Experience

The Vivid Leader

• United States
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO, Executive & Leadership Coach | Talent & Culture Consultant

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Greater Denver Area Certified Leadership Coach and HR Talent Development & Culture Consultant. Founder of The Vivid Leader with a team of coaches, consultants, and facilitators. Coaching business leaders and people managers to unleash their potential to drive engagement, commitment, and productivity for themselves and their teams. Partnering with HR and business leaders to address their talent development, culture, and engagement challenges with innovative solutions. Certified in: COR.E Leadership &… Show more Certified Leadership Coach and HR Talent Development & Culture Consultant. Founder of The Vivid Leader with a team of coaches, consultants, and facilitators. Coaching business leaders and people managers to unleash their potential to drive engagement, commitment, and productivity for themselves and their teams. Partnering with HR and business leaders to address their talent development, culture, and engagement challenges with innovative solutions. Certified in: COR.E Leadership & Transitions Dynamics Emotional Intelligence, EQ-i 2.0 Energy Leadership Index Assessment Emergenetics ILove Feedback Six Team Conditions - Team Coaching Framework Experience with: Crucial Conversations 5 Dysfunctions of a Team The Power of Habit Positive Intelligence Influencer Show less



Array BioPharma Inc.

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Human Resources

  • Feb 2019 - Jan 2020

  Boulder, CO HRBP for Chief Scientific Officer; Coached scientific leaders in managing and developing their team members Successfully recruited members of the Scientific and Quality teams Supported transition to Pfizer HR Operations team



Medtronic

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, HR Business Partner

  • May 2016 - Feb 2019

  Boulder, CO HR Business Partner to the General Manager and leadership team of the US Surgical Innovations, Sales and Marketing organization, a +$2B business for Medtronic. Focus areas included: inclusion & diversity, strengthening talent management practices, and organization design.



Simple Energy

• VP, People Success

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

  Boulder, CO Led human resources for a Techstars software startup. Focus areas included: executive coaching, leadership team effectiveness, manager development, organizational design and effectiveness, recruiting, and employee communications.



Rally Software

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Talent Development

  • Dec 2013 - Feb 2015

  Boulder, CO Led design and implementation of various integrated talent and organizational development programs. Focus areas included: performance development, succession planning, leadership and management development, team effectiveness, and employee engagement. • Created and implemented a new approach to performance management based on continuous feedback and coaching from line managers • Enabled first-line managers with design and facilitation of a comprehensive manager training course, an active… Show more Led design and implementation of various integrated talent and organizational development programs. Focus areas included: performance development, succession planning, leadership and management development, team effectiveness, and employee engagement. • Created and implemented a new approach to performance management based on continuous feedback and coaching from line managers • Enabled first-line managers with design and facilitation of a comprehensive manager training course, an active peer-to-peer learning community, and additional online resources • Implemented first talent review with Executive team for Director and VP talent; received positive feedback from Board of Directors for comprehensiveness and actionability of the data and insights identified • Designed and implemented team startup and effectiveness interventions for HR Business Partners, senior leaders, and executives • Evaluated and brought in additional training programs (online and instructor led) to broaden curriculum for employee and manager development; consulted with Sales leadership on Sales training programming Show less



DigitalGlobe

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, HR Business Partner

  • 2012 - 2013

  Longmont, CO HR Business Partner to CFO, SVPs of Sales, SVP of Corporate Development & Strategy, VP of Government Relations. Highlights: • Drove significantly higher employee engagement results in four months by recommending and executing changes in manager-employee relations and internal job posting process • Educated and coached managers to lead their organizations through significant change and transition during recent merger • Created and implemented new leveling guide for global… Show more HR Business Partner to CFO, SVPs of Sales, SVP of Corporate Development & Strategy, VP of Government Relations. Highlights: • Drove significantly higher employee engagement results in four months by recommending and executing changes in manager-employee relations and internal job posting process • Educated and coached managers to lead their organizations through significant change and transition during recent merger • Created and implemented new leveling guide for global Sales organizations • Partnered with HR colleagues to achieve 95+% adoption during implementation of new a talent management system

• Director, Talent Development

  • 2012 - 2013

  Longmont, CO Joined Talent Development team to support needs during corporate merger with similarly sized company. Highlights: • Designed and delivered knowledge transfer guide, and team building, change management training • Developed competency models for 1200 employees • Designed succession planning process for C level executives and direct reports



Procter & Gamble

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Business Partner, NA Fabric Care

  • 2011 - 2012

  Cincinnati HR Business Partner to Commercial Leaders and cross-functional teams on largest NA business ($6 Billion in Sales); HR responsibility for 200 employees working on Tide, Downy, Bounce, and other P&G products. • Co-led establishment and startup of multi-functional team to address gaps in profit forecast. • Designed and delivered multifunctional onboarding for all Cincinnati based Fabric Care new hires and transferees enabling a vertical startup in the category • Improved… Show more HR Business Partner to Commercial Leaders and cross-functional teams on largest NA business ($6 Billion in Sales); HR responsibility for 200 employees working on Tide, Downy, Bounce, and other P&G products. • Co-led establishment and startup of multi-functional team to address gaps in profit forecast. • Designed and delivered multifunctional onboarding for all Cincinnati based Fabric Care new hires and transferees enabling a vertical startup in the category • Improved effectiveness of leadership teams by facilitating strategic planning and charter and action plan development • HR Leader for NA Asian Pacific American (APA) Diversity Group—identified and implemented approach for developing and retaining NA APA top talent

• HR Business Partner, Global Health Care

  • 2008 - 2011

  Cincinnati, OH HR Business Partner to Commercial leaders of Global Health Care Business ($1.4 Billion in Sales); HR responsibility for 120 employees from VP to administrators working on Vicks, Pepto-Bismol, Align, and other P&G health care products. • Coached leaders in employee development, leadership team startup, performance management, and staffing • Led performance review calibration, talent review, and high potential identification process for client groups • Built regulatory… Show more HR Business Partner to Commercial leaders of Global Health Care Business ($1.4 Billion in Sales); HR responsibility for 120 employees from VP to administrators working on Vicks, Pepto-Bismol, Align, and other P&G health care products. • Coached leaders in employee development, leadership team startup, performance management, and staffing • Led performance review calibration, talent review, and high potential identification process for client groups • Built regulatory capability across the global business by co-leading team to identify organizational issues hindering business success (applied Galbraith Star model) • Managed unprecedented rehire process after Pharmaceutical business divestiture; over • 100 former employees were rehired in the most successful rehire program at Procter & Gamble • Facilitated strong working relations of cross-functional leadership team for key partnership between P&G Pharmaceuticals and Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Led several After Action Review interventions to determine root causes of missed business opportunities • Led performance review and development plan campaign for 500+ employees globally; collaborated with HR partners supporting other functions; achieved 98% completion rate--one of the highest in the company

• Learning & Development Manager, Sales

  • May 2007 - Jun 2008

  Cincinnati, OH Identified needs, designed, and delivered sales training for Procter & Gamble's 800+ pharmaceutical sales force calling on MDs and other health care providers. Business delivered $2 Billion in sales annually. • Offered training on skills including territory analysis, closing, and understanding customer needs • Developed and delivered Train the Trainer training and sales representative training incorporating adult learning principles (videos, workbooks, exercises, job aids) … Show more Identified needs, designed, and delivered sales training for Procter & Gamble's 800+ pharmaceutical sales force calling on MDs and other health care providers. Business delivered $2 Billion in sales annually. • Offered training on skills including territory analysis, closing, and understanding customer needs • Developed and delivered Train the Trainer training and sales representative training incorporating adult learning principles (videos, workbooks, exercises, job aids) Pioneered use of Captivate to develop business analysis tutorials for field sales force



Procter & Gamble

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Rewards & Recognition Manager, Sales

  • 2005 - 2007

  Cincinnati, Ohio Area Developed and delivered performance goals aligned with business strategy for 800+ US pharmaceuticals salesforce Created the strategy and implemented the rewards & recognition program for the salesforce; managed budget of almost $1M and team of vendors • Designed and executed several short term incentive programs to drive focus on specific aspects of the company's portfolio • Consulted with industry professionals and identified and implemented process improvements to… Show more Developed and delivered performance goals aligned with business strategy for 800+ US pharmaceuticals salesforce Created the strategy and implemented the rewards & recognition program for the salesforce; managed budget of almost $1M and team of vendors • Designed and executed several short term incentive programs to drive focus on specific aspects of the company's portfolio • Consulted with industry professionals and identified and implemented process improvements to goal setting process given the significant changes in the marketplace • Instituted a robust communication strategy and established best practices for recognition program to ensure salesforce understood program metrics and were motivated by the incentive programs.

• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

  • 2001 - 2005

  Greater Denver Area Independently managed a territory of over 200 physicians to increase prescriptions of pharmaceutical products in portfolio • Consistently exceeded sales goals, finishing in top 30% of sales representatives • Independently managed territory of over 200 physicians to increase prescriptions of pharmaceutical products • Educated and sold healthcare professionals on product benefits via one on one meetings and group selling events • Served on Field Sales Advisory Board… Show more Independently managed a territory of over 200 physicians to increase prescriptions of pharmaceutical products in portfolio • Consistently exceeded sales goals, finishing in top 30% of sales representatives • Independently managed territory of over 200 physicians to increase prescriptions of pharmaceutical products • Educated and sold healthcare professionals on product benefits via one on one meetings and group selling events • Served on Field Sales Advisory Board, providing field input to home office on sales aid design and physician messaging • Consulted with Associate Director of Sales Training on training and performance management practices • Served as Team Effectiveness Leader of sales team, delivered interventions to build connections and facilitate support among team members spanning 3 states



Denver-Takayama Sister Cities

• Foreign Youth Exchange Committee

  • Jun 2002 - Nov 2004

  Denver Committee to foster relations between youth in Denver, CO and sister city Takayama, Japan Identified cultural exchange activities when Denver hosted 10 high school students from Takayama Led the committee to select and prepare 10 Denver area high school students for visit to Japan the following year. Chaperoned the students when they visited Takayama and other cities in Japan on a cultural exchange trip.



Procter & Gamble

• Senior Product Development Engineer, Far East

  • 2000 - 2001

  Kobe, Japan Selected for expatriate role in developing organization Worked in multi-functional teams across Asian countries to design and launch new tissue products to market • Led consumer research activities for 4 brands marketed in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, S. Korea, and Japan • Developed winning product designs for over 6 market entry, line extension, and upgrade initiatives, launched 2 into market • Managed and coached others to build capability of developing organization, 1… Show more Selected for expatriate role in developing organization Worked in multi-functional teams across Asian countries to design and launch new tissue products to market • Led consumer research activities for 4 brands marketed in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, S. Korea, and Japan • Developed winning product designs for over 6 market entry, line extension, and upgrade initiatives, launched 2 into market • Managed and coached others to build capability of developing organization, 1 individual promoted • Created and implemented systems to increase efficiency of work processes and interactions with other departments Show less



Procter & Gamble

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Development Engineer, US

  • 1997 - 1999

  Cincinnati, OH Led and supported product development activities for 5 products, including Bounty paper towels and napkins • Designed, conducted, analyzed qualitative and quantitative research to identify consumer needs • Translated needs into technical specifications for product design and worked with multi-functional teams to deliver to market • Identified competitive claims for products and developed compelling demos and technical support for advertising copy • Managed and coached others, 3… Show more Led and supported product development activities for 5 products, including Bounty paper towels and napkins • Designed, conducted, analyzed qualitative and quantitative research to identify consumer needs • Translated needs into technical specifications for product design and worked with multi-functional teams to deliver to market • Identified competitive claims for products and developed compelling demos and technical support for advertising copy • Managed and coached others, 3 direct reports promoted for exceptional business contributions • Promoted to Senior Engineer for exceptional business and organizational development results

• Process Development Engineer

  • 1995 - 1997

  Cincinnati, OH Led development of manufacturing processes for new Royale tissue products for the Canadian market • Developed technical processes for product upgrades and improved reliability and process throughput by 20%