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• Develop and drive comprehensive people strategies to empower business success
• Align HR strategies with the organization's long-term vision and business objectives
• Enhance operational effectiveness and create mutual value for employees and the business
• Position the organization for sustainable success through strategic HR solutions
• Champion future workforce planning to support business growth and performance excellence
• Design, implement, and evaluate key HR initiatives

Chicago, Illinois

• Delivered strategic talent solutions to drive business value
• Collaborated with cross-functional leaders on integration roadmap, developed project plans, and execution strategy
• Oversaw the ramp-down of a global shared services location while maintaining operational continuity
• Drove change management initiatives

Chicago, Illinois

• Executed and enhanced core HR processes, including organizational design, employee engagement, and executive coaching
• Partnered with division and regional presidents to align strategic priorities, facilitate talent discussions, and develop high-potential employees
• Led the administration and analysis of employee engagement surveys, delivering actionable insights to elevate workplace culture
• Developed a forward-looking vision for HR dashboards, enabling real-time analytics, streamlined reporting, and data-driven decision-making

Chicago, Illinois

• Aligned HR strategies with business objectives to drive innovation and deliver measurable results to support a global start-up division
• Designed and implemented targeted HR programs and leadership initiatives to enable organizational success
• Introduced labor strategies, including training programs, market-driven compensation plans, and performance-based bonus designs for a new joint venture
• Led the adoption of a new HR solution, streamlining operations and advancing employee satisfaction

Lisle, Illinois

• Led the HR function for the Midwest region and Canada, supporting a distributed workforce
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with senior leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational goals
• Advised managers on employee relations, performance management, organizational restructuring, and enhancing employee experience
• Led the execution of a company-wide SAP initiative to standardize best practices and streamline operations

Schaumburg, Illinois

• Provided HR leadership to corporate and field offices across three strategic business units
• Consulted and collaborated with key stakeholders on HR transformation including SAPHR implementation, recruitment systems (Resumix), master data optimization, employee surveys, and manager desktop solutions

Niles, Illinois

• Managed all employment activities, including candidate screening, interviews, and new hire orientation
• Ensured a diverse workforce and compliance with EEO objectives and legal guidelines
• Analyzed affirmative action plans and job descriptions, executed goals across the organization
• Revised employment applications, interview training manuals, and new employee orientation programs for five states
• Reduced advertisement costs by 20% and labor cost by 50% with a new intern program

Ascent Executive Leadership, Mastering Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority