Accomplished Executive Director of Human Resources offering 20+ years of comprehensive experience developing HR functions, cultivating positive work environments and collaborating with all levels of staff. Expertise in planning and managing employee and labor relations and developing and communicating company-wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness. Experience working in highly matrixed, geographically dispersed, remote organizations. Accustomed to managing sensitive and confidential information.
Leading with a people first mentality, I am a purpose driven leader with over 20 years diversified, balanced, and demonstrated experience leading, directing, and developing high-performing diverse teams to deliver best in class HR and people services. Ten of those years were at the executive or senior level leading complex, cross-functional programs across multiple HR disciplines, i.e., talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, learning and development, etc.
I am deliberate and intentional about understanding and applying fundamental diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging concepts, using data, metrics, and the employee experience to build an inclusive and diverse work environment. I have a clearly documented record of linking purpose to culture, aligning and transforming culture to business strategy to increase performance and optimization of business operations.
Recently listed as 23 Top Mentors of 2023 by professional business mentor organization, UpNotch, I am known for my exceptional relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills, all of which are needed to build and sustain meaningful relationships. As an executive-level coach, I’m accustomed at helping leaders and others recognize their untapped potential.
As someone with a strong business acumen having managed operational budgets up to $10M, I have a clear understanding of how business and financial models impact the ability to attract and retain talent, implement succession planning, and forecast staffing needs. Using my change management skills, I am comfortable using data to track key performance indicators (KPIs) to address recruiting, retention, diversity and engagement that align with business objectives and initiatives.