Expertly advise and support executives in achieving organizational success through a full range of business and client focused Human Resources solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Duncan Associates
08.2022 - Current
Develop HR policies and procedures.
Advise leadership on compliance with labor laws, minimizing legal risks and enhancing workplace standards.
Pending publication of "HR and You" guide for leaders.
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
08.2015 - 08.2022
Drove business results as strategic partner to executives in Information Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, and Electric Operations lines of business.
Ensured alignment of HR strategies with organizational goals, including succession planning, risk mitigation, performance management, and employee relations.
Analyzed and leveraged workforce data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
Provided executive coaching and organizational consulting to improve individual and organizational effectiveness.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Duncan Associates
03.2012 - 08.2015
Consulted to leaders to optimize HR functions and to resolve issues of performance management, employee relations, total compensation structure, and organizational alignment.
Assessed and developed management's leadership capabilities and behaviors.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Seagate Technology
01.2008 - 03.2012
Critical interaction and influencing responsibility at the global VP and Director levels in Engineering Research and Development, Consumer Products, Finance, and Environmental Health and Safety.
Drove success of HR business initiatives, including learning programs, goal alignment, performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, recruiting, total compensation structure, and job classification systems.
Recognized as ISO 9001 Certification “Quality Champion” and Awarded “Best Practices in Human Resources in Organizational Optimization” for strategic planning.
Swiftly resolved employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and investigations.
Managed multiple reductions in force, including developing business cases, management preparation and coaching, communication planning, notification, employee reengagement and retention.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group
04.2002 - 11.2007
Engaged, coached, and consulted to chiefs of clinical service in physician/staff relations, diversity, change management, disability management, performance management, legal compliance, and total rewards.
Developed Human Resources strategies to meet corporate objectives within the organizations Labor-Management Partnership.
Assessed employment risk, conducted workplace investigations, partnered with corporate counsel, and recommend resolutions.
Education
POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK - Neurodiversity at Work, Assistive Technology, and Workplace Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Organization and Management
Antioch University
Keene, New Hampshire
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES - undefined
Human Resources Certification Institute
Skills
Leadership development and executive coaching
HR compliance, risk assessment, and mitigation
Inclusive workplace strategy development
Employee relations, engagement and retention
Neurodiversity in the workplace expertise
Policy design, communication, and application
Compensation design and management
Training and learning management
Leave management and benefits administration
Organization development
Multidisciplinary approach to conflict resolution
Reorganization and rightsizing
Succession and workforce planning
Interdisciplinary project management
Timeline
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Duncan Associates
08.2022 - Current
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
08.2015 - 08.2022
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Duncan Associates
03.2012 - 08.2015
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
Seagate Technology
01.2008 - 03.2012
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group
04.2002 - 11.2007
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Organization and Management
Antioch University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
University of Massachusetts
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES - undefined
Human Resources Certification Institute
POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK - Neurodiversity at Work, Assistive Technology, and Workplace Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion