Executive HR Strategist and Business Partner pivotal in crafting organizational people strategies to optimize HR technology, workforce planning, talent acquisition, HR Policy administration, and global workforce relations. Led disaster recovery initiatives, global security programs, and managed emerging incidents affecting global team members.»» Introduced and scaled the Amazonian Experience & Technology (AET) Gemba, bringing Shared Services tech teams into the field to better understand employee and HR customers' needs, uncover opportunities for continuous improvement, and enable a collaborative framework to achieve meaningful change. Program has scaled world-wide driving $145M+ in organization cost savings in the first 2 years.»» Co-President of the Women at Amazon employee resource group (40,000+ members worldwide), guiding strategic plans and mechanisms for chapter expansions, $500K budget oversight, C-Suite, and community engagement globally. Sought-after speaker and panelist on DEI topics and training. Designed and scaled the company's first global female sponsorship program (SPARK), increasing the representation of women in executive STEM-focused roles by 66%, surpassing our initial target of 35%.»» As a key conduit between business HR leaders and Shared Services teams led the end-to-end digital transformation of HR operations, introducing automation and self-service tools to enhance full cycle candidate and employee experience. Achieved a 31% reduction in call center contacts through process optimization, saving $16.7M annually and streamlining operational efficiency.»»Trusted advisor to business C-Suite Executives to champion initiatives that improve service delivery efficiency, quality, and cost, across 61 countries while reducing employee frustration and barriers to technology adoption, shepherding service requests through the change management lifecycle from evaluation to launch.

Led a 40-person team overseeing HR programs for 11,000 associates across the US, fostering collaboration to align HR initiatives with business strategies. Served as a key player in the end-to-end launch of new facilities, gaining high visibility through involvement in major organizational challenges and expansions. Achieved multimillion-dollar cost savings through strategic HR practices, mitigated risks by partnering with legal counsel, and played a crucial role in talent management and succession planning.»» Directed end-to-end launches for new fulfillment centers, ensuring seamless operations and ongoing team member support. Earned 'Launch of the Year' recognition for meeting schedule, staffing, safety, and quality metrics.»» Supported VP and senior director-level leaders, gaining high visibility through involvement in major organizational challenges, crisis events, large-scale expansions, and significant leadership development initiatives.»» Fueled multimillion-dollar cost savings through strategic leadership of HR practices aligned with business priorities and objectives, delivering clear and targeted leadership connecting actions to desired results.»» Partnered with legal counsel to assist in the investigation of employee escalations and complaints, identifying policy and procedure gaps, reducing vulnerabilities, and working diligently to drive compliance.

Provided human resources leadership in uncharted territory for Nestlé following the acquisition of a water bottling production facility, playing an integral role throughout the merger and acquisition lifecycle, building and executing a strategic workforce plan, and providing full-scale human resources support for up to 10,000 employees. Led a dedicated 5-member HR team in developing scalable processes and systems as the organization’s headcount almost doubled in size in just 4 years.»» Earned national recognition for reducing employee turn by 15% YOY, building first-time programs to improve employee engagement, providing unprecedented professional development and apprenticeship opportunities, and creating a culture where employees were encouraged to share feedback and suggestions.»» Created a crisis response playbook following a natural disaster striking one of the largest plants in the network, providing mission-critical employee-centered and facility support during rebuilding efforts.»» Developed HR policies and procedures impacting supply chain manufacturing, engineering, and transportation centers across Texas, overseeing talent acquisition, benefits and compensation administration, organizational development and effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and leadership and team development.»» Championed multimillion-dollar continuous improvements, applying Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Total Performance Management principles while focusing on learning and development programs for leaders, improving employee relations and management communications, and greatly contributing to robust succession plans for 80+ leaders.