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Palo Alto, CA, US

Palo Alto, CA, US

• HP is consistently rated as one of the world’s best employers, with one of the top workplace cultures. I lead HR strategy and people priorities for the 7,500-person Customer Support organization, partnering with.
• Trusted advisor influencing strategic business direction while driving operational success, strategic alignment, and integration of activities within other major organizational functions.
• Serve as executive sponsor and champion for Work of the Future initiative, designing future-proof strategies while amplifying employee engagement, business & technical skills, and growth mindset.
• Enable, measure, and report on on growth in other key areas, including DEI, people development, digital leadership, organizational resilience, and customer-first culture.

Palo Alto, CA, US

• I developed and led planning through delivery of HR initiatives designed to enable business unit goals while elevating team engagement, utilization, and experience.
• Served as Labs Board HR leader, driving technical talent strategies and initiatives at the global business level. Aligned HR structures while enabling region-specific application.
• Augmented Voice Insights Action engagement score across division spanning Technology, Vision, Strategy, & Incubation.

Palo Alto, CA, US

• In this role, I set the people agenda for the PS division encompassing Commercial PC, Design, Customer Experience Portfolio & Strategy, and Current Business Management, alongside the Office of the CTO and Research Lab.
• Collaborated with L2 leaders to foster innovation culture by attracting, developing, and retaining diverse community of exceptional talent. Optimized organization structure/design to maximize business results.
• Assessed opportunities to streamline, integrate, automate, and outsource operational functions to fully leverage team resources in support of critical business initiatives.
• Established HR as key lever in goal attainment for multibillion-dollar business units by collaborating with leaders to diagnose issues and build solutions-focused case for HR partnership.
• Served as HR business partner SME building learning paths to develop HRBP community. Co-architected HRBP Support Model from design through implementation.
• Elevated staffing, structure, and skills Commercial PC Business, raising VIA scores across all teams including Commercial, Design, TVSI, and ISO.

Houston, TX, US

• Bristow is a leader in vertical flight solutions to civil and government organizations worldwide. I led HR strategies, governance, and operational excellence for regions including the Gulf of Mexico, Canada, Alaska.
• Spearheaded creation through deployment of HR programs and initiatives spanning leadership development, performance management, organizational development & design, succession planning, employee/labor relations.
• Led cultural transformation through implementation of 18-month Relevant Coaching program emphasizing intentional teamwork, leadership, coaching, and legacy.
• Negotiated first-round maintenance collective bargaining agreement within 10 months and led organization through the initial campaign to contract ratification.

London, GB

• BAE is a top three defense company and benchmark provider of integrated IT, technology, and professional services solutions for US national security & federal civilian markets. Serving as a recognized SME in operations.
• Partnered with managers to fully utilize human resources through organization development, deployment, hiring, training, leadership development, and employee relations.
• Oversaw planning, execution, and evaluation of operational process in high-risk environments, ensuring compliance with government regulations.
• Selected to write portion of BAE Training Service, Inc., recompete contract resulting in $80M contract awarded by Department of Defense.

Houston, Texas, US

KBR is an engineering, construction & private military contracting company offering a robust portfolio of services and technologies. I directed information support services on a $500 million project, leading operations and administrative team assisting 3K+ senior and enlisted officers in seven command groups.

San Antonio, Texas, US

• I was selected for a two-year assignment in Russia managing the logistics and international transportation of large volumes of time-sensitive, classified materials supporting a high-security $240 million Moscow project.
• Initiated purchasing activities and collaborated with stateside purchasing agents to ensure compliance with stringent timelines.
• Reassigned to Houston in an HR/training role planning, coordinating, evaluating, and facilitating all onsite/offsite jobsite training.
• Developed training/recruiting strategies and processes aligned with corporate business objectives and client requirements; supported Phillips & Rohm and Haas Chemical facilities.

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management