• Managed the end-to-end Workday Change Request Process including identifying high priority changes to be planned and implemented as part of monthly Workday releases versus which could be completed operationally (immediately).• Led weekly meetings with the Change Control Board (CCB) consisting of IT, HROS Team and Global Business Services (GBS) leadership to approve and prioritize Workday Change Requests. • Led project to identify and close 1000+ open positions no longer needed within Workday to assist with future Human Capital Planning initiatives. • Created presentations and presented top impact Change Requests monthly at HR for HR meetings for all Global GM HR team members (800+)• Provided insights based on prior HR experiences to improve Workday end user experiences around data access (security), position management, and various HR processes.

• Supported the Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls (VMEC) leadership and organization with Performance Management, Talent Management, Human Capital Management, Talent Acquisition, Workday transactions and various other Human Resource activities as a People HR Representative (1000+ employees)• Supported the Body and Electrical Components leadership and organization with Performance Management, Talent Management, Human Capital Management, Talent Acquisition, PeopleSoft transactions and various other Human Resource activities as a HR Business Partner (1200+ employees)• Lead for Glidepath Project which provides Engineering headcount forecasts to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as part of the Monthly Operating Review (MOR) meeting with GM CEO.• Cross Functional Governance Council Engineering HR representative• Led the complete reorganization of the VMEC organization within Workday utilizing a new tool (Org Studio) and received 9 recognitions based on completing it on time with high quality.

• Supported the Global Product Group (GPG) organization with workforce planning, people analytics data, and analysis. Over 100 different HR, Finance, and GPG business customers.• Led the development of GM Campus Hire Models for each function working with the Talent Analytics and University Relations groups. Models help determine the number of entry level and student hires needed from campus to fill future openings.• Led the development of strategic analytics packages for GPG utilizing a predicted attrition model. Presented and/or provided technical support for 30 packages including an overall package for the GPG executive staff.• Created a quarterly GPG scorecard used by the GPG HR Vice President. Utilized the scorecard as a major component to develop and pilot new People Metrics packages for all GM functions/regions which provide data insights to stimulate thought and drive data-based decisions with respect to business problems and budget development. • Developed human capital models for monthly forecasting and yearly budget build process for each GPG function.

• Developed a Robotics Support Group for the Powertrain Division and expanded the role of the group each year. Provided direction and leadership for 5 group members and managed through the turnover of 7 additional group members since the group was formed.• Oversaw all aspects of robotics for Powertrain from initial concept of robot applications to the reuse or disposal of the robots.• Spearheaded the creation of integration, simulation, and programming specifications and application notes for Powertrain robot applications.• Supported the simulation, procurement, and integration of over 1300 robots for Powertrain New & Major programs since the group was formed in 2007.• Coordinated and led quarterly Powertrain ME Robotic Network meetings with participants from all Powertrain plants and/or regions globally along with coordinated and led monthly issues meetings with GM’s global strategic robot supplier (Fanuc Robotics). • Represented Powertrain in the extensions of the GM/Fanuc Robotics global robot strategic supplier agreement in 2009 and 2012 resulting in additional robot cost reductions and increased robot functionality.• Introduced the use of safety rated Cartesian boundary zones (i.e. DCS) in Powertrain robot applications to reduce robot cell floor space requirements.• Powertrain representative on the GM Global Robot Council.

• Determined and coordinated rotational assignments for more than 12 entry level, cooperative education students, and summer interns for the Machine Controls department.• Assisted with the interviewing, hiring, and dismissal of controls entry level and students as requested and necessary.• Set entry level employee objectives and met mid-year and annually to review results and provide feedback.

• Created GM Powertrain group robot procurement specification to supplement GM Vehicle group robot procurement specifications. Participated in the 2003 & 2006 Robot Global Sourcing activities as the Powertrain representative. Provided robot specification, procurement, program book, and implementation support for Powertrain New and Major Programs.• Started monthly issues meetings with our global strategic robot supplier (Fanuc Robotics) to address issues specific to Powertrain robots and applications.• Coordinated bi-monthly ME Controls Network meetings with participants from all Powertrain plants and/or regions globally.• Managed and supported Upload, Download, and Compare (UD&C) implementations for New and Major Programs.• Assisted with the Cimplicity Upgrade / NT to 2003 migration by providing manufacturing engineering guidance and software/hardware/architecture validation testing.• Provided the Common Controls Lab with network infrastructure support, OS patch management support, and controls/IT validation support.• Provided Standard Operator Interface (SOI) implementation support to Powertrain New and Major Programs. Addressed usability and upgrade issues per program and plant requests.

• Provided support to the GM Powertrain - Bedford facility by assisting with the installation and start-up of 8 new contiguous processes for the Permanent Mold Department

• Coordinated the build and installation of 21 new transmission case trim machines utilizing Allen- Bradley (AB) servo drives and safety light curtains for the Die Cast Department.• Recommended and implemented a trim machine tooling change to save the company over $600,000 in capital expenditure.• Coordinated the installation and start-up of 4 new contiguous processes utilizing Fanuc robots, AB PLC hardware, and Taylor PC control software for the Permanent Mold Department.• Coordinated the build and installation of numerous projects involving furnaces, Andon boards, and machining centers for the Permanent Mold Department.• Supported production and maintenance on a daily basis by troubleshooting process failures and providing technical support for equipment utilizing AB PLC hardware & software, AB drives, Taylor PC control software, and Fanuc robots.

• Coordinated the production line maintenance activities for the Die Cast Department. Assisted with troubleshooting process failures and coordinating repairs.• Supervised and coordinated job assignments for twenty union employees. Resolved employee concerns and problems.