruiting costs. Other Positions Held: Communications and Development Coordinator Show less

Communications and Public Relations Manager

• Feb 1996 - Aug 1998

In a newly created function, designed and led strategies and programs to regain Lilly’s leadership role in its core medical sectors by strengthening its relationships with key constituents and reposition the Company as an industry leader. Led start-up initiatives and developed a Company-wide strategy that included programs in: internal and external communication, marketing/public relations, employee engagement, media relations, community relations, government affairs, business to… Show more In a newly created function, designed and led strategies and programs to regain Lilly’s leadership role in its core medical sectors by strengthening its relationships with key constituents and reposition the Company as an industry leader. Led start-up initiatives and developed a Company-wide strategy that included programs in: internal and external communication, marketing/public relations, employee engagement, media relations, community relations, government affairs, business to business and customer relations to regain market leadership. Led efforts and provided counsel to subsidiaries in Argentina and Brazil for the development of communication and key constituents programs (medical, patient, media and employee groups). Other Positions Held: Customer Service Manager Show less In a newly created function, designed and led strategies and programs to regain Lilly’s leadership role in its core medical sectors by strengthening its relationships with key constituents and reposition the Company as an industry leader. Led start-up initiatives and developed a Company-wide strategy that included programs in: internal and external communication, marketing/public relations, employee engagement, media relations, community relations, government affairs, business to… Show more In a newly created function, designed and led strategies and programs to regain Lilly’s leadership role in its core medical sectors by strengthening its relationships with key constituents and reposition the Company as an industry leader. Led start-up initiatives and developed a Company-wide strategy that included programs in: internal and external communication, marketing/public relations, employee engagement, media relations, community relations, government affairs, business to business and customer relations to regain market leadership. Led efforts and provided counsel to subsidiaries in Argentina and Brazil for the development of communication and key constituents programs (medical, patient, media and employee groups). Other Positions Held: Customer Service Manager Show less

Account Director, Medical Sector

• Feb 1992 - Feb 1996

Led the start-up initiative to develop the Medical Sector in Edelman’s affiliate in Mexico City to create a specialized PR firm and to increase Edelman’s revenues and position the firm as an industry leader. Development and implementation of comprehensive PR strategies and programs designed to strengthen the image and company position of complex clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Developed and implemented complex product launch strategies in a pharmaceutical… Show more Led the start-up initiative to develop the Medical Sector in Edelman’s affiliate in Mexico City to create a specialized PR firm and to increase Edelman’s revenues and position the firm as an industry leader. Development and implementation of comprehensive PR strategies and programs designed to strengthen the image and company position of complex clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Developed and implemented complex product launch strategies in a pharmaceutical industry transitioning into OTC and direct-to-patient communication. Other Positions held: Account Director and Account Manager, Consumer Products Show less Led the start-up initiative to develop the Medical Sector in Edelman’s affiliate in Mexico City to create a specialized PR firm and to increase Edelman’s revenues and position the firm as an industry leader. Development and implementation of comprehensive PR strategies and programs designed to strengthen the image and company position of complex clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Developed and implemented complex product launch strategies in a pharmaceutical… Show more Led the start-up initiative to develop the Medical Sector in Edelman’s affiliate in Mexico City to create a specialized PR firm and to increase Edelman’s revenues and position the firm as an industry leader. Development and implementation of comprehensive PR strategies and programs designed to strengthen the image and company position of complex clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Developed and implemented complex product launch strategies in a pharmaceutical industry transitioning into OTC and direct-to-patient communication. Other Positions held: Account Director and Account Manager, Consumer Products Show less