Chief Talent, Culture and Wellness Warrior

• Jul 2021 - Present

Founding partner, building a talented team of Snowflake Experts, Data Engineers and Scientists, Data App Developers, and AI/ML engineers who are committed to a culture that is rooted in curiosity, creativity, and community. Hakkoda is beyond a job or company, we embrace adventure, personal development, and learning. Message me if you are ready to take on the next adventure in your career or if your company is looking for experts to help unlock the value of your data! Founding partner, building a talented team of Snowflake Experts, Data Engineers and Scientists, Data App Developers, and AI/ML engineers who are committed to a culture that is rooted in curiosity, creativity, and community. Hakkoda is beyond a job or company, we embrace adventure, personal development, and learning. Message me if you are ready to take on the next adventure in your career or if your company is looking for experts to help unlock the value of your data!

Chief Wellness Warrior & Yoga Teacher

• Oct 2020 - Present

As a Certified Health Coach and yoga teacher, I am passionate about helping others live their optimal life with simple lifestyle changes focused on nutrition, movement, and emotional health. As a Certified Health Coach and yoga teacher, I am passionate about helping others live their optimal life with simple lifestyle changes focused on nutrition, movement, and emotional health.

Managing Consultant and Engagement Manager

• Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

Independent Consultant

• Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

Chief People Officer and Customer Advisor

• Jul 2018 - Oct 2020

As Chief People Officer and Customer Advisor of a global consultancy organized around the new world of work, Leapgen's mission is to help organizations shape their future workplace by adopting forward-looking workforce practices and fast-innovating technologies that are right for their business and culture. I am responsible for developing our internal people practices focused on building a highly motivated and passionate team of experts who bring innovative ideas and thought leadership… Show more As Chief People Officer and Customer Advisor of a global consultancy organized around the new world of work, Leapgen's mission is to help organizations shape their future workplace by adopting forward-looking workforce practices and fast-innovating technologies that are right for their business and culture. I am responsible for developing our internal people practices focused on building a highly motivated and passionate team of experts who bring innovative ideas and thought leadership to every customer engagement. In addition, I coach and advise our customers how best to manage the change associated with any type of Digital Workforce transformation. Show less As Chief People Officer and Customer Advisor of a global consultancy organized around the new world of work, Leapgen's mission is to help organizations shape their future workplace by adopting forward-looking workforce practices and fast-innovating technologies that are right for their business and culture. I am responsible for developing our internal people practices focused on building a highly motivated and passionate team of experts who bring innovative ideas and thought leadership… Show more As Chief People Officer and Customer Advisor of a global consultancy organized around the new world of work, Leapgen's mission is to help organizations shape their future workplace by adopting forward-looking workforce practices and fast-innovating technologies that are right for their business and culture. I am responsible for developing our internal people practices focused on building a highly motivated and passionate team of experts who bring innovative ideas and thought leadership to every customer engagement. In addition, I coach and advise our customers how best to manage the change associated with any type of Digital Workforce transformation. Show less

Head of Global Worker Experience

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

I am the catalyst for inspiring connections among our global workforce, providing inclusive development opportunities, and encouraging a culture of continuous learning in the most simple ways possible. The future of work centers around a fluid workforce consisting of teams and individuals who come together rapidly, build trust, enable information sharing and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions and results. I have the responsibility to shape the culture while inspiring others… Show more I am the catalyst for inspiring connections among our global workforce, providing inclusive development opportunities, and encouraging a culture of continuous learning in the most simple ways possible. The future of work centers around a fluid workforce consisting of teams and individuals who come together rapidly, build trust, enable information sharing and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions and results. I have the responsibility to shape the culture while inspiring others to embrace and live the culture every day. Appirio is a company grounded in our core values of Customer, Team, Fun and there is not a day that goes by where I do not demonstrate my appreciation for one or all of these core values. I work cross-functionally with business leaders, employees, and HR. We assess employee engagement on a quarterly basis and take immediate action when we see areas of concern. Our focus on engaged workers creates exceptional customer experiences which lead to greater customer loyalty and increased profits. In addition to the People side of my role, I am also passionate about a work environment that is supported by best in class cloud-based solutions. We enable a different worker experience with our seamless connection and access to everything we need to do our jobs successfully. Technology is a key part of the equation. The solutions that support every function of our business include Workday, Salesforce.com, Google for Work, and Cornerstone. We use all of these applications internally and share our own experiences and expertise with our customers. That's what we call the Virtuous Cycle - transforming the worker and customer experience with everyone we connect with.

Senior Director, Change and Culture

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

Senior Director, Change Enablement

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2017

Responsible for building a Change Enablement practice to support large scale cloud-based technology deployment projects. Develop a consistent approach to manage change and the appropriate tools and techniques to deploy new processes and technology successfully. Primary solution providers where our Change Enablement services are utilized include Salesforce.com, Workday, Google and Cornerstone OnDemand.

Director of Consulting Services and Managing Consultant

• Jul 2007 - Nov 2012

Led Talent Management strategy projects for large, global organizations. Led change management efforts including creation of deployment plans, eLearning modules, training materials and branding for pharmaceutical, educational services & media companies. Developed marketing and communications plans to grow visibility, awareness and adoption through a variety of campaigns. Evaluated and advised clients on the selection of numerous software providers of core HR, talent acquisition, and… Show more Led Talent Management strategy projects for large, global organizations. Led change management efforts including creation of deployment plans, eLearning modules, training materials and branding for pharmaceutical, educational services & media companies. Developed marketing and communications plans to grow visibility, awareness and adoption through a variety of campaigns. Evaluated and advised clients on the selection of numerous software providers of core HR, talent acquisition, and talent management. Led project management efforts including engagement management, project planning, budgeting and time management. Provide leadership and internal Talent Management to consulting services organization within Knowledge Infusion. Show less Led Talent Management strategy projects for large, global organizations. Led change management efforts including creation of deployment plans, eLearning modules, training materials and branding for pharmaceutical, educational services & media companies. Developed marketing and communications plans to grow visibility, awareness and adoption through a variety of campaigns. Evaluated and advised clients on the selection of numerous software providers of core HR, talent acquisition, and… Show more Led Talent Management strategy projects for large, global organizations. Led change management efforts including creation of deployment plans, eLearning modules, training materials and branding for pharmaceutical, educational services & media companies. Developed marketing and communications plans to grow visibility, awareness and adoption through a variety of campaigns. Evaluated and advised clients on the selection of numerous software providers of core HR, talent acquisition, and talent management. Led project management efforts including engagement management, project planning, budgeting and time management. Provide leadership and internal Talent Management to consulting services organization within Knowledge Infusion. Show less

Senior Manager of Talent

• Jan 2004 - Apr 2007

Developed and executed a Talent Management strategy (people, process and technology). Developed requirements for Core HR, Talent Acquisition, performance, succession management and participated in vendor selection. Implemented Oracle and Taleo Led recruiting and talent management teams Conducted process redesign for talent acquisition and implemented enterprise wide changes. Developed and executed a Talent Management strategy (people, process and technology). Developed requirements for Core HR, Talent Acquisition, performance, succession management and participated in vendor selection. Implemented Oracle and Taleo Led recruiting and talent management teams Conducted process redesign for talent acquisition and implemented enterprise wide changes.

Supervisor - Recruiting

• 1992 - 2004