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California, United States

California, United States

Denver, Colorado, Us

Project Canary was an early-stage startup enterprise emission data company and a B-Corp with a 107 score. • As a People Executive, scaled company revenue from $3M - $30M and headcount growth from 26 – 190 employees through strategic recruiting strategy, org design, and onboarding.• Created the company's mission, vision, and values to drive alignment with company goals.• Engineered a flexible employee performance system that tied total rewards while scaling.• Manufactured an employee engagement system to consult Executives on best solutions.• Inspired a team of up to 9 People and Office professionals, with 6 of the direct reports achieving at least 1 promotion.• Contributed to securing a $111M Series B fundraise led by Insight Partners.• Achieved Best for the World B-Corp ratings and 2 Best Company Awards with a 72 eNPS.• Revamped the entire benefits package to increase satisfaction rate from 63% to 93%.• Implemented all People-related technology systems for better metrics and efficiency. • Designed and implemented a recruiting and onboarding quality metric system, resulting in a 94% satisfaction score from candidates and hiring managers.• Prepared and conducted presentations for the Board and the Executive Leadership Team. • Established the People & Culture budget of $3M with annual savings of 10% below budget.• Lowered cost reliance on external staffing firms by $750,000 per year.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Vorto was an early-stage logistics and supply chain AI startup. • Spearheaded the vision, strategy, and execution of the People division as an Executive.• Expanded the People team to include 2 Senior Recruiters and 1 People Specialist.• Instrumental in scaling the company from 20 to over 180 employees in just 8 months.• Engineered an interviewing matrix, recruiting metrics, and rating systems• Increased technical assessment passing rates from 0% to 35% in 3 months.• Led international hires and visa processes, reducing external staffing costs by $500,000+.• Designed comprehensive career paths, compensation matrix, and bonus plans.• Orchestrated a COVID-19 protocol and managed outbreaks, ensuring compliance.

Boulder, Co, Us

As the former Head of People at Avanoo, Inc., I helped deliver multiple projects as an advisor.

Boulder, Co, Us

Acquired in 2021Avanoo was an early-stage startup HR Tech company that focused on employee engagement via the power of storytelling.• Created the vision and strategy as a People & Culture Executive with company goals.• Successfully scaled company headcount from 20 to 40 employees within 9 months.• Developed an interview selection system, processes, and tools to enhance effectiveness.• Expanded hires in multiple countries, and enhanced team diversity and global collaboration. • Initiated DEI strategies to increase female employees from 8% to 30% within 3 months.• Reduced turnover from 90% to 30% while resolving all employee relations issues.• Expanded health benefit packages and kept costs within 2% year-over-year.• Led the company’s annual retreat and aligned activities with annual goals and objectives.

Denver, Co, Us

IPO in 2018First Western Trust was a publicly traded company specializing in fully customized private banking, commercial banking, wealth planning, and investment management solutions.• Managed a Senior Recruiter to optimize performance and align with company goals.• Reduced reliance on external recruiting firms and saved $90,000 annually.• Implemented a recruiting survey for hiring managers and new hires with 90% satisfaction.• Drastically lowered time-to-fill from 80 days in 2017 to 41 days in 2018.• Designed and delivered a companywide interview and selection course for management.

Greenwood Village, Co, Us

Formerly known as Great-West Financial, Empower was the 2nd largest retirement planning company in the US.• Led recruiting and workforce planning for 5 large divisions including Technology.• Hired complex roles with salaries at $100,000+ for ICs and $400,000+ for executives.• Contributed to an award-winning, nationally-recognized companywide DEI initiative. • Reduced external staffing costs by $1,500,000 within 1 year leading to 70 key hires. • Enhanced brand via Denver Startup Week, Women Who Code, and TEDxMileHigh.

Denver, Co, Us

Local municipality and the 2nd largest employer in Colorado with over 16,000 employees.• Managed 6 TA employees that hired 4,000+ for a national innovation award-winning team. • Spearheaded 50+ projects in 10 months to improve hiring and onboarding processes.• Streamlined the background check escalation process, resulting in savings of $2,000,000.• Conducted LEAN events to enhance onboarding processes, with annual savings of $50,000. • Played a pivotal role as a Project Lead in the transition from PeopleSoft to Workday.• Authored and delivered Interview and Selection training program for 3,000+ employees.

Denver, Co, Us

• Hired 1,300 employees annually with 26% reduction in time-to-fill and 92% quality rate. • Worked with Executives on the Engagement Team for solutions to 16,000+ employees.• Mentored an Associate Recruiter to her promotion in less than a year, rare in municipality. • Partnered with numerous colleges to develop an internship program with 30 intern hires.