Leader and practitioner at a boutique, talent acquisition and advisory firm supporting middle market private equity, based in Chicago, Illinois. Hands-on, action-oriented, motivated by rolling sleeves up and doing the hard work that needs to be done to build things from scratch.Key accomplishments:- Established retained executive search and talent advisory practice (from zero to multi-million revenue business unit)- Streamlined executive search process to reduce time to hire (new role to offer in under 8 weeks)- Redesigned and professionalized all client facing talent acquisition processes (tripling client retention)- Created talent pool research and pre-LOI diligence solution, M&A Talent Diligence (prevented 3 poor acquisitions)- Co-created veteran to finance program (supported 30+ veterans transitioning straight to finance roles)- Built junior and mid-level talent sourcing solution for PE-backed services businesses (300% increase in hires at lower cost to client)Additional responsibilities:- Created new operating model for staffing and executive search business units that forecasted revenue at a 95% accuracy level (represented a material increase in accuracy and time horizon)- Designed and executed weekly reporting process to keep shareholders informed on operations and real-time financials (improved decision making ability)- Personally acted as recruiter and hiring manager for all internal hires (70% "A-performer" hire rate)- Led, managed, built annual company planning, strategy, and budgeting process

Human capital practitioner covering a variety of key human capital functions across the talent management lifecycle for clients in private equity, financial services, healthcare, technology, and government. My focus was on digging in and doing the tough work of implementation.Core skills include: Executive assessment, executive selection, people decision-making, program facilitation, personality assessment, technical and behavioral skills assessment, executive coaching, qualitative research, HRIS data analysis, organizational development, organizational design, organizational diagnostics.- Orchestrated a complex organizational diagnostic analysis, including 35 executive interviews, 24 focus groups, a 10k person employee survey, and HRIS data analysis, which culminated in root cause assessment and report out to board of directors- Evaluated the strategic and financial acumen of 20+ CEO candidates; achieved top 5% performance ratings for accuracy, thoroughness, and ability to provide thoughtful and targeted feedback to executives- Facilitated 50+ leadership development programs, achieving top 10% instructor ratings- Led curriculum design and facilitation for high potential leadership program- Conducted qualitative culture analysis, change management planning, and communication plan execution for five distinct financial services clients, resulting in complex change initiatives delivered timely on budget - Analyzed results of psychometric assessment (KF4D) and conducted 100+ debriefs with executives and senior to mid-level leaders, achieving top 15% client feedback ratings

Investment Banking Associate (July 2015 to February 2017)- Provided execution support for mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and other financial advisory services for clients, as a member of Baird's consumer investment banking team- Conducted the preparation of company valuations, financial models, and company marketing documents in support of new business generation- Led the MBA summer associate recruitment efforts for Baird at the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern) for two consecutive yearsTransaction specific experience:- Lamrite West (Darice) sale to Michael's Companies (MIK) (Consumer: Crafting supplies)- Crimson Trace sale to Smith & Wesson (SWHC) (Consumer: Firearm accessories)- 5.11 Tactical sale to Compass Diversified (CODI) (Consumer: Branded apparel)- OGIO International sale to Callaway Golf Company (ELY) (Consumer: Athletic gear and apparel)Investment Banking Summer MBA Associate (June 2014 to August 2014)- Provided execution support for mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and other financial advisory services for clients- Led the preparation of company valuations, financial models, and company marketing documents in support of new business generation- Commended by managing director for developing creative buy-side target search system that produced far more relevant matches than standard databases aloneTransaction specific experience:- Supported diligence for $30 million growth equity raise for rapidly growing healthcare tech company Phreesia.

Captain, Engineer (August 2013 - August 2015)Chicago, IL- Served as engineering operations planner and researcher for IL National Guard (part time)Captain, Engineer (August 2011 - August 2013)Fort Drum, NY & Afghanistan- Served as Battle Plans Officer, Operations Officer, Chief of Operations, and General Engineer- Mediated disputes between three competing government organizations to reignite stalled multi-functional range construction project; environmental permits were filed and ordinance clearance was obtained, achieving more progress than in the previous five years combined- Transformed inefficient 35-person staff by implementing weekly meetings, reporting requirements, and planning processes, resulting in successful unit redeployment and 140% improvement in orders complianceCaptain, Engineer (August 2008 – August 2011)Fort Leonard Wood, MO- Served as Instructor and Logistics Officer - Mentored and trained 265 junior officers on military tactics and engineer skills, and taught original courses on leadership, financial management, and military professional development- Received recognition as one of the top three instructors of 12 in the battalionLieutenant, Infantry (March 2005 - August 2008)Fort Hood, TX & Iraq- Served as Infantry Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Interim Commander- Led 39-Soldier Platoon through 100+ patrols in the Task Force’s most dangerous area, locating and neutralizing numerous explosive devices and receiving the Bronze Star Medal as a result- Planned and executed route clearance portion of Battalion operation that resulted in discovery of Al-Qaeda prison camp and release of 43 prisoners- Negotiated security agreements with city Police Chief and conducted patrols with Iraqi Police- Rated as best of four in company and selected as Interim Commander above 22 peers- Graduate of Sapper Leaders Course (SLC), awarded Sapper Tab