For nearly 14 years, I have worked with multiple executive teams to support organizational change. I apply knowledge of industry trends, HR best practices, and employment regulations to offer strategic recommendations and train executives and staff in building people-centric workplaces.I have worked with multiple business clients, including Threads, Thistle, Art Blocks, and Vantage Media, to advise in a variety of talent management and HR needs, including: ►Benefits & Payroll►Offboarding, Leave of absence►Training & development►Change management►Employee relations►Recruiting, talent acquisition, and onboarding►Leveling/compensation frameworks ►DEI plans►Organizational Policy Development►Company Handbook Creation

• Led HR team through M&A process, ensuring seamless integration and operational continuity.• Directed global people initiatives, including performance management, DEIB, and retention.• Built strong relationships with business leaders to ensure HR's strategic presence.

As a Head of People Operations, I worked with executives, recruiters, and the IT department to facilitate collaboration, advocate for professional growth, and assist decision-making. I supported business strategy by collaborating with founders and leaders to:►Develop core principles and values►Establish HR and operations strategy►Advocate for employee engagement and staff success►Develop scalable HR plans, programs, and initiatives►Create a workplace environment that encourages inclusivity►Verify organizational compliance with legal requirements and standards✓I was able to achieve 100% growth despite COVID-19 challenges.

In this senior management position, I focused on promoting inclusivity and equitable talent management while creating scalable benefits programs and reducing liability concerns as the company expanded. Through tough negotiations, I was able to accomplish the following: ✓ 30%reduction in the costs of benefits and rewards programs

As an HR manager, I advocated for employee-centric strategies and policies to assist in achieving company goals by:►Initiating various programs that encourage engagement►Empowering the recruiting team►Improving candidate experiences►Implementing new recruiting processes and hiring strategiesI was able to support organizational success by: ✓Achieving significant cost savings through improved processes✓Reducing benefits renewal rates✓Enabling visa approval to facilitate an international employee exchange program

With Fastly, it was my goal was to set the first HR foundation to support employee engagement through staff recognition and development opportunities. My regular responsibilities included management and improvement in the following areas:►Payroll, benefits, & rewards►Progressive initiatives►Coaching & mentoring►Career progression►HR technology implementation►Operational processes✓I was able to support tremendous growth for the company and onboard 8-12 new hires weekly.

During my time at Terarecon, I oversaw domestic and international payroll, benefits, and special projects while encouraging process improvement, restructuring initiatives, and driving efficiency.