Leader of Employee Engagement, Brand, Culture & Communications skilled at developing and executing strategies to strengthen organizational culture, drive employee engagement, and enhance employer branding. Lead multiple cross-functional teams for initiatives and implement effective internal communications to drive initiatives.● Executed implementation of a robust three-year Employee Engagement Strategy, elevating engagement levels by a significant 4 points according to engagement survey metrics● Orchestrated an inclusive internal communications strategy, utilizing various communication channels, while navigating hyper growth and crisis management situations. Aimed to create a strong sense of purpose and belonging, ensuring employees were not only heard but actively engaged● Drove a comprehensive overhaul of the Employer Brand strategy and Employee Value Proposition, resulting in a 54% surge in Career Site visits, a 104% increase in applications through social media and the career site, and establishing a notable 92% internal brand awareness for top-tier talent attraction● Created and curated compelling content, both for the employer brand and internal communications, with content receiving over 80K views online in year one● Introduced an innovative recognition program with an advanced online platform, achieving an outstanding 96% activation rate and over 140,000 personalized recognitions to date, greatly exceeding industry benchmarks, along with a remarkable 93% engagement rate within the first 6 weeks● Overhauled the virtual onboarding program, resulting in a more impactful Day 1 experience, faster assimilation and productivity for new hires, increasing satisfaction scores by .75 on 5-star scale● Led a cross-functional team for the redevelopment launch of the company intranet, optimizing communication and information flow to support the remote work transformation increasing unique daily users by 43%

● Directed and empowered a high-performing team of 6 Engagement Managers and Coordinators, driving engagement across diverse business areas manufacturing, corporate headquarters, Costa Rica, and retail shops, resulting in a notable 8% elevation in employee satisfaction scores● Co-Led the IDBC (Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging Council), driving the company's commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce; implemented initiatives resulting in a 10% increase in inclusion survey metric ● Pioneered the seamless shift from in-person to virtual engagement programming during the pandemic, ensuring the continued success of our award-winning culture.● Championed community involvement initiatives, elevating the company's commitment to social responsibility, including charity events, non-profit volunteer opportunities, partnerships with local sports teams like the Nashville Predators, and active engagement with the Chamber of Commerce.● Partnered with the Senior Director of Tax to develop and deliver presentation and project proposal to TNECD; obtaining a $10 million incentive grant from Governor Lee, State of Tennessee● Achieved an outstanding 87% employee survey participation rate across a global workforce of 2000+ team members by introducing an industry benchmark framework. This initiative drove data-driven decision-making, enhancing employee satisfaction and fostering meaningful organizational improvements.

- Part of sales team that helped drive revenue for fast growing start-up. - Member of sales leadership team building reports to track sales metrics and drive higher sales performance- Member of sales team during first $1 million Day- Member of sales team during first $5 million Month

● Collaborated with Robyn Poarch to drive the success of a nationally recognized pie company, hitting remarkable 70-100% YoY revenue growth for five consecutive years through effective marketing, strategic planning, and operational excellence● Acted as CPO/COO, overseeing financial and HR operations including balance sheets, cash flows, payroll, hiring, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, and operating costs for a seasonal team of 5

SAG-AEA-AFTRA● Accumulated over 50 professional union SAG-AFTRA and AEA credits, showcasing versatility in Regional Theatre, Off-Broadway productions, Television, Film, and Commercials across 20+ years● Learned business skills include creative thinking, innovative thinking, teamwork, public speaking, public presentation/hosting, empathy, improvisation, negotiating, delivering under pressure

● Led research initiatives to identify and interview top talent within the Hedge Fund, Investment Banking, and Private Equity sectors ● Employed a strategic approach to candidate sourcing, utilizing diverse tools like cold calling, referrals, LinkedIn, research reports, conference call transcripts; generated a 20% increase in qualified applicant pool

• Sourced and interviewed candidates at various levels in the fields of Investment Banking, Private Equity, and Hedge Fund Industry• Identified potential candidates through cold calling, referrals, LinkedIn, research reports, conference call transcripts, and internal databases.• Conducted initial interviews and assessed candidates.• Crafted job descriptions and posted them on various job sites.