Experience

HR Soul Consulting

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-Founder | Fractional CHRO

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area YOUR PEOPLE. OUR PURPOSE. We help amplify the performance of your people and the "soul" of your company culture. We provide customized solutions for candidate search, recruiting, employer branding, talent management, executive coaching, leadership development, culture & engagement, team effectiveness and strategy development. Our expertise and experience have provided us with the knowledge to be able to solve your biggest people related challenges such as: CANDIDATE… Show more YOUR PEOPLE. OUR PURPOSE. We help amplify the performance of your people and the "soul" of your company culture. We provide customized solutions for candidate search, recruiting, employer branding, talent management, executive coaching, leadership development, culture & engagement, team effectiveness and strategy development. Our expertise and experience have provided us with the knowledge to be able to solve your biggest people related challenges such as: CANDIDATE SEARCH We have a vast network of top talent across a wide variety of industries. We are tireless at candidate sourcing and understand the equal importance of finding people that have the capabilities you require for today, as well as the potential to grow with your organization in the future. EMPLOYER BRANDING & RECRUITMENT PROCESS OPTIMIZATION Our solutions help you define and build an engaging employer value proposition, align your recruitment processes and fill your talent pipeline – quickly. PEOPLE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES When culture and strategy align, it creates success. We can help you create a culture and people strategy that are in perfect harmony with your strategic business goals. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & COACHING We offer innovative live and online leadership development training and coaching programs unlike other products in the market today. TALENT MANAGEMENT & SUCCESSION PLANNING We are expert at providing solutions to amplify your existing talent management practices – or designing new strategies for high growth and mid-sized companies. LEADERSHIP, TALENT & TEAM ASSESSMENTS Our Lumina assessments can be used to drive individual, team and organizational performance. Our innovative assessments make it easy for leaders to embrace different perspectives and ignite high-performing teams. Connect with us today. Show less



anthym

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• anthym Certified Consultant

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Building cohesive remote teams is hard. We're here to fix that. Meet anthym, a fresh new experience that creates authentic, long-lasting human connections essential to building cohesive, high-performing teams



Hacking HR

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Partner - Florida

  • May 2018 - Mar 2021

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area I help lead the Future of HR across Florida by bringing a community of like minded HR professionals together to discuss the future of work in Tampa, Orlando and Miami.



The HEINEKEN Company

• Netherlands
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Director, Organizational Development & Talent Acquisition

  • Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

  Greater New York City Area • Key contributor within the HR senior leadership team. Led the talent lifecycle of the company to support commercial goals in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, talent management, employee engagement, leadership development and onboarding. • Oversaw succession planning / talent pipeline initiatives including new employer brand strategy. • Managed a team of five organizational development and talent acquisition professionals.

• Sr. Director, People Business Partner

  • Dec 2014 - Sep 2015

  Greater New York City Area • Key contributor within the HR senior leadership team. Partnered with senior business leaders in marketing, finance, operations, corporate relations and legal to increase organizational capability and performance through all aspects of the people strategy. • Translated the business plan into talent and organizational plan for assigned functions including: organizational re-design, strategic workforce planning, talent management, total rewards solutions, succession planning and employee… Show more • Key contributor within the HR senior leadership team. Partnered with senior business leaders in marketing, finance, operations, corporate relations and legal to increase organizational capability and performance through all aspects of the people strategy. • Translated the business plan into talent and organizational plan for assigned functions including: organizational re-design, strategic workforce planning, talent management, total rewards solutions, succession planning and employee engagement.



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director, Learning & Organizational Development | Talent Acquisition

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2014

  Greater New York City Area Columbia University is comprised of 14,000 full-time Faculty and Staff members across 6 campus locations • Responsible for all Human Resources related Learning and Oganizational Development initiatives, senior level recruiting, temporary staffing services and community partnerships that enhance accessibility to job opportunities at Columbia for local residents. Learning and Organizational Development • Designed and implemented new Leadership Development Program in support of… Show more Columbia University is comprised of 14,000 full-time Faculty and Staff members across 6 campus locations • Responsible for all Human Resources related Learning and Oganizational Development initiatives, senior level recruiting, temporary staffing services and community partnerships that enhance accessibility to job opportunities at Columbia for local residents. Learning and Organizational Development • Designed and implemented new Leadership Development Program in support of talent management initiatives for high potentials including: assessments, training, team based projects and coaching. • Designed and implemented new performance appraisal process with competency library, and training program for managers, across University. Successfully trained over 2,000 managers to date. • Designed and implemented new online harassment and discrimination prevention training program. Successfully trained over 11,000 managers and staff to date. Recruitment, Staffing & Community Outreach • Developed and implemented business case to in-source all temporary staffing fulfillment across the University. Resulted in the achievement of $16MM gross revenue and $1MM of net revenue for the HR department. Captured over 95% of all temporary staffing spend across the University. • Developed and implemented a comprehensive community outreach strategy to ensure local Harlem residents have access to job opportunities and training programs. Resulted in a record number of visitors to the Center, a 325% increase in the number of interviews and a 58% increase in the number of local residents hired. Show less



Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes – Canada

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Human Resources

  • 2004 - 2006

  Toronto, Canada Area, Vancouver, Canada Area Yellow Pages client groups were comprised of 700 exempt and non-exempt employees in each region • Responsible for leading all HR aspects of SuperPages acquisition, along with all HR Business Partner functions in Ontario and Western Canada including: recruitment, employee & labor relations, performance management, compensation plan design/administration and special projects. • Executed on all major initiatives related to the SuperPages acquisition including: executing a large-scale… Show more Yellow Pages client groups were comprised of 700 exempt and non-exempt employees in each region • Responsible for leading all HR aspects of SuperPages acquisition, along with all HR Business Partner functions in Ontario and Western Canada including: recruitment, employee & labor relations, performance management, compensation plan design/administration and special projects. • Executed on all major initiatives related to the SuperPages acquisition including: executing a large-scale 40% workforce reduction, new sales compensation & car allowance plan, group benefits/pension plan changes and leading the recruitment efforts for the new organizational structure (130 positions in a 7-month period). Show less



Global Knowledge

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Leadership Training Programs

  • 2003 - 2004

  Toronto, Canada Area • Responsible for directing the corporate leadership training line of business including: program updates, new program development, blended learning solutions, program marketing, competitive analysis, speaking engagements, training business case design, consulting with clients and strategic proposals. • Generated over $500,000.00 of revenue in new U.S. market launch in a 7-month period.



Gap Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Manager, Organizational Development & Training

  • 2002 - Nov 2003

  Toronto, Canada Area Gap Inc. Canada field organization was comprised of over 200 stores and 10,000 employees • Responsible for all field organizational development and training programs across the Canadian market. • Identified need for leadership training and developed business case to deliver training where the organization realized a return of $8,000.00 per participant. Work became a published case study and won Employee of the Year award. • Integrated Gap Inc. core competency model into… Show more Gap Inc. Canada field organization was comprised of over 200 stores and 10,000 employees • Responsible for all field organizational development and training programs across the Canadian market. • Identified need for leadership training and developed business case to deliver training where the organization realized a return of $8,000.00 per participant. Work became a published case study and won Employee of the Year award. • Integrated Gap Inc. core competency model into performance management processes. • Redesigned corporate talent management and 360 degree feedback tools. • Conducted an Organizational Health Survey and was responsible for all communication and follow-up regarding how the information was used and action planned in stores cross-brand.

• Senior Manager, Human Resources

  • 2002 - 2002

  Toronto, Canada Area Gap Inc. Canada field organization was comprised of over 200 stores and 10,000 employees • Responsible for all field HR generalist and employee relations functions across the Canadian market. • Initiated a temporary staffing pilot project that resulted in achieving a 16% sales conversion improvement in test stores and $66,000.00 of incremental gross margin per test store location. • Oversaw and facilitated all field talent management planning across all three brands in… Show more Gap Inc. Canada field organization was comprised of over 200 stores and 10,000 employees • Responsible for all field HR generalist and employee relations functions across the Canadian market. • Initiated a temporary staffing pilot project that resulted in achieving a 16% sales conversion improvement in test stores and $66,000.00 of incremental gross margin per test store location. • Oversaw and facilitated all field talent management planning across all three brands in Canada. • Directed the merit review and corporate bonus compensation processes for all field employees.



Gap Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Human Resources

  • 2000 - 2001

  Toronto, Canada Area Old Navy Distribution Center was a $90 million start-up 738,000 sq. ft. 300 employee facility • Responsible for all HR aspects of the start-up, as well as all HR functions within the facility including: staffing; training; employee relations and payroll. • Developed, and oversaw the implementation of a Positive Employee Experience Program for maintaining a union-free environment through sound employee relations practices. • Analyzed wage and benefit survey data to determine a… Show more Old Navy Distribution Center was a $90 million start-up 738,000 sq. ft. 300 employee facility • Responsible for all HR aspects of the start-up, as well as all HR functions within the facility including: staffing; training; employee relations and payroll. • Developed, and oversaw the implementation of a Positive Employee Experience Program for maintaining a union-free environment through sound employee relations practices. • Analyzed wage and benefit survey data to determine a competitive compensation plan that supported a union-free environment. Show less



Liberty Mutual Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Human Resources

  • 1994 - 2000

  Toronto, Canada Area Liberty Health was comprised of 600 exempt and non-exempt employees • Provided a wide range of progressively senior level HR Business Partner support including: recruitment, employee and labor relations, reorganization, performance management, compensation/benefits plan administration and the implementation of workforce reduction programs. • Volunteered for the facilitation of leadership development program and won an Employee of the Year award.