I am a Natural Leader and Strategic Business Partner with over 17 years experience in attracting, building and mentoring diverse development teams of high-performing individuals through targeted outreach, powerful training programs, positive impactful coaching and mentoring. I can be hands on and in the codebase just as much as I can be a leader of teams and organizations.I've led people and teams through large and small scale changes like including organizational and technology changes. I enjoy working closely with others from diverse backgrounds and ideas to collaborate, find innovative solutions, and drive results and action at all levels. My Skills Include:- People Management & Leadership- Strategic Planning & Delivery- Product Development and Ownership- Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion- Training Development & Facilitation- Employee Lifecycle Management- Program Manangement- Talent Acquisition & Retention- Agency Negotiation & ManagementWhen I'm not working on uncovering hidden talent or writing code, I'm spending time with my family (which consists of two 3 year olds and two 7 year olds, a grumpy old dog, two cats and the husband) or I'm running my catering company - http://twoscoutscatering.com. I love to cook so that's mostly for fun. I'm also a Girl Scout Leader and volunteer for the PTA and neighborhood associations.