Expert in learning and leadership development, adult learning methodologies, curriculum design, and measuring learning effectiveness. Proven track record in designing and delivering global leadership projects. Drive talent management from hire to retire. Known as an empowering people leader. Certified executive coach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, People Development
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, DTCC
Jersey City, New Jersey
11.2023 - 09.2025
Specialized in strategic analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of functional and technical skill development. Accelerated business evolution and growth by creating global programs and processes to foster inclusive leadership and to help employees develop skills needed to achieve business goals across the enterprise. Emphasis on early career, mid-level management, and senior leader development. Led a team of seven in the US and UK; provided career guidance and created opportunities for growth and continuous improvement through strategic development planning, advocacy, coaching, and mentoring. Implemented and managed $2.5M budget for aligned areas of responsibility.
• Acted as change leader by identifying organizational gaps and communicating strategies to executive committee members and CHRO to improve HR operations framework, including succession planning, talent reviews, promotions, employee engagement, leadership competencies, and performance management. Partnered with Talent Acquisition, Compensation and HR Business Partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Designed and administered global inclusive career development and leadership programs, workshops, and coaching sessions to enhance key skills for more than 150 high potential front-line and executive-level employees. Enlisted executive committee members for program sponsorship.
• Led action planning initiatives that resulted in a seven-point year-over-year increase in overall employee satisfaction on the Glint employee engagement survey. Collaborated with HRIS to ensure seamless integration.
• Led early career programs, including summer interns and the DTCC talent pipeline program EDGE; determined talent needs within various business units using data analysis and key performance indicators in collaboration with talent acquisition, business liaisons, employee relations, and HR business partners. Advised business leaders on target numbers required for short- and long-term staffing engagements.
• Coached nine senior associate to executive director-level employees to help them enhance their leadership skills, improve team performance, and develop or improve their self-awareness and emotional intelligence through 360 and Hogan Assessments tools.
• Spearheaded a project with organizational change management, HR operations, and external vendors to stand up AI and CoPilot initiatives that improved internal and client-facing communication within firm guidelines.
Assistant Vice President, Learning & Leadership De
Moody's Corporation
New York, New York
03.2016 - 11.2023
Delivered on core leadership objectives through end-to-end design, development, and delivery of inclusive leadership programs. Facilitated training sessions using development and psychometric tools (e.g., Situational Leadership II, Social Styles, 360 Assessments, Lumina Spark, Prosci® Change Management, Country Navigator). Stood up enhanced new hire orientation in global locations. Managed upgrade of LMS (Cornerstone) with overlay of Percipio (SkillSoft).
• Developed and facilitated global leadership development programs for over 750 frontline leaders across multiple career stages, consistently achieving a 4.5 to 5 or higher rating for demonstrated growth impact.
• Created and executed executive-level women’s programs fostering champion communities aligned with diverse talent development goals.
• Built global onboarding platform for new hires, incorporating data from various businesses, collaborating with talent acquisition, and presenting the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This led to a 35% reduction in onboarding time and improved new hire satisfaction by 60% through clear, engaging communication and process simplification. Facilitated train-the-trainer sessions for delivery in the US, EMEA, and APAC.
• Managed global vendor relationships for professional development (e.g., Harvard Business Publishing, Mind Gym, Korn Ferry, LHH, etc.).
Director, Instructional Design & Training
Morgan Stanley
New York, New York
11.2011 - 03.2016
Introduced top-tier instructor-led and e-learning programs, creating curriculum content and project dashboards for client-facing online website product. Curated data for Dodd-Frank initiatives, ensuring content compliance for financial advisors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Wells College
Aurora, NY
Skills
AI enablement
Career development
Change management
Coaching and staff development
Data analytics and workforce planning
Diversity leadership
Early career and pipeline
Employee engagement
Employee onboarding and retention
Relationship management
Stakeholder management
Strategic planning
Training And Skills
Certified Practitioner, Hogan Assessments (2024)
ACC Certification, International Coaching Federation (2023)
Head of Institutional Business Development & Distribution, Latin America at ABERDEEN GROUP PLCHead of Institutional Business Development & Distribution, Latin America at ABERDEEN GROUP PLC
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