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Bristol, Ct, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Drive leadership diversity and inclusion initiatives for veterans of color, women, LGBTQ, and (non) religious minority veterans.● Create and facilitate leadership courses (inclusive leadership, unconscious bias, intersection movements, advocacy, influencing, change management, feedback, teambuilding, mentoring, coaching, critical thinking, etc.)● Implementing succession planning practices to ensure the sustainability of the organization

Marlborough, Massachusetts, Us

Responsible for creating and delivering business-relevant enterprise talent management solutions and services. Partner with HR teams and business leaders to operationalize talent management strategies, tools, and processes in the disciplines of talent assessment, talent review, succession planning, performance management, career path framework and workforce planning• Development of project plans, implementation activities, process, documentation, and communications for program roll-out and ongoing management, as it relates to Talent Planning, Performance Management, and Workforce PlanningTalent Assessment, Talent Review and Succession Planning:• Implement the talent review and succession planning, process, and tools for the annual and ongoing process• Facilitate individual leadership, career, and talent assessments as appropriate• Talent Metrics – Help establish metrics, monitor progress, and communicate insights. Partner with HRIS to create and automate a Talent DashboardPerformance Management:• Develop and implement tools, training materials, and communications for the annual process (feedback and coaching, writing goals, creating development plans, meaningful performance reviews, etc.)• Implementation of Feedforward practices• Operationalize the continued roll out of a consistent Performance Management processWorkforce Planning:• Support the design and implementation of a workforce planning process across the enterprise to ensure near- and long-term talent needs are being identified and action plans created

Orange, Connecticut, Us

Worked across the Talent & Organization Performance team to understand the expectations and needs of early career and experienced new hires and met those needs with innovative, relevant, business-driven solutions.● Improved post-M&A processes as part of corporate strategy that reduced delays from weeks post-start to Day-One readiness.● Project Management- Determined workstreams, analyzed data, developed action plans to implement post-M&A processes● Built relationships with US and global teams and stakeholders that resulted in buy-in for changes and improved processes● CT Veterans ERG Lead- Launched ERG that attracted and retained veterans in support of Diversity & Inclusion efforts● Engagement Lead- Analyzed survey raw data for trends and executed action plans that resulted in improved survey results● Recruited and screened for early career talent pipeline programs that resulted in quality hires. Delivered intern orientation.

Orange, Connecticut, Us

Delivered talent and development initiatives that supported US and global business strategy post-M&A for ~6,600 employees.● Project Management- Created post M&A project plan (Gantt) for 70-20-10 development plan rollout to ~2,700 employees● Supported talent strategy and processes for talent review, succession planning, Hi-Po development, and career planning● Developed women DE&I initiatives plan and reviewed global training for DE&I content. Created a Duolingo Classroom.● Proposed competency best practices that were incorporated into the global behavioral model for ~45,000 employees● Created metric dashboard reports and communications that clearly conveyed information, status, accomplishments● Vetted RFP responses and vendor management for LMS, 360 assessments, talent pipeline and leadership programs

New Haven, Ct, Us

Provided change management expertise to formulate strategy, communications, and training for smooth project launch.● Change Management (Prosci ADKAR)- Engaged stakeholders and delivered info sessions to ensure readiness for change● Developed communications and delivered info sessions to engage stakeholders at multiple touch points to ensure readiness for change● Collaborated with teams, reviewed input, advised Steering Committee, suggested improvements to keep project on track

Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Jp

Enabled organizational performance by delivering valued services to individual contributors, managers, and executives. ● Project Management- Developed project plan (Gantt), workstreams, and milestones for training program successful launch● Collaborated with post-M&A HRBPs and Learning teams; introduced project templates that improved processes● Advised on performance management, succession planning, talent reviews, ratings, 9-box, PIPs, and Hi-Po development● Updated coaching policy. Created pulse survey, analyzed data, and created an engagement team proposal. ● Consulted on training design with vendor and subject matter experts (SMEs) that ensured program met business needs● Introduced 70-20-10 pre/post guide and competency assessment that engaged managers in employee development● Created level 1 and level 3 surveys, analyzed feedback, and recommended improvements that improved courses● Mentored colleague and provided guidance that improved work processes. Created LMS guide, supported culture courses.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Project management and support of US projects and initiatives for employees and executives. ● Project Management- Executive program launch; tracked milestones, cohorts, 360s; data analysis, vendor updates, etc.● Built relationships with HRBPs and global business heads, consulted on Hi-Po development (coaching, leadership, etc.)● Created communications (guides, executive overviews, emails, etc.) and delivered presentations to all levels● Applied learning theory to business practice and added to global collaboration work-team due to social learning insights● Designed, facilitated (in-person, webinar), and updated onboarding and business culture series, updated LMS enrollment

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, De

Partnered with divisions on all aspects of developing talent, leaders, and people. ● Project Management- Executive program launch; tracked milestones, cohorts, 360s; data analysis, vendor updates, etc.● Consulted on program design and utilized influencing skills to add Emotional Intelligence module and use of Social Media● Confirmed coaching needs with managers and HRBPs, tracked coaching engagements● Created guides on Performance Reviews, Mentoring, and Onboarding (30/60/90). Updated HR Newsletter & website.● Analyzed data & utilized Excel (VLOOKUP / pivots / charts / formulas) & PPT to create metric/dashboard reports

Bridgeport, Ct, Us

Developed processes and provided talent and LMS software expertise.● Change Management- Successfully influenced stakeholders to gain support to implement and improve ADDIE processes● Ensured M&A employees had access to LMS and provided support as needed● Supported Performance Review process & explained appraisals, goal setting, new Talent software, and Leadership Architect competency model● LMS course instructional design and facilitation (in-class & virtual) on new LMS, coordinated training, created LMS user guide, etc. ● Coordinated company training, created evaluations and learning metrics

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Ensured smooth delivery of development initiatives for employees and managers.● Checked LMS & site accuracy, submitted corrections to LMS team, coordinated logisticsEnsured smooth delivery of development initiatives for employees and managers.● Duties increased to assist on special projects, thus avoiding outsourcing costs.● Assumed additional duties (reports, project support), completed duties accurately and efficiently

Columbia, Md, Us

Consulted with Sikorsky aerospace client to develop processes and coordinate training.● Project Planning- Developed, documented, and improved training process for ISO & CMM-I. Delivered on SLAs timelines. Mapped processes using swimlanes.● Conducted needs analysis, developed training plan and budget, consulted with vendors, created SOWs, developed evaluations● LMS UAT, posted and updated enrollments, ran reports, created LMS guides, trained end users, etc.● Scheduled department specific New Hire Orientation and trained employees and coordinators on new LMS

Stamford, Ct, Us

Point of contact for corporate headquarters on topics ranging from learning, benefits, pay, etc.● Delivered orientation and addressed inquiries● Assisted with Performance Management process and employee relations investigations● Learning Administrator- Coordinate training and posted classes to LMS● Coordinated employee recognition programs and other employee activities

Us

Managed interview scheduling and provided excellent candidate care.● Developed client ATS processes, trained peers, and adhered to OFCCP compliance reporting requirements

• Honed excellent customer service skills.• Checked guests in/out, tactfully dealt with any concerns, assisted with Experience Specialist and Sales duties

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Managed and trained personnel and ensured secure communications systems were installed and maintained.• Managed and mentored teams of 2-3 personnel, conducted performance reviews, evaluated training needs, implemented training• Handpicked to develop course content and facilitate training for a leadership prep curriculum and technical training (panel discussions, handouts, exercises, training aides, devices)

Master'S Degree, Adult Learning And Leadership

B.A, International Studies, Minors In French And Asian Studies