Primary focus: assessing, developing and implementing talent development solutions to prepare the company’s workforce to drive performance. Major projects completed within my first 2 years at LivaNova:•Applied Gartner research in the creation of LivaNova's Behaviors and associated Behavior Assessment incorporated into performance evaluations to enhance employee differentiation in rewards and recognition. Initial design completed within an Executive requested 3 month time frame. o Analyzed results of 2017 Annual Assessments, Executive interviews, HR & Manager survey and follow-up focus groups led to 2018 Annual Assessment enhancements. These enhancements engaged leaders with a 20% increase for executive satisfaction. o 2019 continuous improvements will move the Performance Management Cycle toward greater alignment with organizational goals.•Designed LivaNova's Workday Enterprise Software Talent BPs (Business Processes) collaborating with external support vendor for configuration expertise. Initial configuration completed for Performance Management, Talent Assessment and Succession Planning within an Executive requested 8 month time frame. ADKAR was used to design organizational change management plan for Workday launch. Created all training and communication for system and Performance Management Cycle launch.•Utilized Birkman 360's for Executive Development and MBTI Team assessments to assist teams in identifying opportunities for improvement.

Lead TM&D initiatives across the Americas Region, and support, coach and develop any TM&D slanted People team members in location teams. Ensure key interfaces to the Academy and leverage offerings to align with business requirements across the Americas Region.Lead TM&D initiatives at the corporate level including Talent and Succession planning and the Performance Management process.

Responsible for assessment, accelerated development, talent movement and retention of business critical positions and feeder pools to ensure that the Major Projects Business Line at WorleyParsons has the talent to drive its business.

Interface with all aspects of WorleyParsons Globally to bring HR strategies into alignment with business goals and enable individuals and the organization to succeed. Partner with business leaders to provide consultative services and guidance in all human resources related matters and drive Organization Effectiveness.

I am dedicated to providing an opportunity to learn and grow for those ready to achieve full potential. For every individual completing a program with TT&J Associates, an "in kind" program is provided to local women shelters and support groups.When you help your self, you help others!

Coach individuals through the identification of goals, clarifying and building a purpose to achieve personal and professional targets. Design custom action steps to achieve while removing both internal and external blocks throughout the process. Apply extensive tool kit for fun environment to transformational situations. Hold clients accountable to ensure success.Proven results in succession planning, communication, Board facilitation, time management and accountability coaching Facilitate empowerment workshops achieving focus and clarity on specific issues regarding Project and Yearly planning, Change Acceleration, Political Climates, Health, Relationships and Finances.Leadership training programs providing experiential introduction on topics such as: MyersBriggs, The Leadership Pipeline, Performance Management, Employee Motivation, Virtual Teams, Coaching Effectiveness, Project Leadership, Situational Leadership and Employee Engagement.Assist start-up through auditing and applying Accelerated Learning Theory to existing presentation materials for new eLearning business segment.Speak at Rotary, Chamber and Association meetings providing motivation and educational information.

Change Agent and internal liaison, focusing on skills in Quality and Process Improvement tools and techniques, interpersonal relations, team development, HR organization development and generalist accountability, internal and external consulting, accelerated learning and facilitation. Worked closely with senior executives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical operations by leading Performance Management system changes, Customer Service/Access team and facilitating Clinical Safety and Effectiveness process. Baldrige State Examiner for the past 6 years, Senior Examiner for 4 and Team Lead for 3. A certified Mediator from the UH Law School and Birkman Consultant completed leadership programs in adult learning theory, emotional intelligence and change acceleration.

Now known as Macy's, Foley's was an icon for the Houston area and Soutwest Texas. Thank you for fabulous years and learning experiences as I cycled through Sales Clerk to Regional Training Manager to Human Resource Manager at the Tyler location and several title changes in between.