• U.S. Human Resources lead for global Research & Development business unit. Responsible for full range of strategic HR consultation, specifically; talent development, change management, strategic workforce planning, employee engagement and organizational culture• Improve engagement and organizational culture to support innovation • Measure and monitor Human Capital Analytics and data trends using a customized metrics dashboard and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to drive people strategy • Successfully manage transformation of work environment including fundamental changes in workspaces, open office landscapes and “New Way of Working” principles in a well established traditional atmosphere • Drive HR Excellence by participating as an assessor on the HR Effectiveness review team conducting audits across manufacturing and corporate divisions; evaluating labor relations and HR practices

• Implemented organizational development and change management parameters during legal entity consolidation of multi brand merger and cross-functional reductions in force• Initiated and created development of enhanced sales compensation plans maximizing pay levels, pay mix, incentives and payouts• Stimulated engagement and reinforced a high performance culture by guiding managers on leadership principles, employee life cycle, Round Table discussions, Upward Feedback, 360° Sessions and performance management• Led complex compliance investigations with an emphasis on creating greater ethical corporate adherence • Established unique tactics to drive continuous improvement of H.R.: HR Shared Knowledge, virtual mentor, HR Excellence, New Managers toolkit• Developed a talent review process aimed at boosting succession-planning efforts• Led diversity initiative at Siemens Hearing and serve as an active board member of the Diversity Operations Management Council responsible for creating and steering strategy• Panelist at NSHMBA’s “Secrets from Fortune 500 Companies on Mastering Today’s Job Search” and Amig@s ERG Launch event, “Panel Discussion on Diversity at Siemens”

• Advised 400+ employees in 7 states on HR policies, company initiatives, conflict resolution, benefits and development• Analyzed HR dashboard data to develop executive action plans and metrics aligning with business strategies including retention, turnover, succession planning and employee satisfaction• Cultivated relationships spanning multiple levels and departments to strengthen HR alignment with Business Partner needs• Ensured promotions and salary increases fell within budget guidelines, facilitated consensus building, established effective performance management practices and identified proactive HR solutions• Created and delivered training curriculum targeting management development gaps. Established HR Newsletter, New Leadership Resource Manual and HR Hot Topic Alerts to provide targeted support on key subject matter• Led crucial projects including launch of Pay for Performance compensation, Summer Intern Program, “Interdepartmental Speed Networking” and implementation of technology-driven staffing system• Managed change process via Adkar model, design communication plans, act as Subject Matter Expert and train work force• Executed work force reduction plans and office closures exceeding savings of $73K. Conducted disparate impact analysis, manage severance, retirement benefits and WARN compliance• Minimized organization’s legal exposure by ensuring consistent compliance to policies, conducting complex workplace investigations and managing progression of suits along with termination appeals • Implemented cost effective recruitment strategy ensuring proper staffing of assigned business areas• Reduced open requisitions by 80%, decreased time to fill by 18 days• Panelist at NBMBAA / NSHMBA Leadership Summit, “Best Practices for Cultivating Networks”