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Columbus, Oh, Us

Grange Insurance provides peace of mind and protection during life's unexpected events.For generations, Grange and the independent agents who represent our company have empowered people to live their best lives. Our valuable insurance products and superior, hassle-free services provide stability, comfort and security to meet the evolving needs of customers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, we partner with independent agents to deliver auto, home, life and business insurance in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Responsible for the strategic leadership and management of all Human Resources (HR) functions. Developed and executed HR strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of Grange, including organizational development, talent management, employee engagement, strategic workforce planning, staffing, learning & development, compensation, payroll, benefits, employee relations, performance management, employee recognition and policy development. Coordinated the implementation of services through a dedicated organization of HR professionals. Advised, supported and influenced leadership and administration in regards to organizational and HR matters.

Erie, Pa, Us

Led an organization of HR business partners, generalists, talent management professionals, employee relations consultants and analysts that monitored, assessed and provided consultative and advisory human capital recommendations for the enterprise. Pivotal in influencing talent strategy, employee engagement, and corporate culture.Erie Insurance Group, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 10th largest homeowners insurer, 12th largest automobile insurer, and the 15th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 5 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and in the District of Columbia.

Erie, Pa, Us

HR leader responsible for directing the overall activities of the enterprise-wide network of HR business partners. Charged with delivering comprehensive HR services and support to a geographically dispersed population of 5500+ employees.* Responsible for various human capital functions including Performance Management, Succession Planning, Workforce Strategy, HR Analytics and Organizational Effectiveness.* Developed, implemented and administered HR procedures, policies, programs and activities to align with ERIE's business needs and support corporate values.*Utilized knowledge of business operations, strategic priorities, ERIE culture and the competitive environment to create value and affect positive change.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Led staff of HR directors, change managers and consultants tasked with implementing strategic vision, driving HR excellence, and steering change management across company of approximately 30,000 employees.• Selected by executive management for the position, which effectively centralized accountability of critical communications and organizational change management for key corporate initiatives during a period of significant change.• Served as integration resource for HR; constructed synergistic messaging to secure buy-in from stakeholders.• Successfully implemented disciplined process for project managing major corporate programs, utilizing proven change management methodology and practices. Successes included launch of a new enterprise-wide performance management tool that improved consistency in managing employee performance, and an enhanced compensation tool that streamlined the annual compensation cycle. • Improved engagement of senior business leaders and HR by managing HR Advisory Council, a forum for leaders to discuss substantive HR plans and initiatives prior to implementation.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

HR leader for all corporate and staff departments. Led organization of HR directors and consultants that delivered guidance, counsel and HR services to approximately 2,500 corporate/staff employees located across 5-state service territory. Direct report to Chief HR Officer with matrixed reporting relationships with CFO, General Counsel, and Chief Sustainability Officer.• Facilitated development of employees at all organizational levels and increased utilization of personalized employee development plans. Executed plan to promote robust succession planning for manager-level and higher positions, increasing management accountability by 30%. • Championed employee engagement and promoted culture of inclusion. Created and led various diversity councils charged with improving company’s value proposition for all employees.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Directed team responsible for delivery of various corporate functions including HR Analytics, Financial Analysis, Compliance, Performance Metrics and Measures, Budgeting, Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Records Management. Reported directly to VP of Human Resources.• Created and launched Intern and Co-Op Program to attract college students with analytical, data and financial skills to help strengthen the financial and business acumen of our talent pipeline.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Directed staff that provided financial and analytic support to corporate functions. Had responsibility for Analytics, Performance Metrics & Benchmarking, Sarbanes-Oxley Internal Controls and Records Management processes. Provided analytical/financial support and project management expertise via the timely delivery of various analyses, research, recommendations, etc. with respect to corporate initiatives. Influenced the delivery of performance scorecards that monitored HR metrics and aided senior management decision-making. Ensured appropriate testing, remediation and documentation of all HR-related transactional Sarbanes-Oxley controls. Led effort to organize, image and verify compliance of HR documents to align with corporate records retention policies.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Led team that provided support for Corporate Human Resources functions including Executive Compensation, Compensation, Retirement and Benefits. Prepared various recommendations and supporting documentation for Duke Energy Board of Directors (Compensation Committee). Responsible for the timely delivery of various research and analysis to support senior-level decision-making. Streamlined several processes including stock plan and stock system administration. Performed integration work associated with the merger of Cinergy Corp. and Duke Energy including leadership recommendations and pay structure. Established a common long-term incentive plan platform as well as a common Director compensation plan.

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Managed executive long-term incentive program that included stock options, restricted stock and performance-based shares. Analyzed confidential industry and market data, submitting and presenting results to senior management. Coordinated with appropriate brokerage firms, financial planners, and/or financial institutions to ensure stock transactions were conducted properly and expediently, while maintaining a customer-friendly strategic focus. Implemented corporate policies and procedures that were in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation. Provided individualized financial planning sessions for newly hired and newly promoted executives.

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Hired into the 'Navigator' Program, the corporation’s multi-year flagship program for leadership development. Recent MBA graduates were charged with completing a series of rotational assignments to gain skills and demonstrate abilities in accelerated and challenging business environments, while working on company-wide projects identified by senior management.• Held positions of increasing responsibility and scope in Marketing / Branding, Information Technology, Finance and Human Resources.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Created worldwide marketing campaign for a three-product consumer printer line as part of an enterprise-wide cross-functional strategy team.• Provided competitive market analysis for sub-$100 retail printer market.

Executive Education - Kenan-Flagler Business School, University Of North Carolina, Strategic Leadership Program Graduate

Executive Education - Wharton School Of Business, University Of Pennsylvania, Center For Human Resources Member

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Management; Marketing (Double Major)