Leading fundraising events for organization that supports foster and orphaned youth in U.S., Colombia and Ukraine through offering resources, mentorship and opportunities for youth to be adopted.

Advising wellness start up on corporate strategy

Leading all aspects of the people function - talent acquisition, organizational development, DEI, compensation and benefitsOperated as main lead for the integration post acquisition of a public company and lead many aspects of due diligence resulting in a successful acquisitionDeveloped and implemented various policies in order to stay competitive, compliance, and flexible through organizational changes as needs such as remote work, referral bonuses, parental leaves, contagious diseases, etc.

Advising growing lifes sciences company on areas of culture, performance, and talent acquisition.Implemented HRIS system to streamline timeoff, performance, and organizational communication.Established organizational levels, competencies, and job ladders.

The Caring Village's mission is to give foster youth the opportunity resources, mentorship, and access to thrive as adults. We're using technology to leverage the resources in our local communities and match adults with foster youth. I'm advising the company on our corporate strategy and adult - aka Guide - recruitment.

Advising innovation mgmt consulting company on HR policies and best practices

Leading the HR function at a fast growing fin-tech start up including talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance, and on boarding. Implemented various policies and procedures in recruiting and HR to set the foundation for the company to rapidly scale.Manage performance management process including training managers on how to give feedback. Lead employee engagement surveys and informal focus groups to measure employee satisfaction.Further develop the recruiting engine by bringing on new channels, creating a sourcing strategy, and working with the hiring teams on implementing best practices. Provide metrics and insights on recruiting activity to leadership team.

Advised managers and executives on Human Resources subject matters including role definition, leveling, employee feedback, performance management, compensation, on boarding, and retention. Consulted managers on areas of employee conflict and retention.Took ownership of employee engagement projects such as launching our first employee survey which including championing the purpose of the survey and leading engagement with involved executives. Implemented changes based on the survey results.Leads the recruitment function of a VC backed software company across the US with 12 different offices from when the company had 120 employees to currently 600 employees. Established various talent and human resources policies including best practices and process around promotions, relocation, and on boarding. Built all recruitment processes and systems from the ground up including creating recruiting processes checklists to increase effectiveness and transparency throughout the organization, establishing new requisition and offer approval processes, hiring recruitment staff, and training hiring managers on interviewing best practices. Successfully implemented ATS systems (currently on Greenhouse) which included negotiating contracts, ensuring implementation project is managed effectively, or the implementations, training all WideOrbit users on the system, and customizing the software.Lead re-branding of WideOrbit’s talent acquisition philosophy. Launched a career website within the first three months of employment and continuously updated it as well as the content for anything career related. Partners with executive team and senior managers to develop talent strategies and initiatives, and consult the management team on current trends, metrics, and data. Serves as a trusted advisor to management as well as a knowledgeable and trustworthy primary HR contact in the areas of talent management, organizational development, and talent acquisition.

Recruited executive level candidates and facilitated recruiting process.

Manages a team of recruiters to ensure they maximize industry market share, client retention, talent acquisition, and business development while maintaining a full book of clients and candidatesSets annual and monthly goals with individual recruiters to ensure yearly recruiting goals are metSolicited new and existing clients to obtain new positions to work and fill. Facilitates weekly sales training sessions that include topics such as: cold calling, negotiating, closing, and handling recruitment objections.Lead branch wide training for new hires in the areas of recruitment and business development.Developed interviewing skills training material that was presented to candidates in an evening seminar format with approximately 40 attendees.

Leadership Consultant January 2004—May 2004 Lead executive committee and management retreats focused on improving team cohesiveness and quarter goal setting. Facilitated 360 degree feedback performance measurement process for all company managers to improve a baseline for employee perception of departmental leaders. Created leadership training program for Sales Team Leaders which included assessing current and desired skill set, developed training material, and lead interactive training sessions. Met with managers in all departments to discuss department goal setting, employee performance issues, department incentives, streamlining internal processes, and implementation of major projects. General Manager June 2001-December 2004 Lead executive committee and management meetings, conducted management retreats, ran quarterly company meetings, and quarterbacked company shared goal development and the implementation of those goals. Guided all major changes in the company including changes in the company’s strategic direction, overall culture, sales-operations communication, technological advancements, compensation structures, training systems, and internal management communication. Directed major changes in the portfolio management department that resulted in a 110% increase in revenue from the previous year. Handled all company legal issues including: managing formal complaints, negotiating settlement terms, participating in depositions, responding to attorney correspondence, representing the company in court, and strategizing with external counsel. Implemented customer service plans that reduced complaints by 75%, legal expenses by 90%, and cancelled deals by 38%