Executive MBA - Managing Talent & Culture - Leadership, Engagement, and Performance

Liverpool John Moores University - Executive MBA Leadership, Engagement, & People PerformanceLeadership & Decision Making

Led Project Unity change enablement as Prospero and Landmark joined the Optum Home & Community Team. Led human capital strategy and execution for this exciting startup. Purpose built culture and foundational HR infrastructure to support a team of professionals who are PASSIONATE about SERVING others.

Lead a team of 60 HR generalists who serve as the human resources business partners to the government business division and the commercial business division. The combined revenue of these divisions is more than $90B, with a combined headcount of more than 30,000 associates. Recruited by CHRO (formerly at Burger King) because of my proven track record with M&A integrations. Served with the leadership team of the GBD who accomplished growth from $25B in 2014 to $50B in 2018. Led talent and culture integration efforts for acquisitions: Amerigroup, Simply Healthcare, America’s First Choice, and HealthSun. Chosen to lead the human capital strategy of IngenioRx, a $4B business unit start-up (PBM). Led a reorganization which resulted in $45M in savings and improved ongoing efficiency for the commercial business. Chosen to serve as the executive sponsor for The Veterans of Anthem, an employee resource group.

Executive MBA & Masters of Human Resources Management Programs. On campus and Online courses in human capital strategy - selection systems and talent/performance management systems.

Co-founder & co-owner of this one of a kind independent coffeehouse where a team of knowledgeable and engaged baristas create an environment focused on coffee, culture, and community.

Served on the executive leadership team of this systems integrator. New Signature was awarded the Microsoft US Partner of the Year in 2014 & 2015 for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of Microsoft on-premises, hybrid, and cloud solutions. • Developed the strategic planning framework and executive team operating model • Led all talent acquisition efforts that resulted in a 30% increase in consultants with Microsoft certification • Led career development programs that resulted in 80% of all supervisor roles being filled internally

Led a team of field HR business partners supporting over 7,000 North American franchisees and 1,000 company-owned restaurants. • Led a reorganization of the franchise operations service delivery model; moving from an audit focused model to a unit performance improvement model. Full reorganization completed in less than six months. This new model was credited with improvements in system-wide sales growth and consistent customer experience within two years • Led the human resources function’s operation model refresh utilizing the RBL’s HRCS model • Received the Crowning Achievement Award for driving business results through effective human capital planning

Provided human resources generalist services to over 400 associates in this growing specialty insurance company.

Professor of Online and On Campus classes in the Masters of Business Administration Program. Classes included: HR Management, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Psychology, Human Capital Development, Employment Law, and Teamwork, Collaboration & Conflict Resolution.

Provided human resources generalist services to over 100 company-owned Domino’s stores.

Served on the regional leadership team providing human resource generalist services at this assisted living company specializing in dementia care.

Provided staffing services for light industrial companies.

Provided human resources generalist services in support of Area Agency on Aging home health care contracts and hospice care.

Founder Built this retail embroidery business from business plan to successful operations. Hired and trained a team, one of whom bought the business and operated it profitably for more than 10 years.