Strategic HR leader for $8.8B business unit and IT/Digital function supporting over 6,500 employees in 50+ countries internationally. Responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall SBU plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, organizational and performance management, training and development, and compensation. Directs a team of HR professionals and execute HR policies and programs that improve retention, performance and employee engagement. Focused on developing HR capability to build a high-performance culture that leverages diversity, empowers leaders, encourages innovation and is committed to employee development. Accountable to drive the workplace culture goals of diversity, equity and inclusion, and support strategic business initiatives to meet annual operating plan.WESCO International, Inc., is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. We employ approximately 20,000 people, maintain relationships with more than 50,000 suppliers, and serve approximately 150,000 customers worldwide. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities.

Human Resources leader for WESCO's global $4.9B Utility, Broadband and Integrated Supply Businesses, and global IT & Digital teams, focused on developing HR capability to build a high-performance culture that leverages diversity, empowers leaders, encourages innovation and is committed to employee development.

HR leader for Industrial & Construction business, supporting approximately 2,700 employees across the US. Responsible for ensuring HR business process excellence across the division in the areas of human capital management, talent and performance management, leadership development, communications, employee engagement, rewards and recognition, talent acquisition, employee relations, labor relations, diversity, compliance, and change management.

Provided leadership for all HR activities to support 500 US and Canada-based Global Sales, Marketing and eCommerce employees; created sales enablement strategies and programs to support approximately 1200+ US based sales employees via matrix organizational structure. Partnered with leadership on complex HR issues and to ensure HR initiatives support overall business strategy. Supported M&A activities and successfully integrated newly acquired businesses into existing organization.

Provided HR consultation to support company strategy by aligning people with business decisions. Partnered internally and externally to drive programs related to human capital. Oversaw leadership and direction for various change and culture management initiatives.

Developed and implemented organizational learning and development strategy, partnering with business leaders to create new training and engagement programs to support business objectives.

Led a variety of Lean initiatives across the business enterprise, focusing on sales, operations, and business processes, as well as Lean training and culture change. Specific experience in areas of Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Lean culture and training, change management and enterprise-wide process improvement.

Responsible for successful planning and execution of various projects and operational initiatives including training, new product introductions, equipment upgrades, and programs to ensure equipment and process reliability, competitive cost, safety and standardization.Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Marmot®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, and Yankee Candle®. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play.