Experience

Great Minds

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States



American University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Washington, DC Bring extensive human resources experience and thoughtful discussion to students in the School of Professional & Extended Studies. Courses taught include: * "Evaluating Hiring, Performance, and Employee Metrics" - Spring 2020 * "Decision Making and Change Management" - Fall 2020



K12

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Member, Career Readiness Advisory Board

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Reston, Virginia



George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates

• Chief Human Resources Officer

  • Dec 2014 - Jul 2020

  Washington, DC Led the transformation of George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, the premiere healthcare organization in Metro DC, through a comprehensive human capital strategy with an integrated focus on strategy and culture. Partnered closely with the CEO to restructure and realign key priorities for the organization including growth, executive managerial development, and performance management. Curated an enterprise-wide culture transformation of engagement and accountability resulting in… Show more Led the transformation of George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, the premiere healthcare organization in Metro DC, through a comprehensive human capital strategy with an integrated focus on strategy and culture. Partnered closely with the CEO to restructure and realign key priorities for the organization including growth, executive managerial development, and performance management. Curated an enterprise-wide culture transformation of engagement and accountability resulting in 67% year-over-year improvement in net profit in the first year of the shifted strategy. Key Accomplishments: • Successfully recruit and onboard the CEO, CFO, CIO, Chief Business Development Officer, and General Counsel in partnership with Board of Trustees. • Revised MFA purpose, values, competencies, and behaviors to upskill all GW Medical Faculty Associates people management processes to include talent acquisition, employee feedback/performance management, leadership development and compensation. • Reduced employee healthcare expense by 12% between 2017 and 2020 compared to the industry trend average of annual increases of 6%. Achieved through a combination of plan design changes and an increased focus on employee education (aka ‘Consumerism’). • Introduced employee opt-out vs. opt-in retirement plan strategy; dramatically increasing employee pension contribution savings from 36% to 81%. Show less



The Economist

• United Kingdom
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President Human Resources/Chief HR Officer - The Economist Businesses Worldwide

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  Washington, DC Simultaneously led HR initiatives across the Economist Group Media Businesses, Global Circulation, Global Marketing, and Global Technology. Responsible for strategic HR plans throughout Europe, Asia, South America, and the USA. • Operated as the strategic HRBP to the Economist Group’s Global CEO to support the restructure to align talent to address digital megatrends in media and technology. • Provided innovative leadership to the company’s human capital planning processes while serving… Show more Simultaneously led HR initiatives across the Economist Group Media Businesses, Global Circulation, Global Marketing, and Global Technology. Responsible for strategic HR plans throughout Europe, Asia, South America, and the USA. • Operated as the strategic HRBP to the Economist Group’s Global CEO to support the restructure to align talent to address digital megatrends in media and technology. • Provided innovative leadership to the company’s human capital planning processes while serving as business partner to four business leaders with individual strategic needs, financial targets, and operating styles. • Delivered internal executive coaching and leadership development to maximize customer satisfaction and retention Show less



CQ

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President/Chief HR Officer - Americas Region, Economist Digital and CQ Roll Call

  • Nov 2011 - Sep 2013

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area Promoted to lead Human Resources for Economist Americas region, in addition to the CQ Roll Call in November 2011. Assumed HR leadership for the Economist Digital business unit in November 2012. Served on the Management Committee of the Economist Americas Region, Economist Digital and CQ Roll Call with responsibility for designing and directing the human capital strategies for three distinct businesses. • Introduced leadership competency model in support of the digital evolution of the media… Show more Promoted to lead Human Resources for Economist Americas region, in addition to the CQ Roll Call in November 2011. Assumed HR leadership for the Economist Digital business unit in November 2012. Served on the Management Committee of the Economist Americas Region, Economist Digital and CQ Roll Call with responsibility for designing and directing the human capital strategies for three distinct businesses. • Introduced leadership competency model in support of the digital evolution of the media publishing industry, resulting in significant improvements in talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement. • Rationalized and synchronized healthcare benefit offerings for all Economist employees in the US, reducing company healthcare expense by 14%.

• Senior Vice President/Chief HR Officer - CQ Roll Call

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2011

  Washington, District of Columbia, United States Created a centralized HR department to bring consistency to the executive selection, staffing, employee on-boarding, performance management, total rewards and internal communications processes within the first 12 months in role. • Successfully led and executed the redesign of all three businesses resulting in 15% reduction in labor costs while increasing productivity and role clarity for staff. • Introduced a competency model that integrates talent acquisition, leadership development… Show more Created a centralized HR department to bring consistency to the executive selection, staffing, employee on-boarding, performance management, total rewards and internal communications processes within the first 12 months in role. • Successfully led and executed the redesign of all three businesses resulting in 15% reduction in labor costs while increasing productivity and role clarity for staff. • Introduced a competency model that integrates talent acquisition, leadership development and total rewards strategies in support of new market realities.



Whitmore Strategic Solutions LLC

• President

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

  Columbus, Ohio, United States Whitmore Strategic Solutions (WSS) offered an alternative to the traditional internal human resource department by providing human capital strategic expertise, the key to value creation in the 21st century. WSS presented a range of services that include augmenting existing staff resources or the completion of project-based contractual assignments. Key areas of focus: • Organizational Design & Effectiveness • Talent Acquisition Strategy • Succession Planning… Show more Whitmore Strategic Solutions (WSS) offered an alternative to the traditional internal human resource department by providing human capital strategic expertise, the key to value creation in the 21st century. WSS presented a range of services that include augmenting existing staff resources or the completion of project-based contractual assignments. Key areas of focus: • Organizational Design & Effectiveness • Talent Acquisition Strategy • Succession Planning • Executive Development • Labor Relations • Change Management • Employee Engagement • Diversity & Inclusion Show less



Cardinal Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President, Human Resources

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2008

  Columbus, Ohio, United States Served as senior human resources business partner for Healthcare Supply Chain Services – Pharmaceutical, the largest business segment with revenues in excess of $76 Billion and headcount of 15,000 in FY07. Also served as a key confidant ad human capital strategist to HSCS-P Group President and director of Cardinal Health’s HR centers of expertise to develop and implement broader corporate HR strategies. Key Accomplishments: • Reduced fixed costs by $50M through the design and… Show more Served as senior human resources business partner for Healthcare Supply Chain Services – Pharmaceutical, the largest business segment with revenues in excess of $76 Billion and headcount of 15,000 in FY07. Also served as a key confidant ad human capital strategist to HSCS-P Group President and director of Cardinal Health’s HR centers of expertise to develop and implement broader corporate HR strategies. Key Accomplishments: • Reduced fixed costs by $50M through the design and implementation of Healthcare Supply Chain Services sector. • Successfully integrated multiple (both domestic and international) into the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain organization reducing expense and redundancy. • Led business unit to achieve the highest employee engagement results within the corporation and exceeding the corporation’s goal by achieving this target two years prior to the projected timeline. Show less



NetJets

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President, Human Resources - The Americas

  • Mar 2003 - Sep 2005

  Columbus, Ohio, United States Led the company through a cultural conversion toward becoming a premiere learning organization. Accountable for the leadership, design, and execution of the Company’s human resources strategy. Promoted to Senior Vice President after one year as Vice President. Key areas of focus: • C-Suite talent acquisition • Leadership development • Positive change management • Internal communication • Proactive employee relations • Compensation and… Show more Led the company through a cultural conversion toward becoming a premiere learning organization. Accountable for the leadership, design, and execution of the Company’s human resources strategy. Promoted to Senior Vice President after one year as Vice President. Key areas of focus: • C-Suite talent acquisition • Leadership development • Positive change management • Internal communication • Proactive employee relations • Compensation and benefits • Diversity • Performance management • Public affairs Show less



Korn Ferry

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Human Resources

  • Nov 2000 - Sep 2002

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Responsible for the strategic design and creation of the human resources function for the North and South American regions of the world’s largest executive search firm. Established the infrastructure required to maximize the value of the firm’s human capital. Key areas of focus: • Change management • Internal communication • Proactive employee relations • Professional development • Compensation and benefits • Diversity • Performance management



Federated Systems Group

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Human Resources

  • Mar 1999 - Oct 2000

  Duluth, Georgia, United States Provided strategic vision and direction for all human resources-related issues at FSG, the technology division of Federated Department Stores. Led a team of 35 HR professionals. Key functional areas: • People development and succession planning • Employee relations • Compensation and benefits • Staffing • Technical and professional training • Internal communication • Technical writing



PepsiCo

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Director of Human Resources

  • Jul 1998 - Feb 1999

  Dallas, Texas, United States Accountable for designing and executing the human resources strategy for all employees at Pizza Hut’s corporate headquarters while leading a team of 8. Responsibilities included partnering with function heads to generate organizational solutions to business problems through people and direct counsel to leadership team on all matters pertaining to their staff. Key areas of focus: • Employee relations • Staffing • People development • Performance management • Culture change… Show more Accountable for designing and executing the human resources strategy for all employees at Pizza Hut’s corporate headquarters while leading a team of 8. Responsibilities included partnering with function heads to generate organizational solutions to business problems through people and direct counsel to leadership team on all matters pertaining to their staff. Key areas of focus: • Employee relations • Staffing • People development • Performance management • Culture change facilitation

• Regional Director of Human Resources

  • Sep 1994 - Jul 1998

  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Developed greater employee capability and organizational effectiveness through strategic partnering, human resources, planning, and change management. Geographical span included the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, North & South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Washington, D.C. with an excess of 35,000 employees. Successfully led a powerhouse team of 40 HR professionals in 15 locations. Promoted to Regional Director after serving two years as Division HR… Show more Developed greater employee capability and organizational effectiveness through strategic partnering, human resources, planning, and change management. Geographical span included the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, North & South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Washington, D.C. with an excess of 35,000 employees. Successfully led a powerhouse team of 40 HR professionals in 15 locations. Promoted to Regional Director after serving two years as Division HR Director leading the execution of all HR initiatives for 17,000 employees in Georgia, Tennessee and North & South Carolina.

• Senior Employee Relations Representative

  • Mar 1992 - Sep 1994

  Purchase, New York, United States Responsible for all aspects of human resources matters for over 400 exempt and non-exempt employees and 80 unionized employees in two locations. Served as key consultant to corporate function heads on issues concerning employee relations and staffing. Led successful staffing initiative resulting in filling more than 25 management positions per year in less than two months of each opening while limiting the cost per hire. Selected to participate on strategic task force to assess PepsiCo’s… Show more Responsible for all aspects of human resources matters for over 400 exempt and non-exempt employees and 80 unionized employees in two locations. Served as key consultant to corporate function heads on issues concerning employee relations and staffing. Led successful staffing initiative resulting in filling more than 25 management positions per year in less than two months of each opening while limiting the cost per hire. Selected to participate on strategic task force to assess PepsiCo’s effectiveness in Diversity Management leading to systematic improvements in policies and practices to the CEO and CPO. Key areas of focus: • Corporate Finance • Tax • Legal • Human Resources



Kroger

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant HR Manager

  • Nov 1985 - Mar 1992

  Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Responsible for providing functional expertise as a human resources generalist with emphasis on labor relations. Key Accomplishments: • Planned and executed strategies that led to successful negotiation and ratification of labor agreements for over 9000 UFCW employees and 500 Teamsters while reducing employee healthcare costs by 10%. • Led the recruitment, selection and training of 35 to 40 management trainees each year for the Company’s Management Development… Show more Responsible for providing functional expertise as a human resources generalist with emphasis on labor relations. Key Accomplishments: • Planned and executed strategies that led to successful negotiation and ratification of labor agreements for over 9000 UFCW employees and 500 Teamsters while reducing employee healthcare costs by 10%. • Led the recruitment, selection and training of 35 to 40 management trainees each year for the Company’s Management Development Program. • Selected by Corporate Vice President of Personnel to represent division on a task force charged with assessing the Company’s effectiveness in recruiting and retaining talented minority managers. • Designed an aggressive training curriculum that led to significant cultural changes, and a 100% increase in female and minority appointments to Store Manager and other middle management functional positions. • Developed an annual scholarship program for minorities that granted an excess of $50,000 in scholarships within two years to students. Show less



Procter & Gamble

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Buyer

  • Jun 1984 - Oct 1985

  Responsible for the procurement and distribution of promotional materials for all of the Company's consumer products brands.