(Formerly Nanostring, acquired by Bruker in May 2024 and integrated into the newly formed Bruker Spatial Biology business unit in October 2024)

NanoString Technologies (NASDAQ: NSTG) is a publicly held provider of life science tools for translational research. The company's technology enables a wide variety of basic research and translational medicine applications. Our purpose is to Map the Universe of Biology . We enable scientists to answer questions they have always wanted to ask to explore the boundaries of cellular structures and create an atlas of biological interactions that define life. We are relentless in our quest to Catalyze the Next Biological Revolution leading to Advancing the Human Condition . In addition to a pioneering spirit, we value: Grit. Authenticity. Ambition. Ingenuity. Customers.

HRBP to Blue Nile's Supply Chain, Global Customer Care and Merchandising teams

• Deliver strategic and operational support for 600+ employees at the Farmers Life Insurance company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Co; partner with executives and senior business leaders to align the company’s vision with the people strategy and deploy effective initiatives to achieve the organizational goals • Execute a strategic workforce plan, including internal consulting around policies, strategic staffing, organizational design, workforce analytics, employee relations, culture development, onboarding, compensation, and total rewards• Drive effective business strategies for talent management activities, including talent reviews, succession planning, comparative assessments, rotational programs, performance management, coaching needs, and mentoring• Oversee the 2020 voluntary separation program; an HRBP initiative to generate over $4.2M in cost-savings annually• Guide high-potential leaders through internal and external talent management programs, including the ALDP, Leadership Accelerator Program, Emerging Talent programs, and succession planning• Focus on employee engagement to increase retention and talent development, increasing results by 59% YoY increase by improving communication, empowerment, enhancing career roadmaps, and integrating hackathons• Develop and implement D & I initiatives and track results around attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent within underrepresented groups, including women and minorities; resulting in YoY improvement of a more diverse workforce since 2019• Collaborate with employee relations leaders around investigation due diligence; receive a thorough review and facts around the situation, evaluate the details, and determine the best next steps and outcome for engaged associates• Developed and executed on plan to improve senior leader 'ready now' talent within the organization; resulted in an increase from 35% to 80% of successors 'ready now' • Reduced attrition by approximately 23% from 2018-2020

• Directly supported and partnered with the COO, Global Life North America; guided 500+ group operations employees and workforce clients across four locations (Seattle, Columbus, OH, New York, and Kansas City) • Collaborated with business units, colleagues, and stakeholders to build and execute effective strategies, improve organizational performance, drive business change globally, and develop organizational capabilities• Coached and developed a team of two HR generalists; supported the rapid organizational growth and structures, integrated updated leadership compensation models and competencies, and provided employee training as needed• Counseled and guided managers on the planning and implementation of effective performance management strategies• Gathered and analyzed data, including talent reviews, turnover reports, and compensation financials, prepared reports, and recommended solutions to client groups and HR colleagues• Led succession planning discussions and leadership development strategies; provided coaching, thought partnership, organizational design, and insights to support the business direction• Introduced and transitioned the operational and transactional work processes to an employee self-service model; leveraged partners and stakeholders at the local and global level to support structural and cultural change

• Supervised team of 15 employees in life new business underwriting.• Coordinated all underwriting and new business activities with Operations, customer service, policy service and finance.• Coordinated ongoing communications with Farmers Agency force.• Maintained SLA’s for new business processing, review and final U/W decision.• Mentored and coached staff on career development.Main achievements:• Served as project lead on Farmers payment transaction workstream review. Reviewed ways to streamline payment transactions and processing• Successfully transitioned and outsourced all new business check handling and payment processing to TPA partner Citigroup.• Reviewed and implemented new business application approval processes that resulted in time savings to reach final decision on policy approval.