Instrumental, continuous leadership of team through transformation from a founder led organization to private equity investment and through multiple mergers & acquisitions, in the US, Australia and Europe.• Directed global talent engagement strategy, successfully integrating 5 acquired companies, ensuring seamless cultural transitions.• Optimized People Operations processes, reducing onboarding time by 30+%, contributing to a more efficient workforce integration.• Spearheaded transformation initiatives, aligning organizational culture with private equity goals, positioning the company for future growth.• Revamped performance management system, enhancing employee engagement scores by ~80% and boosting productivity.• Developed a digital onboarding platform, reducing new hire time-to-productivity by 40% and improving retention rates.• Championed a future-ready skills development program, preparing workforce for emerging market trends and technologies.• Facilitated leadership training programs, improving managerial effectiveness and increasing team retention by 10%.• 18 month full-time Leadership & Culture assignment based in Germany, for both EMEA & APAC regions leading to 80+% increase in engagement scores.• Effectively navigating the complexities of both international and domestic employment law, while collaborating with local legal counsel worldwide.• Pioneered HR technology transformation to increase talent engagement and provide deep organizational talent insights.

Winner of Top Workplaces award 9 times from 2012 to 2022, Ungerboeck offers a unique blend of the best of both worlds: we offer the career opportunities and fast-paced, exciting work environment of a rapidly growing company – coupled with the leadership continuity, people-first culture and long-term vision of private ownership. • Led HR strategy at Ungerboeck from 2016-2021, enhancing employee engagement and reducing turnover by ~20% through innovative programs.• Directed HR operations (payroll, benefits, legal, etc.), ensuring compliance with labor laws, implementing policies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Facilitated cross-departmental initiatives to streamline HR processes, resulting in a ~15% increase in operational efficiency.• Championed talent acquisition and development, leading to a rise in high-performing hires and a robust succession planning framework.• Managed HR data analytics to optimize workforce planning, improving resource allocation and reducing costs.• Launched employee wellness programs, boosting overall job satisfaction and morale.

• Coordinated cross-functional teams to design talent development frameworks, driving an increase in productivity.• Passionately drove talent development initiatives, contributing to a dynamic and motivated workforce.• Focused on measurable outcomes, successfully reducing turnover rates by implementing targeted development and engagement programs.

Responsible for partnering and consulting with the global Professional Services executive leadership team, running a business unit of ~450 employees with a focus to substantially upgrade talent, improve and refine product offerings and achieve a total performance transformation through alignment of business goals and HR strategies/practices. Designed targeted manager and leadership development initiatives through the creation of a Manager Virtual Community, creation and facilitation of global training sessions on effective leadership & management practices and 1:1 coaching sessions.

Joined Medtronic (at that time known as Salient Surgical Technologies) as late stage medical device start up as it prepared for public offering. In September 2011, after multiple years of ~30% revenue growth, company was acquired by global medical device leader, Medtronic. My role required world-class HR expertise in the execution of change management, culture integration (post acquisition), process change and performance management of 160 field sales representatives and 150 corporate employees. Participated in the development of a global talent infrastructure, starting at talent acquisition and continued through the performance management process. Strategic partner for all levels of leadership (SVP through front line managers) in matters of organizational design, performance management and business strategy as it related to human capital. • Participated in and enabled a talent upgrade of 25% of the Sales organization, reduced 1st year turnover from 22% to 4%, and decreased talent acquisition spend 50% while increasing headcount 40%.• Successfully planned and led change management and integration activities during company change of control.• Participated in the development of methodologies to attract & retain key talent necessary for continued business growth and subsequent acquisition.

Responsible for all employee relations, recruitment and benefits administration for 800 employees (across 46 departments) including physician, clinical and non-clinical, finance and IS functions. Advisor and coach to senior leadership, managers and employees. Lead program manager and content designer for hospital wide organizational and leadership development initiative, direction of this project was taken from data derived from various employee surveys, employee/physician focus groups and small group sessions.

Responsible for all employee relations, recruitment, leave and benefits administration for 200 employees, including executive team, directors, managers and front line team members. Manager of the safety committee. Developed and presented New Hire orientation and the first ever Leadership Development program at RiverWoods at Exeter.

On-site HR Administrator for manufacturing company responsible for administration of all HR functions from health benefits, workers compensation, new hires and leave benefits for 98 employees.

Bi-Lingual (Spanish) recruiter for Shadow Ridge and Desert Springs Resorts in Palm Desert, California.