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With over 20 years of experience in the People/HR field across diverse industries, including pre-IPO and publicly traded companies, I serve as a strategic partner to C-suite executives and founders. I provide interim and fractional senior People leadership for companies at all stages, from startups to established public firms, during critical transitions and periods of hyper-growth. My focus is on ensuring that People strategies are seamlessly aligned with business objectives to drive success… Show more With over 20 years of experience in the People/HR field across diverse industries, including pre-IPO and publicly traded companies, I serve as a strategic partner to C-suite executives and founders. I provide interim and fractional senior People leadership for companies at all stages, from startups to established public firms, during critical transitions and periods of hyper-growth. My focus is on ensuring that People strategies are seamlessly aligned with business objectives to drive success and maximize organizational performance. My fractional support covers key areas including:•𝗛𝗥 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Development and implementation of people strategies that drive global growth by focusing on talent acquisition, performance optimization, and organizational alignment to achieve strategic objectives.•𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Implementation of frameworks for talent acquisition and retention, leadership development, performance management, career pathing, and change management, ensuring alignment with business goals.•𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Creation and execution of programs to align organizational culture with strategic goals, shifting employee behaviors and attitudes to foster a more engaged and dynamic work environment.•𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀: Diagnosis and resolution of HR challenges such as conflict resolution, cultural integration, change management, coaching, and leadership development to ensure organizational growth and stability.•𝗠&𝗔 𝗛𝗥 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Lead thorough HR due diligence for mergers and acquisitions to identify risks, manage workforce reductions, integrate workforces, align cultures, and optimize talent retention and performance post-merger. Show less

•Strategic HR Transformation and Leadership: Served on the executive leadership team. Spearheaded the transformation of HR processes and technology by implementing a fully integrated HR infrastructure, including HRIS, ATS, Performance Management, eLearning, and total rewards systems. This initiative streamlined operations significantly improved organizational efficiency, and resulted in a twofold increase in company size. Additionally, served as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic… Show more •Strategic HR Transformation and Leadership: Served on the executive leadership team. Spearheaded the transformation of HR processes and technology by implementing a fully integrated HR infrastructure, including HRIS, ATS, Performance Management, eLearning, and total rewards systems. This initiative streamlined operations significantly improved organizational efficiency, and resulted in a twofold increase in company size. Additionally, served as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic counsel to fine-tune organizational design, navigate complex changes, and optimize company performance, aligning talent management with business objectives.•Comprehensive Talent Acquisition and Culture Building: Developed and executed a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, formulating an external talent brand, refining recruitment processes, and creating competency-based training modules. Leveraged industry relationships to build a seasoned recruitment team, doubling organizational size within twelve months. Built a positive, inclusive, performance-driven culture aligned with company values by providing strategic guidance, coaching, and mentorship to leaders and team members, fostering an environment of growth and engagement. Show less

Fractional People & Organizational Development Executive, Full Beaker, Inc.•Revamped HR Processes and Technology: Led the transformation of HR processes and technology, implementing a fully integrated HR infrastructure (HRIS, ATS, PMP, eLearning, and total rewards). •Provided strategic counsel to the CEO, fine-tuning organizational design, navigating change, and optimizing company performance, aligning talent management with business objectives.Fractional Operations &… Show more Fractional People & Organizational Development Executive, Full Beaker, Inc.•Revamped HR Processes and Technology: Led the transformation of HR processes and technology, implementing a fully integrated HR infrastructure (HRIS, ATS, PMP, eLearning, and total rewards). •Provided strategic counsel to the CEO, fine-tuning organizational design, navigating change, and optimizing company performance, aligning talent management with business objectives.Fractional Operations & People Executive, Emtrain, Inc.•Strategic Coaching and Advisory Support: Provided the CEO with strategic coaching and advisory support on change management, operational strategy, organizational design, and internal communications. Empowered leadership with insights and guidance to drive transformation, enhance operational effectiveness, and strengthen communication across the organization. Show less

•Built and Led Comprehensive HR Functions: Spearheaded the development of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, culture cultivation, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, equity management, HR compliance, and risk mitigation initiatives.•Talent Acquisition Strategy: Developed and executed a robust talent acquisition strategy, leading a team of recruiters to hire executive team members and roles in product management, manufacturing… Show more •Built and Led Comprehensive HR Functions: Spearheaded the development of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, culture cultivation, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, equity management, HR compliance, and risk mitigation initiatives.•Talent Acquisition Strategy: Developed and executed a robust talent acquisition strategy, leading a team of recruiters to hire executive team members and roles in product management, manufacturing, supply chain, customer success, and service/support. Successfully led technical recruiting efforts to double the AI and Robotics engineering teams by hiring top talent from prestigious universities and leading tech companies.•Strategic Negotiations and Partnerships: Demonstrated adept negotiation skills by overseeing complex prototype pilot agreements with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, securing pivotal partnerships. Successfully negotiated and closed the company's first commercial prototype pilot customer agreement with an industry-leading workplace food service management company, marking a significant growth milestone. Show less

Spearheaded the vision, strategy, and operations for two simultaneous product launches. I led capital fundraising, product development, financial management, enterprise sales, and partner acquisition. Successfully negotiated enterprise contracts and secured strategic investments, launching Katori on Bed, Bath & Beyond.com and driving eCommerce growth with over 4,000 customizable MyDzyne SKUs. Developed strategic partnerships with Getty Images, MLB, and NBA to create and own on-demand licensed… Show more Spearheaded the vision, strategy, and operations for two simultaneous product launches. I led capital fundraising, product development, financial management, enterprise sales, and partner acquisition. Successfully negotiated enterprise contracts and secured strategic investments, launching Katori on Bed, Bath & Beyond.com and driving eCommerce growth with over 4,000 customizable MyDzyne SKUs. Developed strategic partnerships with Getty Images, MLB, and NBA to create and own on-demand licensed photo stores, expanding product offerings and generating new revenue streams through third-party manufacturing and fulfillment partnerships. Show less

Led the development and management of a 10-week Python boot camp business unit, providing immersive software development training for aspiring coders. Held full P&L responsibility, overseeing curriculum design, content development, operations, sales, marketing, and delivery. Successfully graduated two cohorts of junior software engineers, equipping them with essential skills for opportunities with startups and corporate innovation partners. The pilot program concluded after three successful… Show more Led the development and management of a 10-week Python boot camp business unit, providing immersive software development training for aspiring coders. Held full P&L responsibility, overseeing curriculum design, content development, operations, sales, marketing, and delivery. Successfully graduated two cohorts of junior software engineers, equipping them with essential skills for opportunities with startups and corporate innovation partners. The pilot program concluded after three successful cohorts, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in bridging skills gaps in the tech industry. Show less

•Performance Management Leadership: Spearheaded global performance management, ensuring fair and equitable assessments, enhancing productivity, and aligning compensation and promotions with company objectives.•M&A and Global Expansion: Partnered with the corporate development team and business stakeholders on M&A activities, leading HR due diligence, managing workforce reductions, integrating workforces, aligning cultures, and optimizing talent retention and performance post-merger… Show more •Performance Management Leadership: Spearheaded global performance management, ensuring fair and equitable assessments, enhancing productivity, and aligning compensation and promotions with company objectives.•M&A and Global Expansion: Partnered with the corporate development team and business stakeholders on M&A activities, leading HR due diligence, managing workforce reductions, integrating workforces, aligning cultures, and optimizing talent retention and performance post-merger. Oversaw international expansion initiatives in India and Brazil, addressing compliance, compensation benchmarking, and talent acquisition. Show less

•Talent Acquisition and Growth: Directed a high-performing global talent acquisition team, consistently adding over 120 net new employees annually across the U.S. and India.•Professional Development: Established and led professional development, performance management, and talent acquisition functions, fostering a culture of high performance and supporting organizational growth.

Independent consultant serving mid-market privately held corporations, specializing in organizational effectiveness, succession, and leadership development coaching for high net-worth multi-generational families transitioning to next-generation leadership.•Executive Leadership Coaching and Strategic Planning: Advised CEOs and senior executives on talent strategy, leadership development, change management, and executive team alignment. Led transformative executive retreats that drove… Show more Independent consultant serving mid-market privately held corporations, specializing in organizational effectiveness, succession, and leadership development coaching for high net-worth multi-generational families transitioning to next-generation leadership.•Executive Leadership Coaching and Strategic Planning: Advised CEOs and senior executives on talent strategy, leadership development, change management, and executive team alignment. Led transformative executive retreats that drove strategic planning and organizational growth, enhancing leadership capabilities across privately held mid-market companies.•Succession Planning and Board Facilitation: Collaborated with high-net-worth families and family office advisors to craft sustainable succession plans, ensuring effective multi-generational business management. Skillfully facilitated family board meetings and managed conflict resolution, leveraging keen judgment and emotional intelligence. Show less