People-focused HR leader with over 5 years of experience driving employee engagement, process improvement, and strategic workforce planning. Adept at partnering with leadership to implement initiatives that align with business goals while supporting a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performance environment. Proven ability to coach leaders, use data to guide decisions, and develop scalable solutions for frontline and hourly teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Culture Officer / Director of Human Resource
Latitude Climbing + Fitness
Virginia Beach , VA
11.2021 - Current
Lead HR strategy across three high-volume business locations, supporting diverse hourly workforces.
Reduced turnover by 15% in 6 months through employee-centric performance and engagement programs.
Provided HR support on policy enforcement, investigations, and compliance with FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and CWA regulations.
Partnered with CEO on company-wide process improvements and organizational development strategies.
Designed and led company-wide DEI initiatives, including LGBTQ+, AAPI, and military-focused community events.
Managed full-cycle recruitment and implemented streamlined onboarding processes, increasing day-one readiness and engagement.
Spearheaded a company-wide training program achieving 99% completion across all staff.
Built external partnerships to enhance culture and inclusion (UpEnding Parkinson’s, Tidewater Autism Society, Scouting America).
Operations Coordinator
Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk, VA
11.2018 - 10.2021
Promoted from Admitting Representative II; managed workflows for multi-site clinical teams and coordinated with 15 providers across 4 locations.
Analyzed operational metrics to ensure performance benchmarks were met, including referral-to-scheduling windows.
Served as a liaison between departments to resolve patient concerns and enhance customer satisfaction.
Collaborated with peer leaders to share best practices, increasing team efficiency and consistency.
Monitored patient scheduling accuracy and resolved insurance or referral discrepancies to reduce appointment delays.
Team Leader
Target
Chesapeake, VA
10.2016 - 11.2018
Managed day-to-day workload planning, task delegation, and performance feedback
Introduced an inventory management process to ensure consistent product availability and eliminate stockouts
Coordinated with corporate partners (e.g., Starbucks District Manager) to deliver targeted training initiatives.
Supported employee onboarding and cross-training to improve shift flexibility and operational efficiency.
Drove team performance through structured task delegation, inventory oversight, and compliance audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
08-2015
Skills
Employee Engagement & Retention
Talent Development & Coaching
Data-Driven Decision-Making
DEI & Culture Strategy
Labor law and policy compliance
HRIS Systems & Process Improvement
Leadership development
Onboarding & Performance Management
Organizational Health & Risk Mitigation
Conflict resolution
Certification
SafeSport Trained 2025
CWI Levels 1,2, and 3
CPR Certification
Community Outreach
Advancement Chair Pack 490 Scouting America
Assistant Coach U8 Girls Rush Soccer
Timeline
Chief Culture Officer / Director of Human Resource
, Coach, Instructor, Contractor, Front Desk at Latitude climbing and fitness, Coach, Instructor, Contractor, Front Desk at Latitude climbing and fitness
Senior Advisor, Area Development at ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research HospitalSenior Advisor, Area Development at ALSAC St. Jude Children's Research Hospital