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As a Fractional Chief People Officer, I empower growth-stage startups to build the strategic people infrastructure necessary for rapid scaling and sustainable impact. Working closely with leadership teams, I design and execute agile talent strategies that attract and retain high-performing individuals aligned with the company’s mission. By implementing streamlined performance management systems, I help foster a culture of accountability, continuous feedback, and development, driving both engagement and productivity across teams.With a focus on practical, data-driven solutions, I introduce scalable HR operations that allow startups to adapt quickly as they grow. My approach supports leadership development, guiding founders and executives in building an inclusive, resilient workplace that encourages innovation and retains top talent. I am passionate about creating an employee experience that not only reflects the company’s values but also fuels its long-term success and growth trajectory.

I dedicated myself to building a thriving workplace culture that supported our growth and development objectives. I focused on designing and implementing talent and culture initiatives that aligned with organizational goals, fostering an environment where employees felt valued, engaged, and empowered.By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I developed programs that enhanced employee experience, drove engagement, and supported continuous learning. My passion lay in creating a culture of open communication and collaboration that not only attracted top talent but also nurtured their growth within the organization. I believed that by investing in our people, we could achieve our collective mission and drive meaningful impact in the biotech industry.

At Carta Healthcare, I leveraged my expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development to support the rapid growth of our AI healthcare startup. I excelled in creating and implementing strategic HR initiatives that aligned with business goals, driving innovation and performance across the organization.My skills include: • Talent Acquisition: Developed targeted recruitment strategies to attract top talent in a competitive market, enhancing our team’s capabilities. • Performance Management: Designed and implemented frameworks that promote continuous feedback and professional development, fostering a culture of high performance. • Employee Engagement: Launched initiatives that enhanced employee satisfaction and retention, creating a positive workplace culture centered on collaboration and innovation. • Organizational Development: Identified opportunities for growth and improvement, aligning people practices with our strategic vision to ensure scalability and adaptability. • Diversity and Inclusion: Championed efforts to build a diverse workforce, promoting an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and drives creativity.I am passionate about empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential, contributing to our mission of transforming healthcare through cutting-edge AI solutions. My commitment to strategic HR practices has played a crucial role in positioning our startup as a leader in the industry.

Helping companies reduce employee retention. SoQuo is an innovative pre-selection recruiting tool that understands the inherent instinctual behaviors that drive a person’s thoughts, beliefs and actions. In short, the “why” in what drives decisions, reactions, motivation, loyalty, compliance, and fit within a company, office, or department. By understanding the “why” candidates operate the way they do you can determine the right fit within your corporate culture to ensure long term success and growth. This is accomplished by mapping both a the employee population and candidates resulting in our ability to offer a third-dimensional view of both the company and prospective candidates through a proprietary advanced analytics SaaS solution. In turn, delivering an objective, predictive, unbiased and effective recruiting solution.

Build and create the infrastructure and processes to support internal talent across the organization. Create the corporate strategy for talent development (succession planning, performance management, capabilities, promotion). Develop a C-Suite talent pipeline programs (end to end - sourcing strategy, curriculum development, program management). Perform essential employee relations support and guidance. Provide executive coaching expertise to both senior level management and employee at all levels.

Build, define and drive the global infrastructure for retention and engagement of early career talent for Citi (enterprise wide). Establish firm-wide culture change, influencing senior leaders across all businesses on viewing talent differently to support the changing needs of the employees, business and clients. Partner with leaders to create strategic initiatives to drive retention, support growth and development long term. My role supported all business, all regions and approx 99,000 early career employees. Having that purview and knowledge of all key functions priorities and challenges, I was able to bring effective change and solutions to support senior leadership and employees. I was the ultimate dot connector, brining transparency to the business and support functions to make effective change. Strategic Projects: Future of Work, Mobility (short term and full time), Diversity & Inclusion (created an AVP, Diversity of Thought Leadership Development program), Global Virtual Career Fair

Oversaw and managed Alumni Career Services in the development and execution of career and professional development initiatives for alumni of Columbia Business School. Served as the in-house career adviser to over 55,000 alumni worldwide. Developed the strategy and managed the development, marketing and implementation of all career related program and events. Managed the recruiting relationships with corporate partners, executive recruiters and alumni to promote job opportunities and strengthen relationships with Alumni Relations.

Provided organization and leadership in academic, administrative, financial and human resource operations, employer/industry outreach and relationships, academic advising and programs, programming development, professional and career development, and admissions; liaises and consults with university offices and agencies; advises graduate students.

Managed the implementation of Choice Hotel's national consumer promotional campaign (Stay Twice, Earn a Free Night) to over 3,500 choice hotels nationwide. Coordinated all internal promotion of national and local advertising, corporate communications, online web communication, frequency marketing, brand management, world wide sales and intermediary marketing and travel agency marketing. Managed over 85 strategic accounts and developed and implemented marketing and communication plans to drives sales within the Choice system.

Oversaw the account management of select accounts and managed a field staff to advocate on specific legislative and regulatory issues pertaining to client initiatives. Compiled raw data and translated into company specific language for incorporation into weekly client reports.

Ran the West Coast Kraft "Cheese Whiz Cheesy Guy Tour 2001" promotional tour focusing on college campuses and select high visibility events. Oversaw and managed the implementation of sampling opportunities, event logistics and product generated sample request from fraternity, sorority and dormitory personnel.