Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selected Achievements
Technology And Tools
Board And Industry Leadership
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Monet Hires

Denver,Colorado

Summary

Results-driven HR executive with a proven track record in optimizing talent, executing strategy, and driving value realization. I am a trusted business partner with expertise in HR transformation, talent acquisition, workforce experience, culture integration, DEI, and internal communications. Adept at leading enterprise-wide HR functions that align people strategy with business objectives to maximize impact. Passionate about building resilient, high-performing teams and navigating change with agility.


Broad expertise as an HR Generalist, including employee relations, investigations, talent management, organizational design, and consultative business partnership. Skilled in negotiation, vendor management, and project management, with a strong ability to drive HR strategy while managing complex business needs.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, HR – Talent, Workforce Experience, & Internal Communications

Summit Materials
01.2021 - 02.2025
  • Sr. Director, HR & Strategic Projects (2021 - 2023)
  • Director, HR (2018 -2021)
  • Led enterprise-wide HR functions overseeing talent acquisition, internal communications, workforce experience (DEI & culture), and HR strategy
  • Managed a team of 25+, including Sr. Directors, Directors, and Managers
  • Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: Implemented enterprise talent platforms, supporting the hiring of 3,000+ new employees annually
  • Optimized recruiting processes to reduce time-to-fill by 2+ days, improving candidate experience by 95%
  • Developed innovative campaigns to attract early career talent and strengthen employer brand awareness
  • Workforce Experience & Retention: Reduced turnover by 10% in 24 months despite large-scale M&A activities
  • Created a values-driven framework that provided employees clarity on their roles and impact, driving engagement and retention
  • M&A & Change Management: Led cultural integration for acquisitions, utilizing cultural alignment surveys to measure and improve change readiness
  • Successfully onboarded new teams and minimized disruption
  • Employee Relations & Investigations: Oversaw complex employee relations cases, internal investigations, and compliance matters, ensuring alignment with company policies and legal requirements
  • Organizational Design & Talent Management: Designed and executed talent management strategies, leadership development programs, and workforce planning initiatives to enhance business performance
  • Board Relations & Business Partnership: Served as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and board members, providing insights on workforce trends, talent risks, and organizational strategy
  • Internal Communications & Branding: Modernized Summit’s employer brand, developing strategic communication plans, enterprise-wide town halls, and M&A playbooks
  • Launched engaging campaigns, social media strategies, and video content to enhance the employee value proposition
  • HR Technology & Process Optimization: Consolidated 8 disparate HR systems into 1, reducing costs by 35% while improving efficiency and reporting accuracy
  • Vendor Management & Negotiation: Led contract negotiations with HR technology vendors, optimizing service agreements and maximizing value for the organization
  • Project Management: Directed large-scale HR initiatives and system implementations, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and timely execution

Vice President, Human Capital

First Western Trust
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Led workforce planning and HR initiatives to support business expansion
  • Designed and implemented performance management programs, increasing organizational effectiveness
  • Built strategic talent development programs, improving leadership pipeline and succession planning
  • Handled employee relations, conflict resolution, and internal investigations, ensuring a compliant and positive workplace culture

Manager, Human Capital

First Western Trust
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Led workforce planning and HR initiatives to support business expansion
  • Designed and implemented performance management programs, increasing organizational effectiveness
  • Built strategic talent development programs, improving leadership pipeline and succession planning
  • Handled employee relations, conflict resolution, and internal investigations, ensuring a compliant and positive workplace culture

Market Human Resource Manager

Walmart
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Awarded Market Human Resource Manager of the Year 2x
  • Provided HR leadership for multi-site operations, driving talent strategy and employee engagement
  • Developed and executed strategic training programs that improved workforce performance
  • Managed employee relations cases, labor concerns, and workforce compliance initiatives

Operations Manager

Walmart
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Managed operations for a $100M+ facility, driving financial performance, community engagement, and workforce development
  • Partnered with HR to support talent initiatives, performance management, and leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management and Operations

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

  • HR Strategy & Execution
  • Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • Culture Transformation & M&A Integration
  • Leadership Development & Succession Planning
  • Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness
  • DEI & Employee Experience
  • Employer Branding & Internal Communications
  • HR Technology & Process Optimization
  • Employee Relations & Investigations
  • Organizational Design & Talent Management
  • Board Relations & Executive Partnership
  • Vendor Management & Negotiation
  • Project Management & Process Improvement

Selected Achievements

  • $10M Value Realization: Delivered targeted turnover reduction strategies that generated $10M in savings.


  • Enterprise Culture Transformation: Led a comprehensive culture assessment and engagement strategy.


  • M&A Integration Success: Executed seamless cultural integration and enhanced change management processes.


  • Strategic Vendor Management: Led enterprise-wide negotiations, reducing HR tech spend by 20%.


  • High-Impact Project Leadership: Directed enterprise-wide HRIS implementation.

Technology And Tools

  • SuccessFactors
  • Workday
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Canva
  • TenStreet
  • ContactMonkey
  • Microsoft Suite
  • HR Analytics Tools

Board And Industry Leadership

Speaker, HR Strategy & Workforce Experience Conferences

Timeline

Vice President, HR – Talent, Workforce Experience, & Internal Communications

Summit Materials
01.2021 - 02.2025

Vice President, Human Capital

First Western Trust
01.2018 - 12.2018

Manager, Human Capital

First Western Trust
01.2015 - 01.2018

Market Human Resource Manager

Walmart
01.2013 - 01.2015

Operations Manager

Walmart
01.2010 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management and Operations

Colorado State University
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