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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

As the Director of Talent Acquisition at Moderna ANZ/APAC, I lead recruitment efforts and oversee the talent acquisition strategy for the region. The region includes Australia, Japan, Korea, and Emerging Markets such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Singapore, with additional future expansion expected. Part of the global TA leadership team, I collaborate with functional TA leaders, Talent Attraction/Operations, and HR Business Partners to support Moderna's mission of embracing diversity, pursuing the best talent in the industry, and taking bold risks. If you're interested in joining our team or learning more about Moderna's vision for the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Sydney, Au

As the Talent Acquisition leader at GHD, I oversaw a team of 40 Talent Acquisition Business Partners across the APAC region. My team consisted of specialist recruiters hiring for all of GHD's Professional Service offerings, including the Graduate/Early careers team and Executive Recruitment. At GHD, we are dedicated to solving some of the world's most pressing water, energy, and urbanization challenges. As a global professional services company, we use our expertise in engineering, construction, and architecture to connect and sustain communities worldwide. With over 10,000 skilled employees in more than 200 offices across five continents, we prioritize building long-lasting relationships with our clients and partners. Since our establishment in 1928, GHD remains wholly owned by our people, making us a diverse and committed organization.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

CSL is a leading biotechnology company, listed among the top five on the ASX, with a global workforce of over 22,000 employees across 60 countries. As a key member of the Talent team, I reported directly to the Global Head of Talent and lead a dynamic team of Talent Acquisition professionals across the APAC region. With a focus on Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia, the team was responsible for hiring the best talent to support CSL's ongoing success.

Dublin 2, Ie

As the Global Lead for Accenture Executive Talent Acquisition for Technology, I played a critical role in ensuring that Accenture, one of the world's leading professional services companies, had a robust leadership talent pipeline. With over 400,000 employees and serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture is renowned for its diverse range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. In my role, I led a team of senior recruiters across North America, Europe, APAC, and growth markets, where I created and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to achieve our talent acquisition goals.My focus on diversity hiring best practices and innovation led to my recognition as the global award winner of Diversity Champion Talent Acquisition 2016, and I was invited to speak at several internal forums on diversity hiring strategies. I continually reviewed vendors to ensure we had a genuine partnership and provided strategic monthly updates to the COO of Technology, while also working closely with the Director of Operations (Technology).As a Global Lead, I collaborated with my global peers on various strategic projects. Additionally, I served as a language buddy for my colleagues in Japan, participated in Australian Managing Director's focus groups, was a member of the Recruiting Re-imagined Change Management team, and acted as a mental health ally and disability champion.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Plexus is an Australian law firm providing technology, consulting, outsourcing, and project management services. As the manager of talent acquisition and HR function, I implemented operational efficiencies utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles to improve business performance. I also developed a comprehensive recruitment and selection process that included a competency-based and behavioral interviewing framework.To support employee development, I created and presented training materials for Plexus University, the company's internal training program. As part of my efforts to measure employee engagement, I introduced and deployed employee engagement surveys. Additionally, I prepared a suite of HR policies, a company code of conduct, and an employee handbook.I introduced a performance appraisal system and managed the annual process. I also developed and delivered the company induction program, ensuring that new hires had a seamless onboarding experience. My work contributed to building a strong talent acquisition and HR function at Plexus, which helped the company achieve its strategic goals.

Melbourne, Vic, Au

As a talent management professional at DB Results, a digital business consulting and technology company, I played a critical role in the development and execution of key talent initiatives and programs. This included designing and implementing succession planning, rotations, and employee engagement programs that helped to improve employee retention and drive business growth.In addition, I managed the appraisal process to ensure that employees received constructive feedback and opportunities for growth. To support employees in their career development and progression, I provided mentorship, coaching, leadership skills training, and other non-curriculum based approaches.As a champion for continuous improvement, I led efforts to enhance recruitment practices and service delivery. This resulted in the company's ISO9000 quality accreditation, which demonstrated our commitment to providing high-quality talent management services to our clients.Overall, my contributions helped to build a strong talent management function at DB Results, enabling the company to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a highly competitive industry.

Dublin 2, Ie

While raising a family, I successfully freelanced as a talent acquisition specialist, delivering end-to-end recruitment services for technology, strategy, and consulting professionals. I also provided support to the graduate recruitment team to identify and attract top talent.One of my notable achievements during this period was facilitating the international transfer of employees from the UK, Ireland, France, Brazil, and the US. This involved working closely with employees, HR teams, and immigration lawyers to ensure a seamless transition and positive employee experience.Throughout my freelancing work, I maintained a high level of professionalism and dedication, achieving positive results for my clients and building strong relationships along the way. My ability to balance the demands of parenting with a successful freelance career is a testament to my strong work ethic, adaptability, and passion for talent acquisition.

Dublin 2, Ie

Andersen Contracting was a leading independent recruitment company previously owned by Andersen Consulting, which is now known as Accenture.• Provided leadership and management to a team of over 40 staff members• Managed P&L and oversaw operational management of the Victorian operation• Developed business cases, managed tender processes, and implemented strategic initiatives to drive business growth• Successfully negotiated and managed relationships with major clients such as IBM, Telstra, Qantas, and EDS• Achieved recognition as a top performer for consistently exceeding performance goals• Received two promotions during tenure in recognition of strong leadership and results-driven approach.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Politics

Cert Iv Human Resources

Graduate Certificate Career Development