Management of People & Business Services (PBS) Project Management Office (PMO). Oversees a team of three PMs. Driving program management of PBS annual strategic priorities. Lead internal focus groups to collect feedback from PBS Leadership Team on desired process improvements. Phase 1 PMO enhancements as outputs from these conversations included the formalization of PMO Roundtable update calls, standardized 4-blocker update card, implemented a project intake form, developed PMO Criteria to define requirements for PMO support, developed PMO templates including: Project Charter and Lessons Learned Assessment. Additionally developed a toolkit for project socialization.Phase 2 PMO enhancements included the introduction of Tiers of Engagement: Basic Project Management, In-Depth Program Management, SME Support + Project/Program Management. Worked with IT department to identify and implement a solution for our need for a PMO Knowledge Repository, where PMO-specific knowledge articles are written and published, Lessons Learned articles are stored, and closed projects are archived. Developed a draft resource tracker to assist in annual priority planning. Launched Monday.com to streamline manual reporting the PMO currently is responsible for.

Otsuka-People Special Projects is a subset of the HR Enablement team, with indirect reporting structure into People Strategy & Enterprise Solutions (PSES).People Special Projects functions as a resource to all groups within Otsuka-People, and specializes in project management, process improvement, and creative strategic deck building. People Special Projects offers solutions to answer challenges related to processes, technology, and branding. The team identifies projects that provide the Otsuka-People team with strategic value. The nature of projects vary across the Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition and HR Operations.

Full life cycle clinical and technical Recruiter, partnered with HRBPs, hiring managers, compensation team, benefits team, and external vendors. - Research and Development (R&D) recruitment including IT, data sciences, clinical management, global & US clinical development, global & US quality GMP, GCP, and GLP, clinical programming, biostatistics, medical device development, medical affairs- Developed talent strategy with Hiring Managers- Talent planning- Project management- Recruitment process optimizationDeveloped a next-level recruitment process, launched new “one-way-interview” video software to innovate and create efficiencies in the screening process. Process mapped the current and future recruitment and onboarding process. Pulled-through change management of the HR function through organized information sessions for educating all of HR on current and future enhancements and communications.Special Project work:- Organized an “internal millennial cohort” for development of early-career individuals, networking, and mentor-ship. The foundations of this program were then repurposed by the Talent Management team in Q3 2023 for an Individual Contributor development program- Initiated and socialized a millennial recruitment by engaging with key stakeholders from legal, senior management, and human resources. - Managed a team of leads from across the enterprise involved in initiatives identified by the internal millennial cohort including expansion of a rotation program, developing resources to support early career individuals, and publicizing successes. Designed, wrote, and measured open rate statistics on a new company-wide newsletter featuring internal mobility stories and internal job opportunities. Initiated a candidate communications audit & developed templates, consolidated communications, and edited content for all New Hire emails. Functioned as HR content lead on website launch project, as liaison between Communications and Human Resources.

Analyzed web traffic, email CTRs, and open rates to determine where processes need improvement. Advised on improvements to processes in communications to Sales teams, i.e. Northstar App improvements, email design and UX improvements.Provided creative support to the broader Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization enterprises via print and digital graphics and presentations.Managed design, printing, shipment, and delivery of 50+ banner stands displaying President’s Club and Vice President’s Award recipients at the annual sales meeting saving the company approximately $50k. Lead on project team implementing new company-wide intranet site. Advised on menu design and ensured external vendors utilized internal brand guidelines. Created and implemented a new design aesthetic for CellCast, an app used to deliver communications to the field sales force. Designed and edited content in HTML, CSS (utilizing Dreamweaver) to publish formatted articles and videos to CellCast.

Website design and maintenance, logo design. Management of various websites including: GSTC website (www.gardenstatetc.org), RRCA Grand Prix, and portfolio websites for Toppers Choppers, Nicole Fredrickson Paintings, and Rachel Leigh Art.Winner of the RRCA 2011 Outstanding Website award: http://www.rrca.org/services/national-running-awards/#jl-website

The New Jersey Dental Association is an affiliate of the American Dental Association. It is a member organization that serves and supports its members and fosters the advancement of quality, ethical oral healthcare for the public.Developed, socialized, and executed annual Marketing & Communications plan based on demographic studies from the ADA and NJDA, input from member dentists, and surveys conducted in-house. Managed campaigns for new dentists, new members, and member retention programs. Examples of campaigns included promotions via email, web, social media, and mail. Partnered with external vendors to launch a new mobile-friendly website with a members-only login section, member directory, and careers site. Managed Communications Specialist’s website content audit and editing. Conducted analysis of members demographic make-up to target specific trouble areas. Developed and launched a digital and print annual campaigns to retain and gain members based on demographic studies and anecdotal input from association leadership. Lead a rebranding effort to reinvigorate the NJDA digital and print brand. Conducted focus groups to develop NJDA purpose statement. Created and implemented brand guidelines and a unified identity to increase brand awareness. Built and maintained Social Media presences on Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, and Twitter to increase followers and engagement to increase member value and drive membership renewals. Consolidated and improved quality of member communications.Created and managed an editorial calendar to maximize use of content in email communications, blog posts, social media posts, and direct mail campaigns.

Managed projects including, but not limited to, sales collateral development, website design, and tradeshow representation. Coordinated of the shipment of trade booths and marketing materials. Developed a detailed Facebook communications plan. Managed the internal sharepoint website. As Design Lead, print designs included trade show booth displays, sale sheets, flyers, postcards, booklets, calendars. Digital Design including web interface design for public and internal websites, and ads. Set up jobs to print to in-house off-set printer and to external print shops.

Graphic Design lead on house ads, classified ads, illustrations, and web ads for Simmons Boardman publications including Sign Builder Illustrated, Bar Business, Marine Log, Railway Age, IRJ, and RT&S.