As an agile executive and global strategist, I strive to advance organizations by driving pivotal change and transformation, developing innovative operations tactics, and building top-talent teams fully aligned with the forward mission of the organization. I position the HR function as a partner and value-added resource, advancing people-centric programs that capture increased performance, engagement, and retention. Leveraging advanced experiences across multiple industries and functions, I generate innovative ideas, gain buy-in, and rally teams toward a focused mission. I am quick to connect the dots and consistently keep a finger on the pulse of the economic and business landscape to ensure my leadership and strategies are effective. I am fueled by the fact that I can always do more, learn more, and achieve greater things. I seek to challenge the status quo while balancing risk and reward to bridge gaps and cultivate forward action. I bring a high sense of integrity and courage to the table while founding organizational cultures of respect and forward progress. OVER MY CAREER, I HAVE EXCELLED ACROSS: ♦ Revenue, Results, & Performance ♦ Strategic Vision, Planning, & Execution♦ Board Governance ♦ Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Management♦ Function & Business Transformation♦ Corporate Diversity & Inclusion AWARDS & ACCOLADES: ➽ Outstanding Women in Business | Phoenix Business Journal➽ Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology | National Diversity Council➽ Hall of Fame Award | Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business➽ Distinguished Service Award | Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of BusinessADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT: ♦ Board of Directors | HEI Civil, Certive Solutions ♦ Executive MBA Instructor of Practice | Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business♦ National Association of Corporate Directors, Private Directors AssociationOpen to networking and connecting.
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PrincipalDm2 Inspirations LlcPhoenix, Az, Us
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Board MemberHei Civil Nov 2023 - PresentCastle Rock, Colorado, UsServe as Independent Board Member, Chair of the Compensation & Human Capital Committee, and Audit Committee member. -
PrincipalDm2 Inspirations Llc Jul 2022 - PresentProvide coaching and advisory services to Boards, executives, and organizations focused on taking performance to the next level. Recognized for expertise in executive coaching, Board governance, succession planning, executive compensation. global HR and talent management, leadership development, diversity/equity/inclusion, and organizational transformation.
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Chief Administrative Officer | Chief Hr OfficerAvnet Jul 2006 - Jul 2022Phoenix, Az, UsEntered the Avnet enterprise as a VP of talent & organizational effectiveness, advancing the HR function as a value-added partner to employees and leaders at all levels. I earned multiple promotions culminating as SVP and chief administrative officer leading a global team of 3.9K. I innovated and deployed strategies and tactics to achieve bottom-line targets, advocate for people, support global business development and strategy creation, and introduce leading-edge HR practices.✓ Captured sales productivity savings, spearheading an omnichannel strategy to enhance the customer experience and accelerate profitable growth.✓ Lowered IT costs while introducing leading cybersecurity and disaster recovery practices. ✓ Captured 150% increase in website traffic, boosted nonpaid SEO 38%, generated 43% increase in social media followers, and improved NPI 7% by transforming the brand and marketing strategy. ✓ Played key role in launch of Avnet Innovation Lab at Arizona State University (ASU) and ASU Innovation Open that generated $4.3M in incremental revenue while advancing entrepreneurs’ products and services. ✓ Initiated transformative change that introduced new HR technologies and service models, reducing headcount by 40% and cost by 23%; elevated HR to a valued, strategic business partner. -
Advisor To Board Of DirectorsAvnet Apr 2009 - Sep 2020Phoenix, Az, UsEarly in my tenure with Avnet, was trusted to serve as a support, partner, and advisor to the CEO and board of directors. I further introduced HR as the value-added function it was while transforming ineffective practices and advocating for conversations and strategies surrounding organizational culture, shareholder activism, cybersecurity, and ESG.✓ Crafted a board succession plan from ground zero – recruiting and onboarding 7 board members over tenure – ensuring each member was a value-add with balanced representation across skills and domains. ✓ Facilitated multiple CEO succession processes and transitioned top leadership as the company navigated disruptive external change, internal operational challenges, a significant divestiture, and numerous strategic acquisitions.✓ Partnered with the Compensation Committee to realign executive compensation plans to increase earnings per share and total shareholder returns, reduce retirement and severance plan costs, introduce stringent criteria for stock awards, and refresh the CD&A to be more easily understood.
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Vp, Human ResourcesGoodrich (Now United Technologies Corp.) 2001 - 2006Charlotte, Nc, UsWas the head of the HR and environmental health & safety function for a $1B business segment. I crafted and deployed innovative strategies that navigated performance, engagement, retention, and compensation for a global team of 7K while ensuring alignment to leading HR practices and industry/market shifts. ✓ Surfaced pathways to elevate employee engagement worldwide through introduction of corporate culture survey. ✓ Averted unionization attempts at manufacturing facilities through extensive education and ongoing vigilance.✓ Certified Lean Practitioner and Process Leader for Goodrich Creative Problem-Solving organization.✓ Thwarted neighborhood campaign to relocate propulsion facility, deploying leading PR strategy and showcasing stellar safety record to change public perception. -
Vp, Corporate ServicesOrthologic (Now Capstone Therapeutics) 1996 - 2001Responsible for Human Resources, Facilities and Billing & Collections departments, consisting of 125 employees. Member of executive team reporting to the CEO and affiliate to the Board of Directors.OrthoLogic was a publicly traded medical device and orthopedic rehabilitation company with revenue of $95M and 600 employees in the United States and Canada. It now operates as Capstone Therapeutics. -
Human Resources DirectorCellularone (Now Verizon) 1995 - 1996Led HR organization for wireless communications company with operations in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.CellularOne was a spin off of Bell Atlantic Mobile, later acquired by Alltel and ultimately Verizon.
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First Vice President And Regional Hr DirectorFirstar Corporation (Now Us Bancorp) 1991 - 1995Directed HR function for newly formed bank with $3 billion in assets and 1400 employees at 46 locations in Illinois. Emphasis on integration and transition issues following major acquisition. Member of Senior Management Committee, accountable for business strategy and execution. Served on HR Steering Committee responsible for establishing corporate HR policy.Previously, directed HR function for region with $1.3 billion in assets and 650 employees at 23 locations in Illinois, Wisconsin and Arizona. Promoted and transferred from Firstar Bank Des Moines.Firstar Corporation was acquired by U.S. Bancorp in 2000.
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Regional Group Claim ManagerAllstate 1978 - 1988Northbrook, Il, UsManaged high volume call center and health claim processing operation with 125 professional and clerical employees. Had 150,000+ lives in force and average receipt volume of 100,000 claims per month. Emphasis on employee productivity, service quality and speed, while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and sound case management practices. Also responsible for facilities management and purchasing. From 1980-1986, held various Human Resource roles including Human Resources Division Manager at headquarters location. Joined company as Management Trainee and worked as Office Operations Supervisor from 1978-1980.
Maryann G. Miller Education Details
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Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of ManagementExecutive Scholar'S Program -
W. P. Carey School Of Business – Arizona State UniversityMaster Of Business Administration (Mba)
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University Of Illinois ChicagoPolitical Science
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Hudson Institute Of Coaching
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Maryann G. Miller attended Northwestern University - Kellogg School Of Management, W. P. Carey School Of Business – Arizona State University, University Of Illinois Chicago, Hudson Institute Of Coaching.
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