Director, People & Culture

• Apr 2022 - Present

Associate Director, HR

• Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

Sr Manager, HR

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

Advises senior leadership on HR strategies that support organizational success, for both domestic and international team members. Provides strategic leadership for HR programs and services. Serves as resident expert on issues related to organizational culture and values, emphasis on attracting, retaining, and motivating talent. Designs, Interprets and promotes equitable application of HR policies and procedures while ensuring compliance.

Assistant Director, HR

• Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

Trusted advisor to Leadership Team and employees. Partnered with functional team managers to identify and retain talent while providing strategic oversight and administration of various HR functions. Cultivated a positive employee experience and culture using organizational knowledge, effective communication, ethical behaviors, and strategic thinking. Trusted advisor to Leadership Team and employees. Partnered with functional team managers to identify and retain talent while providing strategic oversight and administration of various HR functions. Cultivated a positive employee experience and culture using organizational knowledge, effective communication, ethical behaviors, and strategic thinking.

HR Business Partner

• Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

Served as key member of CPA Global North American HR team, translating business requirements into effective HR practices and executing people solutions aligned to business objectives. Maintained in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Drove and influenced cultural and organizational change, providing strategic consultation to business partners in various regions of North America. Managed HR Assistants.

Associate Director, Human Resources

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

Led strategic planning and implementation of HR initiatives and practices, including workforce/salary planning and development, culture and workplace improvements, and communications to senior leadership and staff. Oversaw organizational change, serving as subject matter expert on all employment related policies, practices, standards, procedures, guidelines and systems. Represented Booth in collective bargaining. Led strategic planning and implementation of HR initiatives and practices, including workforce/salary planning and development, culture and workplace improvements, and communications to senior leadership and staff. Oversaw organizational change, serving as subject matter expert on all employment related policies, practices, standards, procedures, guidelines and systems. Represented Booth in collective bargaining.

Employment Manager

• May 2014 - Jul 2015

Partnered with leadership to ensure Museum’s staffing needs were met through effective job design, sourcing, selection and retention techniques and programs. Collaborated with HR team members to ensure appropriate policies and procedures were developed and implemented regarding performance, safety, benefits, retirement, and payroll. Managed all aspects of employee relations including: counseling and mentoring managers and staff on effective communication strategies and problem solving as well as conflict resolution; led internal investigations related to workplace issues such as harassment, unfair treatment, discrimination, etc.; educated employee population on Museum policies; led annual employee performance evaluation (Individual Impact and Goal Setting) process.

HR Consultant

• Feb 2009 - May 2014

Developed and implemented employee relations solutions across all areas of human resources within Feinberg School of Medicine, 900+ employees. Maintained strong business partnerships with senior leadership, aligning HR best practices with business objectives. Managed full-cycle recruitment. Partnered with key professional, community and diversity organizations in the sourcing, recruitment and placement of staff. Educated hiring managers on recruiting process and various interview styles. Developed and implemented employee relations solutions across all areas of human resources within Feinberg School of Medicine, 900+ employees. Maintained strong business partnerships with senior leadership, aligning HR best practices with business objectives. Managed full-cycle recruitment. Partnered with key professional, community and diversity organizations in the sourcing, recruitment and placement of staff. Educated hiring managers on recruiting process and various interview styles.

HR Assistant

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

Consulted with other HR Specialist to analyze and resolve various issues while implementing strategic initiatives and working effectively as part of a team effort. Consulted with other HR Specialist to analyze and resolve various issues while implementing strategic initiatives and working effectively as part of a team effort.

Grants Management Coordinator - School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

• Nov 2006 - Sep 2007

Managed daily administrative pre- and post-award activities of over 60 research grants. Conducted analysis to identify and report on financial status of sponsored projects. Proposed and initiated corrective actions in accordance with OCRO.Coordinated with Team Lead and Principle Investigators to ensure proper effort reporting and award allocations.Administered activities associated with recruitment, selection and appointment of research support staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Office Manager/Executive Assistant

• Jul 2002 - Nov 2006

Proven record of success with progressively increasing responsibilities relating to employee relations and project management.