For over two decades, Barbara has been a trusted partner to Boards and the C-suite of public, private and investor companies undergoing organic/acquisition growth, globalization, market diversification/expansion, and organizational change. With a successful career as a senior Human Resources leader in multi-billion dollar global corporations, such as Shure, Pillsbury (Grand Met PLC), J.I. Case /Case IH/Tenneco (NYSE: TEN), Barbara combines macro-level strategic insights and global business acumen with expertise in organizational strategy, succession planning, executive compensation, key talent acquisition/retention, DE&I, and performance management strategy. She maintains the highest level of ethics, governance and compliance from the boardroom to individual operations, and designs business, financial, scalable HR operational best practices that address matters of corporate/shareholder significance. TRANSFORMATION & GROWTH• Developed competitive, market-aligned executive compensation strategies for a Technology Fast 500 Fintech business (Snapsheet.com) • Established contemporary HR organization for rapid growth, zero trust encryption and private blockchain software engineering firm (SpiderOak, Inc.)• Consulted for VC backed online gift card buy back business partners on upgrading HR and talent retention policies (Raise.com)• Provided expertise to Co-Founder/CEO during early stage initiating the HR function for nation-wide online tech community company (BuiltIn Chicago)• Advised General Counsel of a “100 Best Places to Work” digital product agency on establishing best practices and ensuring continuous growth (Domandtom.com)• Integrated 6+ businesses under a single corporate structure and developed a sustainable HR function to support organic growth (Nutritional High International, OTCMKTS:SPLIF)• Partnered with the CEO/Founder of a custom marketing research firm on developing business dissolution plan (Relevation Research)TRUSTED THOUGHT LEADER• University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation• mHub – Advisor to CEO/Founders on scaling HR strategies and operations. • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Internship Supervisor for students enrolled in Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and MA in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Listed skills include Human Resources, Leadership, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, and 44 others.