Strategic Global Human Resources Business Partner with 10+ years of experience serving as a trusted thought partner and executive coach to senior leaders. Successful record of data driven impact through scale and strategy with a lens of employee advocacy .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal, Human Resources Business Partner
Amazon FireTV, Amazon
04.2023 - Current
Support global client group of 1,000+ employees across Tech, Product, and Marketing
Lead DEI strategy for parent organization of over 2,000 employees, driving inputs and partnership with key HR COEs, including TA and DEI
Conceived and implemented data driven monthly organizational health mechanisms to audit and drive goal progress
Developed and facilitated strategic global Senior Leadership summit with the business
HR representative for multiple parent organization Town Halls for 2,000+ employees
Key HR partner for HR support team process development and improvement.
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Alexa Devices and Developer Technologies (ADDT), Amazon
11.2020 - 04.2023
Supported client group of over 700 full-time global employees
Managed integration of 2 new organizations, including simultaneous onboarding of two Directors. Proactively provided robust post reorg engagement plan to guide successful onboarding and integration
Turned around disconnected organization lacking in mechanisms and effective leadership to one with effective org health mechanisms, scaled leadership, and cohesive team strategy
Authored multiple VP level docs
Served as DEI liaison for the business, driving goals and initiatives across VP organization
Contributed to org-wide HR goals including Culture Steward Program and Multi-Discipline Leader training
Certified 360 Debriefer, providing 360 Debriefs for senior leaders across Amazon.
Human Resources Business Partner
Amazon Music & Amazon Photos, Amazon
11.2018 - 11.2020
In 2 years, grew from supporting 2 Directors to supporting 9 Directors and VP with client group of 460+ globally
On-boarded multiple new Directors from Music Industry and new VP
Co-led organization health and design strategy sessions with Music VP
Created and executed global Diversity and employee engagement programs
Delivered Diversity panel event for 500+ employees across SVP organization
Provided change management thought leadership and support through multiple reorganizations, large global role creation, and leadership changes
Delivered or partnered on key trainings for managers and employees
Managed complex employee relations, partnering closely with Legal.
Human Resources Business Partner
Device Software, Amazon
11.2015 - 11.2016
Served as primary point of contact across organization for all employee relations and compensation requests
Created processes and templates to standardize broadly
Provided program management for all annual review and compensation communications to people managers
Served as lead for Retention Tiger Team with multiple senior leaders
Certified in Internal Investigations through HR Training Center.
Learning and Development Program Manager
HR for HR, Amazon
10.2014 - 11.2015
Served as primary facilitator for Amazon’s global HR onboarding course and presented on various modules
Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates. Moved all content to more hands-on delivery
Worked closely with key stakeholders from 20+ HRBP partner and COE teams, to develop and deliver content
Supported employee relations for Operations and AWS HR
Led initiative to deep dive into global HRBP onboarding, to reduce time to efficiency within HRBP role
Built standardized L6 HRBP onboarding plan which served as model for VP onboarding plan
Completed multiple internal HR development courses.
Recruiting Specialist
Consumer, Amazon
07.2012 - 10.2014
Cross-functional role focused on delivery of global recruiting event strategy and execution across multiple client groups
Worked closely with client leads, industry recruiters and hiring managers to define and build event strategies and evolve events recruiting program
Served as co-leader of central Amazon events recruiting committee with focus on process improvement and innovation
Served as program manager of critical Recruiting program across SVP organization, driving many key initiatives and process improvements that served as models for other Recruiting programs across Amazon.
Recruitment Coordinator
Consumer, Amazon
01.2012 - 06.2012
Identified opportunities for improving candidate experience and scheduling efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
Master of Arts - Started Degree: Child, Couple & Family Counseling
Antioch University
Seattle, WA
Skills
Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to build client, peer, and cross-functional relationships, earning trust with employees and partners at all levels
Able to multi-task and work under pressure while keeping strong customer focus and maintaining sense of perspective
Organized with strong attention to detail
Adept at assessing needs of the organization and client to proactively address health of organizations at scale
Nuanced consultant with deep understanding of business, both Tech and Non-Tech
Flexible and versatile to handle diverse responsibilities
Passionate DEI leader, experience driving strategy, goals, and initiatives with large organizations
Timeline
Principal, Human Resources Business Partner
Amazon FireTV, Amazon
04.2023 - Current
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Alexa Devices and Developer Technologies (ADDT), Amazon
11.2020 - 04.2023
Human Resources Business Partner
Amazon Music & Amazon Photos, Amazon
11.2018 - 11.2020
Human Resources Business Partner
Device Software, Amazon
11.2015 - 11.2016
Learning and Development Program Manager
HR for HR, Amazon
10.2014 - 11.2015
Recruiting Specialist
Consumer, Amazon
07.2012 - 10.2014
Recruitment Coordinator
Consumer, Amazon
01.2012 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seattle Pacific University
Master of Arts - Started Degree: Child, Couple & Family Counseling
Senior Program Manager at Amazon Entertainment (Prime Video, Amazon Studios, Amazon Music, Twitch, Audible)Senior Program Manager at Amazon Entertainment (Prime Video, Amazon Studios, Amazon Music, Twitch, Audible)