Dedicated, results-driven business professional with extensive management and leadership skills. 25 years of exceptional performance at the largest US bank followed by 5 years as the owner of a successful retail and service-based business. Highly collaborative leader with deep expertise in operations, human resources, and technology departments. Exceptional problem-solving skills adept at working under pressure in highly matrixed organizations.
Work History
Owner
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
10.2016 - 10.2021
Franchise owner of retail and service-based pet store responsible for company P&L and operations
Grew revenue 250%, expanded profits and attained local awards for exceptional customer service.
Adapted business and operational practices through COVID, remaining fully operational and profitable.
Developed staff to deliver exceptional customer service, leading to greater customer loyalty, increased sales, and operating efficiencies.
Implemented branding and marketing strategies via print, community events, television and online social media channels generating new customer leads.
Expanded and deepened community relationships resulting in increased brand awareness and reputation.
Developed relevant and engaging merchandise displays increasing seasonal and new product sales.
Restructured compensation plans improving employee engagement in overall business success.
Evaluated competitor services, products offerings, pricing, and in-store customer experience through market research.
Adapted product and service offerings based on market trends.
Effectively managed scheduling for eight service providers averaging sixty daily customer appointments.
Head of Employee Experience, Managing Director, Chase Consumer and Community Banking
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
07.2011 - 05.2016
Defined and drove full-cycle employee experience and diversity strategy for 125,000 employees in a highly matrixed organization.
Accountable for change management of high impact, broad-based HR service, policy and product.
Defined and managed companywide internal employee engagement surveys, listening posts and external reputations channels. Provided C-suite metrics reporting on trends and action plans.
Worked collaboratively with HR BP's and their respective business executives to integrate people and business metrics to identify trends affecting business performance.
Developed and managed company-wide employee recognition programs.
Accountable for championing diversity initiatives using HR metrics as well as external research and trends.
Provided governance and support to diversity-based business resource groups using insights and recommendations to influence change.
Developed and delivered leadership and job-skills training programs for senior leaders and managers.
Integrated knowledge gained from consulting with companies known for excellent Employee and Customer experience including Ritz-Carlton, Zappos, Southwest and Tavern on the Green.
Managed annual CEO Senior Leadership Offsite, including annual theme, supporting branding and content, speakers, and onsite execution.
Executive Business Partner, Managing Director, Human Resources
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
01.2011 - 07.2011
Temporary assignment supporting two new business executives defining new organizations.
Assisted in defining phase one organizational structure.
Defined hiring strategy, assisted with sourcing strategy, candidate selection and onboarding.
Collaborated with HR functional teams to implement ongoing support for HR metrics, performance management, recruiting and onboarding.
Leadership and Organizational Development Executive, Managing Director, Card Services
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
01.2005 - 12.2010
Accountable for strategy and execution of companywide performance management, talent management and succession planning, leadership development, and management training.
Developed policies, practices, tools, training, and cadence plans to manage employee performance and talent management.
Developed and executed companywide campus recruiting and onboarding plans.
Designed and led campus rotational development program designed to develop future leaders with cross-functional knowledge.
Accountable for annual employee engagement surveys, reporting software and action planning tools.
Provided structure and leadership to employee resource groups.
Technology Talent Acquisitions Executive Director
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Accountable for talent acquisition strategy and management for technology department.
Led talent acquisition process improvements.
Developed technology talent sourcing strategies.
Led team of recruiters and sourcing specialists.
Technology Director
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
01.1995 - 01.2004
Accountable for vendor management of largest credit card processing provider, First Data Resources (FDR).
Accountable for ongoing prioritization, management, and implementation of FDR projects.
Managed team accountable for identifying business requirements and tech specs supporting complex credit card marketing programs.
Delivered projects on time, within budget and with little to no defects.
Operations Business Analyst
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
09.1993 - 01.1995
Provided business requirements, workflow and process maps to technology teams developing first ever graphical user interface software for credit card customer service.
Sought after resource to identify process improvements, manage issues and defects, and provide software demos to current and prospective business clients.