Experience

Verge (formerly Valleys Innovation Council)

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Programs

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Roanoke, VA Work in tandem with the Verge President, Verge team and external stakeholders to grow the region’s innovation economy, technology, and life sciences sectors, and the supporting professional communities. Collaborate to align the strengths and programming efforts of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) and the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP). Serve GO Virginia Region 2 and work to form collaborations with government, business, academia, and other organizations to… Show more Work in tandem with the Verge President, Verge team and external stakeholders to grow the region’s innovation economy, technology, and life sciences sectors, and the supporting professional communities. Collaborate to align the strengths and programming efforts of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) and the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP). Serve GO Virginia Region 2 and work to form collaborations with government, business, academia, and other organizations to advance the region and grow a thriving innovation economy. Show less



Ideagen

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Head of People & Culture, North America

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Lead the People function for all North American employees of the company. Integrate benefits, systems and departments across acquired companies. Lead the cultural integrations of multiple companies and build the North American People foundation to align with global initiatives.



RBTC HR Roundtable

• Member/Contributor

  • Jan 2019 - May 2022

  Current member and contributor of the RBTC's HR Roundtable where I work with other top Human Resources leaders in Roanoke and the New River Valley to discuss and strategize ways to improve our businesses and grow our people.



Qualtrax, An Ideagen Company

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2021

  Cultivate and Build Upon Company Culture Employee Benefit Management Recruiting/Onboarding Employee Development/ Training Performance Evaluation Management Conflict Resolution Management and Employee Coaching



PowerSchool

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Human Resources Generalist East Coast

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  Roanoke, Virginia Area Oversee HR needs for offices and employees in the Eastern time zone Cultivate company culture Educate staff on employee benefit programs Manage the recruiting process for Roanoke openings including building and updating job descriptions, strategizing with managers on needs, posting positions, attending networking and career events, interviewing and onboarding new employees Monitor, evaluate and perform employee and manager development, training and coaching Evaluate, maintain and… Show more Oversee HR needs for offices and employees in the Eastern time zone Cultivate company culture Educate staff on employee benefit programs Manage the recruiting process for Roanoke openings including building and updating job descriptions, strategizing with managers on needs, posting positions, attending networking and career events, interviewing and onboarding new employees Monitor, evaluate and perform employee and manager development, training and coaching Evaluate, maintain and educate all staff on performance management and maintenance Perform conflict resolution between staff members, including executive staff Assist with acquisition activities including due diligence Show less



PowerSchool Group LLC (formerly Interactive Achievement)

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Jun 2013 - Feb 2016

  Roanoke, VA *Interactive Achievement was purchased by PowerSchool in February 2016 Company Culture Management Employee Benefit Management Recruiting/Resume Processing Employee Development/ Training Performance Evaluation Refactor and Maintenance Conflict Resolution Management and Employee Coaching

• Business Development Specialist

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  Marketing Brand and Design Conference Organization and Design Promotional Material Design Management Company Social Media Management Legal Liaison PR Liaison Google Analytics and SEO

• District Representative

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

  Create and execute individualized implementation plans for all of my clients. Train new and returning clients on purchased software. Attend conferences and promote additional purchases of Interactive Achievement's products.



The Children's Place

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Jul 2010

  Attend mall employee meetings Handle Customer Complaints Recruiting/Hiring Interview Potential Candidates for P/T-F/T Employment Fill Out & File New Employee Paperwork Write/Administer Yearly Performance Evaluations Disciplinarian Action Write-up/Review/Follow-up



Franklin County Public Schools, Rocky Mount VA.

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• English and Journalism Teacher

  • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  Rocky Mount, VA I taught freshman and sophomore English, in a full-inclusion setting and upperclassman journalism. I was responsible for creating lessons that aligned to the VA Standards of Learning, as well as managing IEPs for several students. My journalism class was responsible for creating and distributing the school newspaper.