•Facilitate new employee orientation and on-boarding activities•Administer full-cycle recruitment •Oversee Inclusion Networks (affinity groups)•Create heritage emails and manage Institute speaker series to increase knowledge and promote ongoing dialogue on DEI related topics•Co-lead DEI Council•Foster external partnerships that support Whitehead’s commitment to build a diverse pipeline of future scientists•Develop and oversee Whitehead Summer Internship Program; to increase the number of underrepresented high school students in science research•Manage Human Resources sponsored events including Appreciation Awards, Ice Cream Social and Pi Day•Collaborate with the Communications/Marketing team to expand the DEI website and connect students from underrepresented communities to the Institute’s student programs•Contribute to the creation of the first DEI Annual Report

• Full cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical staff• Initiate diversity sourcing strategy• Participate in virtual career fairs• Manage Appreciation Awards program• Update employee changes through HRIS

• Recruited and interview candidates; onboarded new hires• Created search plans and search reports for dean’s approval• Coached administrative and staff members one-on-one• Submitted HR transactions for new and expiring appointments• Coordinated and process visas for international employees and visitors

• Inspired employees to realize their fullest potential through social events, volunteer activities and professional development• Managed programs (Leadership Breakfast Series, Lunch and Learn, Ice Cream Day, Employee Appreciation Week and Holiday Party)• Organized corporate volunteer initiatives and donation drives• Supported employee recognition programs

• Designed and led internship programs• Recruited graduate students from eight core universities to create a pipeline of quality talent• Managed community service and volunteer initiatives across the company in geographically distributed sites• Supported Talent Review and Performance Appraisal processes

• Executed a strategic approach to identify, attract and on-board top talent to efficiently and effectively meet business needs• Full-cycle recruiting for entry level to senior management positions • Organized, coordinated and participated in college fairs and information sessions• Partnered with Director of Corporate Affairs, to plan and execute annual fundraising activity for 250 employees• Planned holiday party for over 500 employees

• Organized 2nd annual community service event for 100 footwear companies• Communicated process and assisted 100 footwear coordinators with their community service activities• Collaborated with Development, Communications and Marketing departments• Led weekly discussions with project manager and team to maintain milestones and strategize next steps

• Managed the logistics of over 33 million pairs of footwear and 750,000 units of apparel annually from US and China to US distribution centers in California (3rd party logistics), Ohio (Stride Rite Childrens) and Kentucky (Keds, Saucony and Sperry Topsider)• Planned, organized and executed corporate initiatives (including the Olympics and Taylor Swift campaign) • Changed shipping procedure (direct routing to transloading)- freight cost savings: $.64 per pair to $.42 per pair • Through root cause analysis, “on time performance” was increased by 10%• Collaborated with international distributors and forwarders to consolidate and ship customer orders

• Supervised the daily export operations • Coordinated shipments with U.S. and international partners• Collaborated with Accounting and Finance departments to create and implement procedures• Interviewed, hired and trained Export Coordinators

• Advised 200 students through individual and group counseling• Provided academic, career development and social behavior support• Conducted conflict resolution and mediation sessions• Trained and supervised interns