Experience

Spectrum Science - a GHMC Company

• United States
• Marketing Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP, Human Resources Business Partner

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  I'm shepherding an HR strategic roadmap, aligning with business priorities, supporting our communications agency functions including, creative, strategy, client services and media - all in support of our life sciences clients. Implemented an AI-driven talent platform fueling internal mobility, workforce agility, employee engagement, and talent retention. Laser-focused on talent development, employee engagement and guiding leadership during growth and organizational realignment. I'm shepherding an HR strategic roadmap, aligning with business priorities, supporting our communications agency functions including, creative, strategy, client services and media - all in support of our life sciences clients. Implemented an AI-driven talent platform fueling internal mobility, workforce agility, employee engagement, and talent retention. Laser-focused on talent development, employee engagement and guiding leadership during growth and organizational realignment.



EVERSANA

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Director, Hr Business Partner | M&A, Talent Development

  • Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  Led an HR team supporting Consulting, Agency, and HEOR businesses - Strategically focusing on growth through acquisitions. Supported 3 HR acquisition and integration activities that included Compensation, benefits, systems and talent synergies. Drove a high-performance culture by building the Agency's talent capabilities through an enhanced career pathing and New Leadership Academy. Championed culture beliefs by embedding a talent focus into organizational priorities and critical discussions. Show less



Syneos Health Communications

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, HR Business Partner | People Champion, Change Agent & Strategic Business Driver

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Throughout my career with Syneos Health, I’ve supported the U.S. and U.K. Executive Leadership for 3 business units – GSW Advertising, Commercial Operations and Omnichannel Marketing.Promoted to Director in 2020, leadership counts on me to develop solutions that address their pain points from re-orgs to new training, and for guidance grounded in research and analysis. I am relied on to proactively mitigate escalation, resolve employee relations issues expeditiously, and lead investigations in partnership with internal and external counsel. A DE&I champion, I’ve worked to increase talent diversity and supported the employee-run RISE, an employee resource group serving Syneos Health’s LGBTQ community. When COVID hit, I supported the safe and seamless transition of our employees to work-from-home as a member of our HR Leadership Global Task Force. Show less

• Associate Director, HRBP

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

  In response to our shift to integrated offerings of our Commercial business, I developed and executed a talent strategy to meet our Omnichannel Marketing business plan. collaborated with L&D on revamped management training programs for new and experienced managers. In this role as with others, I adapt workforce planning to meet hiring managers needs, ensure talent readiness for future business needs and rapidly evolving SOW's.

• HR Business Partner

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2019

  Eager to focus strictly on Human Resources, I returned to Corporate America after 7 years as an entrepreneur. As an HR Business Partner to advertising leaders, with teams of account and creative professionals, I supported the business through change, crisis management and M&A.☑ Partnered cross-functionally to harmonize and integrate policies following Syneos Health’s 2018 merger with inVentiv Health.☑ Led employee relations investigations, organizational restructuring, communications and change management plans in the wake of a crisis and intense media scrutiny. ☑ Drove plans for talent ramp-ups and right-sizing in response to client portfolio shifts. Show less



Speedpro Imaging

• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director HR/Operations

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2017

  Returning to work after focusing on my family – I tested the entrepreneurial waters by co-founding a large format digital printing business that grew 30% YOY. I established and led our HR functions while focusing on our P&L sheet throughout. Our client roster included Evoke Health, Razorfish Health, American Cancer Society, NJ Lottery, universities and K-12 private schools. As with most startups, I wore many hats and had my hands in many areas. Here’s a breakdown of a few: ☑ HR INFRASTRUCTURE: Established employee onboarding, KPI-based performance management, rewards and recognition programs and functioned as the Payroll and Benefits Administrator. ☑ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Grew business organically 35% with key clients. ☑ BUSINESS PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: Streamlined workflows and processes that reduced project turnaround time by 25% ☑ SAVINGS: Reduced spend without sacrificing quality by vetting and negotiating with vendors and outsourcing partners. ☑ RECRUITING & RETENTION: Identified talent gaps, recruited and retained small loyal FTE team. Show less



Citi

• Mexico
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• HR Manager | Recruiting, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Performance Management

  • 1995 - 1996

  I supported business leaders during a period of rapid growth by developing talent strategies and training focused on recruiting, employee relations, succession planning, performance management and retention. I supported business leaders during a period of rapid growth by developing talent strategies and training focused on recruiting, employee relations, succession planning, performance management and retention.



Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • 1993 - 1995

  Returned to Lockheed Martin/ Astro Space Division, to partner with senior leadership on change management and succession planning. I led the design and implementation of a 1000+ employee engineering restructure and grew our engineering training and development program focused on high potential employees. Returned to Lockheed Martin/ Astro Space Division, to partner with senior leadership on change management and succession planning. I led the design and implementation of a 1000+ employee engineering restructure and grew our engineering training and development program focused on high potential employees.



GE Astro Space Division, Advanta Corp.,& McGaw Inc.

• HR Manager | HR Generalist Specializing in Recruiting & Employee Relations

  • 1985 - 1993

  I cemented my HR Generalist knowledge from recruiting to employee relations and benefits during these early roles. It was during this time that I recognized that work gets done through relationships – and began to forge productive ties with my managers. To that end, I created hiring policies and procedures to support company growth and expansion and introduced proactive communication programs to resolve labor and management issues. I cemented my HR Generalist knowledge from recruiting to employee relations and benefits during these early roles. It was during this time that I recognized that work gets done through relationships – and began to forge productive ties with my managers. To that end, I created hiring policies and procedures to support company growth and expansion and introduced proactive communication programs to resolve labor and management issues.