Katherine Perez Email & Phone Number

As the SYNERGY Programs Co-Chair, I led a dynamic 7-month virtual program designed for young leaders within the organization. This role involved guiding participants through essential areas such as change management, presentation skills, and project management. I worked with a dedicated committee of volunteers across the organization to deliver comprehensive development experiences. Additionally, I collaborated on a highly successful leadership series open to all employees, further enhancing our organization’s commitment to leadership growth and development.

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

- Led delivery of talent management programs and services, gaining leadership experience in the Synergy IMPACT program.- Took initiative to enhance TM Viva Engage page, created centralized TM email box, and established HRSSC Teams group for efficient communication.- Improved training collateral with AI-produced videos, boosting audience engagement and supporting high-performance culture initiatives.- Implemented Check-Ins, Feedback, and other tools, demonstrating proficiency in Workday and contributing to talent management processes.- Developed standard succession planning course, collaborating with CHRO and HR partners to strengthen leadership pipeline and organizational talent depth.- Managed multiple tool implementations, showcasing adaptability and expertise in complex, matrixed environments.- Enhanced HR Atlas for Talent Management, integrating Omni upgrades and driving efficiency across talent processes.- Facilitated career development presentations and collaborated on HIPO development with L&D, enhancing internal partnerships and development focus.- Strengthened relationships with senior leaders, leveraging strategic thinking and execution focus to align talent initiatives with organizational goals.

As a Programs Co-Chair, I led the planning and execution of a diverse array of career development events held quarterly for our organization. These events, which attracted 100 to 200 participants each, focused on enhancing professional growth, networking, and skill-building. I collaborated with key stakeholders to ensure each event met the needs of our participants, promoted engagement, and supported our organizational goals.

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

A development program that will explore the unique issues that face women in the workplace –specifically in operations -and will enhance their leadership skills to empower them to strive for their full professional potential.

This program is a free learning and development opportunity targeted toward early-career employees, those with less than five years of professional experience, and is designed to prepare participants for career advancement at Johnson Controls. The program consists of 2-3 hour sessions twice a month. During the six month program, participants will hear from leaders across the organization on topics including mentorship, project management, effective presentations and leading change. IMPACT participants will close out the program with a group project, which will be presented at the graduation ceremony to leaders in the company.

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

*Collaborates with departments to develop courses or training objectives, create instructional materials, and build training programs. Training include: -Excel Basics-Leadership-5S Methodology*Assists with leadership with establishing processes and building Standard Operational Procedures.*Participates in an engagement committee to instill company spirit, raise morale and create events to increase company connectedness.*Collaborates with Supervisor to build out unique reinforcement plans for training follow-up for all participants.

* Lead the hospital workforce collaborative, supported RetailWorks AZ and multiple employer lead collaboratives (Financial Collaborative, Health Care, Advanced Manufacturing). *Served as the intermediary between employers, educational institutions, and community-based organizations to close jobs and skills gaps in industries across Arizona and beyond.*Convened stakeholder meetings to identify employers’ core competencies and major pain points with their needs and work with education to align their offerings.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

*Determined applicant qualifications (entry-level roles/internship program) by conducting resume/credential/application reviews. *Conducted comparison of those elements with job requirements and thoroughly pre-screen those applicants whose background/experience best meet requirements of the position.*Used traditional and non-traditional resources to generate candidate leads; source and attract a qualified pool of both active/passive candidates through sourcing techniques that include; social media, job posting boards, cold-calling, networking/referrals, Internet mining, professional networking sites.*Maintained lines of communication with candidates. Manage real-time requisition and candidate process flow within Applicant Tracking System, to ensure weekly analytics and metrics reporting were accurate. *Maintained tracking system of all assigned requisitions and applicant activity.*Consulted with hiring managers and Human Resources to develop a pipeline strategy that will best identify candidates to meet job requirements and preferred qualifications. *Assisted with staffing/recruitment projects to support department and Company initiatives; i.e. military, trade schools, and social media. (Projects involve: Budget, job descriptions)*Planned and attended Company/industry/diversity recruitment events and job fairs, both locally and nationally. *Participated in a support capacity to help team spokesperson at community and occupational/ school meetings, so to increase brand awareness of the Company and its job opportunities.*Developed an effective customer service orientation with hiring managers, work collaboratively on teams, and cultivate an aptitude to work independently with all levels of the organization. *Demonstrated experience with sourcing candidates on multiple platforms; i.e. LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, as well as via referrals and other sourcing channels*Experience working with SAP, Taleo and SuccessFactors

Tempe, Arizona

* Enabled student-athletes to recognize how their athletic experience has helped to acquire skills and characteristics highly valued in the workplace.* Provided a strong emphasis placed on career readiness and adapting to life after sport. *Allowed students to gain real-life experiences through practical applications.

Tempe, Arizona

•Partnered with an academic department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (Humanities) and university partners, with diverse populations (veterans and student-athletes), for in-person and virtual programs and every semester to introduce students to unique opportunities and have career-related conversations with professionals.•Collaborated with advisors over the four ASU locations to provide the most comprehensive services to our students, both in-person and online.•Conducted career-readiness presentations & workshops to classes, student organizations & staff members across all four locations to engage and educate these populations on the resources Career and Professional Development Services offers.•Met with student and alumni in one on one coaching sessions (in-person, phone and virtual) to discuss internship readiness and other professional development topics such as assessing and evaluating career interests.•Maintained a budget to host multiple events for students throughout the academic year.•Connected regularly with employers to learn about industry trends, application and interview recommendations, and other valuable knowledge that can be shared with students and alumni.

Mesa, Arizona

•Chaired a committee of 5 individuals to program a half a day Educational Outreach and Student Services Student Staff Training day for about 200 student workers at the Polytechnic campus. This included scheduling, room reservation, establishing topics for breakout sessions, securing guest speakers, planning a variety of activities for the event and running the event day of.•Partnered with academic partners in the areas of Veterans, Science, Engineering, Technology & Mathematics, Sustainability, and Integrative Science and Arts to create in-person and virtual programs and events every semester to introduce students to unique opportunities and have career-related conversations with professionals.•Established relationships in the community and recruit employers and alumni to participate in various events.•Collaborated with advisors over the four ASU locations to provide the most comprehensive services to our students, both in-person and online.•Conducted career-readiness presentations & workshops to classes, student organizations & staff members across all four locations to engage and educate these populations on the resources Career and Professional Development Services offers.•Meet with students, including phone and virtual, discussing internship readiness and other professional development topics such as assessing and evaluating career interests.•Engaged with students through multiple events, including events hosted by partners within EOSS and other University partners.•Maintained an event budget to host multiple events for students throughout the academic year.•Met regularly with employers to learn about industry trends, application and interview recommendations, and other valuable knowledge that can be shared with students/alumni.

Tempe, Az

This position was created out a new initiative at ASU to bridge the gap between the Alumni Association and Career Services. •Developed and created online programming using Brazen Careerist to host virtual networking and career fair events to involve Alumni that are not only national but international on a variety of career topics, demographics, and industries.•Redesigned the Alumni Career Services Website in collaboration with the Alumni Association.•Managed monthly networking mixers in Maricopa County to connect Sun Devils with Sun Devils.•Planned and hosted Alumni Webinars with fellow Alumni and employers.•Coached Alumni on resume writing, interviewing, and more to help them achieve their career goals.•Implemented a monthly Career Newsletter (Career Compass) to be sent to Sun Devils Worldwide. •Hosted national mixers with Alumni Chapters to connect Sun Devils to ASU no matter where they are.•Collaborated with Academic departments on hosting both online and in-person events.•Organized company site visits for ASU Alumni to network and discover the work environment of their potential employers.•Brought Sun Devils together at high employed Sun Devil companies for Sun Devil Lunch Breaks to keep Alumni engaged with their alma mater.•Built a mentor program to connect Alumni with Sun Devils to provide an insight into the workforce.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

•Prepared and restocked all chemicals, biologicals and equipment for science teaching laboratories.•Ensured all items provided to the lab are correct in supplies, equipment, and solutions in correlation to the lab taking place.•Oriented incoming student workers and coordinated with them laboratory experiment setups, breakdowns, room switches, and cleanups.•Inventoried of chemicals and supplies in a laboratory.•Tended to personalized setups for upper division courses such as MIC 494.•Specialized in media making and inoculations for microbiology courses.•Cleaned equipment and maintenance regards of reagent and supply use. Also, checks for proper functioning, calibration, and modifications with all equipment.•Made recommendations about supply needs for laboratory courses and monitored chemical and biological waste.•Maintained live animals such as fish, pill bugs, and brine shrimp. In addition, maintains biological plants for experiments. •Participated in research of curriculum development, planning and implementation. •Provided instructional assistance to science courses by aiding faculty with planning experiments and recommending equipment and supplies.•Aided in supervising proper laboratory techniques in all labs. •Addressed concerns and questions of Instructional Aids pertaining to experiments on equipment and items provided.•Teached a variety of labs such as biology, biochemistry, and microbiology.•Maintained all teaching responsibilities involved with teaching a lab from prepare for instructing labs, office hours, answering e-mails, keeping records of students grades, and posting scores.•Attended weekly meetings and maintained contact with staff, faculty, and Instructional Aids to discuss changes, modifications to laboratory experiments.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

•Assembled a variety of labs ranging from chemistry, microbiology, physics and biology by preparing any type of chemicals, biological, equipment, and media.•Prepared solutions, rehydrated enzymes, and set-up complete labs for all biochemistry sections.•Assisted faculty and staff in preparing materials for labs and recitation.•Maintained an inventory of chemicals and supplies in the lab area maintaining records of reagents and supplies used.•Monitored and disposed any chemical and biological waste.•Cleaned and organized prep lab and all lab rooms.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

•Supervised all activities in the assigned labs, including preparation, execution, and cleanup. •Demonstrated relevant laboratory techniques including: general lab procedures, micro-pipetting, electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics, and chromatography.•Instructed students in theoretical concepts covered in the labs and related them to experiments and coursework covered in lectures. •Prepared, administrated, and graded exams, reports, quizzes and other assignments.

Gilbert, Az

* Planned a variety of themed events, special occasions, guest speakers, and activities for the entire summer.* Managed supplies and equipment which were needed for daily physical activities, active and sedentary games, crafts, educational fun and climbing wall. * Monitored of 15-20 children ranging in ages from 5 to 12 years of age.

Gilbert, Az

•Applied secretarial job at the front desk of the central monitoring and directing patrons to a variety of areas in the facility, answering and transferring phone calls, signing up new members for the facility and classes, and answering any questions about the facility.•Set-up facility rooms for a variety of rentals from meetings to social gatherings. •Prepared and creating activities for a daycare. •Assisted with any on-site activities for the Town of Gilbert.

Mesa, Az

• Planned a variety of events, special occasions, and activities for the entire summer.* Managed supplies and equipment which were needed for daily physical activities, active and sedentary games, crafts, educational fun, and swimming.• Participated in a variety of rotations with the children ranging from cooking, musical actives, crafts, sports and more.* Monitored of 7-10 children ranging in ages from 5 to 18 years of age.