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Atlanta, Ga, Us

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San Francisco, California, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Serve as a mentor in Pathbuilders Achieva, a 1on1 mentoring program for mid-level, high potential women recognized as having senior executive potential in their organizations. Mentor women on high-impact leadership, navigating the organizational landscape, and building executive presence.

Austin, Texas, Us

Hired to build Enboarder’s first-ever People and Culture Team, now spanning Talent Acquisition,Employee Experience & Development, Operations, Internal Communications & Employer Branding, andTotal Rewards. Crafted & deployed a two-pronged strategy focused upon operational infrastructurethat strengthens & reinforces the culture and human connection.Key accomplishments to date: Instilling and reinforcing a vibrant culture grounded in the Company Values through: Leadershipand Employee Development Programs, global Talent Management (Talent Inventory, CareerPathing, Succession Planning, Mentoring), Employee Recognition Program, Monthly Newsletter,Employee Hub, crafting and deploying best-in-class programs around all of the employee“moments that matter,” Monthly Global Connects, Employee Off-Sites, key cohort groups (e.g.Diversity & Inclusion, Senior Management Group, Eco-Warriors), Semi-Annual EmployeeEngagement Surveys Crafting & deploying a Total Rewards strategy & function build upon market competitiveness,employee performance and equity, Step-function improvements in Finance/HR Operations including: consolidating four disparateregional payroll systems into one global platform while redeploying resources to allow us toextend employee benefits globally, streamlining back-office systems and delivering dataintegrity, building out a highly functional Talent Acquisition team and function includingidentifying and deploying a Global Applicant Tracking System, identifying and deploying an officehoteling platform to support a dynamic in-office experience, cross-functional collaboration and“Super Days.” Recruiting a Chief Marketing Officer and Independent Board Member

200 Applied Parkway, University Park, Il, Us

Led a 24-person People Team spanning Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, LeadershipDevelopment, DIB, Operations, Total Rewards and Global People Business Partners. Created, staffedand launched both the Leadership Development Program and Diversity, Inclusion and BelongingPractice. Hired to build out and transform team from tactical mindset to a more strategic function thatcan help the business scale and execute on our value creation plan. Additional focus on integratingacquisitions and leading our Culture Defining Objective (one of four key pillars globally).

Weston, Fl, Us

Led 250-person team spanning Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent & Career Development andLearning for both employees and customers. Partnered with CHRO to combine two formally disparateHR teams and align them to execute on an aggressive 5-year value creation plan for thebusiness. Elevated to drive the same integration for UKG HR (Kronos/Ultimate merger) while alsoleading the Culture and Communications workstreams for the Integration Management Office inaddition to my regular duties.

Weston, Fl, Us

Talent & Learning leader for this fast growth, SaaS company now ranked #8 on Fortune's 2019 "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, our third year in the top 10. Also proud to be ranked #1 on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology, #2 Fortune's Best Workplaces for Women, A Best Workplace for Diversity, #2 Best Workplaces in Canada and #3 on People Magazine's 50 Companies that Care. Functional responsibilities include Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Functional Training, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement & Communications and Customer Learning. Teams laser focused on serving business needs and driving business outcomes.At Ultimate Software, we put people first. This idea permeates our culture to its core. For over 20 years, it has driven us to create the innovative products and services we offer today. As a result, we enable our clients to put their people first—helping them build the people-centric environments they need to grow and meet their business goals.

Weston, Fl, Us

My responsibilities include Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Functional Training, Talent Development, Employee Engagement & Communications, and Customer Learning / Training.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Anisa International is the premier global designer and manufacturer of make-up artistry tools, including professional, promotional, cosmetic brushes, with fashion forward packaging and accessories. Founded in 1992 by Anisa Telwar, the Atlanta-based company provides premium makeup tools for prestige, masstige, and mass brands. By combining an intimate understanding of the industry with intuitive design and manufacturing capabilities, Anisa International offers its clients true creative and strategic partnership opportunities. Our mission is to be the beauty industry’s leading global cosmetic brush and accessory design and manufacturing company, bringing passion to the business that translates into relevant, responsible and, above all, innovative solutions that serve our clients and their consumers.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

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In close partnership with global HR leaders and their respective CEOs, architected and deployed the firstever cohesive Talent Management process for CSM’s four core operations globallly. Responsible forcompany’s global Leadership Development Program. Core member of team responsible for training &roll out of new global Performance Management System.

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Designed, implemented & led first-ever integrated Talent Management process across CSM’s four operating entities in North America. Process included Talent Inventory & Review, High Potential ID & validation, Succession Planning, Development Planning and Board level review at both the regional and global level. Built 360° feedback strategy & implementation; crafted & led new Management Appraisal tool kit and its deployment – both driving high performance and organization development company-wide. Core driver of “One CSM” Employee Value Proposition. Personally drove 12 game-changing senior hires to fill strategic gaps & talent upgrades required by newly integrated organization. Core team member working with senior leaders to select, train and deploy new competency framework. Critical role as Executive Coach and Mentor, Change Agent/Challenger to top team.

Zurich, Ch

Senior Partner of Egon Zehnder’s Atlanta office and Practice Group leader for the firm’s North American Telecommunications practice. Ten years acting as business advisor and partner for clients to match human capital requirements to business needs and strategic transformation. Client engagements include global and local clients, small and large organizations, technology, consumer, media, leadership development, not for profit, and industrial sectors. Consulting included executive search, team and organizational appraisal and effectiveness and Board of Directors performance and recruitment.

Chief Operating Officer at steadfast.net, a broadband startup in Austin, Texas. Delivered the then-leading edge Nokia DSL technology into homes and businesses. Lead team to reset the bar for broadband access coupled with phenomenal customer experience. Also led all field Sales & Marketing for the company.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Analyzed competitive threats and devised customer-focused and operational strategies to increase satisfaction and retention. Developed and signed series of game changing strategic partnerships and new product/service concepts.

Led global strategy for BellSouth International (BSI), focusing upon partnering with the company's portfolio of wireless operating companies to grow into triple or quad play communications providers. Rolled this strategy out globally; worked closely with all of BSI’s local operations throughout Latin America and properties in Denmark and Germany. Prior to this role, held series of progressive leadership roles in Atlanta, Central America, Belgium, and the Netherlands as Project Leader for new country launches, Marketing, and Finance.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Helped transform Piedmont Park from an under-resourced and dangerous place into Atlanta's "Green Heart" through fundraising and significant development/improvement projects. Led membership committee, launched new youth membership initiative to better match members with profiles of dedicated park users.

Mba With Distinction, International Strategy & Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance

Bba Cum Laude, Honors Program, Finance