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Cypress, California, United States

Lead change management for strategic initiatives, focusing on driving digital transformation, maximizing acceptance, and increasing user adoption. Responsible for developing and executing change strategies, plans, and communication materials to ensure a smooth transition while minimizing resistance.• Large-Scale Multi-Year ERP Program: Overseeing change management of a significant ERP program, ensuring successful implementation and integration.• Program Governance: Steering the… Show more Lead change management for strategic initiatives, focusing on driving digital transformation, maximizing acceptance, and increasing user adoption. Responsible for developing and executing change strategies, plans, and communication materials to ensure a smooth transition while minimizing resistance.• Large-Scale Multi-Year ERP Program: Overseeing change management of a significant ERP program, ensuring successful implementation and integration.• Program Governance: Steering the governance framework for ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.• Supporting Key Transformation Initiatives: Playing a crucial role in supporting and facilitating key initiatives contributing to the organization's overall transformation goals. Show less

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Results-oriented leader with a track record of driving business transformations and capturing substantial revenue growth. Recognized for expertise in finance capabilities and project management office (PMO) operations. Demonstrated success in implementing organizational change management strategies and tools to support global initiatives and enhance project delivery roles. Adept at partnering with senior leadership to deploy tailored approaches and transition from current to future systems and… Show more Results-oriented leader with a track record of driving business transformations and capturing substantial revenue growth. Recognized for expertise in finance capabilities and project management office (PMO) operations. Demonstrated success in implementing organizational change management strategies and tools to support global initiatives and enhance project delivery roles. Adept at partnering with senior leadership to deploy tailored approaches and transition from current to future systems and processes. Skilled in leading client transformation programs, fostering employee retention and inclusion, and crafting impactful corporate communications. Committed to delivering thought leadership and achieving tangible business outcomes. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Lead Change Management to support Korn Ferry’s strategic projects internally and expand technology adoption internally supporting the Korn Ferry Digital Strategy. Leading an internal team to build change management tools and templates to expand on change management client project delivery. Creating program-driven analytical dashboard and reporting capabilities to manage a multimillion-dollar sales pipeline. Led numerous Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion project as Engagement Leader driving… Show more Lead Change Management to support Korn Ferry’s strategic projects internally and expand technology adoption internally supporting the Korn Ferry Digital Strategy. Leading an internal team to build change management tools and templates to expand on change management client project delivery. Creating program-driven analytical dashboard and reporting capabilities to manage a multimillion-dollar sales pipeline. Led numerous Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion project as Engagement Leader driving results using employee HRIS data analysis for organizational insights and executing engaging employee focus group conversations to support organizational changes and programs to support improve employee relations providing our clients with critical insights. Using data visualization to tell reveal the organization’s story with a path towards opportunities and addressing challenges head-on. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Established a Change Management Center of Excellence for a leading Fortune 500 global toy brand and direct numerous strategic client projects for clients in diverse industry sectors. Leading an internal team to build analytical dashboards tools supporting data-driven change management strategies. - Managed a large strategic account in the Los Angeles area delivering change management- Established a client Change Management CoE to support multiple engagements to support the client… Show more Established a Change Management Center of Excellence for a leading Fortune 500 global toy brand and direct numerous strategic client projects for clients in diverse industry sectors. Leading an internal team to build analytical dashboards tools supporting data-driven change management strategies. - Managed a large strategic account in the Los Angeles area delivering change management- Established a client Change Management CoE to support multiple engagements to support the client growth strategies- Managed multiple resources delivering on several key strategic initiatives simultaneously - Developed a standardized change management approach enterprise-wide for project managers and project analysts aligned to the client project operating model Show less

Los Angeles

In this role, I direct numerous Technology Adoption projects for clients in diverse industry sectors. I develop analytical dashboards to enhance decision making and insights, deploy customized change management strategies, manage five internationally deployed teams, and administer up to $3M budgets. I also mentor junior team members and champion recruitment and acquisition of skilled talent. Key Technology Adoption Consulting Projects:- Health Plans (Vendor Process Integration):… Show more In this role, I direct numerous Technology Adoption projects for clients in diverse industry sectors. I develop analytical dashboards to enhance decision making and insights, deploy customized change management strategies, manage five internationally deployed teams, and administer up to $3M budgets. I also mentor junior team members and champion recruitment and acquisition of skilled talent. Key Technology Adoption Consulting Projects:- Health Plans (Vendor Process Integration): Liaised with third-party and client leaders to direct OCM team in coordinated global deployment of new claims processing procedures. Developed and deployed training strategy and managed flow of communications.- Global Retailer (TRIRIGA): Managed OCM team in executing global deployment of new business processes impacting 113K+ employees in Mexico, Costa Rica, and China.- Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (Clarity): Orchestrated OCM process execution for 1.6K employees in 16 stakeholder groups. Developed 31 training documents and user acceptance testing (UAT) support activities.- Energy Resources (SAP/Success Factors): Facilitated creation, development, and delivery of employee training strategy for human resources and core business capability technical solutions. - Manufacturing and Distribution (SAP): Led OCM team in orchestrating training and communication strategy to introduce employees to technical and automation systems of new facility. Show less

Los Angeles, California

Prior to becoming part of the management team, I collaborated with client leaders and key stakeholders to Identify training requirements, define program goals, and ensure the delivery of strategies created, developed, and deployed in alignment with client needs. I designed supporting materials, workbooks, simulations, and web-based sessions for clients with domestic, global, and international operations in diverse industry sectors. Key Human Capital and Technology Consulting… Show more Prior to becoming part of the management team, I collaborated with client leaders and key stakeholders to Identify training requirements, define program goals, and ensure the delivery of strategies created, developed, and deployed in alignment with client needs. I designed supporting materials, workbooks, simulations, and web-based sessions for clients with domestic, global, and international operations in diverse industry sectors. Key Human Capital and Technology Consulting Assignments:- Media and Entertainment (SAP Solutions): Developed training strategy, materials, and curriculum to support client global business operation changes.- Aerospace and Defense (SAP Solutions): Led consulting teams in defining requirements and creating end-user training programs supporting the implementation of modules for modernization and business transformation initiatives within client organizations.- Oil and Gas (SAP Solutions): Orchestrated cutover deployment of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system as part of a process to vertically integrate two major oil and gas companies into one entity. - Warehouse and Distribution (Automation System): Directed design and execution of OCM and communication strategies for the introduction of automated processes within the warehouse management system for the new bottling and distribution facility.- Global Manufacturer (Application Development): Created simulation and web-based training materials, curriculum workbook, and training schedule for research-focused pharmaceutical clients. Show less

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Earlier in my career, I led numerous simultaneous application requirement, development, and management consultations, organizational change management initiatives, process redesign projects, and deployments of governance frameworks for Fortune 1000 client organizations. I liaised with technical and operational stakeholders and client leaders to coordinate the management of process and technology changes to increase business productivity and efficiency.Key Consulting… Show more Earlier in my career, I led numerous simultaneous application requirement, development, and management consultations, organizational change management initiatives, process redesign projects, and deployments of governance frameworks for Fortune 1000 client organizations. I liaised with technical and operational stakeholders and client leaders to coordinate the management of process and technology changes to increase business productivity and efficiency.Key Consulting Assignments:- Directed development and testing of business rules in 40M-record customer product database to accurately merge and maintain integrity of data and track product recalls.- Defined requirements and led implementation of Project Management Office (PMO) workforce planning tools for utilization by more than 2K employees.- Established a PMO and created a business strategy to execute 40+ annual technology and business portfolio projects. Show less