Experience

Stride

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief People Officer

  • Mar 2021 - Present



UpSpiral Leadership

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Partner

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  ·Design and facilitate leader development programs that help leaders and teams think bigger, act bolder and collaborate better to create positive change, even when it's hard ·Coach current and aspiring leaders to make conscious and transformative change that leads to greater success for themselves and their teams. Administers assessments to expand self-awareness, increase appreciation of differences, and provide a common language and tools to foster cultural change. Create toolkits to guide… Show more ·Design and facilitate leader development programs that help leaders and teams think bigger, act bolder and collaborate better to create positive change, even when it's hard ·Coach current and aspiring leaders to make conscious and transformative change that leads to greater success for themselves and their teams. Administers assessments to expand self-awareness, increase appreciation of differences, and provide a common language and tools to foster cultural change. Create toolkits to guide growth and communications. ·Successfully mediate conflicts between employees, boosting trust, productivity, retention, and engagement, as well as their ability and optimism to work through conflict going forward. ·Design and conduct culture studies and key stakeholder interviews to identify key trends, recommend solutions that improve results, and gain buy-in and ideas that influence measurable, sustainable change. Show less ·Design and facilitate leader development programs that help leaders and teams think bigger, act bolder and collaborate better to create positive change, even when it's hard ·Coach current and aspiring leaders to make conscious and transformative change that leads to greater success for themselves and their teams. Administers assessments to expand self-awareness, increase appreciation of differences, and provide a common language and tools to foster cultural change. Create toolkits to guide… Show more ·Design and facilitate leader development programs that help leaders and teams think bigger, act bolder and collaborate better to create positive change, even when it's hard ·Coach current and aspiring leaders to make conscious and transformative change that leads to greater success for themselves and their teams. Administers assessments to expand self-awareness, increase appreciation of differences, and provide a common language and tools to foster cultural change. Create toolkits to guide growth and communications. ·Successfully mediate conflicts between employees, boosting trust, productivity, retention, and engagement, as well as their ability and optimism to work through conflict going forward. ·Design and conduct culture studies and key stakeholder interviews to identify key trends, recommend solutions that improve results, and gain buy-in and ideas that influence measurable, sustainable change. Show less



Novartis

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employee Relations Specialist (contractor through Pro Unlimited)

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Investigated workplace complaints regarding violations of company policy and law, wrote investigation reports, and communicated findings. Investigated workplace complaints regarding violations of company policy and law, wrote investigation reports, and communicated findings.



Chubb

• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Employee Relations Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

  •Designed and delivered Employee Relations strategies that align with business objectives; drove the consistent and efficient application of HR policies and practices, and mitigated legal risk. •Led a team of 5 Employee Relations Specialists responsible for developing and administering effective HR policies, practices, and processes; counseling managers and employees on over 1,300 employee relations issues per year involving the interpretation of HR policy, misconduct, poor performance… Show more •Designed and delivered Employee Relations strategies that align with business objectives; drove the consistent and efficient application of HR policies and practices, and mitigated legal risk. •Led a team of 5 Employee Relations Specialists responsible for developing and administering effective HR policies, practices, and processes; counseling managers and employees on over 1,300 employee relations issues per year involving the interpretation of HR policy, misconduct, poor performance, disability accommodations, workplace flexibility and legal compliance; investigating allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; and responding to administrative agency charges. •Leveraged internal and external data to set strategy for governing a centralized Employee Relations service delivery model; a global employee whistleblower and complaint hotline; a HR compliance program; and a workplace flexibility program. •Served as a trusted advisor on complex, sensitive matters, including staff reductions, high-risk investigations, workplace violence, and emergency and pandemic management. •Steered end-to-end review of Employee Relations functions that streamlined HR processes and standardized workplace policies in support of new HR operating model that aimed to maximize efficient operations and drive a more consistent employee experience. •Transformed process for addressing poor performance by identifying key criteria that must be met before implementing disciplinary action; leveraging data to eliminate ineffective practices; and incorporating a cost-savings solution that provided employees an alternative, respectable option to exit the company. •Designed organizational structure and recruitment strategy that resulted in greater operational excellence and efficiency.

• Assistant Vice President, Senior Employee Relations Specialist

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2014

  Transformed HR operations by spearheading the following strategic initiatives: •Centralized Employee Relations to ensure the consistent application of HR policies and practices; maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness by assigning subject matter experts to manage cases; and establish a single repository of data to generate meaningful reports. •Achieved and maintained corporate compliance with the FMLA, ADAAA, and evolving state laws by persistently negotiating the execution of… Show more Transformed HR operations by spearheading the following strategic initiatives: •Centralized Employee Relations to ensure the consistent application of HR policies and practices; maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness by assigning subject matter experts to manage cases; and establish a single repository of data to generate meaningful reports. •Achieved and maintained corporate compliance with the FMLA, ADAAA, and evolving state laws by persistently negotiating the execution of new processes, controls and training. •Changed perception of Employee Relations to strategic business partner by educating, empowering and influencing stakeholders to make decisions that balanced business needs, consistency with corporate policy and values, and compliance with the law. Developed and trained team on “Employee Relations Counseling Model” to foster collaborative business relationships with key stakeholders. Consistently received highest ratings on customer surveys and annual performance reviews. •Designed and developed enterprise-wide HR policies that drove a more consistent employee experience based on objective business needs and improved employee engagement.



UBS

• Switzerland
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director, Human Resources Generalist

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2007

  •Proposed and piloted Employee Relations Specialist role, which led to the creation of an Employee Relations unit. Conducted prompt and thorough investigations; proposed effective solutions consistent with corporate policy and the law; and tracked, and communicated to senior management, trends and proposed solutions. •Partnered with business and human resources colleagues to develop and execute human resources strategies that aligned with business objectives, goals and… Show more •Proposed and piloted Employee Relations Specialist role, which led to the creation of an Employee Relations unit. Conducted prompt and thorough investigations; proposed effective solutions consistent with corporate policy and the law; and tracked, and communicated to senior management, trends and proposed solutions. •Partnered with business and human resources colleagues to develop and execute human resources strategies that aligned with business objectives, goals and values. •Implemented annual performance, talent and compensation processes for 700+ employees in corporate business units. Show less •Proposed and piloted Employee Relations Specialist role, which led to the creation of an Employee Relations unit. Conducted prompt and thorough investigations; proposed effective solutions consistent with corporate policy and the law; and tracked, and communicated to senior management, trends and proposed solutions. •Partnered with business and human resources colleagues to develop and execute human resources strategies that aligned with business objectives, goals and… Show more •Proposed and piloted Employee Relations Specialist role, which led to the creation of an Employee Relations unit. Conducted prompt and thorough investigations; proposed effective solutions consistent with corporate policy and the law; and tracked, and communicated to senior management, trends and proposed solutions. •Partnered with business and human resources colleagues to develop and execute human resources strategies that aligned with business objectives, goals and values. •Implemented annual performance, talent and compensation processes for 700+ employees in corporate business units. Show less



Ogletree Deakins

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attorney

  • Dec 2003 - Oct 2005

  Practiced labor and employment law on behalf of employers. Practiced labor and employment law on behalf of employers.



Connell Foley LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Attorney

  • Jul 2003 - Dec 2003

  Practiced labor and employment law on behalf of employers. Practiced labor and employment law on behalf of employers.



Supreme Court of New Jersey

• Warren, NJ

• Judicial Law Clerk

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

  Drafted bench memoranda analyzing legal issues and recommending the disposition of the case. Influenced judges on decisions of law. Edited judicial opinions. Drafted bench memoranda analyzing legal issues and recommending the disposition of the case. Influenced judges on decisions of law. Edited judicial opinions.



Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division

• Morristown, NJ

• Judicial Law Clerk

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2002

  Researched various legal issues. Drafted bench memoranda analyzing legal issues and recommending disposition of case. Edited judicial opinions. Handled emergent matters. Researched various legal issues. Drafted bench memoranda analyzing legal issues and recommending disposition of case. Edited judicial opinions. Handled emergent matters.