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Zurich, Zh, Ch

Leading the Human Resources and People Learning practice for ABB Global Finance Transformation

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Leading the Global Transformation (Establishment, Implementation and Monitoring) of People Learning & Development for the Finance Function accross businesses and geographies around the globe.Responsible for development programs, assessments and career pathing. Leveraging and enabling strategic competency management throughout the whole Talent Management Cycle.Currently leading global job architecture redesign work to better our employees' career experience and opportunities, and enable improved people analytics that lead ABB to best strategic decisions. Fostering a best in Class team and loving every minute of it!

Zurich, Zh, Ch

Reporting to the Region CFO. Led research and realignment of Functional Competencies, Capabilities, Development and Training standards for the Finance Function in the Americas Region. ◙ Successfully led US Pilot / Research behind Functional Competency Development to include (leading detailed Leadership interviews, hosting multifunctional workshops and designing/deploying employee development assessments).◙ Recommended COA and New Competency Model for global implementation

Washington, Dc, Us

Human Capital Advisor: HR Analytics, Strategic Workforce Planning & Performance Management.2018 Office of the Chief Human Capital Office Employee of the Quarter◙ People◙ Strategy◙ ControlsRole allowed me to bring together my passion for People with my Strategic / Analytical experience. Certified as a Human Capital Strategist and serving as a Human Capital Advisor for Policy & Planning / Magement & Organization in the Federal Government - including: Workforce and HR Analytics, Position Management, Cost Optimization, Organizational Engagement Surveys, Strategic Initiative Analysis and Performance Management.-Leading Strategic Human Capital Plan and Guidance development.-Serving as Executive Secretariat for HR Governing Board - enabling Human Capital Initiatives / Strategies behind - Diversity, Competencies/Training, Engagement and Recruiting.-Leading Performance Management - Awards Process.Most recently led strategic planning and logistics behind local hiring / recruiting initiative in response to Hurricane Impacted areas. Partnering with State, Municipalities, internal functions and outside partners to secure locations, ensure proper logistics and corresponding contracts for talent acquisition events through challenging conditions, as well as leading data management capabilities - enabling schedules, management reporting and external affairs.I offer dedicated ownership for results, passion for peeling the onion, developing people, strong compliance mindset, leadership, collaboration and commitment to great culture Organizational optimization.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Remote Role◙ Workload Analysis and Workforce Planning through Company restructure ◙ Local deployment of New Finance Competency Model – including visuals, Q&A, Competency Matrix, Gap Analysis, Individual assessments and Action Plans development.◙ Sustained Controls, Completed Assessments, Training and Audits◙ Sales Target planning, tracking and analysis: enabling Top Customer Growth (Walmart, WAG, etc.) ◙ Process simplification (design, documentation and Top Management alignment)◙ Intra-company Procurement project (design, documentation, alignment and training)Juggling multiple responsibility areas, remote resources across different geographies and teams, is all about connecting, caring, discipline and remaining flexible. I inspired my team to leverage technology to "shorten" distances and build productive relationships. Ultimately, we grew the business in a stagnant economy while navigating through uncertainty. I led the team through robust financial planning & analysis; cost controlling; projects; provided a sounding board for ideas and a fostered a strong compliance mindset that enabled business sustainability and positive ROI.I was rewarded for leading Controls Self Assessments and Internal Audit Compliance efforts with excellence.I leveraged partnerships with Latin America shared services and Corporate Headquarters for expat and mobility programs, severance packages and operating expenses. I partnered with Sales (internally and client-facing) to develop strong business plans and worked hand-in-hand with Leadership Team and Human Resources to deliver results and strong resources planning process.I led my team through the uncertainty of a business that was exploring strategic options and reorganization.I challenged (and tried to inspire) them to focus on what we could control and rely on technical mastery to deliver results when it mattered most. We over-delivered!

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Led a team of 7 - involved in many fronts: Budget Management, Supply Chain Finance, Corporate Forecast & Planning, Purchase-to-Payment, General Accounting, tax management, and more importantly Strong Controls Compliance. I worked with Local, Regional and global resources. Leveraged all the knowledge gathered while working in manufacturing (focused improvement, cost saving mentality, productivity...project management) and challenged my team to put it to the test, fast!Key Contributions: ◙ Salary and Benefits Models and Total Compensation Tools that enabled Workforce Planning ◙ Operational Budget Plan Development and Tracking: enabling excellent Forecast Accuracy◙ Cost Savings Projects: enabling 20% Operational Budget Reduction - Attained Top CEO Award (via outsourcing, contract re-negotiation and intra-company synergies)◙ Consistent and Sustainable Controls Scores - Completed Self Assessments and timely resolution of issues.◙ Streamlined Corporate Forecast process (design, tools creation, alignment and process documentation)The budget was limited; the cost savings challenge big!Simplification as a means to efficiency was the mindset.I partnered with the Leadership Team to set the vision. I enabled data, models, financial analysis and reporting that led to new ways and plans - leading confidential contracts re-negotiation work and confidential projects to meet Operational Cost Reduction challenges. Partnered closely with Human Resources for Strategic Human Capital Analysis, workforce models and succession plans.It was a year of changes and resiliency was key.Centralizing resources and simplifying processes was not an easy task for the team - it involved research, removing barriers, documenting and multiple back and forth until alignment.Internal Controls was the up most priority and as the local Subject Matter Expert - I led the team to sustained top scores.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

This business was thriving but under tremendous Compliance pressure.I owned the overall Operating Budget and the responsibility to drive a strong controls environment that enabled $1B in global sales. I led a mature, high-performing team - whose expert knowledge I made my mission to absorb quick!I was the new finance manager at first. I left a Business Partner and trusted coach in multiple areas. Although the environment was extremely tough (through multiple FDA audits) - we delivered great cost control projects, safety (through HS&E walks), excelled across all key measures and improved morale and Talent engagement through strategic initiatives. ◙ Led Capacity Planning Assessments, Workforce data modeling, FSLA Analysis and "Rock & Role" Functional Statements. ◙ Led Annual Talent Callibration for performance and skills evaluation - enabling visibility to optimal work team structures / schedule, succession planning and training.◙ Led Compensation Benchmarks and Employee Total Compensation Reports as a strategic tool to improve engagement and retention measures. ◙ Cost Control efforts and process improvements projects enabled $4.5M in Savings (Loss Maps, Waste elimination, automation, simplification)◙ Automation project behind miscellaneous Payroll Processes and Capital Expense AuthorizationI learned that no matter how big the barrier - there is always a solution you can work on by engaging your team. While working on the biggest product initiative - I leveraged creative financials and partnered with Engineering to develop a technical and financially feasible solution that ultimately avoided $4M inventory build-up and enable the launch to move forward.This role reiterated my interest to developing People and optimizing Resources. My best days were spent where the action happened..."on the floor".

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Loved leading a Team.This role taught me the concept of servant leadership and the satisfaction of developing others.I learned to write a solid reco and teach others how to do it well.I led the local recruiting team that enabled Diversity in the North America Finance and local recruiting targets. I was part of the Culture Steering Team - assessing and developing tools and strategic initiatives that improved Talent Engagement, Culture and enabled several consecutive years of being recognized as a one of the Best Employers in Puerto Rico. I worked with virtually all categories P&G managed - from Household brands to Beauty. I built my technical mastery through hard work and training; Enabling double digit growth in many categories (share, profit and sales) through profitability, pricing and payout analysis, as well as successful budget management. I learned that financial success lies on the detailed understanding of the underlying business. I reaped the benefits of striving to be the second most knowledgeable person in the room - after each and every other function - whether it was HR, Marketing or Supply - in order to drive success. Through that journey, I attended every HR-policy class and led recruiting efforts. I volunteered to re-set shelves at stores during initiative launches and shadowed brand teams to get to know our brands and consumer in detail.Contributions:◙ Strategic pricing analysis and product mix recommendations: +$1.5M incremental revenue◙ Historical analysis and funds reshuffle: 2:1 ROI on $20M Program◙ Led Finance Recruiting Team to enable NA Diversity Targets - doubled passing-rate on recruiting efforts by leading targeted trainings and relationships with top talent.◙ Positioned Org among Top 3 “Best Employers” 3 years -recommended, developed and implemented programs to promote Work-Life Blance & Wellness◙ Led automation project implementation and identified root cause behind $2M sales diversion.Received top award!

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

This role polished my Excel skills. Pushed me to go well past the numbers.I learned to drive conclusions from 5 different complex-data sources. I learned the value of "peeling the onion". Partnered with some of the best Business Analysts! Developed awesome "stories" behind the data! Enabled! Persuaded! and delivered results!I recruited many NEW P&G'ers - through College Recruiting work and loved it!I was pushed to believe that you quickly become the "expert" when you put enough effort behind it - I fine tuned many Payout Tools and led multiple related trainings as a consequence. I worked directly with a multi-functional, multi-location and multi-cultural team. We were a "start-up" within a well-established company. It was fun! My first team-meeting included a playdough contest - the creative juices worked! We ultimately enabled +$700M in Sales in Key Hispanic Markets.Learned quickly the value of diversity - cultures, disciplines and thinking.Learned the value of building strong connections - particularly as you worked remotely. Nothing like putting a face behind the name on an e-mail. No better join-up than to travel with someone or catch a bite "in-market" during a trip.Connecting grows - yourself and the business.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Account Receivables and Call Center Financials

Silver Spring, Md, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations Management

Certificate, Compensation Studies - Total Rewards

Certificate, Human Resources Management

Bba, Managerial Economics