Provide strategic HR consulting and collaboration to enhance DermSquared's programs, focusing on integrating HR best practices into learning opportunities for physician leaders. Partner with the board to address challenges in leadership development, people management, and organizational culture, contributing to innovative HR solutions that align with the program’s mission.

Upwage is a developer of an employment platform that matches candidates to employers in the local area, increasing candidates' earning potential by paying more for current skills and enabling people who earn low wages to find higher-paying jobs.I am honored and thrilled to be a part of such an amazingly innovative organization and group of people.

As a Chief HR Officer (CHRO), my role is multifaceted, encompassing strategic leadership and operational oversight in all matters related to human resources. With a focus on aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals, I drive initiatives to attract, retain, and develop top talent while ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. I spearhead the development and implementation of comprehensive HR strategies that foster a positive workplace culture, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational performance. Through effective talent management, succession planning, and performance management programs, I aim to optimize workforce productivity and drive business success. Additionally, I lead efforts to cultivate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. My objective as a CHRO is to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing insights and solutions that enable the organization to achieve its objectives while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

U.S. HealthWorks, Inc.Vice President, Human Resources December 2002 to May 2018U.S. HealthWorks is a national provider of occupational medicine clinics, with annual revenue of $607M, nearly 250 locations in 21 states and 4,200 employees. Continually promoted to roles with progressively increased responsibilities to a final position of Vice President of Human Resources with exposure to all aspects of human resources management, including recruiting, benefits, compensation, employee relations, compliance and mergers and acquisitions.Excellent understanding of employment law in 21 states and the impact on an organization. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and manages all HR-related legal matters, including investigations, EEOC and other state agencies. Leadership experience within a progressive and complex business enterprise, having created and driven innovative human resources program initiatives from inception to industry-leading stature. Serves as department lead for all HR matters related to Company acquisitions; successful transition of 55 independent acquisition transactions, resulting in the addition of nearly 100 clinics and 1500 employees during the preceding 9 years.Manages the Company’s compensation program consisting of: administration of the Company's nearly 25 incentive plans; created salary structure for the organization consisting of over 250 job titles; oversees the administration of the company's performance management and merit increase system for the Company.Integral influencer in the development of the Company’s benefit programs aimed to attract and retain top talent. Forward-thinking and strategic in aligning company culture and fiscal objectives in creating a comprehensive benefits program for all associates.Directs corporate HR initiatives in the formulation and application of policies and procedures to preserve positive employee relations and to prevent wrongful termination lawsuits or excessive turnover.

Recruiter for clinical personnel through health care publication advertisements, web site recruitment and job fairs for a multi-facility health system with $250M in revenue and 1,500 employees.