I joined Eberhard as HR Director in late June and have since been dedicated to leading transformative changes across HR operations. The HR team at Eberhard has been fantastic, their support and execution have driven incredible results in a remarkably short time.Key Accomplishments:Compliance and Change: Led a comprehensive compliance audit and initiated critical change programs, enhancing our HR operations.Talent Acquisition: Designed and implemented a structured salaried talent acquisition process, improving our hiring practices and supporting Eberhard's growth.Engagement Programs: Launched several events and recognition initiatives, such as the holiday celebrations and team-building activities, aimed at boosting morale and enhancing employee engagement.Communication Enhancement: Successfully launched 'Eberhard Connect', a SharePoint site and newsletter to foster communication and collaboration within our teams.Benefits Enhancement: Oversaw the implementation of the UMR medical plan across The Eastern Company (Eberhard + 2 other divisions) and introduced Fidelity as the HSA vendor, enhancing our benefits offering.Performance Management: Led the development and launch of a new sales incentive program and implemented Perform Yard, a new performance management system.Policy Development: Launched Eberhard’s first employee handbook, establishing clear policies and guidelines, and setting a framework for consistency and clarity for all associates.Expense Management Initiative: Co-led the project to launch Concur across Eastern’s three divisions, streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency company-wide.

Human resources leader for two operations units with 2,000+ employees. Lead a team HR Supervisors with overall oversight for a team of 12 HR professionals. Known for partnering with business groups to solve strategic business challenges and drive results. Responsible for leading projects to enhance the employee experience and distinguish Swagelok as an employer of choice.

Lead an incredible team responsible for creating, implementing and sustaining talent management solutions on a global scale, including performance management, development planning, succession management, coaching, assessments, learning solutions and organizational development. Passionate about partnering with the business to ensure solutions help leaders and associates connect with Swagelok to build meaningful careers.

Led a team responsible for the creation and implementation of global performance management, succession programs, coaching and mentoring programs and global mobility for Swagelok. *Implemented SuccessFactors Performance, Goals and Calibration modules*Created a Coaching program and trained over 500 leaders in Swagelok *Lead Swagelok's Talent Reviews and succession planning for critical positions

Lead and develop a team of 10 HR Professionals. HR Manager for two business units (1600+ associates) in 7 different sites. Partner closely with Operations Leadership to achieve business results through talent management, leadership development and change management.

Strategic partner to functional leadership teams through understanding unique business conditions of the team and incorporating HR strategy. Key resource for associates and executive leadership and relied upon as a subject matter expert on all Human Resource questions and advising.

Arrow Electronics is a Fortune 500 company, specializing in distribution of electronic components and computing solutions. As an HR Manager, I partner with business clients on all core HR functions, including relationship management, employee relations, talent management, recruiting and talent selection, succession planning, employee performance reviews, high potential development planning, performance improvement planning, resource restructuring and merit increase planning.

I serve on the Board of Directors for the Solon Chamber of Commerce and Chair the Solon Young Professionals Committee.

Findaway World is the maker of Playaway; the simplest way to listen to a book on the go. At Findaway World, the culture and work environment sets us apart from the traditional workplace. Responsibilities included embracing and driving the Core Values of the organization and assisting Findawayers in pursuing growth, working with a passion and exceeding expectations. Other areas of responsibility include recruiting, retaining and developing our staff. Compliance is a must in my field, and an area I don’t take lightly. In general, I created a Human Resources infrastructure from the ground up, so all areas of HR responsibility fall in my arena.