Leveraging a robust 20+ year background in human resources and IT management, I specialize in guiding large-scale organizations through strategic transformations. At FocalPoint, my role extends beyond traditional coaching, merging cutting-edge strategies in business leadership with my expertise in HR development and digital innovation.Key Contributions:Strategic Planning and Leadership Development: Utilizing FocalPoint’s comprehensive approach, I empower clients to set actionable goals, optimizing their strategic direction and leadership capabilities. My sessions are designed to harness and amplify the strengths of business leaders, aligning with their personal and professional aspirations.Productivity and Digital Transformation: Drawing on my extensive experience in HR and IT, I assist organizations in digital transitions, implementing tools and strategies that significantly enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement.Empathy and Relationship Building: My coaching style is deeply influenced by my high Influence and Compliance traits, as identified in my DISC profile. I focus on building authentic, collaborative relationships with clients, ensuring a structured, detail-oriented approach that drives real, measurable results.Adaptation to Industry Trends: Keeping pace with emerging trends in business coaching, such as positive psychology, mindfulness, and the application of neuroscience, I offer a dynamic coaching experience that addresses the holistic needs of modern businesses.Specialization in Niche Areas: Recognizing the trend towards niche expertise, I offer specialized coaching in areas including global HR strategy, digital transformation, and innovation management.

Manager responsible for global talent management programs including performance management, succession planning, career development, and technology. Responsible for the design, development and implementation of talent management processes and systems with a global scope. Communicate and present objectives, facilitate programs and educate all levels of the organization. Drive improvement in processes and organizational goal achievement through the use of analytics, metrics and six sigma principals.

Experienced manager charged with overseeing the activities of a team that supported data maintenance, training and reporting for HR systems at all locations globally. Controlled and maintained proper functioning of the PeopleSoft HRM and SABA Performance Management system. Guided weekly meetings with the offshore IS development team, provided code development consultation, established priorities and managed timing for development completion. Supported and managed systems processes for merit planning, HR data auditing, open enrollment, benefit eligibility interfacing, performance management, succession and development planning, competency assessment and position management.

One of 12 individuals selected to serve as a member of the reengineering team that was created to lead projects valued at over $2.5 million and implement process improvements on behalf of finance, IS and HR in less than one year. Managed projects and resources for multiple initiatives.

Responsible to oversee all technical aspects of the global PeopleSoft HRMS, the Kronos global time and labor system, various financial applications and over 100 internally developed web applications, which involved solutions design, development, system support, security administration, change management and SOX compliance.

As a Business Analyst, accountable for the design, development and support of the PeopleSoft HRMS, which included providing support to payroll, HR, benefits and accounting processes. Developed and maintained new and enhanced existing programs and applications and resolved complex issues.