Experience

Conscious Revolution

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

• Founder and Principal Consultant

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  I work with CEO's and Founders to build Conscious organizations that focus on Higher Purpose, Values, Caring Cultures, and Conscious Leadership while adding value to all the stakeholders that touch their organization. The conscious organization movement has significant momentum - there are over 4000 Certified B Corps, a global Conscious Capitalism Community and most US states have Benefit Corporation legislation. We are ready for a workplace transformation! I work with CEO's and Founders to build Conscious organizations that focus on Higher Purpose, Values, Caring Cultures, and Conscious Leadership while adding value to all the stakeholders that touch their organization. The conscious organization movement has significant momentum - there are over 4000 Certified B Corps, a global Conscious Capitalism Community and most US states have Benefit Corporation legislation. We are ready for a workplace transformation!



Beyond Racial Equity

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  No more superficial DEI initiatives! Beyond Racial Equity provides the framework to dismantle systemic racism and build racial equity in your business. No more superficial DEI initiatives! Beyond Racial Equity provides the framework to dismantle systemic racism and build racial equity in your business.



IDEXX

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Talent Strategy & Practices

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Designed and implemented a world class talent management team addressing culture transformation, agile HR product management, talent strategy and analytics, employee engagement, talent planning, corporate responsibility, employee value proposition, and internal marketing and communications. • Launched Workday global talent functionality and improved the user experience and increased ROI. In first year 95% of global organization completed performance reviews and 100% of global organization… Show more • Designed and implemented a world class talent management team addressing culture transformation, agile HR product management, talent strategy and analytics, employee engagement, talent planning, corporate responsibility, employee value proposition, and internal marketing and communications. • Launched Workday global talent functionality and improved the user experience and increased ROI. In first year 95% of global organization completed performance reviews and 100% of global organization completed talent planning through Workday. • Led a leading practice culture measurement strategy, including the annual employee engagement survey, pulsing and global action planning. Key member of the Diversity & Inclusion Council. • Executed the annual talent strategic planning process for IDEXX, resulting in what the Board of Directors said was the best Talent Strategy they had ever seen at any company.

• Senior Director, HR International

  • May 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Key member of international executive team that led transformation and high growth of international business with charge to double revenues over the 5 year strategic planning period. Recruited key leaders to transform the European business. • Transformed the European HR organization during an expatriate assignment in Amsterdam for 2.5 years; defined and implemented a new global HR operating model, turned around the HR function in the international headquarters, and led HR in all locations… Show more • Key member of international executive team that led transformation and high growth of international business with charge to double revenues over the 5 year strategic planning period. Recruited key leaders to transform the European business. • Transformed the European HR organization during an expatriate assignment in Amsterdam for 2.5 years; defined and implemented a new global HR operating model, turned around the HR function in the international headquarters, and led HR in all locations outside of the U.S. • Led the Talent Management team, including talent assessment, talent planning, organizational development, performance experience, and employee engagement.

• Director, Total Rewards & Communications

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Led the global compensation, benefits and employee communications Centers of Expertise, focusing on strategies for the US, Canada, EMEA and APAC. • Execute the annual merit, bonus and equity process worldwide,. Led Compensation Committee work and authored and redesigned the executive compensation section of the IDEXX proxy. • Significantly upgraded the US benefits package while remaining cost neutral to the employee and IDEXX. Led the transition from legacy vacation benefit to a… Show more • Led the global compensation, benefits and employee communications Centers of Expertise, focusing on strategies for the US, Canada, EMEA and APAC. • Execute the annual merit, bonus and equity process worldwide,. Led Compensation Committee work and authored and redesigned the executive compensation section of the IDEXX proxy. • Significantly upgraded the US benefits package while remaining cost neutral to the employee and IDEXX. Led the transition from legacy vacation benefit to a progressive paid time off program across the U.S. • Led the wellbeing strategy, opening the world headquarters wellness center with clinic and fitness center. • Created the Corporate Communications function and evolved to Communications and Marketing to increase understanding and utilization of HR products and services.

• Senior HR Business Partner

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013



Pierce Atwood LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• HR Director

  • 2006 - 2013

  • Transformed HR’s role to a true business partner that provides consultation in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, with the credibility and expertise to support and advance organizational goals. • Led the firm’s first Diversity and Inclusion committee, creating women’s leadership opportunities, engaging men to participate, and facilitating gender equity on the firm’s management committee. • Recognized with multiple “Best Place to Work in Maine” designations through proactive efforts… Show more • Transformed HR’s role to a true business partner that provides consultation in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, with the credibility and expertise to support and advance organizational goals. • Led the firm’s first Diversity and Inclusion committee, creating women’s leadership opportunities, engaging men to participate, and facilitating gender equity on the firm’s management committee. • Recognized with multiple “Best Place to Work in Maine” designations through proactive efforts including employee focus groups, cultural analysis, increased employee engagement, and leading necessary cultural shifts. • Developed the next generation of leaders through leadership coaching, creation of career pathways, and a leadership development curriculum. Led the evolution of the organizational culture from status quo norm to one that embraced learning and innovation. • Raised benefits offerings to best in class status while saving $500K in premium increases through new benefits strategy; achieved 95% voluntary selection through successful HSA plan design. • Enhanced efficiency and improved key functions through implementation of a new performance review process, as well as online systems for open enrollment and timekeeping. • Contributed to firm expansion and success with a lead role in a merger and opening 3 of 6 offices. Show less • Transformed HR’s role to a true business partner that provides consultation in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, with the credibility and expertise to support and advance organizational goals. • Led the firm’s first Diversity and Inclusion committee, creating women’s leadership opportunities, engaging men to participate, and facilitating gender equity on the firm’s management committee. • Recognized with multiple “Best Place to Work in Maine” designations through proactive efforts… Show more • Transformed HR’s role to a true business partner that provides consultation in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, with the credibility and expertise to support and advance organizational goals. • Led the firm’s first Diversity and Inclusion committee, creating women’s leadership opportunities, engaging men to participate, and facilitating gender equity on the firm’s management committee. • Recognized with multiple “Best Place to Work in Maine” designations through proactive efforts including employee focus groups, cultural analysis, increased employee engagement, and leading necessary cultural shifts. • Developed the next generation of leaders through leadership coaching, creation of career pathways, and a leadership development curriculum. Led the evolution of the organizational culture from status quo norm to one that embraced learning and innovation. • Raised benefits offerings to best in class status while saving $500K in premium increases through new benefits strategy; achieved 95% voluntary selection through successful HSA plan design. • Enhanced efficiency and improved key functions through implementation of a new performance review process, as well as online systems for open enrollment and timekeeping. • Contributed to firm expansion and success with a lead role in a merger and opening 3 of 6 offices. Show less



CONTECH

• Italy
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Director (for Stormwater 360 acquired by CONTECH)

  • 2005 - 2006

  • Created and drove organizational vision, mission, and values through leadership of a top-performing team that presented results to top leaders. • Played key role in smooth integration of 3 organizations following a merger and subsequent acquisition. • Created and drove organizational vision, mission, and values through leadership of a top-performing team that presented results to top leaders. • Played key role in smooth integration of 3 organizations following a merger and subsequent acquisition.



Martin's Point Health Care

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2005

  • Maximized success and effectiveness of managers through leadership coaching and design and delivery of dynamic training classes on topics including setting expectations, feedback, time management, leading teams, strategic planning, change management, project management, and employment law. • Measurably boosted organizational performance through a competency-based pay for performance total rewards system. Implemented a salary planning tool and led the organization-wide cross-calibration… Show more • Maximized success and effectiveness of managers through leadership coaching and design and delivery of dynamic training classes on topics including setting expectations, feedback, time management, leading teams, strategic planning, change management, project management, and employment law. • Measurably boosted organizational performance through a competency-based pay for performance total rewards system. Implemented a salary planning tool and led the organization-wide cross-calibration process. • Vastly improved capabilities through direction of diverse technical projects, including development and implementation of an online salary planning system, a position control system, and employee self-service. Show less • Maximized success and effectiveness of managers through leadership coaching and design and delivery of dynamic training classes on topics including setting expectations, feedback, time management, leading teams, strategic planning, change management, project management, and employment law. • Measurably boosted organizational performance through a competency-based pay for performance total rewards system. Implemented a salary planning tool and led the organization-wide cross-calibration… Show more • Maximized success and effectiveness of managers through leadership coaching and design and delivery of dynamic training classes on topics including setting expectations, feedback, time management, leading teams, strategic planning, change management, project management, and employment law. • Measurably boosted organizational performance through a competency-based pay for performance total rewards system. Implemented a salary planning tool and led the organization-wide cross-calibration process. • Vastly improved capabilities through direction of diverse technical projects, including development and implementation of an online salary planning system, a position control system, and employee self-service. Show less


Capital Group | American Funds
• Organizational Development Specialist

  • Jul 1997 - Jun 2002

NCR Corporation
• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee
• Human Resources Coordinator

  • Mar 1995 - May 1997