Vice President Human Resources

• Jun 2023 - Present

Vice President Human Resources

• Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

Vice President Human Resources

• Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

Director of Human Resources

• Aug 2017 - Apr 2020

Supported the digital/e-commerce team for Bath & Body Works. Responsible for organizational design, training, associate relations, compensation, and all other general HR functions for the team. Groups included Marketing, Creative, MP&A, Merchandising, PMO, Technology, and Loyalty.

HR Strategy Manager - Merchandising, MP&A

• Jan 2014 - Aug 2017

Supported Home Office client groups, including Executive and Senior-level leaders. Total groups accounted for approximately 120 clients. Created and drove strategic talent agendas, designed to support business goals of the groups through focused, specific talent support. Worked directly with centralized staffing partners to identify candidates, assess skills, interview and complete offers. Responsible for creating development sessions with the Talent Management Team to build… Show more Supported Home Office client groups, including Executive and Senior-level leaders. Total groups accounted for approximately 120 clients. Created and drove strategic talent agendas, designed to support business goals of the groups through focused, specific talent support. Worked directly with centralized staffing partners to identify candidates, assess skills, interview and complete offers. Responsible for creating development sessions with the Talent Management Team to build leadership capabilities within client groups Supported the growth and addition of the White Barn concept stores and home office team through org design, hiring, tool creation, and all other aspects of the HR lifecycle

HR Strategy Manager--Market Intensification

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

Supported the Chicago area market intensification expansion. This included direct support of the 6 District Managers, Regional Manager, and 52 individual business units. Created a “playbook” for intensification to help identify what processes or tests worked best and what could be the guide for more markets in the future. Worked closely with finance, store support, learning and development, and other home office partners to ensure Chicago remained successful. Acted as the lead HR… Show more Supported the Chicago area market intensification expansion. This included direct support of the 6 District Managers, Regional Manager, and 52 individual business units. Created a “playbook” for intensification to help identify what processes or tests worked best and what could be the guide for more markets in the future. Worked closely with finance, store support, learning and development, and other home office partners to ensure Chicago remained successful. Acted as the lead HR partner for Associate Productivity work. Helped to build manual and technology solutions, as well as helped the creation and staffing of Selling Specialist roles to support the initiative. Led the start-up work for White Barn (a new home concept for BBW). This included creating Shopkeeper profiles, sourcing and hiring for SLT roles, designing DORs, supporting creation of learning materials, and ongoing support for the teams. Continued to support and facilitate culture shaping courses for the enterprise. Led annual management complement reviews, including all administrative details and direct support for leaders and impacted associates.

Human Resource Manager

• Aug 2010 - Oct 2012

Supported two regional markets covering CA, UT, WA, OR, and HI. Includes 21 District Managers, 2 Regional Managers and 220 individual business units. Responsible for creating simplified, focused compliance programs with an aim to decrease company liability. This included state specific onboarding materials for all levels of associate and management teams, state specific policy and procedure materials, related reporting and accountability structures for tracking of results, and consistent… Show more Supported two regional markets covering CA, UT, WA, OR, and HI. Includes 21 District Managers, 2 Regional Managers and 220 individual business units. Responsible for creating simplified, focused compliance programs with an aim to decrease company liability. This included state specific onboarding materials for all levels of associate and management teams, state specific policy and procedure materials, related reporting and accountability structures for tracking of results, and consistent communication methods for ensuring alignment among all enterprise brands. Conducted weekly store visits with a focus on store leadership development and execution of compliance programs. Supported client groups with consistent, values-driven guidance in all areas of associate relations, performance management, and career development. Facilitated annual compliance training for California and Hawaii stores. Facilitated bi-annual talent review meetings, focused on succession planning and next level talent for each region. One of 50 individuals in the enterprise trained to facilitate company culture shaping course given to all new associates of Limited Brands.

Sr. Generalist

• Mar 2008 - Aug 2010

Supported 4 regional markets covering 12 states (including CA). Consisted of 52 District Managers, 4 Regional Managers and 565 individual business units. Responsible for handling and investigation of all associate relations calls/ethics cases/legal issues for the markets. Created Access database system for national tracking and regional tracking of all store and district manager talent. Owned the execution of the national and regional talent review meetings, including creation of… Show more Supported 4 regional markets covering 12 states (including CA). Consisted of 52 District Managers, 4 Regional Managers and 565 individual business units. Responsible for handling and investigation of all associate relations calls/ethics cases/legal issues for the markets. Created Access database system for national tracking and regional tracking of all store and district manager talent. Owned the execution of the national and regional talent review meetings, including creation of forms, systems, decks and presentations. Facilitated annual compliance training for California store management. Functioned as brand liaison for all California compliance meetings with the enterprise and outside counsel. Created tracking systems for California overtime spend in the company, allowing for a 55% decrease year-on-year. One of 50 individuals in the enterprise trained to facilitate company culture shaping course given to all new associates of Limited Brands.

Supervisor

• Mar 2007 - Oct 2007

Worked in a part-time management support capacity in a store unit. Responsible for shift success and an associate team of 15-20 per shift. Executed a capability DOR including onboarding/training, and ensuring file compliance. Worked in a part-time management support capacity in a store unit. Responsible for shift success and an associate team of 15-20 per shift. Executed a capability DOR including onboarding/training, and ensuring file compliance.

Staffing Coordinator

• Apr 2006 - Dec 2006

Supported 4 recruiters with all administrative hiring functions, including: reference checks, drug-screening, interview scheduling, placement and follow up, and hiring paperwork . Supported 4 recruiters with all administrative hiring functions, including: reference checks, drug-screening, interview scheduling, placement and follow up, and hiring paperwork .

Manager

• Aug 2000 - Jan 2006

Worked in two separate locations as a manager. Completed all ordering of food and supplies for the store. Conducted all associate interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Acted as a liaison for associates in dealing with human resource issues, including: payroll concerns, associate relations concerns, performance management, and disciplinary action. Worked in two separate locations as a manager. Completed all ordering of food and supplies for the store. Conducted all associate interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Acted as a liaison for associates in dealing with human resource issues, including: payroll concerns, associate relations concerns, performance management, and disciplinary action.