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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greenwood Village, Co

Partnered with executive leadership to support and implement effective short and long term strategies to attain organizational objectives. Combined HR mastery and industry knowledge to appropriately evaluate and resolve complex HR issues within a fast paced and changing business environment.

Greater Denver Area

Coordinated with project teams to establish change programs for the enterprise. Worked across all aspects of the change management life cycle and post-go live effectiveness. Identified impacts and anticipated points of resistance associated with change and developed plans to mitigate or address concerns. Lead meetings to drive key communication, change management assets and deliverables toward completion. Developed, coordinated, and facilitated training based on strategic project demands and end user assessment needs. Communicated strategic project portfolio to the functions and lines of business, focusing on impacts to the business. Worked with functions, business leaders and HR regarding human capital planning. Drove the execution of change management plans across the firm.* Executed organizational change management strategy for Global Business Services, helping the teams deliver on promised target savings and efficiencies* Key member of the integration management office; provided work instructions for addressing culture and change management during future M&A activity

Englewood, Co

Provided global HR leadership to Growth & Sales leaders and the HR function. HR Partner, subject matter expert, coach and advisor on workforce planning, talent acquisition, mobility, diversity & inclusion, compensation, organizational design, talent management and selection, change management, succession planning, retention, engagement, employee relations, and legal issues. Provided expertise in managing and leading change and an advocate for creating a culture that supports our business objectives. Managed complex and difficult HR projects cross-functionally and partner with other client sectors and corporate functions as needed. Lead process to identify talent for key roles and/or strategic hires for Growth & Sales. Acted as the voice and senior level advocate for employees. * Partnered with Growth & Sales executive and senior leadership to execute an organizational redesign and drove selection and placement of key sales talent within first 3 months of position * Enhanced and implemented client focused sales training across Middle East, Asia Pacific, Canada, North America, Latin America and Europe within first six months of position

Englewood, Co

Executed firm wide Talent Management strategy and implementation. Focused on developing effective, high-impact people solutions that aligned with organizational strategy. Implemented best practice and fit-for-purpose talent management practices and programs that created value for employees. Partnered with Senior Leaders and HR Leadership teams to problem solve and identify leadership, talent and capability gaps. Program managed the design and implementation of leadership and talent development plans. Partnered with leaders to enhance global talent review, HiPo identification and succession planning process. Facilitated and improved key processes related to goal setting, career development, talent planning, and performance management that aligned with organizational objectives.* Successfully launched new company-wide performance management platform to 20K employees globally*Overhauled the existing talent and succession review process for the company and implemented a new streamlined approach and process for future talent reviews and retention

Englewood, Co

Implemented firm-wide tactical human resource initiatives, policies, programs and consulting services. Advocated the value of HR as an informed business partner and drove business objectives. Collaborated and developed business planning and strategic initiatives for specific overhead functions. Evaluated and implemented change management strategies alongside senior leadership and local management. *Recognized for outstanding project management as the Project Lead for assigned corporate functions during 2012 and 2013 Year End activities.*Exceeded all performance expectations in 2015 and recognized for building strong relationships, driving for results, and client focus. *Key team member on year long enterprise projects in 2015, including Taleo system implementation.

Greater Denver Area

Actively participated with brand teams and identified opportunities to work collaboratively with cross-functional colleagues to deliver on brand objectives. Built trusted and strategic relationships with assigned retailers to anticipate their agendas, plans and objectives. Anticipated and monitored risk and opportunities in assigned retailers. Developed strategy and engagement plans with clear objectives and activities to optimise funding and access of Abbott Nutrition products. Negotiated funding and price of Abbott Nutrition products at assigned retailers. Regularly tracked the execution and impact of activities and performance of key accounts.

Denver, Colorado Area

Liaise between senior marketing leadership and retail workforce. Built and executed strategic plans to drive achievement of sales objectives. Created and presented bi-annual retail overview to Senior Leadership to align operations. Lead communication of all national retail objectives to Director of Client Services at Acosta Sales & Marketing. Analyzed broker data to provide insight on trends and evaluated retail audit tool and made recommendations on business analytics. Maintained broker commission statement to ensure adequate coverage of key accounts. Served as subject matter expert for Retail Operations team on brand strategy and promotional activity. Collaborated with headquarters to assist in launching new products. Supported all innovation committees to assess retail needs. Developed multi-brand retail sales aids to assist in selling and maintaining new and existing items. Crafted and distributed retail materials to assist Retail Sales Representatives. Monitored territory alignments to ensure accurate bonus payout and developed and executed Abbott Nutrition Summer Internship program.* Received Most Valuable Player award for Retail Operations Customer Business Center, 2009.* Launched Retails Sales Representative program with Director of Sales* Overhauled existing processes, reduced transaction time, and decreased returns.

Bentonville, Arkansas Area

Piloted division-wide marketing initiatives and partnered with advertising agencies to monitor marketing initiatives. Constructed sales campaigns and presented to Sam’s Club marketing. Provided funding insight on pricing strategies and plans. Acted as resident expert on brand specifics, selling points, and promotional activities. Monitored Trade Information Planning System and conducted daily meetings with agency contacts on all ongoing projects. Served as point of contact for all local event sponsorships and contributions for Walmart Customer Business Center. Produced weekly report on competitive activity and insights. Analyzed ROI on completed marketing events. Determined appropriate events for each brand to ensure efficient use of funds.* Executed multi-brand customer marketing program with large club retailer, boosting sales by 30.5%* Delivered .64% CTR results, versus industry average of .20%, during February Baby Campaigns.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Collaborated with training department to drive shift in sales culture. Facilitated direct market training, high performer training, and branch market planning. Collaborated with all tiers of staff to meet demands of specific regional markets. Advised Sales Managers on direct marketing initiatives. Consulted 15 markets on use of enterprise decision management application. Hosted online meetings to expedite widespread sales and operational training. * Enhanced design and delivery of yearly branch market planning.* Created and implemented direct market training for more than 1K associates across 230+ branch locations.* Produced four-module sales training program to amplify high performance.* Crafted and delivered branch market planning to more than 200 branch managers in less than 1 year.

Springdale, Arkansas

Developed and revised marketing plan to promote bank and associates with customers and potential clientele. Participated in leadership forums to determine strategic direction. Advised Branch Managers on branch planning initiatives. Organized ‘Product of the Month’ materials with sales trainings. Coordinated marketing budget. Managed and led team of two marketing assistants. Piloted event sponsorships, contributions, and donation requests. Planned and executed customer events. Interviewed and hired marketing team to expand reach and scope. * Negotiated contracts with newspapers, yellow page executives and various advertisers.* Served integral role on leadership forum that focused on sharing best practices and idea generation. * Developed ads, brochures, flyers and other sales aids. Approved all media releases and press releases.

Springdale, Arkansas Area

Built position from ground up. Taught two management trainings and coached direct reports. Established sales goals for each branch and monitored progress. Assessed needs of team leaders and provided leadership. Collaborated with Sales Coordinators to provide balance between regions. Served as key member to several sales training development groups. Monitored enrollment of associates in sales training courses and assessed gaps for evaluation. Worked with all levels of staff to maintain an efficient sales incentive program.* Increased employee morale through training and sales incentive program. * Selected to expand responsibility to marketing in addition to sales. * Developed and delivered three levels of sales training that focused on DiSC profiles and team building.