Seeking my next excellent opportunity while pursing some consulting and contract engagements.

Hired as Human Resources Employment Manager and promoted to Employee Engagement role after 2.5 months; responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan to reduce attrition while focusing on retention and recognition for 1,200 employees across three locations.• Analyzed job role responsibilities and talent requirements, presenting actionable insights to leadership for optimized talent acquisition and development strategies.• Streamlined the hiring process and collaborated with Training to enhance the weekly orientation program, resulting in smoother onboarding experiences for new hires.• Established Unifi's collaboration with NC Works, an online resource for job seekers and employers in North Carolina, significantly enhancing recruiting efforts and strengthening ties with the local community.• Organized and led participation in two local holiday parades and managed employee holiday events, fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation among employees.• Formulated a comprehensive employee engagement plan focused on communication and recognition for the 2024 fiscal year. • Evaluated various recognition and award programs, leading to the identification of cost-effective initiatives that positively impact employee retention and satisfaction.• Effectively managed Unifi's retirement program, organizing meaningful retirement gifts and events to honor departing employees.

Responsible for spearheading transformative initiatives to enhance employee engagement and recognition, impacting a diverse workforce of over 4,500 US employees and 50,000 globally, key initiatives for Early Career and Diversity and Inclusion programs, post-Covid Return-to-Office strategy. Provided leadership and spearheaded engagement and activities serving as a core member of the United Way Steering Committee from 2017 to 2021.• Successfully launched a redesigned 2022 employee listening campaign, aimed at gaining comprehensive insights into the employee experience throughout their lifecycle.• Served as a subject matter expert and consultant for BAT's global recognition project, which involved enhancing the existing recognition platform to foster equity across different markets. This cross-functional initiative resulted in increased employee empowerment, expanded recognition opportunities, higher value in recognition programs, improved service awards, and an enhanced user experience impacting over 50,000 employees globally. • Developed a compelling business case to secure a $1.5 million increase in the recognition budget, resulting in the company grossing up traditionally imputed recognition income. This strategic decision significantly enhanced the user experience and increased the value received by employees up to 30%.• Designed and executed a comprehensive strategic plan to drive employee engagement and foster a thriving culture. Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, create awareness, and secure buy-in across the organization.• Conceptualized, managed, and successfully executed a $1.5 million employee engagement gift box initiative in 2020, which significantly boosted engagement levels during the challenging times of the Covid- 19 pandemic.

Led the strategic rollout of the company's Ethos (rebranded Core Values), pioneering a comprehensive communication and talent management campaign that ingrained the Ethos into the organizational culture.• Successfully devised, planned, and executed communication initiatives, events, and activities in collaboration with change management leaders, resulting in 100% adoption of a new enterprise-wide Human Capital system, in one week.• Strengthened D&I initiatives by developing and implementing campaigns to introduce employee resource groups, new parental leave policy, and highlight the CEO's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion leading Reynolds to receive a perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment and recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.• Enhanced and executed a well-defined cycle plan of engaging activities and events, including but not limited to Black History Month, Women's History Month, employee socials, Veterans Day, Hunger Action Campaign, Pride Month, Hispanic Heritage, and various employee community engagement endeavors, resulting in heightened employee participation and sense of community.

• Managed administration and logistics for the Talent Development team, providing employees with vital professional development opportunities.• Calendar Management: reserve rooms for learning offerings, manage calendars for event space.• Talent Development Courses: manage event logistics, room set, catering, materials, schedules, rosters, monitors, and registration.

Managed a diverse range of professional associations and societies, encompassing fields such as home inspection, healthcare, legal and business professionals. Specialized in membership recruitment, board management, volunteer coordination, member engagement & retention, event, meeting & conference planning. • Developed and executed a profitable review course program for a financially struggling organization. This initiative enabled clients to pay off debts and achieve profitability within a two-year timeframe, resulting in a 350% increase in participation in the review courses and a 50% increase in membership in one year.• Increased membership and conference attendance for several clients by collaborating with association leadership to develop new benefits, resources, provide solid educational opportunities and promote the associations’ advocacy initiatives. • Analyzed membership and conference survey data to assess needs, created target action plans to increase membership numbers and conference attendance numbers. • Managed annual budgets, planned annual events, oversaw volunteer engagement, and implemented effective communication strategies to achieve desired outcomes for clients.