Summary
Results-driven executive with a 20-year in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record through strategic talent management, employee engagement, and leadership development. Leading teams of COE with expertise in talent acquisition, organizational design, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development. Proven ability to leverage technology and data to optimize talent processes and enhance employee experience.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of People Experience
The Vitamin Shoppe
01.2015 - Current
- Driving Organizational Growth Through Employee Engagement, Talent Management and Development
- Leads and collaborates with a team of five Center of Excellence leaders
- Partnered with CEO & executive team to align talent strategy with business objectives
- Led talent acquisition initiatives, filling critical roles and building a robust pipeline
- Advised on organizational restructuring and RIFs, optimizing talent and resources
- Implemented a comprehensive succession planning process, identifying and developing high-potential leaders
- Developed and implemented leadership development programs for emerging and senior leaders
- Championed & executed employee engagement initiatives, resulting in a 10% increase in employee morale
- Designed and build internal communication platforms to effectively disseminate information and foster a strong company culture
- Built and lead the DE&I strategy, developing programs to promote inclusion and belonging
- Executed and designed impactful corporate and nationwide events ranging from small teams and large conversion of 1000+
- Successfully implemented learning management systems and communication platforms to optimize talent management operations
Vice President, Global Organizational Capabilities
Toys “R” Us, Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2015
- Led a high-performing, 23-person team that delivered exceptional results, directly contributing to the company's global strategy
- Cultivated a culture of continuous learning: Developed and implemented a comprehensive leadership competency model, including a tailored curriculum and 360-degree feedback process, to empower and elevate our team
- Enhanced product education and customer experience: Built a world-class function that significantly improved customer satisfaction and drove sales for Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us
- Instilled a purpose-driven mindset: Championed a 'Why-What-How' approach, inspiring teams to focus on the underlying purpose and driving meaningful impact
- Boosted employee engagement: Executed a companywide engagement strategy and facilitated action planning to improve morale and performance
- Streamlined processes by conducting thorough operational audits and implementing best practices.
- Cultivated high-performing teams by fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Championed cross-functional collaboration, resulting in a unified company vision and enhanced performance.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
Director, Learning & Development
The Gap
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Associate Degree -
Skills
- New Hire Orientation Planning
- Organizational Change Leadership
- Event Planning Expertise
- Succession Planning
- Leadership Development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Critical thinking
- Operations management
- Corporate communications
- Financial planning
Certification
- Diversity & Inclusion for HR - Cornell University - 2020
Timeline
Vice President of People Experience - The Vitamin Shoppe
01.2015 - Current
Vice President, Global Organizational Capabilities - Toys “R” Us, Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2015
Tobe-Coburn - Associate Degree,
Director, Learning & Development - The Gap
Montclair State University - Bachelor of Science,
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