Advised CEO and Chief DEI Officer on strengthening firm-wide onboarding and integration experience to increase retention, accelerate performance, and establish sense of belonging. Bolstered managing director and partner pipelines with a focus on diversifying next-generation leadership.- Amplified transparency and enhanced quality and market-readiness of KPMG senior leadership through comprehensive seven-point strategic roadmap for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the accessibility of professional development and promotion opportunities

Spearheaded complete operating model transformation, enhancing and unifying learning and development strategies and workforce planning for 35,000 professionals across three business lines. Initiatives drove annual cost savings of up to $14M+.- Pioneered integration of firmwide skills-first strategy, leveraging individual employee capabilities to secure broader company objectives- Streamlined four learning functions into single operating model, scaling talent and business growth while driving multi-million-dollar cost savings - Established “Leadership for All” professional development program, including competency models and learning paths accessible up, down, and across the KPMG career trajectory

Appointed by executive leadership to establish a learning strategy and roadmap, programs, and core curriculum to advance the development of US Advisory professionals across all services and specializations.

Recruited to support start up and subsequent growth of business insights and data analytics practice, furthering firm’s global expansion. Specialized in business transformations across diverse industries, including technology and consumer markets.- Developed methodology for defining clear, strategic KPIs and analytics, drawing insight lineage from business performance to operations management; delivered with Fortune 500 companies- Redesigned and optimized various core processes, including close and consolidation, planning and forecasting, revenue recognition, sales commission, warranty reserve, and management reporting - Designed and implemented data and information management solutions to support Enterprise Performance Management and business insights- Delivered KPMG’s first-ever data mining service offering to industry-leading client—service package optimized client’s efforts in measuring IP valuation across the organization

Built out global learning strategy aligned with business priorities and future go-to-market capabilities. - Strategically partnered with internal and external stakeholders to design and seamlessly implement targeted learning and development plans that increased employee value- Oversaw highly diverse global advisory portfolio, spanning multiple touchpoints, including instructor-led, virtual classroom, digital e-learning, and on-demand

Served in senior leadership roles impacting several business sectors within Microsoft Corporation, including Finance Operations, Microsoft Office, Windows, and Worldwide Services divisions. Led matrixed teams in successful delivery of quality products while partnering fluidly across engineering, product development, marketing, and testing.Finance Operations, 2004-2007- Led new product development in Microsoft Office BI Applications, with projected revenue of $100M in 3 yrs; technology included XBRL- Headed up Microsoft’s eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) initiative, driving cross-organization strategy and related product innovation, and serving as domain expert to business segments- Executive sponsor to Securities and Exchange Commission for Microsoft account team- Supported two marketing campaigns, 6 cities in Canada & 10 in US, in alliance with Finance Executives International, touching CFOs, VP Finance & ControllersMicrosoft Office Division, 2002-2004- Successfully closed code licensing deal with partner company resulting in doubling market cap in 6 mo.- Effectively led team of 20 to ship v.1.0 Office Solution product on timeWindows Division, 1999-2002- Managed Joint Development Program with SharePoint Portal Sever 2003 team resulting in Microsoft rollout of shared collaboration services and platform with IT- Drove intranet portal technology strategy for company in partnership with Sales, HR, IT, and Office product divisions; responsible for all cross-functional team deliveryWorldwide Services, 1997-1999- Created & managed new, joint business focused on IT professionals- Managed to completion Worldwide Services’ Enterprise Knowledge Management design; drove worldwide implementation and productization strategies

- Led grade-level team, coordinating curriculum and parent-teacher engagement - Served on Long Range Planning and Policies & Procedures Committees

English as a Foreign Language

Includes one year of educational consulting to U.S. federal program to develop curriculum, leading 24 educators on a highly-successful, 3-week research tour of Indonesia; promoted cross-cultural exchange and worked as diplomatic liaison and translator; Led business meetings in Indonesian; successfully hired and negotiated contractual agreements with 16 vendors in 5 major cities