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Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

- Learning, OD, and Knowledge Management efforts for global Aerospace business (35,000 employees.)- Led staff of 8 Learning, instructional systems design, and program managers in providing innovative solutions in learning and development and knowledge capture and transfer.- Oversight for university relations, job rotation, and early career programs.- Management of course curation and technical learning development.- Management of technical leadership development program.- Strategic oversight of several internal academies and universities.- Facilitation of OD and EQi courses.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Led team of 11 training, instructional design, early career, and knowledge capture / transfer professionals in support of 8,200 Engineering and Technology employees globally. Created department, staff, operating system, metrics, and benchmarking activities including establishment of Learning Council advisory board; program integration with India, Czech Republic, and China learning teams; and council / board member leadership of 5 new internal academies and universities with specialized technical curricula spanning the global Engineering workforce. Past leader of Aerospace Women’s Council Events Committee with membership of 600 global participants; Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Council member.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Aftermarket Services, Mechanical SystemsLed team of 6 HR professionals in support of 17 global Mechanical Repair and Overhaul sites with total employee population of 2,100 in support of One Country Model and Functional Transformation efforts. Supported VP and leadership team through union negotiations / restructuring activities involving several US-based sites, along with in-depth global talent management reviews. Knowledge and practice of HOS activities including value stream mapping and Kaizen events.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Aftermarket Services, Avionics and Electronics Systems- Led team of 3 direct and 9 matrixed HR professionals in support of 14 global Avionics and Electronics Repair and Overhaul sites - total employee population = 1,000- Supported VP and leadership team through several organizational changes including sourcing of 6 Site Leaders - Led change management activities for relocation of work and resources from AZ to KS- Project-managed MX restructure activity for 50 employees across 13 US sites and 2 functions

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Led team of 8 HR professionals in 5 U.S. sites for 720-person Division headquartered in AZ- Responsible for oversight of 250-person facility operated under a Maquiladora Shelter in Guaymas, MX. - Leadership of policy decision-making across all HR functions. - Named Ethics Officer for Division in April 2005. - HR leadership of divestiture activities during marketing of Division to potential investors and ultimate acquisition

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for development of a leadership pipeline and supporting talent management processes for Director and VP talent across the global Corporation. Created Corp. Standards of Excellence for mid-level managers, enabling the identification of critical positions, successors, and development planning across all sectors, regions, and functions. Co-designed the tools, processes, and forum for the first Executive Talent Exchange workshop conducted by the newly-placed Company CEO with his Sector Presidents. Led change agility / talent management benchmarking sessions with 3 Fortune 50 corporations, as well as strategic planning meetings with several nationally recognized talent management pioneers / authors.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

HR leadership of 425 internal IT clients in Arizona, Texas, and Illinois. Led HR function of global project team with development of RFP for global Information Technology outsourcing, including review of supplier proposals, selection, and transition of 1,250 professionals in 41 countries to new supplier (largest initial outsourcing transition at Motorola.) Partnered with instructional design team to create, launch, and lead facilitation of new internal performance management training for the IT organization; curriculum adopted Corporate-wide.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Managed staff of 8 HR professionals in support of 1,200 manufacturing and operations engineers, IT, Distribution/Sourcing professional staff, and line operators in a 24/7 manufacturing/ engineering facility of 3,500. Lead HR project team to off-shore manufacturing paging business impacting 800 associates. Managed first on-site outplacement center, resulting in Corporate contract between Motorola and vendor for similar efforts.

Responsible for leadership of the site training and professional development staff in support of a 3,500-person manufacturing and engineering facility. Managed staff of 3 in support of soft skill training efforts. Led integration of Paging learning organization into global Motorola University, including downsizing and consolidation efforts. Co-led Corp HR team developing new University job models for 625 employees worldwide. Created extensive project plan to train 35 internal coaches from all parts of the paging organization in support of a site-wide change effort across all shifts. Extensive facilitation, classroom teaching, and Master Facilitation for change management, performance management, and compliance-related training programs.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Strategic HR support for 400 product development engineers, marketing professionals,and finance employees. Responsibilities included employee relations, performance management, case management, and coaching/mentoring.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

- Managed internal opportunity system postings and selection process. - Assisted in external recruiting efforts as engineering needs warranted.- Managed fast-start hire of 450 direct labor Motorolans in 8-week period. RELATED EXPERIENCEHR experience in public sector work for Palm Beach County, Florida interjurisdictional land use planning agency. Extensive teaching and facilitation experience as department head/instructor at private business school, and for adult education courses. Prior Fortune 500 experience with Mobil Chemical (Intern) and Chubb Group of Insurance Companies (entry level Internal Audit position.)