Experience

First Hope Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President | Human Resources Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  New Jersey, United States



Drama Club

• United States
• Performing Arts

• Board Member

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Board Member of non-profit creating safe space and social emotional learning for justice involved individuals in New York City. Chair of Governance Committee.



Renewal by Andersen Metro & Midwest

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Human Resources Leader

  • Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

  New Jersey



Chief

• Indonesia
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

  Chief is a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women in senior roles.



ConnectOne Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Chief Talent Officer

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  Promoted into a newly created role to focusing on acquisition, integration and development of employees. Mapped out the employee lifecycle and established programs to support the continuum. Learning and development was interwoven into the talent functions--all aspects worked in a collaborative manner. Intricately involved in pandemic employee issues, policies, practices and compliance with federal and state programs.

• Senior Vice President | Human Resources Director

  • Nov 2010 - Jun 2019

  Created the human resources function for growing commercial bank. Implemented payroll and HRIS as needed to keep pace with growth of organization. Managed the people aspects of a merger of equals as well as three acquisitions. Hired and managed team members. Evolved the benefits offerings to support the needs of employees and attract new talent. Developed employee policies and processes.



Bunge

• United States
• Food Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources and Safety Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Nov 2010

  Kearny, New Jersey Initially only responsible for human resources function but role was expanded with the acquisition of Mid Atlantic Vegetable Shortening food packaging facility to include plant safety. Acquired OSHA training and certifications. Balanced the safety and human resources roles - collaborated with plant management and division partners to create a culture of safety at the location -- while recruiting for new employees, conducting training, managing employee relations and performance management.… Show more Initially only responsible for human resources function but role was expanded with the acquisition of Mid Atlantic Vegetable Shortening food packaging facility to include plant safety. Acquired OSHA training and certifications. Balanced the safety and human resources roles - collaborated with plant management and division partners to create a culture of safety at the location -- while recruiting for new employees, conducting training, managing employee relations and performance management. Worked closely with division HR team to drive corporate people initiatives. Show less



The Home Depot

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Jan 2006

  Paramus and Lodi, New Jersey Support associates in big box retail location -- handled recruitment, training, performance management, performance reviews, employee relations as well as compliance to corporate programs. Reported to store management and regional human resources management. Collaborated with other Store HR Managers in district and region.